CHAPTER SEVEN
It made me really sad leaving stings in my heart that hurt knowing I would have to leave my little brother but it was only for the best and it wasn't for a long time either.
I felt sad but I must do this .
I made him see reasons with this and it was so clear that nothing would change my mind.
I started preparing some dishes immediately and put them all in the fridge.
" Whenever you are hungry ,just take the keys from Aunt Molly and come in and eat . You Don't have to put on the stove , just microwave like I taught you okay?. But once it's night you will be sleeping at their house. I don't want you staying alone and it's going to be nice anyway .You are friends with Liya and Luan , so why are you feeling sad now",.
" I just don't want to miss you too much ,Abby. I miss mom and Dad so much already , now I have to miss you also", He said.
I was thrown off balance , I never knew Sam missed Mom, he was just little when she died and I never knew he would ever talk about her at a time like now ,I picked up my tears again and cried.
" You don't have to miss me Sam because no matter what happens, I will never go away . Dad and I will always be right here with you .Don't you want Dad to come home?", I asked him, sniffing my nose.
"I do Abby , I want Dad back and so the three of us can stay together forever ",he replied.
My heart hurt .
" That will happen Sam , he will come home to us and we all will be together my dear. That's why you have to be a Big Boy for me , let me work so that Dad will come home to us. You can also pursue your dream and become Pilot , you want to be a pilot right ?",
"Yes, I want to drive all the travelers safely back home so that there won't have to be any plane crash", He said .
I rubbed his hair happily, I was so proud of him.
"I will make sure you have your dream come true Sam. Now go and sleep, it's past your bedtime already ,you have to go to school tomorrow , the weekend is over . Good night dear", I said.
I pulled him for a hug and he went to his room . I slowly sat on the chair as lots of thoughts went in my mind. I was sure tomorrow was going to be our little beginning of a better life. I could feel it so strongly. My heart was going back to shape as Joy flew into it.
I kept down for the first time in ages and thanked God, the Man I knew was in up heaven. Somewhere I felt he had remembered me after all the tears I had shed in so many days now.
Though I had long believed God left me at the time I had lost my mom and Elder Brother and my Dad became sick.
I recalled I hadn't packed yet and I quickly dashed into my room.
Trust me ,when I say I couldn't sleep out of excitement. I kept thinking of all the things I needed that I didn't pack yet and my eyes were continuously on the clock.
I texted Molly and she was so happy for me that she wished she could come over to our compound that night .
We laughed over the phone and it felt like so many burdens we're taken off my shoulders .
My joy was so much and even when she hung up, I still started at the ceiling unable to sleep.
Then I began to wonder how my Boss would be, I prayed so much he could be kind enough to lend me an advanced Salary.
I felt glad that I wouldn't have to babysit people's babies any more. I would work as A maid to just one person and that was the CEO.
"Oh how easy that would be", I thought with joy.
To me,that wasn't a problem at all and to think it was going to be at a nice house made me happier.
If only I had put my decorations and cake baking skills into consideration a long time ago after I had quit just because I didn't have the funds and connection to begin with ,maybe I would have stood firm by now.
I had so many dreams I dreamt as a child to pursue when I grew up but I never went for any.
I could achieve just being a Maid.
Thinking about them now, the fire to do them burnt in me. And taking up this maid job offer was the key to such better lives and dreams.
This is how much I value this job right now.
I smiled and slowly shut my eyes, holding my pillow so tight and riding off in my sleep.
The Horn from outside was so loud and thunderous I saw myself jumping out of my dreams and the ray of light from my window stormed my eyes .
I yawned and my eyes went to the clock.
I shouted as I rushed out of bed, almost falling to the ground.
My phone rang and it was then I discovered it had missed calls from Molly.
" Hello ,Molly",I said as I picked the call.
I struggled with my toothbrush
" Oh my God , Abby , so you are still in bed while your Work Car is already here to pick you . This Stupid Girl, so you keep saying dreaming til morning instead of sleeping", She joked .
I laughed out
" Molly ,I am scared, I hope they don't leave me. Let me hurry, I am coming now", I voiced and dropped the phone .
When it comes to quick baths , I was so good at it.
It was up to five minutes, I was already dressed up and walking out of the house with my Bag.
"Abby", Sam voiced behind me.
" Good morning sweetheart, I am leaving now okay, be a big good boy. I will be back on the weekend .Bye okay",.
I gave him a fast peck and ran into Molly who hugged me and I went out to the Car.
It was a Bugatti Veyron,I was shunned .
The door opened and I slowly entered my heart racing in wonders and amusement.
For once, I was feeling on top of the world.
I flashed my eyes around the beautiful seat and inhaled the scent that made me want to close my eyes and sleep for a while.
It felt so good I didn't want to stop thinking.
" Miss Abigail , you just got a penalty from the CEO for keeping him waiting. I would advise you to be wise, your punctuality counts.", that was Miss Janet speaking.
I remembered her voice well, she turned and I stared at her.
" You are my driver?",I asked.
She smiled and started the car driving off.
" Not your driver but your Head, I will be in charge of you and all your needs from now on . And I will tell you all the rules and regulations you have to know about Playa Vista so that you don't have to transpass the CEO's Laws. There are CCTVs everywhere so I would advise you to remain Wise as always.",.
" What penalty were you talking about?", I asked.
I was totally confused.
" You will get to know when you meet the CEO. Also , I am the only one who can tell you anything that you don't understand. Like I said, you don't have to trespass the CEO's laws…..About Your salary which will come monthly , you will be paid $15,000 and you have to do all the work accurately and mind your business. Here sign the contract ",She voiced.
She pointed at the paper and pen beside me all the while.
My Eyes widened and I gasped with an open mouth.
I didn't think I heard her well, so I screamed out.
" $15,000?, are you kidding me?..Oh my God! I promise to do all my work perfectly. I can mind my work very well, I don't mind at all", I shouted .
" You are So noisy , Miss Abigail. I doubt you really went to College", She snapped.
She had a mean face and I don't think I would get along with her. I didn't care anyway, I would simply do my work and get lost . Anyone can put up the Devil's face for all I care.
I swallowed and shut my mouth going through the paper.
I agreed to working for the CEO and there would be no going back. Even if I was going to wish to resign for any reason, it would only be granted if I must have worked for at least up to a year first.
There was no problem with that of course, I needed the money and everything was under legal custody so I was fine with it all.
I calmly sighed in the paper, handing it back to her.
Throughout the rest of the journey, the car was quiet , I even had to sleep off.
PLAYA VISTA HAM ESUITE, LONDON.
The opulent interior of the mansion was clearly a 'Resort oasis' decked out in the most luxurious of materials.
Hidden behind guarded gates, the extravagant Esuite is surrounded by stunning landscaped gardens and offers luxury amenities in abundance.
I stared at the stunning sparkle as it shined with 24-carat gold to plush pads dripping in diamonds.
The house seemed to float over the city.
I was so lost In the beauty , I forgot to step down from the car even after being tapped .
" Can you step down ,miss Abigail", Miss Janet fired again.
I quickly came down and she locked the door.
" Follow me", she said.
I took my bag and kept flashing my eyes around, I started into the beautiful garage and my eyes met many cars.
The Tesla and the London yacht were all packed in there in different models .
Well, this was a CEO to begin with so I wasn't surprised.
I was going to keep my eyes off there when something significant hit my eyes .
I was about to scream again but I only got my eyes about to shed a tear.
The Black Car I could remember clearly was the exact black car that was going to hit me that very day I was saved by Mr Williams.
My heart beat very fast and I froze.
I ran my eyes slowly but steady down to the back reading out the write up , ' THE VIP'
It was definitely him, the CEO was the one.
The Devil that was going to get me hit and still drive away.
I closed my mouth with my palm and anger rose in me.
"What was I doing in here ,then ", I asked myself.
I felt I shouldn't be working for this monster ,whoever he is.
I tried to turn ,but I stopped and lots of thoughts flooded in.
I have just come so far to even go back, I won't be able to get back home cause I didn't even know how I was to go back home without any money on me.
And to think that I already signed a contract in the car, I pulled down my head and stamped my feet.
"Shit! ",.
" Miss Abigail, are you okay?",Miss Janet asked.
I quickly frowned , there was no going back for me but I won't let it go either .
" Yes Miss Janet, …. am fine ",I voiced.
" Then come faster , please don't act like a dumb ass here ",she cautioned.
I cleaned my wet palms on my hips and carried my bags properly then I ran to her.
I surely disliked this Miss Janet the most.