Maid for the Mafia Boss

I glanced at Nathan while folding my clothes here on my bed at the maid’s quarters.

Keian ORDERED me to get all my things at the maid’s quarters and bring them to his room so I could sleep there. Keyword: ordered.

Hmph!

And it’s sad because I feel like spying on Nathan.

He’s my companion whom I treated as a friend ever since I started working here.

His movements are just so suspicious and you could sense that he’s really nervous.

I stared at Nathan as he started looking at his phone while his hands are constantly shaking.

“Are you alright, Nathan?” I asked him. It’s just the two of us in the room right now. Ema and Jane are roaming around Keian’s property because they had just seen them yesterday, especially the headquarters.

I reminded them not to go any closer to the HQ and at the training field so they wouldn’t find anything suspicious.

Nathan’s eyes widened as he looked at me. He just nodded and lowered his head.

I sighed as I stood up.

I put all of my things in the bag that I was carrying ever since I worked here to bring to Keian’s room.

“Uhhmm. Nathan. I think I won’t be sleeping here for a while. Kei told me—”

“Okay.” I stopped talking as he spoke.

I blinked my eyes at what he just said.

Carrying my bag, I went towards the door. I flashed Nathan one last look before heading out.

Taking a deep breath, I wished the heavy feeling in my chest would just disperse.

But it had nothing to do.

I started to climb up the stairs to Keian’s room.

It’s only around five in the morning and we, maids are the only ones awake in the mansion.

Kei ORDERED me last night to sleep there so I thought of fixing my things just now.

As I opened the door to Keian’s room, I was ultimately greeted by the masculine aroma of his room.

Seriously, when is this scent going to fade? It’s so addicting!

I was surprised to see that Keian was still lying down on his bed. In fact, he’s lying face down.

It’s definitely the first time I see him not awake at 5 o’clock in the morning.

Mostly he wakes up around four.

I carefully shut the door and placed my bag in front of his walk-in closet.

That’s where I went near Keian’s bed and knelt down on the floor.

Resting my head on my hand, I observed his peaceful sleeping face.

Why is it so unfair? When these people sleep late, they never get deep eyebags. Whereas for me!? Huhuhu.

Maybe he was so exhausted yesterday that Keian had to sleep in this long.

I absentmindedly placed my hand on his crumpled forehead even though he was sleeping.

I gently tried to make the lines on his forehead disappear and it worked!

Haystz.

I stared at him with content before standing up and placed his blanket up to his neck.

I was about to get away to clean but someone suddenly held my hand and pulled me down to the bed.

And that’s where Keian hugged me tightly.

My eyes widened.

“Good morning.” He says. His deep voice gave me the shivers down to my spine.

I looked at him as his eyes are still closed while I could totally feel his breath on my neck.

“G-Good morning, too.”

I took a deep breath before trying to sit down on the bed but he just tightened his grip even more.

“I-I still have to clean your room,” I stated.

“Hmmm? You do that later.”

This left me with no choice but to stay since I can’t escape from his arms.

“What time is it?” He asked.

I glanced at the clock hanging on the wall.

“It’s still 5:20.” He immediately jolted up and our eyes met before he furrowed his eyebrows and glanced at the clock.

“Sh8t.” He quickly stands up from the bed and went directly to the bathroom.

“I have a lot of work to do! Why didn’t you wake me up?” I blinked at what he just said.

How could I know! And he needs to rest sometimes, too, y’know.

“Do you want to join?” With creased eyebrows, I turned to Keian who’s peeking from the bathroom.

“What?” I questioned. I’m not sure of what he’s trying to say since his tone is so cold.

He smirked.

“In the shower. Do you want to join me in the shower?” I frowned as I threw a pillow at him.

“No!” His smirk widened as he closed the door.

I sighed and face-palmed.

Men are so…

—

Now I’m left alone in the room since Keian left to go to the office.

I wanted to tidy up but Kei told me not me. He told me as a COMMAND.

I sighed.

Zeke texted me that Erick will fetch me here in the room to accompany me to the Headquarters.

He told me to tell him every suspicious activity Nathan was doing even though Zeke just ordered me what to do yesterday.

Since he’s the only ‘commander’ in the mafia left in the mansion, the others went back to their own houses.

So now I’m just lying in bed, staring at the floor.

*Tok tok*

I sat up and looked at the door as someone knocked. That must be Erick.

I stood up to open the door and I was ultimately greeted by Erick’s large body. I had to look up to look at him in the eyes since he’s the tallest of them all.

Since he’s also a bodybuilder.

“Miss Nassandra,” He greets and even bowed. I smiled at him.

“Hello, Erick.”

“Did Nic told you?” I nodded at him.

“Yes, but you don’t have to be all respectful towards me. I’m quite ashamed.” He smiled and I didn’t get to stop him as he bowed again.

“Okay.” I scratched my nape.

He offered his hand, gesturing for me to go first.

He followed me and we quietly walked towards the headquarters.

“Have you eaten yet, Erick?” I asked since I can’t think of anything decent to talk about as we walk.

He smiled at me.

“Yes, Miss Nass.” I nodded my head and bit my lip.

Huhu! I am so not good in starting a conversation. Wahhhh!

I lowered my head as I went inside the HQ. Erick went first before me so can be the one who’ll press the elevator button.

As we reached the top floor of the building, we went directly to the conference room that’s in the middle of the whole floor.

I sat at where I used to sit last time while Erick faced me.

He hands me a folder and as I opened it there were names and pictures inside.

Why is it like this? Every time they set a meeting it’s something like a vibe in the office where someone also presents. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, it just felt different for me.

“Besides Nathan Fernandez. There are also a lot more people whom we’re suspecting.” I moved my head up and down as I saw how many names there are written in here.

“I’ll handle the other, Miss Nass, you focus on Nathan. He’s one of the people we find so dubious, besides the other workers.” I smiled at him a little as I stared at the paper where Nathan’s name is written.

I don’t know why but somehow I’m feeling a bit furious. I’m not sure where this came from and I’m getting more frustrated at myself because of this.

“Nassandra,” I suddenly looked up at Erick and that’s where I noticed my fists were clenched the whole time.

“H-Huh?” He gives me a meaningful look before smiling.

“Kei, Zeke, and the others are not bad people, Nass. Deep down, they also didn’t want to point fingers. They understand other people. They just don’t admit it or they keep their mouths shut for the mafia’s own good.” He explained even though I didn’t say anything. My eyebrows met.

“B-But I didn’t—”

“I can see it in your eyes, Nass. You may not admit to yourself but you’re somehow angry at Kei, at us. Especially when Zeke spoke to you about Nathan.” My eyebrows deepened.

“It’s not like that.” He shook his head in disapproval.

“One can’t help but feel that way. It’s normal especially when your mindset is different from the others. But everyone has kindness in their hearts. They just show it in different ways.” He meaningfully said.

I processed what he just said and lowered my head.

Looks like that’s what I’m actually feeling.

Maybe I was frustrated because of talking to Zeke about spying on Nathan. And probably because of all that happened these past few days. And probably because of Keian’s so-called orders.

Everything I felt about certain situations had come together even though I didn’t want to have a negative feeling, I just can’t help it.

“I guess you’re right.” I smiled at him and slightly laughed.

It was as if he knew me better than myself.

Everything that Erick said was right.

I’ll let this ‘frustration’ slide for now. Because I knew that once I think about it and realize this stuff, this bad feeling would go away.© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

My smile widened as I figured out what’s been raging inside me.

I gazed upon Erick who’s looking from afar. His emotion is obvious that he remembered something. So I can’t help but ask.

“What about you?” He blinked a few times before looking back at me.

Based on his expression, he didn’t hear my question.

“What can you say about yourself? What’s your story?” He stares at me for a while before letting out a smile.

“Heh. I’m just… a nobody.” I didn’t expect him to answer that way, looks like he was surprised as well.

He observes my facial expression before his face turned serious.

“Before I got to enter this mafia, I was just living in some squatters area. Together with someone that is so important to me. We did everything to live well as long as we can. We even smuggled some drugs but nothing else mattered as long as we have each other.” His expression became sad as he also clenched his fists.

“I needed to make my body strong so if something bad happens to us, I’ll get to save the both of us.”

“The two of us entered the Marques Manufacturing and was almost kicked out because of our resume. But we got accepted by the CEO himself.”

“We were so happy that we got a decent job. But we still didn’t stop with our wrong doings.” Erick took a deep breath as if he was preparing for what he’s about to tell next.

“Then one day, we were attacked by one of those whom we once sold drugs to. I don’t know why but they kidnapped her.”

Her? I thought he’s talking about a guy mate but it looks like Erick has a special connection with that ‘her’ he’s pertaining to.

“And I had to ask for help. I heard that the owner of the company I work in also owns a mafia so I went to his son which was the CEO. It was Kei.” He glances back at me and lets out a sad smile.

“Even though I was scared to die, I hid my fear to bravely ask Kei for help. And unexpectedly, he helped me.”

“Thanks to his assistance, we found Rhea but she had amnesia due to a head injury. It hurts that she couldn’t remember me anymore. But what really matters is that she’s safe and she’s with her true family.”

“Rhea. Is she your friend?”

“Hmm. Yes. My friend.” I didn’t believe his answer since it’s pretty obvious that their relationship with each other is more than just friends.

“Then Kei asked me to be part of his own mafia a few years later. As a sign of my gratitude, I gladly accepted it from him. I owe him my life. I just didn’t expect that I’ll be a ‘commander’ because of my strength.” He laughed and diverted his gaze.

“Thank you. For telling me.” He smirked at me and stood up.

“You’re welcome, Miss Nass.” He slightly bowed in front of me which made me giggle.

“Shall we continue?” I smiled at him and nodded.