More Than A Maid

“You can still stay here Bella” Mrs Benson said

“Err.. I do not think so. It’s not okay not after what we have done” My mom said.

“Actually, you did what was right. And we were only making a fuss about it” Mrs Benson said; “I mean you were investigating your husband’s death and we were only being interrogated, so it’s okay. I’m sending Bella away” She said.

I couldn’t help but to smile. I looked at my mom’s face, I could see that she was glad too. This maid job has been so helpful to us.

“Again, I’m sorry about Mr Daves death. May his gentle soul rest in peace. He was a very good man, I guess this is my little way of making it up to him. I promise you Mrs Daves, I’ll take good care of your daughter Bella” Mrs Benson added. I couldn’t believe my ears as I bowed my head in a respect.

“Thank you so much Mrs Benson. I really really appreciate” My mom thanked her.

“Go ahead, continue with the investigation. I hope you find who the killer” Peter’s Mom said.

My mom nodded. I hugged her for some minutes. After we’ve disengaged, she left the house.

I sighed heavily, thanked Mrs Benson once again then returned to my room.

Like I expected, Peter followed me behind.

Now we were at the corridor that leads to my room, beyond Mrs Benson’s eye. I was just about to turn the knob of the door, so that I could go in when Peter finally said something.

“I’m sorry about the whole issue. It’s .. sad and complicated” He said.

“Ye.. ah” I nodded. “Thank you Peter” I added.

“And I’m sorry that my family is still included. I really hope the police marks us free and I hope you find the real culprit” He continued but I only nodded.

“You aren’t leaving this place after everything that has happened earlier” Peter said.

“Please! Let’s put that aside for now” I told him.

“Err … right” He replied.

I went into my room, shut the doors. I sat down behind the door feeling so downcast.

I’m going through alot right now.

The police hasn’t marked this family free from their suspect list. I’m surprised Mrs Benson was nice to me earlier, she even allowed me stay behind. Why? Is it because she wanted me to like her or she doesn’t wanna look suspicious. Although, she had apologised earlier but is it real? I’m not tryna say she’s being suspicious, neither is he husband. I’m just so confused.

She’s never liked me, talk more of being nice to me. She was mad at me earlier before my mom arrived, she was also planning to send me out but now everything has changed as if it never even happened.

Oh geez! Where’s this leading to?

“Bella!” I heard Mrs Benson’s voice; heading towards my room.

I stood up immediately then wiped my teary tears. I didn’t even realize that I was crying.

“Bella!” This time, she knocked on my door.

“Ma’am” I opened the door and let her in..

At first I thought she’s here to continue from where she stopped before my mom’s arrival Interrupted. I thought she only pretended to sweet and nice in front of my mom and maybe she’s here to do the exact opposite.

She came in and sighed..

“I need to speak with you Bella” She resumed, sitting on my head while I stood face to face with her.

“Once again, I’m sorry about what just happened earlier”

“I’m sorry too ma’am” I had to say.

“No, you don’t have to. You and your mom didn’t do anything wrong” She said.

“You also didn’t do anything wrong.” Actually I didn’t know what to say. Her presence in my room made me tremble a little.

“I understand. I’m not the killer neither is my husband, the police is only doing his job okay?” I nodded. “But I did something wrong to you” She paused, sighed again. “I have offended you Bella and you know it” She said but I didn’t say anything.. instead, I gazed at my toes, still afraid of her.

“I am sorry for everything. I’m sorry I looked down on whereas your late father has been of help to me. And about what happened earlier, I was only being unreasonable. Will you forgive me?” She stood up and asked.

I still didn’t say anything. I felt awkward to even nod.

“You don’t have to worry anymore, you are free to do whatever you like. I’ll change my behavior towards you as from now on, I promise to be nicer and I’ld be one of the best people you’ve ever met” She pulled me close to her as she gave me a warm hug. She patted my back gently as if I were daughter.

I think I like her now although the she’s apologising keeps making me feel awkward. When we disengaged from the hug, I smiled a little and she smiled too.

“Let me know when you need anything at all. I’ld try my best to help okay?” She promised.

“Okay” I managed to reply.

She smiled as she headed to the door to leave. Just when she got there, she stopped, turned to look at me again as if there’s something she wanted to say but all she did was to continue smiling. Turned and left.

I let out a deep breathe as if I’ve been waiting for her to leave so that I sigh heavily.

To be honest, I think I’ve forgiven her afterall, I never wanted all this to happen in the first instance.

I’m glad I can now stay in this house without being scared of Mrs Benson. By the way, I don’t know if what she meant by being sorry for everything includes not allowing a relationship between Peter and I. If she’s sorry about that too, I guess it better and preferable that she apologises to Peter instead. She has not been fair to him lately, yet he stood up for her during the interrogation.

Neither do I know if what she meant by I can ask for anything at all includes, me requesting for her approval for Peter and I to finally date.

No! No! I can’t even do any of this if this family later turns out to be the one behind my father’s death. I don’t wanna think of it but trust no one they say right?Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

I wished they are free during the interrogation we had earlier. Also, I wondered what the policeman must have seen that made him say that they were still in their suspect list.

Arrrrgh!!! I’m emotionally downcast.

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To Be Continued