CHAPTER 5: Apply

“I’m sorry but we don’t accept people who already have a child.” 

Tsk, what’s the matter if I already have a child?! Does having a child can’t work anymore! Just tell me if you don’t like me, just don’t make some stupid reasons you make.

“Okay.” I went out and started walking. I looked around, and I saw some sweet lovers and then another couple with their child, they’re happy and having fun together.

They look very happy, just like Daren and I with Elizabeth back then. But everything changes because of that mistake... No, it’s not a mistake Elyse! Cheating is not a mistake, it’s a choice. So, I just let him be then, if that is what makes him happy, then fine.

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“What? What did you say?” Mindy asked again.

“They didn’t accept me because I already have a child.” What kind of restaurant is that, by the way? I’m just applying in washing plates for the main time, tsk! Oh, maybe Daren is involved with this!

He mentioned to me before he leaves that he wants to take Elizabeth away from me.

“What? What kind of reason is that? Are they stupid?! “she’s annoyed.

“Yeah, stupid.” I rolled my eyes.

I looked at Mindy’s phone when it suddenly vibrates.

“Elyse, I’ll go home first, is that okay?” She’s going to leave me?

“Why?” I asked, confused.

“Daisy, just text me, she’s waiting for me outside my house right now.” 

Daisy is Mindy’s older sister.

“Oh okay, send my regards to her and tell her that I miss her, okay.” she nods and said goodbye to me before she leaves.

I need to find a job as soon as possible.

“Is not that Elyse Acevedo?”

“Yeah, right! The cheater!”

Damn, some people do recognize me. I just didn’t mind those two girls, who are staring at me.

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As I walk, I stepped on a piece of paper.

“What is this?” I asked myself.

“Oh, wanted maid...?” I read what was written on the paper.

“What is this? WANTED MAID is just stated there and then the salary is 50k every month.”

“What the-- is this a scam?” I looked closely at the paper and when I looked at the back of the paper, there was a number on it.

How can I call this number, I don’t have a phone anymore? Well, there’s nothing wrong if I’ll try, right? But how can a maid’s salary be 50k per month? Impossible. I mean, maybe it is possible if the person who’s looking for a maid is rich.

I look at the two girls who are just near to me. As I can see, they’re holding the same paper as mine. “Look at this! They’re looking for a maid, the salary is 50k--“

“Don’t try to apply Ilyn. If you still want to live, just ignore that."

“Hmm, I smell something fishy. You did try this don’t you??” They started walking away so, I didn’t hear what did the other girls replied.

Now I’m confused if should I apply or not? 

“Would you like to apply?” I was surprised because someone suddenly spoke behind me, a woman’s voice.

“H-Huh?” 

“Would you like to apply?” Do I know her?

“Is this what you’re talking about?” I showed the paper at the same time.

“Yeah, I can help you.” She smiled at me. That smile looks like an evil smile...

Damn, Elyse, what are you thinking! Don’t judge people just by looking at their appearance. You don’t know her yet.

“This ain’t a scam, right?”

“Of course not, you can directly call that number and apply Miss.”

“Really?” she nods at me as an answer.

“But how can I call this number, my phone is broken...” I murmur.

“Is that your only problem? You can use mine.” She handed me her phone to me. 

What the-- did she just handed her phone to me? We don’t even know each other. I mean, what if I’m a bad person and I take her phone away?

Well, it looks like she trusts me. She kinda looks crazy because she’s been smiling at me.

She looks rich so, #he doesn’t seem to have cared if she loses her phone.

I called that number and no one answered.

“Uhm, no one is answering.” This is a scam!

“Scam.” I rolled my eyes and give her phone back to her.

“Maybe it’s just busy. If you want, I’ll take you directly to the company-- “

“What?? What do you mean company? I thought they were looking for a maid. Do companies are hiring maids now? Wow, that’s new.” I said in shock.

“Pfft...of course not.” She scratched her shoulder as if she’s having a hard time explaining.

“Just come with me if you want to apply.” She muttered.

“No way, I don’t want to! I don’t even know you, I don’t if you’ll do something bad to me, maybe you want to sell my organs or whatsoever!” I covered my mouth and step back a little.

I raised my eyebrows when she suddenly laughs.

“Oh my god, you’re so funny! Why would you think that I’ll do that to you, hurry up because I still have important things to do? It’s actually my auntie, she’s looking for a maid. Maybe, she’s busy talking to people right now that’s why she can’t answer her phone.” She said by way of explaining.

“How would I know that you’re saying is true?!”

“Do you want money or not?” She directly asks.

“Of course I want! That’s why I’m looking for a job now!” I said, then crossed my arms.

“Then, come with me.”

“Okay! I mean no, I don’t want--“

“You are so talkative!” She grabs my hand and pulled me inside to a car.

“Help! I’m being kidnapped right now!! Help!!” I shouted.

“OMG, you’re hurting my ears!”

I was silent when she glared at me.

About 30 minutes later, the car stopped.

“Get out now.”

“Where did you take me?”

“In my Aunt’s company.”

I got out of the car and saw the tall building in front of me. Is this the company she’s talking to?

Why do I seem so nervous?

We went inside.

“Just go in there, my aunt is just there for sure! Just call her Mrs. Ferrer, understood?” She muttered before she left me alone in here.

What the! Why did she leave me here alone! Damn, my heart is pounding. Just relax, Elyse, that woman will not bite you... I guess.

I push the door and stumble through, tripping over my own feet, and falling headfirst into the office. Double crap- me and my two left feet! I am on my hands and knees in the doorway to Mrs. Ferrer's office, and gentle hands are around me, helping me to stand.

I am so embarrassed, damn my clumsiness. I have to steel myself to glance up. Wow, she’s so beautiful.

“Are you okay, Miss?” she asks.

She arches her eyebrow slightly as I stand self-consciously before her. I am beginning to wish I’d ​​borrowed one of Mindy’s formal blazers rather than wear my navy blue jacket. I have made an effort and worn my one and only skirt, my sensible brown knee-length boots, and a blue sweater. 

For me, this is smart. I tuck one of the escaped tendrils of my hair behind my ear as I pretend she doesn’t intimidate me.

“Yes, I’m fine. Thank you, Ms. Ferrer...”

“Oh, you’re fluttering me. I am already a Mrs.” Right, it’s Mrs. Ferrer, not Ms. Ferrer. She looks like her age is around 50+.

“Lany, called me that you wanted to apply?” Ah, that’s the name of the woman who brought me here.

I just nodded in response.

“Is it really true that my salary is 50k per month if I get hired?” 

“Yes, and if you last a month. I will make your salary 100k per month.” 

“Wow, that salary is huge,” I murmured. In 1 year, I have 1.2 million. Damn!

“You said you wanted to work so, you’re hired now!” Seriously? Is she being serious right now? We’re just talking for only a minute...

“So, when do I start now?” I asked.

“Well, if you’re ready. You can start now.” 

“That’s great, Mrs. Ferrer! I badly need a job now--“

“But wait, let me ask you some personal questions first.”

“Yes, sure, by the way, do you still need my resume?”

“No need. Let me just ask you personally. Please take a sit so, that we can talk comfortably.”

“Okay...”

“What’s your name?”

“Elyse Marie Arcevedo, Mrs. Ferrer.”

“Age?”

“I’m 28 years old.”

“Do you have a husband? Daughter? Or are you single?”

“I’m already separated from my husband 2 months ago and I have one daughter. I sold my house and land but there’s some problem with that, me and my daughter are currently living in my cousin’s house. I need a job right now because I don’t have enough money to buy food.”

“So, you 're a mother, and a mother would do anything for her daughter. I think you will last in this job. Girls who tried to apply didn’t long last, it looks like they just want to be with my son and flirt with him. Well, I guess you are different from those.”

“Ohm, your son is going to be my boss?” A man? Is he a rapist or something? Maybe a monster? Why do people won’t last long in this job?

“Yes, he’s a man but doesn’t worry, he’s not interested in women at all.” 

“Is he gay?” I asked. She chuckled.

“He’s asexual, and he doesn't know usually talk to people much. Even me, his own mother he doesn’t talk to me that much.”

I just nodded.

Well, I guess he’s not a bad person. Her mother said that he doesn’t talk too much to people.

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of your son. Just wait and see. I am going to change him, Mrs. Ferrer. Less than a month, he’s going to be talkative.”

“I hope so, it’s not easy to be his maid.” She murmured.

“I’ll do my best, Mrs. Ferrer. Don’t worry, I can handle this job!” Her eyes look like she doesn’t believe that I can do this job, just wait and see Mrs. Ferrer. 

“Is he a high school student?”

“He has his own house, it’s 5 already years ago since he moved there. In our house they’re a lot of maids and bodyguards, he doesn’t like seeing a lot of people... he wants to be alone always. He’s alone in his house and I just want him to has 1 maid, cleaning the house and serving him so, it’s not difficult for him.”

Wait, she didn’t answer my question?

I look at her, confused. She smiled at me. “He’s 1 year older than you, Elyse." 

What?? He’s 29 years old?! I am going to be a maid to a 29 years old... an asexual guy!?