Maid for the Mafia Boss

Nathan, Ema, Jane, and I are standing here by the field along with a hundred of Keian’s men who are mostly from the headquarters.

Keian filed an order to have an inspection with every one of us here in the mansion. Even the ten main members are being inspected, of course, we’re included.

“Arf!” I smiled as I saw Leon was running towards me.

I knelt down to face him and pet his soft, manageable fur.

I stepped back a bit as he started licking my face.

“Arf! Arf!” Leon’s head turned sideways at my three companions whom eyes are widened as they stared at all the guards that are around us right now.

I sadly smiled and stood up near them.

“Are you alright?” Ema and Jane looked at me with horrified looks on their faces while Nathan stood frozen on his spot.

“A-Ahhh, yeah. We just can’t believe that the people we work for… literally kills people.” Jane replied to me. I held them both by their shoulders.

They finally knew about Keian’s mafia just now. That’s why I understand why they’re reacting this way.

“They’re not bad guys and they never kill the innocent ones,” I explained. They just looked at me, obviously, they wouldn’t believe me at first but they just nodded and kept quiet.

“Nathan?” The latter blinks his eyes and slightly turned to me with a smile.

“Are you alright?”

“W-What?? Ahh. Yeah.” He shortly replies uncomfortably.

I can’t help but furrow my eyebrows at his behavior but I just let it slide in ignorance.

My eyes searched for Keian who’s on the other side of the field who’s currently talking to Erick when an idea suddenly crossed my mind.

He wouldn’t be mad if I tell Ema and the others what I would say, right?

I turned to my three companions with a serious expression.

“If you want to leave, you may do so. Just please, don’t ever tell the authorities because either way, they will know that you guys are the ones who told them.” The three looked at me in awe.

“Oh no, Nassandra. We wouldn’t leave, they get suspicious of us and besides, we needed a job and our salary is very well here. The three of us are happy as long as we’re together, right?”

Said Ema and turns to the two.

“Yeah, Nass. We know you wouldn’t betray us. Seems like you’re very close to them, though.” I smiled at both of them and nodded.

“I wouldn’t let you guys down,” I stated.

“Are you guys out of your minds? We should leave this place before it’s too late.” I turned to Nathan as he spoke.

“Nathan, I know you’re scared but—”

“Don’t you dare step into our business, Nass, you’re not my friend.” I was moved by his word and suddenly felt blue.

“Arf!” Leon barked and walked towards me to comfort me. He might’ve sensed my sadness. I ran my fingers through the dog’s fur and nodded.

“Sorry. Fine, I’ll leave you.” I walked away from them, carrying Leon.

Since we’re still not allowed to go back to the mansion since they’re still inspecting Kei’s respected men.

So I directly went to the gazebo.

I saw the three maids talking and it seems like none of them seems to be getting along with what they’re talking about.

While Keian and the others are very busy and just kept on talking with their men.

I was the only one sitting down here. Everyone had their own work to do.

I don’t know why but I suddenly felt sad and feel so lonely.

Geez Nassandra! Now’s not the time to be all emotional!

“Leon!” My head turned up as I looked at Devon who went near and knelt down to tap his thighs.

Leon’s ears perked up and he immediately stood up and ran towards Devon and started licking his face all over.

“No! Hahaha. Yak! Pas d’arrêt! (No, stop!)” I watched the both of them and pouted.

He just took my only companion! Hmph!

I stayed quiet on my spot.

“Hey, Nassandra. Oh, you’re here.” Devon calls in a bossy way and I raised my brows at him.

“I was with Leon earlier and you didn’t even notice me?” I was a bit irritated as I spoke. He furrowed his eyebrows.

“Why are you mad? Just because I didn’t notice you.” He also irritatingly said. Hey!

“Don’t you have work to do? Why are you here? Keian might scold you if he sees you here.” His eyebrows deepened.

“Wouldn’t you be scolded too? You’re just here, sitting all by yourself. Just because you and Kei are all lovey-dovey on each other.” I pouted and flashed him a glare. He narrowed his eyes back at me.

Grrrr…

Devon’s cheeks turned red while I smirked.

“Wow, are you hungry, maître? Do you want me to cook for you?” I said, mocking him.

He glared at me once more.

“Shut up.” My smirk widens as he shut his mouth.

After a few minutes, he gave a side glance and bit his lip.

“Argghhh. Are you really going to cook for me?” I raised my eyebrow at his statement.

“Of course, not. I was just teasing you. They’re still inspecting inside the mansion so how am I suppose to cook for you?”

“Tsk. The inspection is already on the second floor. The kitchen is already done.” He points out.

I gave him a judgemental look.

“What? I’m hungry. Just cook for me.” He demands which made me laugh.

“Pleaseeeee.” My jaw dropped as his tone suddenly turned sweet.

Wahhh, seriously it doesn’t suit him.

“Fine.” He beams and led the way towards the mansion along with Leon.

While he just left me here.

I’ll cook for him since I’m also bored myself. I also have no one with me. At least if I cook for Devon, I’ll have company. No matter how bossy he can be.

Devon was talking to Leon as if it was a real person while the dog wagged his tail oh so lovingly.

“What do you want me to cook?” I asked him. He looks at me then thought.

“Anything will do.” I face-palmed at his reply.

Geez.

I rolled my eyes at him as he went back to talking with Leon. I started looking for ingredients.

Good thing Keian always kept a lot of stock of food in here.

“I’ll make some empanada. Is that okay?” He stopped and quickly turned to me.

( Empanadas are basically little pockets of dough that are made of: A simple, homemade dough on the outside. Some kind of protein (usually pork, chicken or beef, but sometimes fish or cheese) tucked into the inside. Usually empanadas also have at least one or two simple vegetables-think corn, diced potatoes or carrots. Source: Google)

Huh?

“You’ll make empanada for me?” I raised my eyebrow as I noticed his eyes getting watery.

“It’s not just for you, duhh. It’s for everyone.” I hesitatingly replied.

He sighed and walked towards me.

“You’ll make empanada for almost more than a hundred men?” I blinked a few times. He’s right,

I didn’t realize that.

I scratched my nape and nodded.

“Yeah, so we should start.”

“Hey, why me too? You’re the one who’s suppose to cook for me.” I raised a brow at him.

“If you wanted to eat, you should help me so we could finish the job quickly.” I annoyingly said.

He narrowed his eyes at me but he chose to come closer to where I was standing.

“So what should we do?” I smirked at him.

—

The first batch of empanadas that we baked are already inside the large oven.

A lot of dough are not yet done since we thought to rest for a while.

It’s literally tiring to make a lot of empanada!

“Here.” I handed Devon a plate containing one empanada.

I ran a taste test earlier so I already baked a few.

The final products are in the oven.

Devon looked at me then to the plate.

“Just eat it while it’s still hot.” He smiles at me then grabbed the plate.

I leaned over the kitchen counter in the middle and watched Devon as he ate.

“Hmmm.” I smirked since he seemed delighted with the food he’s eating right now.

“I knew I’m good at baking.” I furrowed my eyebrows at his statement.

“You just sliced the ingredients!” I accused him like a child whom he just mocked.

I rolled my eyes and decided to just keep my mouth shut.

Something’s bothering me, though.

“Would the others like it?” I absentmindedly asked myself.

Devon looks at me with knitted eyebrows.

“Who do you think we are? People who don’t know how to appreciate such stuff? You think we’re all spoiled?” He asked seriously.

I pouted since he’s back to being bossy again.

“I’m just worried that I might not reach their expectations, I don’t want to hurt myself.” I emotionally told. Now I’m so irritated at myself again.

“Never mind, just don’t think about—-”

“What’s wrong with you?” He asked, a bit annoyed.

“You’re not your usual self.” I smiled at Devon at his statement.

I know.

“You’re overreacting, Nass, when I saw you earlier sitting on your own, I could sense you’re thinking about a lot of stuff.”

“Huh? I thought you didn’t noticed me?” I got confused to which made him smirk in amusement.

“I just wanted to annoy you.” I rolled my eyes and sighed.

“A lot of things just happened lately, especially with Diego– I mean, Gaius. He’s my friend you know, was.” There was silence and Devon became obviously uncomfortable with the topic.

“I don’t know what to say, but you don’t have to worry yourself with our expectations, Nassandra. We’re not bad guys. I appreciate that you decided to cook for me. And I know they will, too. You don’t have to live in other’s expectations.”

I flashed him a smile and nodded.

“I know that, Devon. This day has just been sad for me, that’s all. I don’t have the slightest idea why.”

“It’s okay to feel that way sometimes. As long as you don’t stay that way.” He walks over to me to flick my forehead and beamed.

I raised my eyebrows and slowly found myself smiling back at him.

“Hahahahahahahaha!” His smile faded and glared playfully at me.

“What are you laughing at?” I shook my head at him.

“No, it’s nothing. I’ll start filling the other doughs.” I looked at his face for a second before we went back to what we were doing.All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

“You know, Kei’s mother used to make this food for me.” His face suddenly turned into a sad expression.

“I’ve been a childhood friend of Kei and Zeke. The three of us grew up together. And, she… is so sweet. They let me into their house when I had nowhere to stay. Ever since, they became almost like my family.” I stopped at what I was doing and waited for him to continue.

“She’s like my real mother with all the care and attention she gave me then… she died.” His fists clenched as his eyes were filled with anger.

“No one was willing to accompany me since I was a child but she made me feel that I’m not worthless. And I thank her for that.” He touched his face and hid turned away from me as I noticed a tear escaping from his eye.

“I-I,” I went over to him and gave him a hug.

“You’re not worthless, Devon. Everyone in this world are made with a purpose and importance. And I know that Kei’s mother, your mother is proud of you for reaching this far in your life. I know you’re not ready to tell me what happened in your past and I understand. If you continued on crying, you might tell me and might regret that.” He sniffed a few times and returned my hug for a while before gently pushing me away.

“Yeah yeah. And I’m not crying.” He went back to his bossy tone again.

I gave him the sweetest smile I could mutter.

“Okay. But you should wipe your mouth, you’re like a child.” He stopped and quickly turned away from me to wipe his mouth.

I just laughed at him.

Everyone that’s in the mansion has a reason why they’re here. Especially the ten main members of the mafia.

And I think I’m slowly getting to understand why.

And if the day comes, I would tell them WHY I got here…