Chapter 15
**** JASON P. O. V ****
IN THE EVENING
I fixed up my Blazers while looking in the mirror. As always, I looked good. I put on my shoe that shines all the time and went to the living room.
When I got to the living room, I saw that it was full of people. People from different places talk, drink, and eat together.
In fact, the maids did a great job. The music was going solemn and I sat on a chair waiting for Ryan’s arrival.
“What up Jason?” Some women who were smiling big called.
“Hi,” I said with a small smile.
“Why are you here by yourself? Do you want a business?” One of them asked and I shook my head.
“I am cool. Thanks.” I sad looking away. They left, which was good for them, and I was glad they did.
If they tried to say it any louder, I would break their necks with my hand.
“What’s up, Bro?” As I went to get a drink from one of the maids, I heard Ryan say something behind me.
“Brother,” I said, giving him a happy hug.
“You missed me hun?” He asked with a laugh.
“Of course. Come on, it’s your party. We’re glad you’re back, brother.” I told him, and he looked around with a smile.
“We have done this for a long time. Let’s grab a drink together.” He said this as we walked to my bar and tapped my shoulder.
We both sat down on the chair and then ordered Whiskey.
How did the trip go? I asked as the drink was being poured into a cup.This content provided by N(o)velDrama].[Org.
“Wasn’t too bad. Just that there weren’t any women on the plane to hook up with.” I smiled at what he said.
“Are you still being a jerk?” When I asked, he smiled and shook his head.
“It was funny. I’m tired of it now.” He said this as I sipped my drink and looked around.
“There are so many maids. Did you catch them all in your trap?” I sighed when he asked.
“They all did, of course. If they hadn’t, they wouldn’t be here.” I said something, and when I looked at him, I saw that he was looking away.
“What are you looking at?” I looked in his direction and saw that his eyes were on Melina, so I asked.
“What the hell did you do to get that beauty?” He asked grinning.
“Stop it, Ryan.” I said looking away.
“She is very pretty. And I guess you’re done with her.” He said.
“What? No.” I said, “I looked at her again to see that she was dressed like a maid.”
“She is already in her uniform.” He said.
“No! I did not tell her to put it on. Who even gave her that?” I asked with anger.
“Brother, relax. Isn’t she just the rest?” I told him no when he asked.
“Not at all. She won’t give in, so I like to deal with her in my own way. I’m not through with her.” I said standing up.
He asked, “Where are you going?”
“For her to take off that uniform. I didn’t tell her to wear that, so she can’t.” I said she was walking to where the guests were to serve them.
“Who told you to put that on?” As I walked up to her, I asked with my teeth clenched.
“Do you need champagne?” She asked, and I got really mad.
“Don’t act stupid around me, Melina. How come you wore this? Who made you put this on?” I asked her while holding her hand, which made her drop the tray.
“No one asked me to, so I didn’t. I thought I should help the maids because I am one. I can’t dress like a guest because I’m not one.” She said looking away.
“And who called you a Maid? Not now, at least.” She laughed at what I said.
“I wanted to help move things along more quickly. Why don’t people treat me like a maid?” She asked, but I didn’t know what to say.
“Take off this uniform right away.” I said, “Put your hands in your pockets.”
“Or else? You’d treat me badly in front of all these people?” She asked, and I put my hands together.
“Don’t get me on my nerves Melina. I’m putting on a cool front.” I said looking around.
“Well, try harder, because I hate you so much that you’ll never be cool to me.” I sighed when she said it.
“I guess you have to work hard to like this. I’ll just go ask Agnes for what I need.” She held my hand back when I said I was leaving.
“What do you want to talk to Agnes about?” She asked, and I could see that she was scared.
“You could ask her why she told you where the uniform was. And if she tells you anything else, kill her.” She shook her head when I said it.
“Don’t hurt her, please. Please.” She said it in a trembling voice.
“So you care about her a lot? Then you shouldn’t have let her help you clean up your mess.” I said, “I’m letting go of her hand and leaving.”
“I beg you, please. I’ll take it away right now.” She told me as she walked behind me.
“Why should I pay attention to you right now? You already said your part.” I said smriking.
“I’m sorry, so please listen to me. Agnes is not involved in any way.” She said, and I stopped looking away from her.
“Ask Agnes to put another dress on you. You can’t show up to work in that uniform until I tell you to.” I said and she nodded.
“Many thanks.” She said and walked away.
I gave him a smile and went back to where he was.
“Have you taken care of her?” He asked as he drank his drink quickly.
“Yes.” I said.
“You seem happy.” He said.
“Of course. You’re home again, so why shouldn’t I be happy?” I said and he nodded.
“I mean that I’m happy for her.” He said.
“What? Because of a maid, you’re happy? I can use and throw away? Please.” I told him, and he smiled and took another sip of his drink.
**** MELINA P. O. V ****
As I ran down the hall, tears came out of my eyes. Agnes, my best friend, almost got in trouble because of me.
Melina what’s the matter with you?
“Hey Melina, are you okay?” Agnes said something behind me.
“I am not. Agnes, I’m so sorry.” I said walking in without knocking and taking off the gown.
“Gracie Quiet down. What’s happening?” She asked as she came up to me.
“With this uniform, I almost got you in trouble. I didn’t need to wear it.” I said I was scared.
“Gracie It’s good. At least I’m no longer in trouble.” I shook my head when she said that.
“No. He told me that he would kill me if I didn’t change this. Help me with a dress, please.” I said you should look in the closet.
“Let me help you. I told you that if you wear that dress, we’ll have trouble.” She said she would get me a dress.
“I’ll fix this, I promise. Agnes, I’ll do everything I can to keep you safe. I’m really sorry. I still know he’s mad that you made me wear this. And I promise I’ll fix this.” I told her, and she smiled and nodded.
“It’s good. I hope I am not going to die soon.” She said that she was putting the dress on the bed.
“No,” he said. I said to take the dress out of the bag and put it on.
“I’ll help you take care of your hair.” I shook my head when she said that.
“Agnes, don’t worry. I’ll look after myself. I’ll just brush it.” I still had tears in my eyes from being scared.
“You know that if master sees you crying, I’ll die because I didn’t stop you.” She said something, and I got up to wipe my eyes.
“He won’t see me in tears.” I said. I stood in front of the mirror and put on a shoe from the closet.
“You look beautiful.” She spoke.
“Thanks. Even though I don’t want to look nice for this event, I have no choice.” I said sighing.
“Let’s go. I’m sure he’s looking forward to seeing you.” She said, “Let’s go outside,” and we both did. We were walking down the hall when we heard Agnes’s name.
When we turned around, one of Jason’s men was calling her.
“Name is Tony. Go on your way. I’ll see you soon.” She said and I nodded. I watched her leave, and when I turned around, I ran into someone whose wine glass had just broken.
“Oh no. I am so sorry.” I said that, and when I looked up, I saw a person who looked like Jason. He looked older and more grown up, though.
“Hey.” He said Smiling.
“Hi,” I said when I realized it was his brother Ryan.
“I’m Ryan.” He said, putting out his hand.
“I am Melina. I’m sorry, but I can’t hold your hand. Your brother might be mad at me because he didn’t ask me to.” I told him in fear, and he laughed.
“Seriously? Jason is not like anyone else.” He muttered while looking at me.
“I really should leave now.” I said, and he stopped me.
“Are you sure you are okay? I can see how swollen your face is.” He said something, and as soon as I saw Jason looking at us, I quickly took my hand away from his.
“Bye,” I said as I quickly walked toward him.
“This is better than that.” He said, and I didn’t say anything.
“Promise me you won’t do anything bad to Agnes.” I said and he smriked.
“I won’t if you do what I tell you to do.” He said it, and I nodded and let out a loud breath.
“Stop hanging around, brother, and have fun at the party.” He told his brother, who smiled and nodded his head. He looked less crazy than Jason, but that doesn’t mean he wasn’t just as bad as Jason.
“Let’s dance.” I wrinkled my brows at what he said.
“I don’t dance. I’m not sure how.” He rubbed his eyes in response to what I said.
He asked, “Do you also want to stress this?”
“I swear I have no idea how. I’ve spent my whole life in an orphanage.” I told him, and his eyebrows went up.
“Home for orphans?” He asked and I nodded.
“But if you really want me to, I’ll join you on the dance floor. Just don’t touch Agnes.” I said he was holding my hand.
“Deal.” He said, “I’m on my way to the dance floor.”
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