With some of my items in hand, Mr. Clermont and I walked to the door waiting for whoever lives here to welcome us.
"Ms. Hollow there is something I should tell you.. you see this person isn't actually your relative, but a man I trust more than your family relatives. He will not try to kill you nor does he want the money that comes from your parents will. The owner is very quiet and is really reserved, so he respects the idea of personal space. He has agreed for you to stay with him until you're 18."
I stared at Mr. Clermont in bewilderment as what I am hearing is all too odd. How is that a man easily allows a stranger into his own home? What are his true motives on having me live with him? If he isn't family then how does Mr. Clermont know him?
Unable to ask any questions, the door opens and shows a woman who appears to be in her late 50's, her eyes had this deep set of brown as it almost seem like they're black, her hair stops to her shoulders, as her hair is a chestnut brown which matches her complex beautifully. "Welcome to this beloved mansion. I'm the main housekeeper of this mansion when the master is away, my name is Ms. Cross. Please come in."
Once allowed in, I took in the inner decor of the home, what Mr. Clermont said is true as this place is much more appealing then it was on the outside. Walking slowly behind the two, I noticed how beautiful everything had seem as everything had a vintage yet modern look to it.
Once we entered the room, the couches fabric were in fact a red suede with black painted wood, the couches surrounded a glass table, you'd think there would be a television in this room considering we're in the 21st century, but there isn't as there are book shelves that stretch along the walls, sitting down on one the suede couches, I look closer to the glass table and there lies a black envelope with a red waxed stamp with the initial 'E'.
"Here you take this envelope, and why don't I show you to your room.." The woman seemed a little off after she saw the black envelope which means it must belong to the owner of this mansion and if her expression changed that quickly then this man must be much more dangerous than I thought.
As Mr.Clermont and I followed Ms. Cross to my room, I felt a sudden chill as cold sweat begins to form on my back, stopping my footsteps I look back to see if I was only imagining things.
"Is everything alright Ms. Hollow?" I look to Mr. Clermont who is concerned for me, hiding away my curiosity, I gave Mr. Clermont a small smile, "No, it's nothing. Let's hurry along before we lose Ms. Cross."
Continuing down the long hallway, we finally reached a door with a very detailed design of the sun and moon joined as one. The way its designed is so beautiful and must have been custom made.
As Ms. Cross entered a key to the door, we walked in and I was met with a simple set of furniture and design. "Alright Ms. Hollow this will be your room and everything that you need to know will be in that envelope I given you earlier. We do have rules and they're very simple to follow. Here is your key and if you need anything don't be afraid to ask. Come now Mr. Clermont let's give her some privacy."
Mr. Clermont placed my things on all my bed, "Alright Ms. Hollow, let's hope you'll enjoy your stay here and let's see where life takes you. You know how to reach me if you ever need me. It has most definitely been a privilege being able to see you grow and I know your parents will be very proud."
Hearing his words had made me happy, if anything I'm really glad that I have this man in my life. The two exited out the room as I finally fully grasp the details has to offer, the two smaller wall sides are grey and the other two in white, one white side has a nice window view of the garden that spreads wide enough as the mansion and the nature continues as there are nothing but trees everywhere else, the curtains are a nice black fabric as you are not able to see through them, in the middle of the room is a king size bed with a splash of grey and white bedding, there are monochrome pictures of different kind of cities plastered around the walls, walking to one of the doors in the room I find a spacious closet that's enough to fit 7 people inside, not too far I find a bathroom which is a good thing since I'll most likely get lost in this mansion.
I walk back to the bed, slowly taking out my belongings from the first bag, making sure to be extra careful with my most valuable items. I went from hanging my clothes inside the closet, to storing away my neccesties in the bathroom, to organizing my drawers.
After I finished packing I sat on the bed feeling how comfortable it really is, my hands slid around the bedding only for my hand to land on the envelope, reaching out for it I opened the envelope to see what is store inside.
Rules for you to follow:
1. Uninvited guests are not allowed to enter without my permission.
2. You are to stay at least 7 feet away from me.
3. You are not allowed to leave this mansion after 1am unless I say otherwise.
4. As you live with me, you are to attend a highschool that I have enrolled you in.
5.Do not fall in love with me.
If you break any of these rules then there will be punishments, so please try to follow these 5 rules and then we won't have any problems.
I scoffed a little to myself, placing the papers back on the bed, "Wow... what's with these rules? He really thinks I must be some sort of delinquent."
(Erik's PoV)
*Flashback*
I was in my study working on some documents for the next brief meeting until I heard a car coming to a stop in front of my mansion, listening onto the conversation, I knew that my guest must have arrived.
"What do you think Ms. Hollow?" Knowing that voice belonged to Mr. Clermont, I walked to the window with the view of the front side of the mansion, a water fountain placed right at the center, with a simple yet ordinary trees alined the path that leads to the gates main entrance, that is at least 3 miles away.
Out of curiosity I wondered what my guest looked like, and without a second longer there she was, a beauty I shall say, but what intrigued me more was the look I'm her eyes, how dead and alive they look, how enchanting they make her amber eyes stand out, her wavy black hair compliments her face, as her stature compliments her curvy figure.
Although she seems very interesting, but I must follow my own rules as I wouldn't want to make any regrets.
*Flashback Ends*
So that girl is the Rose Hollow that I've heard so much from Mr. Clermont, after getting a little side track, I got back to work until a sudden knock at my door was made, "Come in."
Entering is Mr. Clermont himself, "And what do I owe the pleasure of meeting you again old friend."
"Aye I may look old, but I'm still young at heart." I chuckled a little at his little remark, oh how time flies fast, but to think he too will soon past.
"Don't look at me like that Erik. You know how much I hate that look." I chuckled again once more, with a change of subject I look to his right hand noticing how he still wears a glove to that one and not his left hand, "So you're still hiding that scar I see."
"Of course I am... it's was just some foolish choice I made when I was much younger. If I could go back in time and smack some sense to myself then I would, but if it weren't for you I'd be long dead before I knew it. So with that I thank you, for giving me a chance to actually live and showing me that I have so much to live for."
I noticed the sad look in his eyes and I mustered up my best small smile, "It was a very foolish choice you made, but you have live long and well to have repent your decision."
Mr. Clermont has cleared his throat as he was about to get all teary eye with me, "Well as a change of subject, Ms. Hollow has already settled in her room and Erik please don't be too hard on the girl.."
"Of course not as long as she doesn't break any of the rules I've created for her then all is well."
After our small discussion, Mr. Clermont has left the mansion. Once he had left I called in Ms. Cross, "You called for me sir."
Creating an unexpressive face, I turned to Mrs. Cross who stands in my study room a hit nervous, "Yes. Please arrange dinner by 6:30 and let Ms. Hollow know as well. Also make sure she isn't late for dinner as I will use tonight only to introduce myself."
"Y-Yes sir! What should be tonights menu?"
"Surprise me."