~Ariel~
I looked excitedly out the window. It was my first time using a bus. I didn't think Mrs Rose had to travel so far just to get a job but it was totally worth it.
I got to see so many beautiful places I didn't know existed. I couldn't even look away for a second. Mrs Rose was asleep. I guess she didn't have a reason to be awake since she has seen it all before.
When it was time to alight, I felt a bit mournful. I just one of my most beautiful memories here. I shook Mrs Rose awake and we got down.
"Why are you looking like your dog died?" She chuckled. Puppy barked as if she understood a word of anything. I sighed and glance at the bus.
"Can we go on a bus again? I don't mean now but maybe in future?" I asked and she smiled.
"Yes, we can use a bus as many times as you want. Can we leave now?".
"Oh" I mumbled as I realized we were standing on the same spot for about five minutes. We got into a cab and I slept throughout the ride. I didn't realize how exhausted I was until then.
Mrs Rose shook me awake and I got down with her. I gawked at the giant house. Is this was having money feels like?. I glanced at the security cameras and swallowed.
"Why are there so many cameras?" I asked. Before she could reply, the gate slid open. It reminded me of those rich brats but this was way bigger than that.
As we entered, I gasped. I didn't realize it was an estate. It had so many gardens, lights and houses. Cars were packed everywhere. Not just your everyday Camry. Most were the most expensive cars in the world.
I knew that because Min ah is an automobile freak. She wouldn't shut up and you couldn't ignore her.
This place was like a city of it's own. The Paradise on Earth. I looked at Mrs Rose who had a wide smile on her face.
"Who exactly are these people?" I asked. I felt like a modern slave and probably the cheapest thing in sight. Thinking about it now,they probably do get their groceries from heaven.
"Mrs Rose?" A voice said behind and we turned to the guard. She nodded and he cast me a look. "You are?".
"Her assistant" I bowed quickly. He gestured us to follow him and I was grateful he didn't decide to throw us out. Even as a guard, he looked quite intimidating.
He led us into the white mansion and asked us to sit. As soon as he walked out, I looked around dazed by the interior beauty. Poverty is definitely the biggest sin in this world.
"Do you want to look around, ma'am?. Your rooms are ready too so you can rest if you're too tired" A maid spoke. I didn't even realize there were other people in here. They were so quiet.
"Yes, I would really like some rest but Kim here may want to look around" Mrs Rose said.
"Oh, I want to. Can I? Will I get lost?" I asked, without bothering to hide my excitement. The maid smiled warmly at me.
"You won't get lost if you look within the mansion. If you do, just find your way to the hallway, you're back on track. You might however get lost if you're going outside. I will have to escort you" She said.
"Oh no. I don't want to waste your time. I'll do that another day but today, I'll stay within the mansion. It is okay if I go by myself right?" I asked and she nodded.
I liked that they were all nice even when they were swimming in paradise. They may be servants but this was better than a lot of jobs out there.
"I'll be back, Mrs Rose" I told her quickly as I ran up the stairs. Then I stopped to make sure my shoes didn't leave dirt on it. My cheeks turned red as I noticed they were staring at me in amusement.
"Biane" I apologised and ran up quickly. I stopped in the hallway thrilled by the lights and paintings. So many artworks were lined up down to the nd of the hall. It was so beautiful.
I froze when I came upon a family portrait. I blinked rapidly trying to make sure I wasn't hallucinating. Li Shugar was the first to make my heart skip.
My crush lives here?. I gulped nervously as I stared at the woman in the middle. Mrs Moore. This woman could make many tremble with just a glance.
She wasn't particularly mean or anything but she was so powerful that you had to hold back a cough in her presence for fear that you might offend her.
The last one stole my senses completely. I couldn't think as I stared at perfection. Mrs Rose works for the Moores. My insides trembled.
Rich people. They could be worse than the ones I've met. Maybe this was a bad idea. The rich didn't like the poor. They took pride in humiliating people like me. Maybe I shouldn't have come. I should have stuck to my delivery job.
I walked away from the portrait so I wouldn't feel more terrible than I already did. I opened a random door and entered. The room was peach and white.
Li Shugar's portrait hung on the wall. I felt excited all of a sudden. I know where my crush sleeps! The room has so many sofas and pillows but the rugs were my favourite. They were at every spot in the room, looking like a bunch of growing flowers.
The room smelt unbelievably nice too. I searched around for her bed but I couldn't find it.
I noticed a small staircase and followed up to the sleeping area. Wow! Speak of the Princess and the pauper.
Her bed was so big but I didn't dare jump on it even when my insides were begging me to. I saw a bunch of doors and wondered how a room could have so many rooms?.
I decided to open one and it turned out to be a walk-in closet. It was more like a mini boutique. Someone bury me!.
I've never seen so many expensive clothes in my life. The plan was to check it out and leave but I couldn't. I was itching to do something and I did.
I got out of my clothes and tried a pair of jeans. It couldn't get pass my hip and I groaned. I found a stretchy pair and grinned as I pulled it on. The tops were too revealing and I didn't like it.
I finally settled for a sleeveless top and Jean jacket. The closet had mirrors all over so it was easy to gush over my reflection. Now to find shoes.
I had to check nextdoor to find several racks of shoes. Damn! I got a fitting pair and rushed out. I wanted to see Mrs Rose and show her my new look.
I quickly shut all the doors I open and was about to leave when I saw a palmtop. Then I thought, why not add it to my swag?. I grabbed and rushed out of the room.
As I ran towards the stairs, a familiar perfume hit me. I know that perfume! I trailed it until I came face to face with the jerk. He tried to side-step me but I stopped him.
"Kim, what are you doing? Where did you get all these from?" Mrs Rose asked. Aishh! I didn't even realize we were downstairs but I will deal with that later.
"Hey jerk, where do you think you're going huh?" I asked, blocking his path. I heard a few gasps but I paid no attention. What is he even doing here? Does he work here?.
He was still wearing his usual hoodie and jeans, the only difference were the designs and headphone wrapped round his neck.
"Get out of my way" He spoke quietly, stilling staring at his phone. Could he be any ruder? I snatched the phone from him.
"No. Why do you have to be so rude all the time?. Last time, my friend got something for both of us and you couldn't even appreciate it and then you left without even saying goodbye. Who does that?" I glared at him.
He looked at me with a sigh then stretched his hand. I wish I could see his hideous face.
"My phone?" He said with an exhausted sigh. I scoffed. He's tired of....making two sentences?. I'm the one scolding and I'm not complaining.
"No".
He looked warily at the phone then side-stepped me and walked pass. I groaned. I wish I could hit him.
"Are you his girlfriend?" I heard from behind and spun around quickly to see Mrs Moore and Shugar staring at me.
"Is that my phone?" Shugar's eyes narrowed to my hands and I gasped, letting go immediately.
My eyes widened as the two phones hit the floor simultaneously. I'm in trouble!