Heaven on earth

There I stood in front of the high towering white mansion with the breeze hitting my bare face. The air in this place seemed so familiar ,some kind of feeling I had never known existed in me. But it felt home for some reason. The sun rays seem to be in unison with the nature here .it's like the sun met his love here. This place seemed out of earth. I had never led a life out of the city so my expectation was some farm house with sounds of animals and a wide spread out farm. When my brother told me that there was a job opportunity he had found for me. The leaves brushing on each other sounded so loudly while the wind whistled its own tune. Then suddenly everything hushed down. I heard footsteps walking in unity. Not one not two but multiple. I had just arrived that morning and still didn't know a thing about this place. The ladies stood on the right and the gental men in the left all dressed in a unique uniform. They lined up in order. I stumbled forward trying to understand what I was seeing. I halted my steps as a strong wave dizziness heat me. I felt everything around spinning like I was in the center and everything was in motion apart from me. The place regained it's silence then I heard steady footsteps that followed. I tried to focus in order to see the person. I could see all the maids lowering there head. The person appeared to have come from a trip. As his luggage was taken by one of the male workers . "Welcome back master"they all said in unison. The person did not respond. I was feeling the curiosity in me pilling up. I wanted to see how he looked. Yes I've heard some of the workers talk about him earlier when I had just arrived. I took another step closer and this time the wave of dizziness came stronger than before I reached my hand out to hold anything that I could use to support myself. My hands on my forehead. I had never had any health issues. Why would it be now when I finally found a job with a good pay unlike my previous job. My boss was a greedy man who didn't pay his employees properly at all. He only wanted work to be done. He didn't even want to know about their well being. A sharp piecing pain interrupted my thoughts and next moment my hand flew from my forehead to my chest as I struggled to breath. My eyes could no longer see clearly. Everything became blurry. I took a last look at him but this time he turn and looked at me. Our eyes met . I wasn't sure if was just my sickly feeling or it was really but I could swear I saw worry in his eyes . Lines had formed on his face. But then he turned and continued to walk in. When he was out of sight that's when I realized some kind of force had been pulling me towards him. At last I fell to the ground Losing all kind energy and sense of mind. The last thing I saw was one of the ladies spotting me the next thing I found myself in a room with white ceilings my heart immediately jumped at the thought of being taken hostage. There has always been some kind of insecurity within me that I myself didn't know why I always had. I looked around the room. It was a casual room. With the curtains pushed aside letting the sun rays in the room. I looked out the window and I could see a grass field. It looked so beautiful. I let a sigh of relief releasing this was the maids quarters I had earlier seen from the outside. When I arrived earlier, all my possessions were taken away. I found it such a weird thing. I was told I would get them back if am leaving or going else where. I didn't want to cause scene so I let it go easily. I was being guided and shown the place by one of the workers called Fernando. He was a man in his mid 40s. He was very kind and patience and had a good sense of humor. And I felt like I've known him for life he had to leave for duty and that's how I became stranded and ended up in front of the mansion. I didn't understand what that was it wasn't normal at all on my side. Yeah I've always been a deep thinker but this time I have a funny feeling inside of me. I reached out to the pocket of dress and relief took over me on realization that I still had my phone. I didn't waste time and dialed the number I had wanted to dial like forever. The dialer tune rung for a while and he did pick up. I had worry already washing off me. What could have happened to him? He never ignores. Mark would never do that unless there is a good reason behind it. I tried over and over but nothing he didn't pick up . For the infinitieth time I tried again but this time the computerized voice said that phone number was out of coverage area. That was worrisome. Where could have he gone?. I sat back on the bed. Oh Mark my dear brother . Why aren't you picking up. I let a frustrated sigh and then I had a light knock at the door. I respond gently and the person stepped in. She was wearing an office wear. and had her hair tied in a bun with no strings loose. Her shin purely white. Her face void of any emotion. " You must the new maid. Am the head maid Lucia Milstein. You can call me Mrs. Milstein. Now I will tell you your duties and the time plus the rules of this place. You will be sharing this room with two other maids as well they are also new but still haven't arrived so let's get to the point." Her talking and Calm nature irritated the hell out of me. I didn't even get a chance to introduce myself. I paid close attention to her instructions and the rules. After stating everything she concluded by informing me that I should not try anything stupid. I did get what she was meaning. Once she was out of the room, I let out the breath I had not realized I was holding. I walked to the closet and picked out the uniform she had told me about. I had a nice bath and changed into the uniform. I think this masters must be filthy rich how else would they accommodated for the workers in this home. Shit I had wasted time I had to rush or else I would not have time to do the work I was assigned . It's strange how it seems like I didn't faint. Everything was back to normal again. I walked my way out the workers section to the mansion through the back door into the kitchen area. As soon I stepped in, the place became dead silent I didn't understand what was happening. They all resumed after a second or two. I didn't know where to start .should I greet them after all we are workmates now or may be I should start working. But where should I start. "Hey don't just stand there clean up this place .it's messy before you go for the dinning area." I heard a male voice say. I turn my attention to where it was coming from. I noted was a chef. I looked at him. He seemed to have stopped for minute looking at me. There was evident shock his face. I immediately mumbled an apology and got hold of a bucket a rag and started cleaning up everything. It was tiresome but it's the first time am doing this kind of work. The work load wasn't much at first but as the day went by it kept adding on. Then it was dinner time . The meal had been prepared by the two chefs. The aroma of the tasty food filled the air. I held my stomach tightly as growl escaped from it. I just realized that I hadn't tasted anything the whole day. I knew if I continued with this I would lose absolute control of my stomach growls. The rest of the maids were all in a line. I know I understood the meaning of this. I also joined them. We all picked up something to put at the table. We matched to the dinning room in a line and dropped everything in an organized manner. Then kept our lining positions until the master came down. I notice only five where present. They took there positions. And we took our roles and started moving back to the kitchen. After a few minutes the dinning room was filled with chatters between the siblings. Sadly the chatters died down soon when he entered . His sky blue eyes scanned through the table. And he took his seat on the chair as the head of the family. I wonder why each one of them held so much royalty at young age. Especially him the head of the family. He took hold of his napkin and paused his eyes traveled in my direction an I immediately hide away. I heard him clearing his throat. "Bring me a glass fresh mango juice." He said in a calm and low voice. I didn't know if he was talking to me or another maid. I walked into the kitchen a got some of the fresh juice that was in a jug. And I walked to the table with it. I kept my head low and placed the glass In front of him. He didn't say anything . I had a feeling that I should run away from here seriously. But I played it cool. And waited for him to pardon me. He took a sip of the juice and looked as thought something wasn't right. I wondered if something was wrong. He looked at me then raised the glass in my direction by now all his siblings were wondering what was happening. "Drink it". I gulped down saliva. What was he saying ? The rules were clear, That maids do not share a meal with any of the masters. "Pardon me if I have done any wrong plea...." Before I could complete my statement, I felt something push me making me lose my body balance the next moment I was on the floor . The glass of juice was shattered in to pieces. I felt a throbbing pain on my foot. I tried standing up. But I receive a slap so panful that it sent me back stumbling. I've gotten beaten before this was nothing. But there should be a sensible reason. I organized myself I stood up. All the siblings looked at my attacker confused. But they did nothing. He seemed to be a seventeen year old. What could I have ever done to him. He smiled viciously while clenching his fists. He charged towards me again but I dodged him. He ended knocking the table. I tried talking to him to understand he was mistaken I didn't even know him. He relaxed calmed down I thought he finally understood my words. He came clause to me I kept my firmness. I never anticipated his next move at all. His had reached out to my neck . He was too strong for a seventeen year old boy. But I knew I was way stronger. But right know wasn't right to show my strength it would scare them. I had always known my strength but it still remained a question mark to me as well. I let him strangle me until my face turned hot red. That's when what I anticipated happened. He rushed ad gipped his brother by his shirt a three him away to the side. He had furry in his eyes. "What kind of nonsense is this! Richard. Scram" he said out loud. He turned to me. "Follow me" I didn't have the guts to disobey. Yes I was sure that I was stronger than a seventeen year old but this one no way.