CHAPTER 5 Evil Deeds
Arriving the airport, two of the agents cleared our papers with the check in officer then we left the airport longue and conveyed in a coaster bus.The bus finally stopped at a very beautiful golden gate, the driver placed his palm on something at the gate and it opened automatically.
I gasped in awe at the scenery the place, it was a very large acre of land with various magnificent buildings on it. The trees and carpet grasses added beauty to its landscape.There was even a fountain located at the center of the land.
The bus finally came to halt in front of a mansion. I think the most beautiful building in the estate. It should be the main house. We were asked to get down from the bus. and two girls welcomed us warmly.
“This way please ”we were lead to a large hall in the building.
“This is where all maids assemble when the master wants to pick a bride chamber maid. I’m Florence the current bed chamber maid of the master”
“ And I’m Amara the head maid. Tomorrow you will be taken on tour round the estate since it’s late already”
A guy walked into the hall. He was cute and I was begining to think he was the master but he didn’t have a cold expression so I guess he’s not.
“I’m certain you people must have eaten in the plane before the plane landed ”he said and they all nodded.
“Ethan just call me assistant master ”he said in a comic way and everyone laughed.
“Your work here is quite maybe easy depends on you…”he pouted unsure.
“The guys must work in the factory while the girls get to do the chores and take proper care of the master and assistant master too” he smiled Damn this guy is funny.
“The master detest theft besides, no one likes it anyways. Never barge into the master's chamber without being called upon and do your work diligently.
Whenever you see the master you must postrate and also you must call him ‘master' at all time. If any of these rules are violated, the cold room awaits you and I really don’t think you want to be there”
“Not at all Assistant master Ethan”
“So, the master will be selecting a new bride chamber maid tomorrow. He does that every week i guess that will be all.
“Florence will show the ladies to their quarters while Zach take the males to their quarters too”
We were all shared into different rooms. I was put on a room where three girls were in.They all laid in on their beds.There was one extra bed I’m guessing its mine.
“Hi I’m Gold ”I waved at them smiling but the two girls just ignored me I guess they are not friendly.
“You must be one of the new girls I’m Emmanuella” she giggled and I was surprised staring at the exact resemblance of my bestie Esther.
“Esther?”I called hugging her.
“Do you know my sister?”she inquired as we disengaged from the embrace.
“Your sister? Are you a twin?”
“Yes Esther and I got separated when we were six. My mum couldn’t afford to carter for the both of us so she leased me up for adoption”How come Esther never mentioned to me that she was a twin.
“How did you end up here?”I questioned her as we settled on my bed.
“Well my evil foster parent sold me out. I suffered from child abuse for years before I ended up here and I've been here for a year now”
“I’m sorry about that”
“Its fine but how do you know my sister?”
“She’s my bestie”
“I guess that’s why I was attracted to you. So, how did you end up here?”
I can’t believe I actually told her about myself and the sexual abuse and i felt so relieved letting her share my secret.
I’m so happy my step father can’t hurt me from here.
“That man is extremely evil”
“He’s more than evil”
“Avoid recalling horrible experiences of the past anymore. Remember the master will be selecting a bed chamber maid tomorrow”she giggled.
“Who is a bed chamber maid and what is very unique about it?”
“Being a bed chamber maid gives you the opportunity to serve the master on bed”
“That’s insane. Does it imply having? sex”
“I wish it would be me He’s so damn handsome”
“You are just like your sister. Boy freak but I think she’s worse”
“I’m not a boy freak”
“You are”
Emmanuella actually helped me arrange my clothes into an empty wardrobe that was beside my bed.
“Good night”I told her as I laid on my bed.
“Good night” she smiled and retired to her bed.
I slowly closed my eyes and went to sleep
“Sleepy head wake up” Emmanuella shouted using my pillow to nod my my head. I opened my eyes and rubbed my eyelids.
“It’s still dark why disrupt my precious sleep”
“You seem to be forgetting something this is not your home Gold, this is Lagos and you have to wake up early if you don’t want to get into trouble”
“Thank for the lecture” I got out of my bed.
“You are dressed already?”
“Duh yes” she rolls her eyes.
“Just got taken a bath” she said push walking me into the bathroom.
“Don’t stay too long” she yells from inside the room. I quickly brush my teeth and also took my bath after carefully disposing the bandage in the trash bin.
I came out out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around my body.
“Wear this maid's uniform” She handed me a blue long gown.I put on my underwears before slipping the dress down my body.
“Your face is almost healed” I looked at it on the mirror. It was just a little reddish spot left.
“That’s because Caleb was quick to treat it”
“You are even more beautiful than I thought.The bandage actually concealed your beauty but a little make up should cover that up”
“Erm… I got make up in my wardrobe” I went to get it out and Daniela helped apply a little make up on my face.
“Wow Gold you look stunning”
“Thanks”I smile looking at myself in the mirror.
“The master might actually choose you you know?”
“Don’t be ridiculous.That will never happen I’m not cut out for that crap. I can’t possibly have sex with him”
“You are just saying that because you haven’t met him. All maids are fighting to be his bed chamber maid”
“If he actually sleeps with them How come none of them have ever gotten pregnant?”
“That’s because he uses protection”
“Geez that’s absurd” just then a large bell sounded once.
“It’s time for breakfast” I shifted my gaze to the wall clock and it was just six.
Ella lead me to a large dinning hall in the servant's quarter. I never knew the number of slaves the master had were numerous. Worst part they all kept staring at me and muttering something to themselves.
“Why are they staring at me like that?”I asked Ella.
“They think you are beautiful”I blushed as she said that.
“Really?”
“The master might end up choosing you after all”she smiled.
“Stop saying that”
“but it’s true”
“Hi Gold right?” I turn to look at the two girls who received us yesterday. I think Florence and Amara.
“Greetings Head maid and Bed chamber maid” Ella greeted bowing her head with her hands joined together and I had to follow suit.
“She’s beautiful”Amara giggled and Florence nudged her to stop talking before giving us an ingenuine smile.
“So you are the new girl of yesterday?”
“Yes”
She stared at me from head to toe but seeing that I was more endowed than she was and also more beautiful, she became angry.
“You may leave”she gave me one last look before I left with Ella.
“She’s jealous” Ellaa giggled as we walked to the table to take the food they were serving.
FLORENCE
“Isn’t she beautiful? The master will definitely choose her”
“She is not as beautiful as I am” I scoff.
“We both know she is”
“Then I won’t give her the chance to get chosen”
“What do you mean? Hope you are not planning to do something evil” I chuckled as she said that.
“You should know me by now Amara I will do anything to have the master. We all know that the master will definitely pick me next and I won’t let one Gold destroy my plans”
“Take it easy Florence remember you almost did the same thing to me when I got chosen”
“Your case is different She might end up dying from what I’m about to do to her I'll make sure she visits the cold room today”she gasped as I said that.
“The cold room is death itself so don’t you think that is too inhumane”
“I should have known better that you are a coward” I look at Gold as she tried to use the chop sticks on the noodles so unfortunately her beauty is about to go to waste.
GOLD
Emmanuella tried to teach me how to use the chop sticks and i finally learnt how to use it and we finished our food after which me and the other new arrivals of yesterday were taken on a tour round the estate.
Geez its just too big and my feet were starting to hurt from walking.
After the tour,we were given various tasks to carry out to do.
I was asked to sweep and mop the floors of a large hallway along with three other girls. It was a strenuous work indeed and my back was starting to hurt So much for being a slave.
“You will get used to it in time”One of the girls said when she saw I was already exhausted.
“Thanks'' I'm Gold by the way”
“My name is Samantha”
“We are Julia and Julie you are beautiful”the twins smiled together.
“Are you guys like telepathic?”
“Yes we are”they replied together.
“Wow I have never seen telepathic twins before”
“Everyone has been talking about you”
“About me, but why?”
“We think the master is going to choose you as his bed chamber maid”
“Why does everyone keep saying this?”I sighed tiredly.
“Because you are beautiful”
“What are you all doing talking? Get back to work”Florence said walking into our conversation as we continued with our work.
“Gold come with me now”I wave the girls goodbye before walking away with her.
She took me into the kitchen and dismissed the two girls there.
She handed me a tray containing a glass jug of juice and a glass cup.
“The master wants you to serve him”I felt my heart skip a beat.
“The master but why me?”I stuttered.
“How am I supposed to know? Just do as you are told”She smiled at me and pushed me out of the kitchen.
I heard the bell sound three times as I walked out of the kitchen.
I wondered what it meant. Why would the master want me to serve him? What if I do the wrong thing? What if I get in trouble? but going at all maybe be worse so I got to the master's chambers and was stopped by some guards in front of his room.
“Who are you and why are you here?”
“I am here to serve the master with this juice”I said nervously and they exchanged glances.
“The master doesn’t drink juice”my eyes widened as he said that.
“But…”
“Who knows if she spiked it?”
“What? No I didn’t.I would never do such a thing”
“Chike have this juice tested with the food poison detection kit”the other guy snatched the juice from me and walked away with it.
“Just pray that you are not trying to kill the master or else You will be killed for that”he shouted at me.
“I would never do such a thing”I was already sweating profusely.
The guy came running with a tube in his hands within minutes and he gave it to the mean guy.
“How dare you try to poison the master?”he yelled kicking me on the floor.
“I don’t know what you are talking about? I would never do such a thing”I cried on the floor.
“Take her away”
“I haven’t done anything wrong”I yelled as Chike lifted me off the ground carrying me roughly on his shoulders.
“Master Master”I was made to kneel down in front of all the maids. My eyes met with Ella and she gave me a what’s going on look.
I guess the master was already choosing a bed chamber maid that explains the bell that rang.I’m sure Florence must have planned this.
He turned to look at me as our eyes met and I almost lost my breath. He was even more handsome than I thought he would be. He had this cold look on his face really cold and it was a bit difficult to read his expression.
“What was her offence?”Assistant master asked.
“She tried to poison the master with juice”he said showing them the rest tube and the juice.
“I don’t know what they are talking about? Florence sent me”
“Liar i never sent you anywhere, Master she’s lying”
“Attempting to poison the master is a huge offense.You could be killed for it”Assistant master said.
“But I didn’t do it Florence is lying”
“Liar you planned to kill the master don’t try to drag me along with your evil deeds.
“I didn’t do it”I looked at the face of the master but he remained cold and silent.
“Throw her into the cold room”
“Master please you can’t do this. Gold is innocent”Emmanuella fell on her knees trying to plead for me.
“Do you have any proof? I guess not take her away”
“I didn’t do it”I screamed as they took me away.
EMMANUELLA
“This should sound as a warning to most of you.The cold room is death and I don’t think you want to be there Too bad she just made herself a scape goat”
The master hissed and accessed at all the maids in the room. He finally chose Florence and she smiled happily because the master choose her. I bet Florence set Gold up.
“And there we have it Amara, hand her the beads”it was the symbol of the bed chamber maid.
Amara placed the beads on her head and she smiled happily.
“I believe we are done here”the master said walking away without paying attention to Florence.
I was worried about Gold so i ran out of the hall immediately to where the cold room was.
“What are you doing here?”the guards asked.
“I need to see my friend”
“I’m sorry you can’t see her”
“Just let me talk to her please?”
“Fine I'll give you just two minutes’
“Thank you”The cold room was made of metal since metal is a good conductor of heat.
“Gold”I called looking into the room through the glass on the door.
GOLD
“Mum said not to give up”I kept assuring myself that as I paced round the room.I was getting confused,this place is damn cold.
It was like I was put in a freezer. My breath was getting cold and I was already starting to pale out. Gold hang in there.
“Gold”Ella called and i felt a bit relieved seeing her.
“Ella, I need to get out of here I can't survive a minute here”
“You can’t Gold”she cried.
“What do you mean? Are they going to release?”
“No Gold, They will allow you freeze to death"