Xavier's mouth formed an 'O' after Micah's introduction, he almost forgot he requested for a maid service.
He took in her appearance quite longer than he thought he would.
She has a sculpted figure which was plash thin, a pair of eyebrows stared down at her sweeping lashes, her coral black hair were flung over her shoulders.
She has a narrow waist and fair complexioned, her dainty ears framed a button nose.
The moment she raised her head, he felt drown in her enticing amber eyes.
Xavier looked away and composed himself wearing back his emotionless expression.
He nodded his head in acknowledgement.
"I am certain you have been briefed about your work here" he emphasized.
"Yes Sir" Micah replied trying to sound as polite as she can. The very moment she set her eyes on him, she admitted that Xavier is a beautiful creature but too bad, he is going to be dead in a few months.
Micah is determined to get her assignment done without any mistake like she have always done.
"Good, make sure you stick to the rules of being a maid. Do not over step your boundaries unless you want to be out of this mansion, you can take any of the rooms on the left" Xavier crooned hoarsely without sparing her a glance as he walk towards the stairs.
"Your dinner is ready Sir, I will prepare the table while you freshen up" she said after him which he only nodded his head in response.
Micah let out a loud hiss after he disappeared into one of the rooms upstairs.
He speak with so much arrogance which annoys the hell out of her. Why is he so rude?
He couldn't even spare her a glance or at least respond in a polite way.
She cussed under her breath while murmuring incoherent words and dragging her legs to the kitchen noisily.
This is her first day and she is already tired of staying here. Now, she will have to endure everything in order to keep her cover safe or else, it will be blown.
Since she moved in quite earlier, she decided to take a tour of the mansion. That was how she located the kitchen.
She dished out a little bit of the three meals she prepared. Pie, mash and beef jerky then she placed everything on the table with a juice, water and a glass cup.
She decided to go with the juice since she doesn't know the kind of drink he will like.
When she is done, she left to her room. The initial room she chose for herself when she arrived. It's a good thing it's on the left like he wanted.
Xavier's mansion is ten times bigger than theirs, this place is one of the most beautiful place Micah has ever seen.
She jumped on her bed with a sigh, there is no much work to do here aside cleaning, washing and cooking.
Micah wondered, if he is the Mafia King, then why is he staying alone? Is it to deceive everyone that he's not? What kind of game is he playing?
This are things she will find out in her cost of staying here.
She thought about the excuse she will give her new 'boss' for her to leave the mansion on her first day which might be suspicious. It's almost eight in the evening.
Mateo had told her yesterday that she won't be assigned to any work until she is done with this but he gave her one to do tonight.
According to him, it is the last one until the end of her stay here.
She stayed on the bed for about thirty minutes before going downstairs. Xavier should be done with his dinner by now.
While she was on her way, she bumped into him.
"I am sorry Sir" she apologized.
Xavier growled giving her a hard glare.
"You should be watchful and stop bumping into people, I hate clumsy people" he remarked with irritation.
Micah sneered, she wish she can stick a knife into his stomach and rip out his intestine right now. How can he just insult her to her face?
Instead of speaking, she kept quiet.
"I am going out now, you shouldn't wait up for me, I have a spare key with me and do not mess with my things" he instructed.
"Yes Sir" she replied. What does he think of her? A baby who goes about scattering and destroying things?
He is a big joker but then, she is happy he is leaving the mansion, that will give her the opportunity to complete the task at hand.
All she have to do is to be back before he returns and there will be no problem.
She can't risk being caught and she can't ignore her task too, according to Mateo, the task is important.
Xavier peeked at her, he turned around and left.
When she is sure he is gone, she quickly cleared his plates, entered her room and wore her usual dress ready for tonight's operation then hid her gun in it. She also has a pocket knife with her.
She made sure that the securities were not watching her while leaving the mansion.
When she successfully got out, she wore her mask and took off.
*******
"Believe me when I say I already ate before coming Mum" Xavier whined as his mother stuff his plate with pasta.
"When did you start cooking Son? I know you can stay for a day without eating a thing so do not lie to me" she scolded.
"I got a maid Mum, she came in today" he defended.
"That's a relief to know you will be eating well from now on but is she trustworthy?" She asked.
Xavier wasn't sure of the answer to give her but he is sure that he doesn't trust her. He isn't supposed to trust anyone other than his family.
That's one of the rules of being a mafia. There are many people out there who hates him even for without knowing who he is.
Xavier has a lot of enemies.
"I can't say I do Mum but she was sent from an agency, that's enough reason to give her a bit of our trust" he explained.
Xavier's mother is living with the rest of the mafia family. She also makes major decisions when Xavier is away.
She dragged him to the table after his meeting with a few of them who has gone for tonight's hunt.
It's really important they get the work done perfectly well and get the briefcase from that old hag, that's why he coached them himself before they left.
The briefcase contains hard drugs that worth a whole lot. One is sold for a billion dollar.
"That's okay but still, you should be careful around her for now. I will come around to see if she is okay to stay in the house with you" she said while Xavier chuckled.
"Yes Mum, you are always welcome anytime. When is Tania coming back?" He asked changing the topic.
Tania is Xavier's younger sister, she is attending her college in the capital and she is also the only one amongst them who is not very much involved in the mafia.
"She should be here by next week, have you been calling her?" She asked.
"Of course Mum I..." Xavier was cut off by the beeping of his phone.
The caller ID was one of his gang members whom he sent to take care of the job.
Xavier pressed the green button then placed the phone on his ear.
"There is a problem Don" the person said in a panic voice from the other side of the phone.
"Speak up" he commanded.
"A lady made away with the briefcase and killed him before we got here, I am sorry Don, we couldn't get the job done"
Xavier's jaw went slack, his lips drew back in a snarl with his hand clenched in a fist and his eyes morphing into dark red. Who the hell is the lady? Does she have a death wish?
"I do not care how you are going to do it, get the girl and the briefcase, kill her if need be and bring her dead body to me. You must get her, do you understand?"
********
Xavier stared at his men, from one person to another tapping his foot gently on the floor, ready to explode and flare up.
They all bowed their heads in guilt, it was just an important job to their boss yet, a small female overtook them.
As much as they tried, they couldn't get a grasp of her. They are shaken up by the Don's quietness, what if he decides to kill them for failing such a simple task?
All of a sudden, there was a loud bang on the wall followed by a deep growl. Xavier stepped closer to them, his knuckles red from punching the wall too hard.
They have always won, they have always succeeded in every of their missions, how can a mere woman take it from him after he had expected them to return with the briefcase?
"We are really sorry Don, the lady was pretty fast. She disappeared before we could find her, she is smart and very skilled. We..."
"Shut up the fúck up, smart?" He paused and gave them a short laugh
"Even if she is smart, she can't be smarter than the men I personally trained. We only wanted the briefcase and she went ahead and killed him, that man could have been useful to us" he cuts in taking a step from one person to another and staring furiously into their eyes.
"I do not care about whatever is going on in your mind, keep an eye on her. You must find the lady no matter how much time it takes or else, you all will he placed on detention for a month, do you understand?" He asked icily.
They all bowed at him without being able to say anything. It was all their fault, if they hadn't arrive a few minutes late, this could have been avoided.
They don't want to he detained, being detained by the Don isn't like that of the cell where they get to sleep, eat and do all the fun stuff they can while being held in detention.
Their Don's detention means no sleep, food and they will be locked up in a smelly room that could make their intestines turn. That is scary, it's more scarier than being actually punished.
"I asked you a question, do you understand?" He asked again.
"Yes Don" they all replied in unison as quickly as they can in order not to get Xavier more enraged.
Xavier matched back into the living room, his mother was still seated at the table he left her earlier to have a talk with his boys.
"Do not be hard on yourself son, I know you will get a deal more better than that. You are good and perfect, don't bother too much about what you've already lost" she advised.
Xavier could only nod his head in response, he was trying to control his anger especially in front of his Mum.
If he had known this was going to happen, he could have gone with them. How can they all be stupid?
The lady was just a mere woman, he wouldn't forgive her if he gets hold of her. He will make sure she kowtow to him and beg for his Mercy.
He will torture her with the worst punishments in the entire world, he will make sure she go through hell before dying.
Xavier abruptly stood up from the chair facing his mother.
"I will get going Mum, it's getting late" he said sweetly and kissed her cheek fondly despite the anger burning up in him.
He can take it out on anyone if they get on his nerves with the intention of annoying him more than he already is.
He couldn't kill those dimwits because they are his men but he won't hesitate to slice anyone's throat if he sees them as a threat to him.
Even if he can't do it himself, he will get people to do it for him.
"Yes son, that's right. I will come by tomorrow after overseeing some works here, I might travel to California for a little vacation but that will wait until your sister returns" she said while slightly nodding her head which Xavier did same.
His Mum has been his number one supporter, she do need a vacation for as long as she needs.
"Okay Mum, I will prepare for your accommodation if you choose not to stay at our penthouse over there and also the inform the pilots to get the jet ready" he said to her.
"Good, you should get going. The weather this night is a bit unfriendly"
"Yes Mum, see you tomorrow. Good night" he said and gave her a genuine smile before stepping out of the building with his mind clouded.
He couldn't stop thinking about the lady who took the briefcase away, she must really be good to pull that off.
After giving it some thought, getting rid of her after she's brought to him will be useless. Xavier is sure that she will be useful to him.
Instead of killing her, he will make her serve him for the rest of her life. He let out an evil laughter at his plan.
Xavier gets what her wants, this lady won't be an exception. She will be under his possession, that's a promise.
Soon, he got home. Parking his car in the garage, he gracefully stepped down from it and closed the door with a thud.
He opened the door and entered into the living room. Just like it has always been, it was very quiet which made him wonder if the maid is already asleep.
Just as the thought of her sleeping flashed on his mind, he heard quick footsteps approaching him from the stairs.
Xavier look up to see Micah coming down from the stairs in her pajamas. She has a warm smile on her face exactly like some hours ago.
He glanced at his wrist watch, it was past eleven, why is she still awake? He clearly told her not to wait for him.
"Welcome back Sir" she greeted politely, the smile not leaving her face. Xavier crease his forehead together, is she always happy?
What's so exciting in this world that keep her happy?
"What are you doing here? Why are you awake?" He asked ignoring her greetings.
"I thought I should wait for you in case you might need anything when you are back" Micah lied smoothly. She is glad her job was successful, it was more easier than she thought it would be.
She came back a few minutes ago, she was lucky enough to get here before her boss does.
She can't afford getting caught but isn't he a bit rude?
"Get lost, you should go and sleep instead of doing unimportant things, I do not want anything" Xavier replied coldly walking away.
Micah snorted, no one has ever been this rude to her. She imagine giving Xavier a punch, pouncing on him and twisting his arm. It will be fun watching him scream but to bad, she can't do any of that else, she will be busted if she tries that.
So she calmed her nerves. Because of his attitude, Micah wants to get her work here done in less than the three months she was given.
"I am sorry to say this but you are too arrogant Sir, I was only waiting for you because I thought we can at least get along since we are under the same roof" she snorted angrily.
His steps faltered, Xavier had to turn to look at the girl. Her sudden boldness surprised him.
"You want us to be friends? Is that what you are getting at? Have you forgotten who you are?" He asked glaring into her skull while clenching his jaw.
Micah folded her arms, she leaned on the stair frame and shrugged her shoulders.
"It doesn't necessarily mean we should become friends Sir, at least try not to be mean. It doesn't suit your personality" she fired, Xavier stared at her with a raised eyebrow.
Even those that isn't aware of his position as the Mafia King can't talk to him in this manner. What is she?
Xavier turned around, he took a few steps closer to her stopping an inch away from being intently close but close enough to get her heart racing suddenly.
He bent down to her level before placing his mouth on her ear, aerifying her with his steady breaths.
"Instead of trying to get along with me, I will rather have you warm my bed, what do you think?" He whispered nonchalantly.