INTRUDER

Andrea POV

“Athena Bless” I called her name.

“Y-yes Ma'am.” I don't know if she's nervous or what, but she stammered while her face remains calm.

“Are you aware what kind of job you applied?” I asked her.

Based on her appearance, it is far from what I expected to apply as personal maid of my 5 years old nephew.

I looked at her papers. She's 24 years old, I am 1 year older than her. An orphan, so maybe she decided of entering as a helper. Her appearance seems to be marked by time. She was wearing thick eye glasses. I'm not sure if she got her vision blurred or just her fashion. Her hair will also thicken as if scared of the comb. She also has two hairpins on both side of her head. Her dress is a loose elbow-length blouse with colorful pants and black rubber shoes. I'm a fashion expert and based on what I see, she has no taste of fashion.

“Y-yes Ma'am, even though I only graduated from high school, you can count on me, I'm also hardworking no matter the task you gave me, I will never complain. I'll do it as you say.” even if she stutters, her self-confidence can be seen on her calm face.

“Who are you with at home?” I asked her. I need to know simple information about her.

“I live alone and used to live with the support of some acquaintances, now I decided of finding my own job. I don't want to be a burden to them anymore. I can stand on my own now.” she answered confidently.

She was looking straight at me, so I think she was telling the truth.

“How about your relatives?”

“I have no idea where they are.” a sad answer.

“Alright, you may start tomorrow. By the way, call me Ma'am Andrea.”

She's my last option and I need to trust her. Or else my Brother will throw tantrums again. I don't want to witness his never ending grouchiness.

“E-eh Ma'am, can I start now? I don't have a place to stay overnight. Our province is far away, so I already brought my belongings.” She pointed to the belongings beside her that I didn't notice earlier.

I agreed and called another helper to accompany her to the room next to Clyde's room, where she would stay while working as Clyde's personal maid. She needed to be closer to my nephew's room to attend his matter immediately.

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It was already lunchtime when my Brother came down, with Clyde in his arms and clinging to his neck while still drowsy.

“Brother, you come down at noon again.” I said to him. He doesn't have office work now, so he got a time for the child.

“We already ate our breakfast in bed.” he answered.

I didn't saw them go down for breakfast, so maybe they delivered the food upstairs.

They sat in the chair opposite with mine. We're here ready to eat our lunch. Clyde is still in the same position in his Father arms.

“Brother, I already found a new Helper for Clyde.” I started the conversation. We are used to talking about a relevant topic over the food.

“Dad, I don't want Nanny.” Clyde butted in. He's against with the idea of having a new Nanny.

His Father just gave a little smile to the child. He doesn't smile open, even I rarely see his smile.

“I want to meet her, later.” I just nodded and we continued eating.

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“Brother, this is Athena Bless and Athena, this is your Boss, my brother, Alexander Aidan Versailles.” I introduce them to each other.

I allow her to rest first, and then she will start tomorrow. Not only that, but I already instructed her on what she would do and the scope of her job as Clyde's personal Maid.

“H-hello sir.” she's hesitant to greet my brother.

He just looks at Athena without emotions on his face

My brother did not react as expected, but not the boy sitting next to him.

“Dad, she's ugly.” he complained immediately.

“I know.” I was taken aback when he agreed with his son's statement.

The child's bad looks remain with his new guardian.

“Andrea, are you sure with this creature?” my brother turned at me. His mouth is terrible.

He can use another word for Athena, but as usual his my Brother and good words not cross in his personality.

“Brother, she's Athena. Don't call her other names.” I scolded my brother.

Sometimes I have the courage to rebuke him.

“Andrea.” there is a warning in his tone. And in this case, I just kept my mouth shut.

“You.” he calls Athena's attention. “In what planet did you come from?” I apologetically look to Athena.

Most of the time, he's brother can't control his rudeness.

“Planet Earth, Sir.” It's a realistic answer.

I want to smile when I saw my brother's gaze deepen on Athena.

“I didn't see any species like you not until today.” argh… Really Brother?

I felt having a headache just now.

Sometimes I ask myself if we are really siblings. We look alike but our character are totally opposite.

“Maybe, you didn't notice, but we're here altogether Sir.” she replied. Gone her stammer voice.

I almost laughed. I like this girl.

“You have that courage to talk back with your Boss, huh! You're not even starting your job! Do you want me to fire you right away?” a threatened question from my brother?

“I'm sorry Sir.” she apologized. “I'm just answering your questions.” yeah she's right. It's rude not to answer your Boss question. I want to add, but when my brother is like that, he will really do what he said.

I saw my Brother's hard face while looking at Athena.

“Make sure to do your job well. If not, I'll be bury you 10 feet below the ground.” he threatened Athena.

“Y-yes Sir.”

“You may go.” Athena immediately followed by his command, but she almost fell while walking.

Maybe she felt my brother's scary aura. Everyone gets their knees jelly when my Brother is like Clyde's favorite anime. If I'm not mistaken, it's called Super Saiyan where there was a scary aura around him. They will never oppose my Brother, even me.

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“Are you really sure with that girl?” he asked after Athena left.

“I'm not.” I admit. “But I don't have a choice. All agencies declined my request.” I sighed deeply. “Even her style is out-fashioned maybe she's the one that we need. Please give her a chance.” I said.

“How did you find her?” this question seems questionable.

“Miguel's friend. I asked his help.” he knew my boyfriend and I didn't hear his comment. But his frowning face did not disappear, not even the child next to him.

They're really look the same.

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Athena POV

No turning back. This is it. I will be a helper in this huge mansion. Or rather, assistant for the naughty child. I think he inherited that attitude from his rude Father.

This mansion is huge, and I saw it was on four floors from the outside. I'm not sure how many rooms but in terms of its size there is probably too much room inside.

I looked down because of the thing that caused me almost fell down earlier.

“Why can't you cooperate?” I said with that thing.

The Slippers.

I was wearing an oversize slipper. I don't have any other choice, this pair of slippers are together with my luggage.

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I couldn't sleep. Maybe because of the new environment. The room is beautiful, with dirty white paint, and it has its own bed. Strange for a maid's room, also has its own restroom. I don't think it's really for a maid. Ma'am Andrea instructed me to stay close to the child, so I did not ask any more questions.

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I only do one thing every time I can't sleep.

I left the room and went down to the garden I had seen earlier. The night breeze was cold, but I don't care. I just looked up at the sky and watched the twinkling stars. They are too many and so beautiful. The moon is not that bright that helps the stars more visible.

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“What are you doing here?” a voice from behind.

I know it's midnight, but why he's still awake?

“I-i need fresh air Sir, I can't sleep.” I answered to him.

“You shouldn't come out this late.” his tone was still rude but his facial expression did not change.

“I-if you don't mind Sir, why are you still awake at this time?”

“Not your business. Go back to your room.” he's really short-tempered.

I'm looking at him trying to find any emotions, but nothing. His words and facial expressions are totally plain. Is he a normal person or a robotic man?

Okay. Never mind.

“Alright Sir.” I don't argue anymore, I might lose my job while trying to reason out.

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I was close to the door but suddenly .....

Crash!!!!!

I heard something broke and fall. I turned back, but Mr. Frown was no longer in the place where I had left him. Furthermore, I hurried back to my room.

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Someone POV

I am here in the garden and looking at the broken thing.

A flower pots.

I have a bad feeling about this.

I narrowed my eyes.

“Hmm, as expected with Versailles Mansion.” I said to myself.

CCTV can be seen in various parts of the area.

Not really a problem.

I called someone using my earpiece that will help me even I can do it. I'm just lazy.

“Eye, do something about CCTV's here.” I commanded him.

“Affirmative.” I heard from him.

I heard the keyboard typing from the other line.

“Done.” a second later I heard again. I know it was easy for him to do that kind of job.

I cut off the call without gratitude. Furthermore, I do not tend to be thankful. They're aware of that.

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I climbed the wall using my new invention. It's a glove, but with special material on it. It can stick to walls and cope with the weight of the user. Not only that, but it makes easier for me to do especially in this situation.

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I have reached the 3rd floor where my purpose is. I carefully climbed out the window and soundless came down. Furthermore, I know he's here.

The room door was a bit open and without hesitation I entered the room with one knee bent and kneeling, ready for whatever was waiting inside.

Bang.

Bang.

Bang.

Three gunshots I avoided, as expected. I am currently hiding on the large sofa in the room.

“W-who are you?” I heard a difficult voice from whoever he is.

I peeked out of my hiding place, I saw a man lying on his back with a figure behind him, not sure if it's a girl or a boy.

But I think he's a man base on his physical appearance.

That question regained the attention of the figure behind it. So the gun pointed in my direction was moved to the man lying down the floor.

“This is your end.”

I was alerted again, and before it could hit the trigger, I took a kunai from my leg holster and threw it to his direction. It stuck to the Unknown person's hand causing the gun to release and fell on the floor.

“Argh !!” I heard his hurting voice.

Before it could retrieve the gun with his other hand, I immediately ran to him and I gave another kick on his body.

The Unknown person flew to the other side. He has a hard time to stand up, but before he fully stood, I gave him another round house kick that hit his jaw.

I couldn't allow him to regain his strength. I know this person is not an easy opponent.

“Who are you?” he finally stands from my kick.

Since it's not my thing to introduce myself to the opponent, I rushed towards him to attack again and as expected, he avoided my punch with his right arm that my kunai had hit earlier. He frowned to the impact.

I smirked.

I quickly walked away when I saw the oncoming punch from him. I acted quickly and attacked again. He can't even follow my moves.

I was wrong. He can fight but not enough for me.

I saw an open way to attack. He's not alerted. I gave my last blow in his face that make him fall. When I saw that he was lying down, I approached him and raised his head with a bloody face. There is no doubt about my ability, I was the one with the strongest punches and kicks in the organization. I rarely use my weapon, unless necessary.

My appearance is hiding from my fighting suit. I was covered from head to toe, only my eyes are visible.

My blue-green eyes.

I took off his mask, and from the dim light in this room, the ugly man was exposed to me. He looks like a villain in a movie that only knows how to rape the victim. I frowned again.

Not a good eyesight.

“Eye, can you identify this Man?” I asked from my earpiece.

I didn't hear any response from the other line, but I could hear the keyboard typing. I knew he could see the man in front of me through my lenses.

“Diosdado Solomon, 37 years old and a member of Sham Organization's underling.”

My suspicion is correct. I interrupted our conversation and spoke again.

“Third, get this ash * le.” I command again.

“Copied, First.” a cold voice answered. I'm used to that one.

The man could not move, he probably felt the pain caused by my kick. I know that at these times, the aftershock of my kick is intensifying, where the pain will be felt more. I still need him to get more information about their organization.

I pulled it all the way to the bedroom balcony. I saw my colleague standing there and leave the man with him. He already knew what to do.

“Second, clean the mess.” I command again on the other line.

My earpiece has an automatic transmittal, when the name of the person I want to talk to is mentioned they will hear. Particularly that person only, the rest of our colleagues will not hear. It can also be group communication if I changed its mode. If the cellphone has it's setting, this earpiece too. But it will be changed through my voice. This is also one of my inventions.

“Noted, First.”

There are many scattered Sham Organization's underling members outside, so it needs to be cleaned up immediately before other people in the mansion see the dead male companion earlier. Some guards are currently sleeping because of the sleeping pills they used.

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I went back to the man lying on the floor. It seems he lost consciousness, probably because he was beaten earlier.

I laid his body down and examined him to see if there was any wound, but there was none.

“W-who are you?” I heard from him. He did not faint, it just seemed he's paralyzed.

I check his pulse, and I was right, something was injected into him so that he couldn't move.

I took a bottle from my holster. I always carry it in case of emergency. A multi-antidote. Any drug with side effects can cure it. I took a tablet and put it in the man's mouth.

“Swallow it.” I ordered to him which the man did.

It just has a quick effect. So I know he'll be fine later on.

I got up from kneeling next to him, my intention was done tonight.

Before I could get away, I felt something approaching. Because my reflexes are fast, I avoided it. I looked at the object that almost hit me.

Kunai.

The kunai I used with the man earlier.

“You can't get out of this room until I know who you are.” it's a threat that I do not care about. No matter how cold his voice was, it had no effect on me.

“You can't stop me.” I took the kunai and was about to touch the door lock but something hit the door causing it to close again.

Slippers?

How did he do that? He's not ordinary based on the force using the slippers. He was stronger than usual, it looks like the man just preceded him earlier, so he could not resist.

“I said, who are you?” this question again.

“It's for me to know and for you to find out.” then I rushed at him quickly. I jumped between us and there was a kick ready from the air.

I smiled, as expected he's ready to avoid my attack.

A deceptive attack.

I have no intention of playing with him, my purpose is to get to the balcony and use that way for my departure. If it's not possible to use the door, I will pass here.

I climbed the balcony railing, but before jumping I turned again to the man with a shocked expression.

“See you when I see you Mr. Alexander Aidan Versailles.” I smirked and continued to jump.

I didn't hear any response from him.

It seems that we will meet more often Mr. Versailles, and a smirk showed again in my covered face.