15. Annoying Lucy

Mr. Drigory smiled as Viona questioned him in the family photo.

"Is there something bothering you, Mrs...." Mr. Drigory seemed confused about how to address Viona.

"Watson, Mrs. Watson," Viona explained.

"Very well, Mrs. Watson. Do you need an explanation of the photograph more than a meeting with me?" asked Mr. Drigory.

"Oh, I am sorry. I didn't mean...."

"Introducing, I'm Moreno Drigory. Owner of a vineyard and winery in this town. Drigory Company," said Mr. Drigory.

"Wine?" mumbled Viona.

"Yes, Wine. Do you have a problem with wine? You can't drink?" asked Mr. Drigory so confidently.

"Oh, no. It's not like that, Sir. I can drink wine...." Before she was done with her words, Mr. Drigory immediately cut her off.

"But you must not drink the wine in the brewery. It is an offense, Mrs. Watson," said Mr. Drigory.

"Oh... n-no. Of course, we can't drink wine that's being produced."

Viona does not understand the discussion about wine. Viona feels not very competent in this area.

"Am I going to work in your winery, Mr. Drigory?" Viona asked Mr. Drigory. She didn't want to beat around the bush with Mr. Drigory's talk.

"No," answered Mr. Drigory with absolute certainty.

"N-no?" said Viona. 'So, why is he showing off his winery?' Viona thought, annoyed.

"You will be servants in this house," replied Mr. Drigory.

"Servant?" Viona seemed to think for a moment. She had no expectations of what job Mr. Drigory would give her when Black offered her the job.

"How? You don't want to be a servant? Doesn't your pride allow it?" asked Mr. Drigory.

"Of course not, Mr. Drigory. I will do anything to support my daughter," said Viona.

"Oh, you have daughter. That means you have a husband. I cannot tolerate the terms of employment in this house. So before you actually enter this house as a servant of the Drigory family, you better discuss it with your husband first. Because maybe the working hours here don't know the time," said Mr. Drigory.

"No need. I don't need to talk to him," said Viona.

"Why? Aren't you guys together? I mean, have you guys split up?"

"He's dead," said Viona so flatly. It hurts so much to have to say this. But in fact, the husband is already dead.

"Oh, I am so sorry… I don't know…."

"Of course, you don't know, Mr. Drigory. I'm not from this town. I moved here because I wanted to forget him," replied Viona.

"Oh!" Mr. Drigory only frowned. "Okay, you can go to work tomorrow. Six o'clock sharp, you should be here. Ask Black what work you have to do."

While giving advice to Viona. Lucy suddenly entered in her see-through kimono. The contents inside her beautiful body are clearly visible. Viona was ashamed of herself because she saw the critical parts of a woman.

'Who's she? What are her two wives?' Viona thought curiously.

Lucy immediately sat down beside Mr. Drigory and put her arm around him. It was clear that Mr. Drigory's arm was touching Lucy's supple thing, which was so sexy. Viona had to blink a few times in embarrassment.

"She is Lucy, my confidant. Think of her as my secretary. Apart from Black. If you have anything to do with me. If you can't talk to Black. You can talk to Lucy. Anyway" said Mr. Drigory.

"Very well, Mr. Drigory. I will take your word for it." Viona looked at Lucy, smiling at her. Then introduce herself. "Hello, Miss Lucy. I am Viona Watson...."

"Should I know the name of a maid? You just need to know who I am. I don't need to know who you are," said Lucy.

Viona was so amazed to see how Lucy's attitude. 'Why is he so arrogant? She's just a secretary... a minute, secretary? Why are they sitting so close?' Viona thought. She suspected that there was something between them.

And sure enough. Lucy suddenly kissed Mr. Drigory right in front of her eyes. Just a moment, even if there is a special relationship. Should they make out in front of Viona? This is crazy!

***

"Hey, you! Where are you going!" Kimberly shouted, calling for Nathan, who continued walking through the Drigory residence's vast courtyard.

"Why does your mother have to work here? Do you know what kind of place it is here?" Nathan asked as he continued walking. He didn't care about Kimberly's complaints about her trip.

"Stop! My legs are tired!"

"I don't want to stop!" said Nathan.

"Then I'll just go back!" said Kimberly, who turned around. Nathan immediately jumped ahead of Kimberly, about to step away from him.

"You're not going anywhere. In this house, you must obey Drigory." Nathan was so serious about his words. His eyes are like an eagle, ready to find its prey.

"So you really are a mafia?" Kimberly asked.

"What?" Nathan was stunned by Kimberly's innocent question. "Who said that ridiculous thing to you?"

Kimberly widened her eyes. She realized she had said the wrong thing. "Sorry, I don't want you to misunderstand. I just…."

"Tell me who told you about it." Nathan's face looked so severe.

"Nothing," Kimberly replied fearfully. She didn't want Elena to get into trouble because of her.

"Tell me, or you will suffer the consequences!" Once again, Nathan tried to warn.

"So you're really from a mafia family? This is the first time I know there is a real mafia in the real world. So far, I've only known it in movies," said Kimberly trying to distract me.

Nathan stepped closer to Kimberly, and the girl stepped back to avoid Nathan. The man's gaze was genuinely terrifying. Especially the eagle tattoo on his arm.

"Could that be a joke to you?" said Nathan seriously.

"No, of course not!" Kimberly replied frantically.

"But from the way you talk. You seem happy to know I'm a mafia?"

"You don't look like that," Kimberly said nervously, glancing at Nathan's arm.

The longer Kimberly, the more cornered. Until he was right behind a large banyan tree. Kimberly had nowhere to run anymore.

"I think my mom is waiting for me," Kimberly said for Nathan to pass.

"Tell me, what's the best part about getting to know a mafia?" asked Nathan.

"I don't know. It's the first time I've met...." Their faces were so close. They could even feel the sound of each other's breaths. And Nathan's face, even though it looked fierce. But Kimberly had to admit, it was interesting.

"Therefore. Explain to me," Nathan said.

To be continued...