Chapter eight

Narrator pov.

Elora was having dinner with her aunt, she was lost in thought and barely touch her meal, her aunt notice her mood and jolt her out of her thought.

"Are you okay, Elora?". she asked and Elora raise her face to her.

"yes, aunt".she replied with a sigh.

"I don't believe you, you look lost and you are not eating your food, or don't you like it?".

"no, no, not at all, I love the food is delicious".

"then why are you not eating?".she asked and Elora let out a deep sigh.

"There is something I want to discuss with you".

"Okay, what is it?".she drops her cutleries and faces her.

" I was mainly to tell that I was planning on working and - she got interrupted.

"work? You want to work?".

"yes Aunt, I can't sit at home after school and do nothing, and I can't depend on you forever in taking care of my needs, so I decided to seek for main job".

"but I am not complaining, my job was to take care of you and your needs".

"I know aunt, but I also want to help, you can't keep taking responsibility for me forever, my staying at home after school makes me lonely and bored".

"Okay fine, I understand, but you know finding a part-time job here is somehow difficult, especially when you are a student ".

"I know aunt, but I have already found one,".she said and Alice went surprised.

"y-you what?".she stammered.

"yes, it came to me suddenly and I needed to take permission from you first before I can accept it".

"Really? W-what type of job is that? Where did you see it and how much is the pay?".she asked and Elora sighs.

"Aunt is kind of a complicated one". she said making Alice more confused.

"complicated, I don't understand?". she said and Elora opened her mouth and started to tell the whole story, she put all her focus on her and listened to her explanation. it lasted for a minute and Alice wide-mouth in surprise when Elora mentioned the amount of money to be paid if she accepts the offer." what? Really?".

"yes, aunt".

"Woah, that's a lot of money, and it kind of- .she scratch her head in confusion.

"Exactly aunt, should I accept to do it or not".

"Well, is not a difficult job, but staying with him in his house will be difficult,".she said and they went mute for a while."okay, have you told your mom?".she asked as she broke the silence.

"no, I don't want to, you how emotional my mom can be once she finds out".

"Yeah, you are right".she sighs." I know this is a difficult task, but I know Eric Monk very well, he is the most successful man in over fifty countries, he deals in gas, oil and gas, wines and other stuff that I can't mention and I also heard he is the head of the Mafia".she said and Elora gasped in shock.

"Mafia! Those people are the most dangerous being on earth, oh gosh, what have I gotten myself into". she winced.

"Relax, you did nothing wrong, I know Eric is feared by many but I am sure he won't harm you, he is only offering you a job to change his grandson to a better person, that's all,".she said calmly.

"So, you are saying I should accept the offer?".

" yes, but whatever decision you take, I will accept, you know that money can go a long way for your mom". she said and Elora sighs confusedly....later in the day after dinner, they bid themselves good night. Elora felt restless, thinking all through the night on what to do, tossing and pestering around on her bed, calculating and thinking what life would install for her if she accept the offer.

Elora pov

After going through a lot of hard thinking, I decided to give it a try, I made a call to Eric Monk and he directed me to where to meet, he sent one of his guards to pick me up after school hours. The drive from my school to his mansion was two hours drive, it was an amazing building to be sight, the whole place was well structured and beautiful with flowers, cars and also secured by a lot of bodyguards and security. I opened my mouth wide to see the large compound as the car drove Infront of the mansion, one of the guards opened the door for me to step out which I did and he lead me inside. my eyes became wider to see beautiful design furniture and amazing step cases, the light was sparkling everywhere beautifying the whole place, and I could see a lot of servants around every corner of the house. I stood still staring amazingly at the whole place and I got interrupted by the guards.

"this way miss,".he said and I followed him upstairs and the elevator that landed us in a beautiful office that was wide and well structured with awesome designs, exclusive chairs, and trophies lavishly on the cupboard I stare at Eric monk who sat comfortably on his chair smiling at me immediately I step in.

"good day, sir". I greeted him warmly and respond to my greetings and offer me a sit.

"do you want anything to drink?".

"no sir, I am okay".I declined.

"Are you sure?".

"yes sir, I am perfectly fine".

"Okay, if you say so". he clear his throat and adjusted himself on the chair and I notice two guards standing next to the door like stature." aren't you comfortable with my men around?" he asked as he noticed I was observing the men.

"no, not at all sir".I said fixing my gaze back on him, he smile at me and we continue our conversation. our talk lasted for over an hour before he ask his driver to drive me home.

Marvin pov

I was at the pool having my cool moment, it was Sunday and the day I love most, taking a nap at the poolside is my every Sunday routine. I relax on my cushion wearing my sunglasses with my favorite wine beside me and a headphone around my ear listening to cool music, then suddenly one of my guards came to me.

"Sir, your grandfather is in the building".he informed me and I stood upright staring deep into his eyes and I could see how scared he was.

"What did you say?". I asked in other to be assured that I heard him right. My grandfather coming to my house is something I get scared of, he never calls before coming and whenever he shows up it is something serious is about to happen or he heard something terrible about me, oh, I hate that feeling. I grunt quietly and ask the guard to leave. I stood up and wore my T-shirt under my short pants and left to meet him in the living room.

"There you are grandson, it takes a longer time for you to come out and see your grandfather,".he said standing at the door entrance with a wide grin on his face.

"That's because grandfather, you never call before coming". I answered back unlikely and he scoffs. I took a step to the couch to sit down when I noticed a familiar face walking in staring around the room with an amusing smile, I went stunned and suddenly our eyes meant and I could see the fearless look in her eyes. "w-what thy hell are you doing here?" I asked yelled on top of my voice and I could see she wasn't moved by it. at that moment I was waiting for an explanation when suddenly my grandfather interrupted me.

"Son, is that how you welcome your guest?".he asked as he sat down at his usual couch whenever he comes around.

"guest? What guest? I mean why is she at my house? How did she find here?".I asked already Lossing my patience." I need an answer!".

"well, this is Elora, I brought her here because she will be staying with you in this house, you two are now roomies,".he said and not joking, I know him very well, he never made jokes out of something, he is always straight forward and whenever he says something he means it.

"What, you are joking right? Oh please tell me this is a prank".I said not finding it funny, then one of my guards walked in with two pieces of luggage that obviously belong to the girl standing next to my grandfather, making an innocent face which made me angry the more.

"is that all of it?" he asked talking to the guards that brought in the luggage.

"yes, boss".he answered with a bow and left.

"Can somebody tell me what is going on here before I lose it".I said angrily.

"Isn't it clear to you what I said earlier, I said she will be staying with you".

"Are you serious right now? what do you mean 'stay with me', is this a joke or something? where did you pick her from? how did you get to know her? you can't bring in anyhow girl into my house, grandfather".

"do I remind you that this house belongs to my late wife"

"do I also remind you grandfather that she build this house in my name which officially makes it my house"? I answered back to him rudely.

"you are stupidly rude, you don't have manners of approach". she said without fear in her eyes and turn my gaze to her.

"What did you just say?" I asked staring hard at her and she scoffs.

"you heard me right, I wasn't having water in my mouth when I said it". she answered back at me boldly and my grandfather giggle.

"How dare you?do I remind you that this is - I got cut short by her

"yeah, yeah, I know that already". she said and I could hear my grandfather giggles and it pissed me off.

"Well, son, I think I have overstayed my welcome here, you can show your roommate around the house,".he said as he stood up to leave.

"no grandfather, she can't stay here, I mean she doesn't belong here, please take her with you". I said and he smiled at me.

"Sorry son, I can't do that, she is here now and she stays, you have no right to throw her out and if you don't know she is here to stay and there is a reason why,".he said, move closer to me with his hand on my shoulder and patted it twice and smile at me."take care of yourself and your new roommate, I will be coming to see you guys from time to time and don't worry, you two are going to be best of friends". he added and call out to one of the maids, within a second she rushed to him with a bow.

"yes sir".

"show her to her room, let her be comfortable, whatever treatment you give to my grandson should be equally given to her, do you understand".

"yes sir".

"Good, when Mrs. Stella comes back from the supermarket, tell her to make something nice for our guest, I heard she left to get some foodstuff".

"yes sir,".she said and move to the girl.

"take care, son". he walk up to the girl and whisper something to her ear before he left with the guards that came along with him.

"you can follow me miss". the maid said as she helped her with her luggage inside. I was still in shock that everything happened so fast, quickly I rushed into my room and made a call to my mom, it rings for a while before it was answered.

"Mom, grandfather is beginning to text my patient".I voice out angrily and my mom's soft voice came through the other end.

" calm down son, why are you so upset?".

"I am upset mom, do you know what grandfather just did, he brought in a - I got interrupted

"yes son I know, he brought in someone to be staying with you". she said and I went surprised.

"you knew about this?".

yes, son, your grandfather made mention of it to me and your dad, when he came to visit us".

"What? And you never told me, how could you mother". I yelled out angrily and she chuckle on the phone.

" I couldn't have told you because I know you will see her and I didn't want to ruin the surprise your grandfather was preparing for you".

" surprise? You called that surprise? That is a total disaster! That girl is not staying in my house".

"don't do anything, stupid son, you have to treat her like a sister you never had".

"Seriously Mom, that girl is not my sister and can never be my sister, how can Grandfather bring in such a girl to stay under the same roof with me, I can't stand her, if you all know what is good, you all should better come and take her out of here before I do something that everyone will regret".I muttered angrily.

"of course, not son, you and I know that the girl is under your grandfather's authority and there is nothing you or I, your parents can do about it, so she stays".

"Are you for real?"

"yes son, or are you afraid of her?" she teases and I scoff.

"Afraid? of her? That girl beneath me and I can't stand her".

"come on son, give her time, you get to like her, you will see".

"no! Never! She is not staying here and that's final".

"take it, easy dear, I guess she will only be there for a few weeks or probably a month".

"Are you serious now, Mother? She is not staying a night in this house". I hung up quickly before my mom could say anything." that brat!".I grunt angrily.

Elora pov

I couldn't hold my breath when we arrived at the mansion, it was wide and beautiful with an amazing structure that was built with glasses and was been secured by a lot of security, and the amazing fountain at the center of the building gushed out on-ending water, but when I enter the living room it was exclusive with amazing interior and beautiful color use in painting and designing the living room, there was a step case and lot of beautiful design and decorations that I can't say, I was still memorized by the house when the familiar voice interrupted me rudely, I could see the anger and surprise look on his face when he saw me, I knew he was in deep shock and trying to get an explanation from his grandfather and I couldn't help to watch him speaking so mannerless to his grandfather like that. I know all these will be tough for me to handle, but I will try my best because of the money. I was caught off guard when I was shown my room, it was that of a princess room made and designed with my favorite color and painting, I fell in love with the interior of my room and the air freshener. I could imagine myself leaving like a princess already. afraid the maid help me out with what I needed, she left, and not too long there was a knock on my door a lady of late fifty walked in smiling faintly at me and I suddenly knew she was the one Mr. Erik was referring to when he was talking to the maid.

"Hello Miss Elora, how are you?" she asked with an angelic smile on her face and I smile back.

"am fine ma".I replied.

"well, is good that you are here, I am Stella and I am Marvin's nanny and his cook, I was informed that you came in not quite long".

"yes, ma".

"oh please call me nanny, I prefer it more than ma".

"Okay, nanny".I smile.

"Good, make yourself comfortable, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask me and you should freshen up, lunch will be sever in two minutes".

"Okay nanny, thank you".

"you are always welcome dear, this is your home now and I must say you look very beautiful,".she said and I blush.

"thank you, nanny ". I replied and suddenly my door was wide open as Marvin enter angrily." how dare you bashed in like that? Can't you knock?" I muttered rudely at him and he scoffs.

"in my own house". he said and I roll my eyes.

"Son, what are you doing?".

"stay out of this nanny, this thing is leaving my house this minute, ".he said.

"you can't throw her out son, remember your grandfather brought her here".

"I don't care! All I know is that I can't stand her and she is leaving ".he yelled I was caught off guard as he grip my hand and quickly dragged me out of the room.

"let go of me ". I struggle to hold back but he kept using force on me and nanny was trying to stop him.

"Marvin, let her go".

"no nanny, she is leaving my house this minute, "he said and dragged me out with force to the staircase, I try holding back but his grip on my wrist was so tight that I can feel pain, I struggle hard with him while nanny was behind us trying to stop him, but it felt on deaf ears. we find our way downstairs and all the workers came out from every corner to see what the commotion was about.

"let her go, son". nanny said and I manage to free my hand from him, but he caught my leg when I try to rush back to my room, I hold unto the ray.

"you are leaving my house!" he yelled angrily still pulling my leg and then I gather enough strength within me and gave him a hard kick on his face, he groan in pain and let go of my leg, everyone gasped in shock, he stood and try to attack me but nanny stops him by yelling out loud.

"That's enough!" she yelled out loud standing in our mist everywhere was quite like a graveyard then she let out a deep sigh. some minutes later we were seated facing each other, then nanny came over with two packs of ice and gave them to us, he place it on his forehead while I place mine on my wrist." finally, there is a little peace of quietness from the both of you" she sighed.

"no nanny, there will be no peace until she leaves this house," he said angrily and I scoffs.

"may I remind you that this is not your house"? I said angrily to him.

"oh really! Do I also remind you that this house has my name on it and it's basically mine".

"duh, and so, your name is only on it because your grandmother gave it to you and nothing more ".

"you brat! I am going to make you regret ever stepping your chicken legs into my house ".

"oh really" I laughed."well let's see how you try, listen angry bird -

"how dare you call me that!" he retorts cutting me short.

"that's what you are, angry bird".I said and Nanny giggled and I could see the angry look on his face "You are an angry bird and it suits you better".I added and he try to retaliate but nanny stopped him.

"That's enough you two".she sighed."you two should come to dining and have your lunch".she added.

"never nanny! This thing here is not eating in the same dining with me". he said angrily and walk away.

"And I don't want to eat with you either, morons!"I yelled back at him and then stood to leave.

"aren't you -

"no nanny, I will rather eat in my room, "I said cutting her short and leaving for my room.

"This kid will not kill me "she sighs tiredly.