More Than A Maid

Bella’s POV

Examination is at the corner, about few weeks to go.

We the students were offered a week break to get prepared and then the following week, but when we return to school; examination begins.. and then we’ll go on a long vocation. Which means I’ld have to stay here with home with Peter and become his full time maid. Except if his mother permits me to go visit my mother for some days. But this isn’t part of the deal.

Peter was in my room that every day; we were reading.. Honestly, we have been busy reading these days; yet still smiling, gisted for a while, staring at ourselves while reading but yet, we were serious. It’s obvious that Peter has improved academically too; and I’m so glad that I’m the one behind it. He barely even have the time for his friends; neither do Francis and Vincent… And even Francisca. As it should be, everyone was busy reading… It’s our final exams so…

Except for Monica though, she do call Peter every now and then.. and there was also a time she came visiting, and we had to send her off .. By – Peter hid and I lied to Monica that he was not around. It seems to me that Monica knows Peter likes me. She thinks we are a thing too.. but not yet.

While reading that very day, my phone beeped. It was my mother! She never forgets to hint me about her findings. No, besides she’s always calling me every now and then.

~”Hello Mom” I swiped the screen to the receiver icon.

~”Hello dear. Oh Jeez, you are reading; I hope I am not disturbing you?”

~”Oh no mom, not at all” I chuckled, dropped my book aside. “Okay, so what is it?”

-“Nothing serious this time around, you don’t have to worry about anything. Your father’s death secret investigation is going real smooth but that’s not why I called this time around”

“Oh” I mouthed.

“Flora will travel down here next week!”

“Really? ” I Exclaimed, almost jumping up.

“She’s such a big help. Did I also tell you that I haven’t been investigating this stuff by myself. She hired a secret dectective too who is like a a body guard to me ” My mom boasted over the phone.

I couldn’t believe my ears.

“You know mom, I had always wanted you to stop the investigation stuff, it’s pretty risky, I thought you would disagree if I tell you but it’s really good to know that you are not alone”

“Yes dear. The culprit will be found; real soon. I’m so glad this case is reopened again.”

“Mom, did you say Flora is coming over?”

“Yes dear she is. Now the date is certain. Next week”

“Oh My God.” I excalimed happily.

“You know I’ld keep you updated dear. Continue with what you are doing. I’ll speak with you later okay?”

“Okay mom. Bye”

“I love you Bella, take good care of yourself Bye.” My mom hung the call before I could say I love you too.

I wouldn’t stop smiling, even Peter noticed.

“Who is Flora?” He asked me.

“Aunt Flora. She’s my aunt. My Dad’s favorite sister. She’s literally my favorite aunt too. She’s lovely…” I boasted, rushing all my words.

“My mom said she’s coming over next week..”

“Oh she isn’t around…?”

“Yeah, it’s a pretty long story. We lost communication. She’s stay overseas.. Just so you know, she’s coming to our aid.”

“Oh” He mouthed. “Your late father must be really wealthy and great” He remarked.

“Yeah.. he was great and averagely wealthy. We weren’t poor; at least Financial stable. I Know you won’t believe me..”

“I do. I believe you Bella, I believe anything you say okay?” I smiled, biting my lips slowly.

“Okay so let’s get back to reading” I told him.

“Hold on a minute” He said.

“I have a confession Bella” He resumed.

“Oh Jeez Peter, don’t start with your lovey dovey confession, I know you like me; you don’t need to say it again” I said, rolling my eyes and he giggled.

“Oh My God, come on… It’s not that”

“It’s what…?”

“My birthday”

“Your birthday?” I repeated after him.

“Yeah, my birthday” He just said.

“When is your birthday Peter? Why are you talking about it?” I asked.

“It’s sad that we like eachother without even knowing much about ourselves” Peter said.

“Uhmm” That’s right. “Our relationship didn’t start well, so there are alot of things I can’t just ahead and ask you” I told him.

“Ask me anything Bella. You know I always want you to be free around me. Forget about the mister and maid relationship because that’s not what we share between ourselves” He said.

I nodded my head slowly in affirmation.

“Hmmn, there you go again” I remarked. “So what do you wanna say? When is your birthday Peter?”

“Immediately after we are done with our exams”

“What?” My eyes widened.

“Yeah.. which means party after the whole examination stress” He said.

“Yeah.. but why are you just saying this?”

“What do you mean?”

“No preparation at all.. nothing at all …””

“Oh that examination is nearby, let’s tackle that first” He said.

And I looked at him with a weird expression.

“My mom and Dad never forgets. Geez, they’re engrossed with work this year and they might forget. ” He frowned a little, pouting his lips.

I looked at him while he continue talking;

“Every of my birthdays, Dad is always around. And then, we party. It’s always fun” He smiled and I laughed.

“Why are you laughing?” He asked.

“Because you are acting like a kid” I replied.

“Am I?”

“Yeah you are. Probably because you are the only child” I told him.

“Oh but you are the only child too?”

“Yeah but I don’t live a luxury life, that’s while I’m more matured” I told Peter and he smirked.

“Whatever” He said.

“Whatever, I’m matured and you are a baby” I chuckled.

“Uugh! Okay I agree” He finally gave up.

“Well… I don’t care how you act, i’ll date you” I told him.

“Huh..?” He exclaimed.

I bet he didn’t expect it.. not even now.

“You’ll date me?”

I nodded, smiling and blushing.

He pulled me closer and hug me; “Let’s start today” He said.

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To Be Continued