you're already rotten

Clara was glad that Leo did not mention anything related to the card when they had their talk.

She's waiting for him outside the main house, so they could head toward the training ground to visit the boys as he said; when she saw a familiar face approaches

not too far from where she stood.

'Sonya! oh my god! why is she here by this time?' she wondered and quickly turned to leave when she bumped into Leo, who was already behind her.

Her head hit his hard chest, while, he quickly held her waist, so that she wouldn't fall down. "I'm sorry" she quickly apologise and buried her face in his chest, as Sonya closed in on them.

Feeling like something did not seem right, Leo held her still, but looked around, wondering what she's up to.

"Do you still need to sleep more?" Leo said in a teasing tone, as he looked down on her face that was tilted sideways, with her eyes shut tightly after Sonya got to where they stood.

"I might get spoiled if you keep this up." Clara said and pulled back from his arms and peeked on Sonya who has passed them and was on her way inside.

"You are already rotten." Leo retort, rolling his eyes.

"You!" Clara glared at him.

"You ask if I'm an idiot a few hours ago, so tell me; is that a normal way to talk to your boss?" Leo asked in a playful tone.

"Can we go now please?" Clara asked, avoiding the question. 

Leo didn't dwell on it either, since he's just kidding around. "Remember what we discussed, don't cause trouble with the boys, they can be rough sometimes". he warned.

"Understood!" Clara replied, and followed after Leo, who was now heading towards the training base. 

"Someone you know?" Leo asked out of the blue.

"What is that?" Clara asked confused.

"The girl that just walked in." Leo said.

"I don't know what you are talking about." Clara denied.

"Oh ok!" Leo replied.

....

Getting to the training base. The boys were busy having their morning training. Hitting each other hardly, showcasing their fighting styles.

Leo and Clara watched the boys from the entrance, as Clara stopped in her tracks immediately she saw the scene.

"You call this training?" Clara asked, not taking her eyes off the boys.

"Sure! why do you ask?" Leo asked, with his brow raised.

"Why does it seem like they are fighting a real war? they are really hitting each other!" Clara was flabbergasted.

Leo smile as he stares at Clara mesmeric side profile. "I told you they could be rough sometimes." he replied, being tranced by her beauty and couldn't look away, as Clara look so different from her provocative self right now.

She look with interest, while her emerald eyes seem to get glows in them. She likes the boys already. They could protect Leo from his so call uncle, lessening her burden.

*****

Back inside the main house.

Sonya and Mick was sitting opposite each other.

"How can I help you miss?" Mick asked, as he remembered Sonya to be one of the most careful workers, but she hasn't shown up for days, and now she's here after the morning cleaning was over.

"hum hum." Sonya cleared her throat, looking a bit nervous. "I want to know if it's possible to take some time off, I'm not feeling too well and wanted to know if I will still have a chance at my post after coming back,'' she said as her heartbeat increased. 

Based on the way she's feeling these days, even if she decides to come to work, she might not last a week, as she knew she will surely make a mistake which could lead to her being fired. This was her only option until she gets a hold of herself, she just wish Mick would consider.

"Well miss, I don't think it will be possible." Mick gave her a shocker.

Sonya: "....." her face change slightly, her fear just came to pass. Where could she get a job which pays this well again.

Unlike Clara who was able to secure any job she wants, thanks to her copycat ability. Even though she did not last long, she could still impress the employers to employ her, but in her own case, she doesn't have the qualifications. 

She is more like an illiterate and couldn't seek office work, and this job was the best job she has ever been able to secure. She could have enough time for herself and still get a high pay monthly.

"But," Mick continues, "If you come back at the right time, I will see what I can do. I hope you understand that this is a household, and we can't leave a spot unattended to because of you. But since you are a very tolerable worker; I will see how I can help when you return." he added

Sonya breathe a sigh of relief. "thanks so much, I really appreciate this opportunity." she knew it was the least expected.

Mick has been considerate for saying he would do something to help, at least she could have all the time she needs and still has hope of being accepted back.

"You're welcome," Mick said, but wondered what could be wrong with Sonya, as the girl was a cheerful girl, and she has never made a mistake ever since she started working at the mansion. She was one of the official workers.

*****

Back at the training ground.

The Lboys are done with their training and headed towards Leo and Clara, looking all sweaty in their men's singlet and boxers. They couldn't take their eyes of Clara. Well, it's for two reasons.

First, they are mesmerized by her unrivalled beauty. And secondly, they are worried that their boss might get hurt because of the woman, since they all knew about Sharon. 

"Boys, this is Clara, my personal bodyguard." Leo introduced. "Clara, these are my boys, what do you think about them?" he added, making Clara look like a professional in the security line, so that the boys won't worry much about him.

Clara was about to answer happily when she saw the disgusted look in the boys faces, followed by their comments.

"A woman?"

"A mere woman?"

"What the heck?"

"Who the hell is she?"

"What can a woman like her possibly do?" 

The boys raised their doubts one after another looking at Clara like she's nothing. They forgot about beauty at this rate.

Leo has expected this and has warned Clara about this possibility as well, but felt a headache coming when Clara spoke up..

"I think they are nothing but a bunch of idiots, or should I say bunch of weaklings." Clara said with a frown.

Leo: "....."  

'Idiot was still acceptable but what did she meant by bunch of weaklings, is she trying to pick a fight?' Leo asked in his head, but before he could cautioned Clara;L2 spoke.

"Want to see what this weakling is made of?" L2 asked, cracked his knuckles and stepped forward. 

"Bring it on." Clara replied flatly and moved closer to him.