My heart skipped a beat as I looked up to see none other than Derrick Stonewood himself standing before me.
I froze.I couldn't move if I wanted to.My breath got caught sharply in my throat.Here he was, the man whose empire everyone admires is standing before me... Inches away.We were so close to the extent that if we both made one wrong move, we would be pressed together tightly.I was literally just right in front of him.Derrick arched an eyebrow, clearly taken aback by my sudden presence.I stammered, trying to find the right words. "I...I'm sorry, sir"Derrick Stonewood stood tall before me. He was even bigger in real life than he was in his pictures. He was about two times my size. He could practically crush me if he wanted to.I had to raise my head just to look into his eyes. His presence was commanding and magnetic.I know I had just met him but I could tell quite some things about him just from his looks.His tall frame exuded confidence. He was devilishly handsome and from the looks of things, he knew it.With a chiseled jawline that could probably slice paper, he had a face that was a masterpiece of masculinityHis piercing blue eyes held a depth that seemed to draw me in. His eyes reminded me of the ocean. I had never seen anything like it up close.His dark tousled hair added an element of ruggedness to his overall appearance.For some reason, I had the sudden urge to stand on my tip toes and run my hands through it.It looked so luscious. It would probably be soft under my fingers.As I stood next to him, I couldn't help but feel a mixture of awe and nervousness.He looked even more handsome than he did on social media or in the magazines. I know the whole female population would kill to stand in front of him.He looked at me with curiosity and another emotion I couldn't quite decipher. The intensity of his gaze made my heart race.A flurry of butterflies danced in my stomach. His proximity to me made me feel hot all over.The fact that we were so close to each other made it impossible to ignore the magnetic pull I felt to him.Every fiber of my being was acutely aware of his presence. Every single hair on my body stood at attention.The way his tailored suit hugged his broad shoulders heightened the attraction I felt. Even from his suit jacket, I could see the fabric grip his muscles.I could imagine those firm hands pulling me closer to him by my waist. He would hold me down firmly without even trying. He seemed that strong. It was as if he possessed a magnetism that was impossible to resist.His captivating aura was impossible to ignore. I was drawn to him, like a moth to a flame.In his presence, I felt a mix of emotions. Attraction swirled towards me.It made me yearn for more and I had just met him.As I looked at him, the world around us seemed to fade into the background. It was just him and me, caught in a moment of undeniable connection.Who is this man?Wait, I know who he is already so that's not the right question.Why does he make me feel this things?I feel as if something has awoken inside me. I don't know what it is but I feel it.Why do I feel this way?I've never been this drawn to a man before.The intensity of his gaze alone could make me melt on the spot.I felt nervous and excited at the same time. Something inside me wants me to be the object of his attention.He arched his eyebrow in confusion "Who are you?"Dear Lord...His voice was deep and hoarse at the same time.It's the kind of voice you'd wish to hear when you wake up in the morning.Just hearing him talk sent shivers down my spine.I can imagine that voice whispering things in my ear... Dirty things... Telling me what he wants to do to me.I could feel my core get hot at the thought.What is wrong with me?Why am I having these thoughts?As he spoke, my eyes landed on his lips.He had the most luscious looking lips I had ever seen.I bet they taste just as good as they look.I wish I could..."Do you by any chance speak English?" he spoke.I gulped.He had an aura of power.He seemed like the kind of man that people bow to his every command just at the sound of his voice. Even I felt that way and I just met him."My-My name is Joan, sir""And? What are you doing here... Joan?"I want him to say my name again.From his lips, my name feels like it was made for him to say it"I'm here for an interview, sir"He scrunched his beautiful face in confusion "Interview? What interview?""For a maid position""A maid? You know what, I don't care. Next time, Joan, watch where you're going"Before I could open my mouth to say another word, he walked past me.His perfume scent lingered in the air.As he walked past, I had the urge to pull him back and sniff him in. He smelled that good.There's no doubt that the cost of his perfume could probably pay my mother's medical bills.I made my way to the bathroom.As soon as I got there, I shut the door behind me and leaned on it.I was breathing heavily. I have no idea why I was out of breath.I felt hot all over which is weird because the mansion is air conditioned all over.I let out a deep breath.The events of today seem so surreal.I just met Derrick fucking Stonewood.I wouldn't have believed this day would come... Not even in a million years.As I stood there, my phone buzzed indicating I had a message. I opened it to check what it was.It read: Hello, miss Joan. You've been hired for the position. You can start tomorrow.The next day marked first day of my job as a maid in the Stonewood mansion. When I got to the mansion, nervous excitement coursed through my veins.Before I left for home, I went back to the people who interviewed me. I was excited and relieved beyond words. They gave me a contract to sign which I did after reading it thoroughly. It was an NDA. It made me promise not to disclose anything that occurs in the mansion. Everything I witness here has to remain a secret. I was required to stay in the mansion five times a week. I begged them to make it four times because of my mom which they obliged to. I was also given a uniform which I was required to wear all the time during work hours.Apart from that, I was satisfied with all the terms given. I was shocked when I heard the salary I would be paid. It was outrageous. No wonder it was strictly by invitation. I knew the salary had to be high when I saw the ladies that showed up. It was enough to cover my mom's expenses with time and
DERRICK'S POVI was in my office sorting out some of my work papers.I did my best to focus on my work. I really did. However, no matter how hard I tried, my thoughts kept drifting back to.... Her. Joan.Yes,that's her name. Every single time I closed my eyes, I could see her gorgeous face. Her image was imprinted in my mind, refusing to leave.This is unusual because I just came in contact with her yesterday.I had never met anyone so beautiful... Anyone so mesmerizing. Yes, that's the word. She had the most beautiful pair of brown eyes I had ever seen. I could look at her forever. She had such captivating beauty and an innocent demeanor. She stared at me innocently. I could destroy her if I had the chance. I can imagine doing dirty things to her. She had such a small frame. She was so small that I could crush her with my bare hands if I wanted. I could pin both hands on top her head with one hand and I wouldn't need to use all my strength.Her curves showed in the tight dre
DERRICK'S POV"How's your end of the business?" I asked my sister; Ariana "What are the updates?" We were both seated in my office. She sat in front of my desk. She looked focused as she looked for answers to my questions. She typed away on her MacBook as she gave me the documented details she had. "I ran updates on the trap houses here in the city" She responded. "And? Did you go there yourself or did you make use of the spies?" "I went there myself. The spies are working but with what's happened with Bones, I don't want to risk it. We can't trust anyone anymore" I nodded in understanding. She's right. The incident with Bones made me double check all my underground businesses. I thought the few men who were close to me could be trusted. Turns out you can't trust people after all. We have to be more careful. We can't afford this kind of incident again. It's only a matter of time before people start to put two and two together. "How are the houses in Mexico?" I asked her. "They
DERRICK'S POVI sat at my desk in my office. I tried to focus on the countless papers in front of me yet no matter how hard I tried, my mind always shifted to her..... JoanHer face was etched into my mind. I couldn't help but admire her. She was so strikingly beautiful, and her figure in that dress....I didn't even want to think about it too much. If I did, I would definitely have a hard on. The dress did a good job in bringing out her curves. I liked the view of her in it and I was sure I would like what was underneath it even more. I closed my eyes, allowing myself to imagine Joan in that short maid uniform. I imagined her walking towards me slowly while looking at me with whole time. I just want to grab her by the neck, turn her around and roughly pin her to the desk. After that, I'll raise up her dress and look at her panties. I was sure her underwear would be soaked for me. She's probably attracted to me like I am to her. I can imagine the curve of her ass. I wondered what kind
JOAN'S POVThe clock on the wall struck midnight, yet I couldn't sleep. I was too disturbed by my thoughts. I laid in my new luxurious bed, surrounded by luxury furniture that seemed to belong in a palace rather than maid's room. Emily had graciously shown me to my room earlier, and the sight of it had left me in awe. It was bigger than I anticipated. I sat up in bed and stared at the place for the hundredth time. I couldn't believe it. The room was twice the size of my shoebox apartment. I couldn't believe I had been given my own space, complete with a personal bathroom. I actually expected to share a room with someone or even two people. I didn't expect to have a space as large this all to myself. I sat there, feeling happy and grateful. Earlier, I texted Bea to tell her how everything was going. I also called the doctor to find out how my mom was doing. He told he she hadn't woken up yet. I was worried. My concern for my mom filled my thoughts. I just wanted her to be okay. Look
JOAN'S POVHopeless. Sadness. Confusion. These are the three emotions I felt as I sat in the dimly lit hospital room. My heart felt heavy with worry. My mind is a whirlwind of emotions and I have no idea what to do. I watched my mother with sadness in my heart. Beep. Beep. Beep. The rhythmic beeping of the heart monitor filled the air. The beeping was a a constant reminder of my mother's fragile state. Tubes and wires were attached to her body, keeping her alive while she lay motionless in the hospital bed. Her face was pale, and her breathing shallow. I was job hunting when I got a call that my mother had been brought to the hospital by an ambulance. The doctors said she had suffered a heart attack and had slipped into a coma.I gazed at my mom, feeling a lump form in my throat. How did we end up here? I thought back to the days when she was vibrant and full of life. She was always there to support me. Now, I was the one who needed to be strong for her.Looking at my mom in t
The day for the interview finally came.It turned out that Stephanie did put in a good word for me after all and for that I was grateful. I was in the hospital when I got the call from the mansion. They formally invited me and put me on the list. On the day of the interview, I nervously adjusted the collar of the dress I wore which I borrowed from Bea. Bea was just as excited as I was about the interview. She took it upon herself to make sure I look my best for today. She dressed me up in one of her nicest red corporate dresses. She curled my hair and forced me to wear make up and heels. I complained to her, thinking I was overdressed. Now, that I'm seated amongst the other applicants, I wish I could go back home to dress even better. The girls - sorry, ladies here all looked like I*******m models.I saw about five of them park their cars outside.They all wore fancy dresses with their hairs professionally blown out. They wore expensive jewelry and had the latest I phones.They