More Than A Maid

Peter’s POV

Frank and I didn’t go to the gym, instead we hanged around, somewhere cool and quiet. I told him all the problems I was facing at home but he kept on saying everything will be fine.

When I was calm at least, we talked about random stuffs, he wouldn’t even stop telling me about his first date with Francisca. I wasn’t jealous but I wished everything was fine between Bella and I.. we too would have had a first date, gone on an outing, shared our first kiss; we would be happy by now but reverse was the case.

It was getting late, I stay out forever just because i’m having issues with my mom. I do not have my own apartment yet and besides, I left Bella at home. She must have been scared and worried about me, even if we are no longer dating. Speaking of Bella being scared, hold on! I left her alone with my mom! Oh shit! My mom must have stepped on her nerves, just like she’s doing to mine.

I went home quickly then bumped inside. I didn’t meet mom in the living room, so I went straight to Bella’s room.

“Bella!” I called out her name and when I got to the door, I knocked on several times.

I got no response, so I opened it. “Bella!” I called her name again. She wasn’t there.

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“I’m not surprised you are asking after Bella as soon as you returned instead me or your dad” My mom suddenly showed up but I ignored her and shouted out Bella’s name.

“This simply means you’ve prioritize her to me and your father” My mom said.

Haven checked everywhere and even outside, and I didn’t find Bella. I returned to the living room and confronted my mom.

“Where’s Bella? Don’t tell me you finally sent her away?” I asked her. I wasn’t so sure if she was sent away because Bella’s stuffs were still in the room. Or it must have been a merciless firing, my mom probably didn’t let her pack her things along with her.

“No, I didn’t send her away” My mom finally replied, folding her hand.

“Then where is she?” I raised my voice.

“She left herself” My mom said.

“What??” I exclaimed. “She didn’t tell me she was leaving!”

“Oh wow, I can see you two are close enough and it’s something she should have informed you earlier, so you won’t get this worried” My mommy smiled.

I left sad to even say the least. Just a few days ago, she broke up with me, as if that’s is not enough; now she has left me unexpectedly.

“Are you sure she resigned herself and you weren’t the one who fired her?” I asked my mom.. I don’t believe her one abit, anymore. Also, I felt Bella should have informed me before resigning.. I don’t deserve this pain.

“Like I have said, I didn’t fire her” My mom repeated. “And no, she didn’t resign” She said.

“What? What do you mean??” I questioned her.

“Uhm, she went to see her mom. So stop getting your self worked up” My mom hissed and I sighed in relief.

“You should be thanking me instead for granting her the permission to see her family. She’ld be back tomorrow. It’s just a day break” My mom told me.

I looked away, yeah I do not have time for any other important discussion. The good news is Bella is still coming back her.

I stamped my feet against the floor as I headed to my room.

“For your information, I am temporarily only being nice to her. You were supposed to receive the shock if your life after what happened this morning” My mom voiced out, recalling how I outsmarted her this morning. “I told you to go visit your new girlfriend and spend some time with her. And that was the only reason why I gave you the key” She continued.

I looked back at her and hissed; “New girlfriend, my foot!” And with that, I went to my room.

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Bella’s POV

Mrs Benson’s mansion has now become hell for me yet I didn’t want to resign because the job is everything for me. Even if I find another job, I know it can’t be as high as the amount I’m earning from the Benson.

I just have to endure till God knows when..

I decided to seek the permission to visit my mom. A break from the hell I guess.

Actually, I love the place with Mrs Benson’s presence. She sees me as a mere maid. Why do I feel like she’s intentionally treating Peter awfully because of me? I know I’m the cause of everything and I don’t wanna be a burden to Peter. That’s the major reason why I broke up with him. Not even because I wasn’t feeling the relationship, we weren’t even given the chance to.

I sighed heavily.

“Mom” I knocked on the door.

“Bella? Is that you Bella?” She recongized my voiced and opened up the door immediately.

“What a surprise Bella!” She said and I jumped into her arms.

“Wait a minute, I hope you informed Mrs Benson herself that you are coming over there, not just the guy I saw the other day” My mother asked me, after we disengaged and while we went inside.

How bad! Peter isn’t even aware that I came here.

“Yeah I did. Mrs Benson gave me a day break. I have to go back tomorrow” I told my mom and she heaved a sigh of relief.

“Welcome home, where you can be free to yourself” My mom stated and I smiled because it’s true.

I stared around and took in a deep breathe in then left them all out.

“You know what mommy? No matter how fancy or expensive The Benson’s place is, it can never be like here. Indeed there’s no place like home. I miss being here, I miss being free” I told her and she came closer to embrace me again.

“I’m sorry for letting you live with an entirely different family” My mom apologised.

“It’s fine. Sadly, I’m used to it. I’m totally used to and addicted to my family and let’s just say, temporarily used to the Benson’s family” I said and she patted my back.

Soon we disengaged again..

“Just stay right here, I’ll be the one cook your favorite. Uhm, something to welcome you back” My mom announced.

“Sure. I have missed your meals”

“I’m at your service my dear daughter. And when you are done eating, we’ve got to talk” My mom told me.

“As usual, the investigation right?”

“I loved your father. So it’s my priority now. Soonest, the culprit will be found” My mom said.

“How is the investigation going mom?” I asked her.

“We’ll discuss right after dinner dear. There’s a lot to tell you” My mom said. I smiled a bit as I watched her go into the kitchen.

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To Be Continued