Damn!! She definitely planned to leave me breathless and she was successful. l couldn't hide the admiration and possesiveness that is boldly showcased in my orbs from her. She was captivating. Where the hell did she get paint and powder? How come she looks all toned up that l am wondering if she isn't a beautiful princess of a very powerful kingdom in disguise. l did not bother cautioning myself as l stared for as long as l wanted. The head maid's voice broke through the thick tension that is hanging in the air and l wanted to scold her for disrupting the show. l did not hear what the head maid said since my whole being is in the trance of the beauty before me but Vanessa started walking towards me and eventually settled beside me. Her head bowed, her hands clutched together at her front. 'What a shy girl she is' l thought. Almost beeming at her shy posture.
"My Lord, l have got her ready for the task. I hope she behaves and you both have a nice day at the office" The head maid said
"Thank you" l said. l turned to her, my eyes glittering with an amused smile " We should
go'
The ride to the office was the best time of my life! l knew l made her feel uncomfortable but l couldn't help it. l helped her into the carriage and the softness of the flesh of her palm left my mind in a fizzy. Looking at her from a very close distance, l realized that she is more beautiful and young than l ever thought she was. l kept peering at her overly beautiful face that l forgot about her uneasiness. Her knees kept brushing against mine as the carriage gets into one pothole or the other and l could not help the electric current that jolts through me anytime that happens. We finally arrived at the office and once again, l held her soft hands to help her down the carriage.
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"When you are done with these, let me know" Lord Quinn said, after patiently teaching me how to sort out and rebrand some paperwork and documents. l had always wanted to be educated and work for the ministers or higher ups but had always cautioned myself from wishing for such things. However, Lord Quinn has made that possible for me and l will do well to not disappoint him. l charged to work immediately he left me to go to his sit on the other side of the table. I understood perfectly his explanations and in no time, l am tackling the demanding task. I had my full concentration on my task but l have this uncanny feeling that l am being watched. l shrugged it off a number of times with the excuse that Lord Gabriel is probably watching me to see how well l am coping with his work but the eerie feeling was getting more profound so l raised my head to check out the source. As expected, Lord Quinn is slouched on his chair, his fingers twirling around a pen, his eyes fixed squarely on me. l shuddered at his position as l felt myself squirming under his gaze. What the hell is wrong with this Lord? Why does he act so creepy all the time? l did not know where l got the courage from but my eyes stayed fixed on his own pestering orbs as l queried the reason for his actions silently. After what felt like forever of staring idly into each other's eyes, l continued with my task. 'The man is sick in the head. No doubt' l concluded. l worked for hours straight with no break until l completed the task given to me. Lord Quinn had asked me countless times to rest for a minute to relax my muscles but l blatantly refused. Telling him there is only little task remaining. Now that l am done, l feel tired and exhausted. This is really life-sucking. Lord Quinn stopped drilling his eyes into me at some point and started doing his own work. Though l felt discomfort when his attention was on me, l felt empty when he shifted his attention to his work.
'I have completely sorted all the papers Lord Quinn' l breathed out, after contemplating for the tenth time if l should break the comfortable silence or not. Lord Quinn raised his head with a frown plastered on his face. The frown disappeared immediately he saw me as if he had long forgotten that he was not the only one in the room. His eyes left my face to study the documents that were neatly arranged on the table before returning them to me. His eyes were filled with amusement and surprise as the corner of his lips raised for a slight smile
"So fast?" His voice came out croaky
'Yes master. Do you have more for me?' l asked with pride evident in my voice as l stared wide-eyed at him. Something flashed across his eyes and l felt my hand begin to tremble slightly. My head dropped on it's own accord as the aura around us dropped to a dense one. l swallowed uneasily as l wondered what it was l said wrong. Unable to keep my curiosity at bay, l asked again
"Did l say something wrong Master?" l saw him curse under his breath before standing abruptly like his butt is under fire. His height towered over me as he moved to my side of the table.
"We should go out for brunch Vanessa" He said huskily while bending over to level with my face. His action made my heart race and l wondered why he had to talk at such a close range. l couldn't make out what he said due to close proximity at which he said it and l had to just keep looking at him dumbly for a clue or anything. My posture seems to amaze him as he chuckled loud enough for me to hear revealing his excessively sharp canine that l have never noticed before.
"l said we should go out for brunch Essa" He said, louder this time just that____He called me Essa! Essa?? No one has ever called me that! This man never fail to amaze me
'Yes, Lord Quinn' l replied after recovering from the shock he put me in. l stood up and scurried to his back which did a good job in hiding my smaller frame compared to his. We once again walked through the office door curious eyes of the workers then to outside the office and eventually to the building at the right side of the office where sits were arranged in couples round a designated. Sits and tables were placed in every section of the huge room and Lord Quinn walks towards one of the numerous sits. l followed him and stood right beside him unsure of what to do next. He raised his head to reveal his arched eyebrows and querying eyes.
"Why are you standing there? Sit"
"Yes, Lord Quinn" l said as l took my sit. l studied my surroundings and l am once again awed at the lovely interior of the place. A handsome male came from nowhere and spoke in some strange language to Lord Quinn who replied uninterested in the same language. The man turned to me, his eyes held lot of emotions that l couldn't read but l could see admiration which left me wondering what he is admiring in me.
"What would you like to eat my Lady?"
What? why will he call me a Lady? l know l am dressed as someone of the high class but still... 'Hmmm.. l.. what Lord Quinn ordered' l said, struggling to act like the 'Lady' he thought l was
"Give her today's special" Lord Quinn said, trying to hold back a smile by plastering a smirk on his handsome face. His sharp chin and pointed but acute nose becomes more pronounced whenever he raises the corner of his lips. Is he aware of my intention of pretending to be a lady? l hope not! l am just a maid for heaven's sake.. l smiled back at him, trying to ease the tension that was building in my chest.
"How is your first day here going?" Lord Quinn asked in an attempt to start a conversation
'It is fine so far my Lord' l replied hastily
"That is good then..l will teach you how to do other things tomorrow"
'Thank you Lord Quinn' The man from earlier came again with some females behind him. They all carried bowls filled with food that smells good enough to make my mouth water. The females dropped the plates with them, their face plastered with a radiating smile. The bowls consist of porridge, grilled fishes and lettuce.
Brunch went well with Lord Quinn's usual attitude of fixing his gaze on me. lt is no longer creepy as l am getting used to it. We were served the same meal but l wasn't served the red looking drink that Lord Quinn was given. l am contented with what l was given anyways..