AMBUSH

Athena POV

Silence was all over the mansion, except for the patrolling guards. Clyde seems to be resting on doing the pranks. Ma'am Andrea is always staying in her bedroom when at home. Her boyfriend was left again. Especially Mr. Frown, he was not in himself since he arrived yesterday as if he's in a deep thinking.

No one dared to ask him why.

“Mrs. Sol, what's up now? The people here seem so quiet?” I asked Mrs. Sol as I helped her wipe the plates.

“Xander's future wife is coming, she is supposed to live here. I don't know how long.” she answered while doing her job.

I nodded.

“Does he dislike the woman?” she looked at me and laughed softly.

I wonder why?

“I thought you were going to ask where Clyde's mother was. I didn't expect you to ask that.” smiling at this statement.

“Because Mr. Frown seems to be in trouble.” I suddenly covered my mouth when Mrs. Sol looked at me. “Just kidding, it's Sir Xander.” I smiled to her.

She just ignored it.

“Maybe he's not use to it. He has no idea who the woman is.” I expected she knew all the happenings inside this house, especially when it comes to Versailles.

“Where's Clyde's mother? Why isn't she with Sir Xander?” I asked as well.

“Didn't Andrea mention to you that Clyde is not Xander's real son? He's just taking care of Clyde when the child became an orphan. All I know is that Clyde's parents are also related to them.” she explained.

I just nodded and continued what I was doing. I never heard about it from Ma'am Andrea, and it's not necessary for the girl to tell her. It's not her concern anymore.

....

“You!!! What's your name?” we were surprised when Mr. Frown appeared in the kitchen. He's leaning in the kitchen door.

“Athena, Sir.” I have been here for more than a week, but he doesn't know me yet. Maybe Mrs. Sol is the only helper he knows.

“Athena.” my name seems to have a different sound as he pronounced it. “Prepare Clyde, we're going on a vacation.” he said.

“How many days Sir?” I asked back, so I knew how many clothes needed to be prepared.

“Good for three days. You too.”

“Am I with you?” I asked in shock.

“What do you expect? You're Clyde's personal maid. You must go where he is.” I thought it was Family bonding but thought again about my job, so maybe I am included on their vacation.

“Okay, sir.” I just agreed.

“I'm happy to hear that you decided going on a vacation. You must relax too. The princess might not like you when you meet her.” I heard Mrs. Sol said as I turned my back to her. I excuse myself and walking out from the kitchen.

But...

I stopped one step closer to the door. Mr. Frown was still there, because of his body size, he almost occupied the door. If I pass by, our bodies will definitely touch and knowing Mr. Frown, he won't like it.

I was just looking at him while he was also looking at me, as if I got something without permission. I know I don't get anything, so my conscience is clear.

“I don't care about her, Mrs. Sol, besides I don't know her except she's the Royal princess.” he answered, still looking at me.

I slightly shocked.

Royal princess?

“What are you looking at? Prepare now!” he yelled at me.

I took my eyes off him and moved to the space that could be passed through the door.

I looked at him again and in the space.

“What?” he rudely asked.

“Sir, I can't fit in the door. You're still standing there, maybe you can give me some space?” I politely asked.

He looked at his side.

“TSK.” I heard and he just left the kitchen.

I heard Mrs. Sol laugh. I looked at her but she just smiled.

I just shrug and went to the child's room who was very busy with video games.

...

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...

“Brother, why taking a vacation today? I have a lot of work, I can't go with you.” Ma'am Andrea complained as we sat in the living room. We are waiting for our service car.

“You may cancel your work and go with us.” he answered while looking at the phone.

Clyde and I sat side by side.

“Auntie, go with us. We will go swimming.” Clyde convinced Ma'am Andrea.

“I wish Clyde, but I can't cancel my work.” she sadly answered to the child.

Later we heard a car beep.

“Let's go.” Mr. Frown invited and carried Clyde's belongings, while also carrying a bag. Maybe his thing. I was carrying my backpack ....only important things are inside. Wash and wear is also a trend, so I did not bring a lot of clothes.

We went out one after another. Clyde held Ma'am Andrea hand with puffy face.

“Bro, let's go!” I heard a voice from the blue Van. A man peered out the window. The man who drank the juice. I forgot the name, but it seemed like someone else was with him.

“Brother, why they're going with you?” Ma'am Andrea complained again.

“I told you to cancel your work and go with us.” a simple answered that Mr. Frown said.

“Andrea baby, go with us. I want to see you in swimsuit!” playfully said the man sitting in the driver's seat who was also peeking out the window.

I looked back and forth at the two men. No differences.

“Stop it Drake!” she rolled her eyes.

“Nice, you really know me!” he smiled while wiggle his eyebrows.

“Because you're the only one with indecency in your body! Jake is more decent than you!” she turned to the first man, who just smiled in response.

Drake and Jake, the twins. It is impossible to know the difference between them. They look like a xerox copy.

“Ugly Maid, won't you come?” I turned my gaze to Clyde who was already sitting inside the car, his father is next to him. I saw a woman behind them. The father and son were behind the driver.

I quickly followed after saying goodbye to Ma'am Andrea. I almost stumbled into the car because of my oversized slippers.

“Careful, Missy.” Jake said to me. I already know the difference between the two.

Fortunately, I was able to hold on and not completely fall.

“Do you want to stay there for the whole time?” Mr. Frown got my attention.

“Bro, she might want to hold your arm longer.” Drake said.

I looked at the hand I was holding.

Mr. Frown's arm.

I quickly let it go.

“Sorry, sir.” After that, I went upstairs and sat next to the woman who had been facing her laptop for the whole time.

...

“Hi, I'm Agatha Samuel.” she introduces me as it stretches out its right hand.

The car is also moving and is a bit far from the mansion.

“Hello, I'm Athena.” and accepted her hand.

“How many days have you been in Versailles?” she asked while looking at her laptop again.

“It's been eight days.” I answered while looking at what we were going through.

“Wow, you're the only one who lasted long with Clyde.” she said giving me a little glance.

Maybe they are aware that I am Clyde's personal maid.

“Auntie Gath, I'm here you know. Don't talk about me behind my back.” Clyde's voice stepped further into the chair to peek behind.

“Clyde!!!”

I quickly grabbed him. I even got up to reach him.

“What you did was dangerous.” I rebuke him. The car is running, and he may fall off the seat at what he did.

I turned my gaze to Mr. Frown, he was holding the child's body.

They're sitting beside each other, while Agatha and I were behind them. Agatha was opposite Clyde, while Mr. Frown was in front of me.

“Back to your seat.” I said.

I still in that position until he sits properly. Even though his father was holding him, I was still worried. This child has come close to me, even though he's done to me is pure silliness.

“Ugly Maid, I'm with my Dad. He can protect me.” he reasoned out.

“What if your Dad fell asleep?” I asked back, even though I knew he was right. “Back to your seat, Clyde.” I seriously said. Sometimes I use him my threatening voice, and as always, he follows with a frowned face.

I was about to return to my seat when I felt the sudden break of the car. Reason for my body to collide with the front seat. So as not to have a strong impact later, I clung to the front.

“Sh * t.” I heard from Mr. Frown. He was the only one close to me in front.

I looked at it, he held Clyde while I held his shoulder. He's always I got in this kind of situation.

“Oh, oh. Someone wants a party.” I heard Drake said as he looked ahead.

I saw a black Van parked in front of us.

“Athena, sit here and hold Clyde.” Mr. Frown ordered. There is urgency in his voice. I was also in a hurry to take a step forward to move to their place.

Clyde is sitting near the window, so I step beside Mr. Frown but then...

“Hold on tight, guys.” I heard Drake said and felt the car function again.

“Sh*t, I'm not ready yet!” I just said and sat down, while I quickly reached out and picked up Clyde and hugged him even though I had not yet arranged the seat. My body just leaned over just to reach him.

I just heard a series of gunshots. I just hugged Clyde while his head was glued to my chest and one of my palms was covered in his ear. I avoid him hearing the gunfire.

The car was moving fast, I could feel my body hitting the rest of the car, but I didn't let Clyde hurt. Maybe Drake just turned a different way to mislead the car following us. A few more times I felt my body hitting some corner of the car even the lower part of my body that's not properly sit. I still feel the hardness it collides with. If I'm able to sit properly, I can avoid it.

Eventually I could no longer hear the gunfire. I just stayed in my position holding Clyde and bent over.

“Wooohhhh, nothing really compare my driving skills!” I heard Drake happily said.

Why don't they have guards? I glanced slightly at the back of the car. There are many groups not far from us. Maybe those are the body guards. They were just in the back.

...

I looked at Clyde.

“Clyde, are you okay?” I asked worriedly, as I checked to see if he had a scar. I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw nothing.

The child who was already seated properly looked at me, with wonder on his face.

“Is there anything wrong with you Clyde?” I asked again.

He doesn't speak, but the questioning look still remain.

“Ugly Maid, why are you sitting on Dad's lap?” this innocent question surprised me.

W-what?

I looked at Mr. Frown to see the unrecognized emotion on his face while his thighs are between my legs.

Oh, sh*t.