Author POV
Mr. Brilliant
Chapter seven.
What's up with the silence, you guys were having a conversation so just continue". She said and now they are more scared.
"Wow, I can't believe this. So this is how you ladies repay me?". She said going to get herself some snacks.
She left telling them she would think about it. She went back and called the lady that was on her side.
She entered and told her to do so but she hesitated "common I'm not a monster or am I? "
They all went on their knees begging her not to report them.
Charlotte left the kitchen telling the maid she will think about it.
She's just creating a kinda fear in them. She isn't planning to tell Courtney anything.
She went back to the kitchen. "Follow me". She told the maid that didn't join them to gossip about her.
They got to the entrance of the room. She entered and told her to do the same but she hesitated. "Come on in".
She tried removing her old faded sneakers. "Don't worry,you can come in". Charlotte said and that widened the eyes of the maid.
"No no ...let "she was cut short.
"I insist, you are hygienic so we're good". Charlotte replied, smiling at her and she entered her room.
"Wow". She said before she could cover her mouth and Charlotte chuckled.
Charlotte sat on her bed and indicated the maid should do the same. She hesitated before.
"What's your name". She asked politely.
"Annabella Floyd but you can just call me Anna or Bella". She beamed with smiles.
"Alright Bella, I'm Charlotte as you know". She squealed.
"Alright ma'am". She muttered and Charlotte frowned.
"Haven't I told anyone to stop calling me ma'am". She drawled.
"Yea.....". She stammered.
"Sooo?Why are you still calling me ma'am?". She drawled.
"I'm sorry ma'am but I can't call you Charlotte". She stated and Charlotte's frown deepened.
"You are still using the word". She pouts.
"Alright,alright, let's do it this way, you call me Charlotte when mom isn't around and call whatever you call it when she is around. Satisfied?". She hinted.
"Noted Charlotte". She shot and they both smiled.
"Can you tell me more about yourself Bella?". She asked.
"Nothing much to say. Just a simple girl,born in a once happy family but everything changed when I lost my mom. My dad's behaviour changed totally. He became a drunkard,a smoker,and he sometimes harasses me and my younger sister. I've worked in so many places but got kicked out anytime my father went there to embarrass them". She concluded already in tears.
Which kind of reasonable father harasses his children?. She thought.
"So why haven't you reported him?". She inquired.
"Because he threatened me". She murmured.
"I'm so sorry,Bella. You are so strong. No one can guess. How old is your lil sister?". She inquired.
"She will be fifteen next month".
"Really? What date?". She exclaimed.
"On the twenty". She replied.
"Oh my God. We are on the same date. Will you allow her to come along? Please". She drawled.
"Hmmm, what about ma.."
"I will handle that. Trust me".
"I will think about it. I don't want the maid black mailing me". She breathed out.
"Common, just accept it already. Come to think of it, she will be so happy celebrating fancy fifteen". She specified.
"That's true though". She confirmed.
"So what do you say?".
"Alright, you will see her around". She whispered~
and Charlotte beamed.
"Ma'am will soon be on her way home,let me get going". She stood up.
"Less I forget, what's the name of your sister?". Charlotte voiced.
"Alicia". She bolted.
"Aww. Nice name. Our birthday is gonna be fun or what do you think?". She bragged.
"Anyways, good luck Charlotte". With that said, she exited the room.
Charlotte peeped through her window to be sure Alex was not coming out and didn't know how to face him now after what the jerk did.
She came out and tried to tiptoe down the stairs. As she was about to climb the stairs,Alex came out.
"Hello dear sister". Charlotte looked back and he saw he was smirking at her.
Charlotte scoffed. "Dear sister indeed". She left downstairs.
The maids were bowing down as she passed."Gosh,I really hate this. You guys should stop bowing". She rolled her eyes.
She put on the television. She went through all the channels and none of the channels interested her. She scoffed and decided to go through her Instagram page. Today is really boring. She thought.
She went through the page and saw an unfamiliar message. It was a guy.
"Hi love". The conversation says and she could feel her heart skip. She quickly checked the profile and she opened her mouth ajar.
She was dubious about the whole matter. Who can it be?. She thought. She has seen him somewhere but couldn't remember him now. He is really cute. She shrugged it off and continued scrolling. Tonnes of messages but she just ignored them. Most of the messages are just to ascertain her relationship with Alex.
She thought about Bella again and felt really sorry for her. She is really strong.She has passed through a lot. She can't wait for her birthday. She told Alex she doesn't want a crowd and he was admissible.
"Want to see a cool channel". She looked back and saw Alex behind her.
"I was just about to leave".She scoffed and stood up ready to leave. Alex pulled her down and made her sit down unwillingly.
"Mr.Alexander...". She thought for a while trying to recollect his surname.
"Oh my God. So you don't even know the surname of Alex".
"Oh yes. Mr. Alexander Blake. You had better stay on your lain and let me stay on mine. You almost raped me remember?". Alex just stood transfixed in his gaze. She realised this and felt uneasy.
He moved closer to her and she could feel her heart beating again. He is really cute. He has these seductive green eyes. She is just noticing it.
"Are you trying to rape me again?". She muttered trying to distract him.
"First Miss, I'm not a rapist. Secondly, I'm not into Nigerians". Charlotte spanked his head.
"Ouch! What was that for".He groaned.
"I wonder how you cope in school when the lecturer teaches. You will acquiesce to me if you don't grab it easily. it's so axiomatic isn't it?".
"I'm sure you can never beat me when it comes to grades. Don't underestimate me because I'm not just a celebrity, I'm brilliant also". He bragged. He continued looking at Charlotte who just kept on staring at him.
He winked a couple of times and still had no reply.
"I'm done".He susurated.
"It seems the doorbell has been ringing for a while now. Please go and open it Mr. brilliant". She nagged and he scoffed.
"Hi mum". He said opening the door.
"Welcome mom". Charlotte said, collecting her handbag.
"How was your day".
"Boring mom. Alex has been a bad brother"
"And Charlotte has been a pain in the ass".Charlotte glared at him.
Courtney shrugged and left upstairs. She can't be on anyone's side. She changed and came downstairs stairs.
"Alright guys,what would you like to do today?".She inquired.
"Mum,are you tired?".Charlotte asked and Alex looked at her suspiciously.
"Not really. Why?". She drawled.
"You can teach me how to make cheese burgers".
"Argh.... so boring". Alex scrunched his face and left.
"Cheese burger tutorial it is".Courtney said and they left for the kitchen. The maid left for the maids quarter already.
"Alright, so this is it...".
*****
"Wow. It comes out fine".She moaned, munching on it.
"Mum, how about going shopping?".Alex said.
"That will be in a few weeks. A day before Charlotte's birthday probably".
"Oh that's true. In a few weeks it will be". Alex left.
T.B.C.