"I am going home."
I was walking soundly out of the airport as I dragged my luggage. I am talking to my best friend on the phone, and she really didn't expect to meet me today. Well, it wasn't really on my plan to go back. So I didn't tell her I was going home, and I just told her about it when the plane had just landed.
I called a cab to deliver it to my friend's address. It wasn't that far, and when I got there, I found her waiting for me to arrive.
I smirked at her the moment I stepped out of the cab. I removed my sunglasses and let the driver take my luggage out of the cab's trunk.
My best friend, Bonie, screamed as she rushed towards me.
"My God! I thought you were just joking! I wasn't mentally prepared as in!"
"What the hell are you thinking and you came home unexpectedly?" She was obviously really shocked because even when she broke away from hugging me, her startled expression was still there.
"It wasn't my intention to go home here."
"Hmm, it looks like there's something going on huh? Let's talk about that. " She helped me carry my bags and even called one of their helpers to carry some of my bags. We went straight to the room I used to slept at back then, when I thought of spending the night here.
I removed my scarf and long coat. I also took off the gloves I was wearing as well as the boots before falling asleep on the bed.
"So! Care to share? What happened? Why did you suddenly come home without a plan? " That made me sigh in disbelief before I closed my eyes.
"My brother called me last week," I started, and she remained silent, waiting patiently for the whole story.
"He told me to go home; mom's order. I thought they had just missed me. I've been living in Cambodia for almost 6 years. Of course, they will really miss me. So at first I was really excited. I even bought gifts for them, but not until Kael told me the real deal," Bonie sat up straight from what she heard from me.
"I am getting married to someone I don't even know. Can you imagine that? The guy is a stranger to me. I don't even have an idea about him? What kind of person is he? What is the reason why he accepted that kind of shit? What is his motive? Is he after for what?"
"My God! Is arranging marriage still a trend today? I totally understand your point, though. But what's your plan? Do they know you're home? " I shook my head.
"Of course I didn't tell them. Kael told me that our parents had set a date to meet my fiancé. I told them I didn't want to go home, " I laid down and he leaned over me.
"And what is your brother Kael's answer to you?" I noticed her biting her own lip while mentioning my brother's name. We she always had an eye for Kael.
"He was pushing me to. I don't know what was with his voice that time. too desperate. They really wanted to send me home, but because I was stubborn, I didn't tell them I was going home. I told them I didn't want to and neither did I. I'll let them know I'm here. I won't show them. "
"Do you know who your fiancée is?" I thought about it. He mentioned something. I didn't pay much attention, but I do remember.
"Damon? Dankworth, Damon Lucifer Dankworth. See? Isn't his name weird? It's just demon's name, " She suddenly rose up when I mentioned my fiancé's name, which Kael told me.
"Holy mother of cow! Seriously Kath!?" I nodded innocently, while being w-wired by what she had reacted.
"How come?" Her eyes were glistening as she stared at me. Even though her lips formed an 'o', my brows furrowed.
"Goodness! You don't know him? He's one of the richest bachelors in our country. He owned one of the biggest companies, and he graduated overseas like you, " I frowned and woke up.
"So, if he's damn rich, just like my family, if he has a name in this country, what the hell is his reason for accepting that shit? " Even Bonie thought about it too.
"I also have no idea, Bes, in fact, it's easy for him to get married."
I got up and walked back and forth in front of Bonie while deep in thought.
"Do you know where he lives?" I stopped in front of her to ask that question, and she nodded.
"Can you take me to his house?"
"What?! Are you serious about that? " I smirked.
"Yeah, in order for me to hide from my family and to know Damon's motive, I need to be where he is. I need to stay in his house to find evidence and a reason why I shouldn't marry him. "
She winced at what I said.
"I don't think that's a good idea." I angled my head because of what she said.
"Why? That's the only way.
"He'll know you, you said you want to hide from them? Right?"
"And who says I will enter his house as the Katherine Reiss that everyone knows?" I raised an eyebrow at her. Her eyes immediately widened and she gasped because of what I said.
"D-Don't tell me---"
"Watch me."
After saying that, I went straight to the mall to get the supplies I needed to carry out my plan.
When I returned, Bonie watched me execute my plan.
I applied a lotion that would darken my skin. I have western facial features, even the color and texture of my skin. My hair color was natural frosty blond. I am tall for a woman and even qualified for the women's volleyball team.
I made sure I would be brunette on my face, my neck, my chest and arms. I combed my somewhat long and wavy hair before wearing the black wig I bought. It has bangs that look like Korean and have a stretch that is quite thick and looks dry.
I made my lips pale and put on a nude lipstick. I thickened my eyebrows a bit and wore black contacts to hide my gray eyes. Next, I wore the big t-shirt I bought and a long skirt to hide the shape of my body. And lastly, the cheap accessories on hand and the slippers I bought.
While adjusting herself, Bonie just watched me. I faced her in that order, and she immediately raised an eyebrow at me.
"Is that a serious disguise?" I nodded my head.
" You're still beautiful, Damn! While you're in disguise! " I rolled my eyes.
" I don't care if I'm still beautiful or not! What's important to me is to hide my identity. What? Do I still look like Katherine Reiss? " She pursed her lips and shook her head.
"Katherine Reiss has white skin and many small moles on her face and neck. She had gray eyes, long blond hair, was elegantly dressed, and confident; she never looked down, kept her head high, never conceded, and she's a very rich and intelligent woman, not a plain one, just like the one in front of me now," a smile faded from my lips as I took the relatively large tote bag I had purchased.
"It's all set. All I need now is to get there."
"How so?" She asked.
"I will be one of his people. Or whatever position I can hold in his home, such as cook or dishwasher? Helper? Maid? Anything. "
"Are you really sure about this, Kath?"
"Yeah, I am. Right now, " she sighed and nodded.
I just picked up a small duffle bag full of clothes that I also bought earlier, which is the one that I will use inside Dankworth's house. Bonie and I had just taken a cab when he picked me up, and once I got down to the front of Damon's house, I couldn't help but be amazed. It wasn't just a big house. A mansion startled us. It's enormous, and I'd say it's as large as our hacienda mansion.
"I'm worried about you, Baks," her voice trembled as she whispered.
"Go home now, " I ordered, because Damon might still see her and it might be too early for me to be caught.
"Are you sure?"
"Yes, I will take care of it. I will send you a message tonight."
"Okay, be careful baks, and God, don't ever give up or surrender on Damon or else we're dead!"
"Yes, so begone!" She immediately rode back into the cab and immediately told the driver that they were leaving.
I was left standing in front alone until the gate slowly opened and an expensive car came out of there.
I was trying to peek inside then, but I couldn't see much.
I was busy checking the people inside of it when it suddenly sounded loud and I jumped on the stand in a panic.
"Shit! What the hell? " I murmured, almost having a heart attack. I was unmoved on where I was standing, so the car door immediately opened and a muscular, tall man wearing a tuxedo came out.
He removed the sunglasses he was wearing, causing me to see his eyebrows shut and his sharp eyes. His whole facial expression screamed annoyance. His jaw moved harshly as he walked in front of me.
"Are you deaf?!" I flinch because of his sudden hiss.
"H-No," shit! Why am I so intimidated?!
"Then what the fuck are you still doing there? You're blocking the way! " I was devastated because of his serious and angry voice, even the way he speaks and the accent he uses. It seems like at any moment, he will hit me. Sulky! Antipathetic! No manners!
His brows furrowed even more, and his gaze swept over me from head to toe.
"And you think I will let you work inside my house?" I gasped! So I wasn't wrong? Damon Dankworth is standing right in front of me?!
All right, I just really need a job and a place to stay. Anything, even if the salary is low, is okay! I can be your cook. I'm good at cooking. "
His expression returned to emotionless, and he reapplied his sunglasses. He even fixed his suit and turned his back on me. It was so fast getting into his car that I was worried.
Confused, I ran closer and when his driver started driving, I quickly stopped in front of them, which is why their car almost hit me. For a few seconds, my heart stopped beating because of the stupidity I did. My breathing becomes rough. My sweat also started to clot, and my hands were shaking.
Fuck you Kath, you look like an idiot in this scene.
Damon jumped down. I can even hear his curses. His footsteps were heavy as he approached me and held me firmly on my shoulder, which I grinned at.
"What the fuck is your problem, woman?! Are you stupid? "
"I just want a job, Sir."
He bit his lips and massaged the bridge of his nose in front of me. I even stared at his red lips and the movement of his jaw.
He looked down at me again before violently releasing my shoulder. He took out his phone from his coat and called someone without taking his eyes off of me.
"Get out and bring this woman inside, now," he commanded emphatically, before hiding his phone again.
Soon, a man in a black suit came out and grabbed my arm softly.
"Get inside, Rommel, and tell her what to do--- And you stupid, suicidal woman, we will talk later, " he said in a grim and dangerous voice before he went back inside his car and told his driver to drive again.
As the car pulled away from where Damon was, I kept staring at it while there were plans and words playing in my mind.
"Let's go inside, Miss," I drifted my sight to the man into Damon's mansion until we finally reached the main chamber.
I couldn't help but be amazed at the size of the interior and at the length of the mansion's stairs.
But surprisingly, only a few helpers were there, and one of them was old. The old woman stares at me for a few seconds before she looks away in an instant. The other was curious to watch the action I was doing until we stopped the guy.
"Master Damon's cook just resigned. Do you know how to cook?"
"Yes! I also used to work for a wealthy family. That's why I had to leave the city to get my sick father treated.
"Then there's no problem. You can start now. I'll take you to your room first, and then I'll leave you to Old lady Josie. "
I immediately nodded to him and obeyed. We went through a hallway until we reached the end of it, and we stopped in front of a door.
"This will be your room. This is also the key. It's clean inside because that's part of what the maids used to clean here."
"Thank you!"
"I only have one piece of advice for you, Miss, if you want to take your job here seriously," the man addressed me.
"What is it?"
"What you see, what you hear keep you shut mouth and don't ever stick your nose into the master's business."
The more I wanted to know everything Damon was hiding, the more he said, the more nervous I became. I am sure he has so many skeletons in his closet.
I settled my things inside the room as Rommel lent me to Old Lady Josie. At first I was still nervous about the old man's eyes, but soon I got into the habit of it. He also introduced me to two other helpers, Elder Tess and Elder Miray. They are both bubbly and talkative, while Old Lady Josie is strict.
That night, I helped them cook in the kitchen. And while we were attending, it was inevitable that they would not make noise.
" You know, even if you're brunette and you look like Old Lady Josie in your clothes, you're so beautiful! Maybe you could be a model. "
Elder Miray laughed in response to what Elder Tess said.
"Woman? Master's woman? "
" Yeah! Gid! If only I were that face of you! I'm going to seduce the Master! You know what, almost every night he brought a woman here, and I'm telling you, They look like a model! Tall, beautiful, sexy! Almost every night we hear grunts in the Master's office here in the mansion, " they both giggled, and seemed to be imagining what they heard. to lift my feathers.
My God, what kind of man will my parents marry me?!
"You know? Occasionally, He bring two more woman! Looks like Master also bet to have threesome, "I winced. Disgust flashed across my face and shook me. Oh, no! His a freaking shitty man.
"With Master's handsomeness, You're blind if you doesn't want to have sex with him." They quarreled again, and I was irritated. I lost my mood and almost gritted my teeth with annoyance.
Have you noticed?!He could afford to get a woman! So why do I have to marry him?
"Are you okay, Rene?" Rene is the one I introduced to them.
"Of course," I said cautiously.
"I'm sorry! It looks like you don't like that topic. "
" Ah, it's okay sister, I'm open-minded.
"But have you seen the master?" I nodded.
"Isn't he handsome?" I was silent for a moment and nailed it.
"There are a lot of handsome people in the world, and let's just say he's just one of them."
They both fell silent, as they probably had nothing more to say, so I continued cooking.
Until I faced them and another face startled me.
My eyes almost rolled because of the closeness of our faces to each other. What the heck?! When is he going to leave me alone?!Why didn't the two tell me I didn't know where to go?
"M-Master..."
"Finish doing that and follow me to my office," I swallowed hard because of his stare.
He arranged for us and left the kitchen without emotion.
I bit my lip to stifle my scream. That was quite humiliating! He heard what I said! And I'm disgusted! After cooking, I immediately went to its office with the help of Rommel. He opened the door for me and let me walk inside before he closed it and left.
I caught up with Damon, who was smoking in front of the window and immediately turned to face me in my direction as soon as he heard my footsteps.
He immediately crushed the cigarette he was holding in the ashtray and went to the front of his table, sitting there while folding and staring at me.
I can't make eye contact, so I choose to bow my head a little.
" What's your name?"
"It's Rene, master..."
"Look at me when I am talking to you," he demanded, using a firm and serious voice, and I automatically looked up at him.
"Where did you come from? How old are you, and why did you choose to apply for a job here in my territory? "
I swallowed hard when I felt too much tension and pressure. He's kind of intimidating. The coldness of his voice, the authority in his tone, even the gestures and his way of looking at me.
"I'm from Venice. I'm 25 now. Honestly, I'm not shopping for a job application. I have an acquaintance because I'm also an assistant there. I asked first, but they didn't have space for another maid, and here they taught me. "
"Educational background?"
"I'm just a high school graduate, sir-master."
"Okay, that's enough. Prepare my dinner now. "
"Won't you find me a copy of my birth certificate, ID, or resume?" I asks, his gaze fixed on me.
"I don't need that; if you did something bad behind my back, I can easily find and finish you. " I don't know, I stared at him for hours.
And one thing that I am sure of right now is that this man is not just a well-known billionaire.
He's dangerous.
So far, I don't know what or to what extent he can do it. And because of that, I need to be more careful. He's not stupid. It was just a mistake of mine. I knew he would catch me. And that's what I have to avoid.
He would be suspicious of my identity.