Like giving a massage

"Miss?" Her maid came in and looked at Crystal who was busy feeding the fishes. Her lips curled up into a smirk.

Olivia was puzzled by the strange atmosphere. On her way there, she even saw her master smiling, which was rare in two years of her working there; she has never seen it.

Crystal averted her gaze on hearing the familiar gentle voice. As expected it was Olivia, her maid. In those two years of her hellish nightmare, the only person who made it bearable for her was Olivia.

Olivia was still in university, finishing her studies and working part-time as a maid for her. Since Crystal does not have many requirements, she prepares everything and comes to her after the classes.

Crystal's mood instantly brightened seeing Olivia. A genuine smile appeared on her lips this time. The only one she will miss after leaving this hell would be her. Olivia's blue eyes blinked seeing Crystal coming up to her abruptly and pulling her into her arms, hugging her tightly.

"Miss?" Olivia was baffled by the sudden hug.

"Lemme hug you, Olivia. Today may be the last day I see you." Crystal announced, snuggling into her arms. It was always hard to say goodbye but what's worse than saying not being able to say goodbye was never getting a chance to say it.

The images of her friends, and family flashed in front of her eyes. She misses them a lot but she will never see them. At least she can bid farewell to Olivia.

Olivia was more surprised to hear her words. Did something happen to her? Is the master finally letting her go?

"Miss, is master…"

"We are getting married tomorrow and shifting to a different place." Crystal explained before Olivia said any further.

She withdrew herself from Olivia and looked at her with a forced smile. Olivia was just three years younger than her. Yet, Crystal can't help but admire how mature she was for someone of her age.

Working part-time with classes and providing for her sick mother. However, the smile never disappears from her face.

Crystal skimmed through her face, she was not bad looking. Even prettier than many models she has seen. Clear blue eyes portray the lagoon, blond hairs messily tied up into a low bun, and a pale face with pink lips with a petite figure.

If not for her family circumstances, she may be a girl dating her boyfriend after classes, going out with her friends and what girls of her age did. Crystal always felt bad for her but she can't do anything. Hell, she can't even help herself

With a smile, Crystal cupped one of her cheeks gently, "Take care of yourself and your mother from now on, ok?"

Olivia was on the verge of tears hearing Crystal. In those two years that she had worked for her, Crystal always made sure she was okay. Talked to her, and did stuff together with her like a friend. She can't ask any better mistress than her.

But Olivia also knows the situation of Crystal and she can only pray, that Crystal will be better from this. How was it love if she had to give up her freedom for him? Was it really love if you get everything but just not liberty?

"Ok, now don't cry. Since it's my wedding tomorrow. Let's make sure I spend half of his wealth." Crystal pulled herself away seeing the atmosphere becoming emotional, diverting the topic in another direction.

Olivia nodded and rubbed off her tears. Knowing how Crystal was, she was not shocked. Being emotional was not Crystal's forte. No matter how hard life gets on her, she will never speak of real emotions. She will put on a strong facade.

Soon Olivia left to prepare stuff for Crystal. Crystal never hesitated to spend the money Silas gave her, but the most time she did to make him annoyed. She buys useless expensive stuff only to never touch them. Crystal fulfils the old saying,' A man never likes a woman who overspends.'

However, unlike the saying, Silas actually enjoyed seeing her splash his money. After all, other than her, no one could spend the amount he earns. The oil business that Silas took over five years ago had become the empire of the country. After that, his company expanded everywhere. Even the politics of the place can't do anything to him since Silas alone brings more fortune to the country's economy than all the companies combined.

Dresses from top brands to local brands she likes were altered every season, purses of every kind to shoes; designer or non-designer. Even makeup and jewellery of all kinds.

Anything that can make any woman's heart melt except her. The reason she got him annoyed only backfired at her, now new stuff keeps coming. Even a spa and parlour were added for her by him.

Soon around ten to fifteen women walked in, with their stuff. And without wasting a second they started prepping. From massages to beauty treatment to anything one could think in mind.

Crystal sighed looking at them as she sat down. What's the point of beauty, when she was only a caged bird in a golden cage, having a life of exquisite stuff doesn't make it less hard on her that she has no freedom.

***

It was late at night when she was done with everything. Even if she did nothing and just laid there, she was still tired. Once done with it, she walked into the bathroom to take the bath Olivia prepared for her.

Removing her clothes, she sat down on the giant circular tub which was filled with lukewarm water and petals of Jasmine.

Outside the tub, there were some aromatic candles and a wine bottle with a glass with rose petals scattered at the edges.

Funny how her last day was. This would be the last night Crystal lives. From tomorrow a new one will be there that only wants revenge. Who was she kidding? Crystal died long ago. She looked at her wrist, the scar did disappear like everything.

"Want some help?" Crystal came out of her thoughts and looked at the man leaning at the door looking at her with eyes filled with lust.

Crystal clenched her fingers into a fist under the water, but her face curled up into a smile," With?" She asked, raising a brow.

Silas noticed the seductive smile on her lips and couldn't help himself from walking in. This woman would be the death of him for sure.

At first, he had no plans to come back again, but he got a notification of the billing on his phone, and couldn't help but get curious if this time she used them.

But on coming back she saw the bathroom door open a bit, and from the crack he could clearly see her glowing face as she sat in the bathtub alone, dazed in thoughts. Silas couldn't help but walk closer and tease a bit.

Crystal didn't budge or blush, seeing him walking near to her. Except for the foam covering her chest her body was fully nuked.

Silas sat down at the edge behind her. His hands slowly touched and gently massaged her shoulder, while his head leaned closer to her ears.

"Like giving a massage." He whispered softly in her ear. Making her whole body shudder.