Maid for the Mafia Boss

I watched the people in the pool before deciding on going out of the water.

The water dripped from my body when I stepped on the steps of the pool. I removed my hair covering the part of my face and looked at the olympic pool.

*Wit-wew* I heard Dale whistled. I looked at his direction to saw him grinning.

” Damn sexy Nassandra” I raised an eyebrow at Zeke while others are also looking at me. Okay…Content bel0ngs to Nôvel(D)r/a/ma.Org.

I rolled my eyes at what Zeke stated before saying:

” I’m just going to swim in the other pool. Please take care of Brylle” Devon nodded as an answer.

I walked towards the other pool and that’s when I noticed Laiza is looking at me with daggers in her eyes. She rolled her eyes when I passed her seat to which I just shrugged at.

I went down the pool with a smile and floated at the big sized pool.

I’ve always liked swimming. Especially when I’m alone. It gives me time to think like there’s no other human on my surroundings. I’m always doing that kind of thing when I’m on my old house…

I sighed as I started swimming in freestyle going to the other side of the pool.

I didn’t expected that we’ll be joined by Kei’s close friends in the pool. I don’t even know some of them. I mean, I know their names and personalities but I think all of them have secrets. In all of their hearts, there’s something embedded and that’s the reason why they joined the mafia. To be honest, I don’t know a lot of things about their mafia. What are they doing there? Are they doing any illegal things, I doubt if they’re not. Are they also doing what HE did?

When I returned to the stairs of the pool after many laps, I was surprised when I see Steven waiting for me. He’s in the water, sitting on the first step of the stairs.

” You’re pretty good at swimming” he said with matching shining eyes because of amazement.

” Yeah, uhmm. I took swimming classes when I was a child” after he nodded, there comes silence. Although we can slightly hear the noises on the other pool.

” Maxence and Clara are grilling” I looked at Steven and smiled.

” Uhh, I just want to tell you” slight awkwardly he said. I chuckled before sitting down beside him at the stairs.

” Why are you here, Steven?” He froze then scratched the back of his head.

” Am I that obvious?”

” Just a little bit, now spill it” He smiled as he lowered his head.

” Well I have questions, a lot of questions. And also, you might decide to get drowned again so…” I went in deep thought after what he said. My heartbeat picked up pace. I just remembered that this where I jumped after going out of the room where they locked me up.

” I can answer but don’t get too personal, and I won’t decide to get drowned again. It will be depressing for Brylle.” He touched his chin, thinking of what to ask. He’s eager to find answers.

” Okay, first. How did Brylle became your son? Uhmm did you saw him in an orphanage?” He looked straight at my eyes with a look of unfading curiosity.

” I found him on the street while searching for a place to stay.” His eyebrows creased.

” Do you mean, he’s alone when you saw him? On the streets?!” He asked with surprise and worry. I nodded as my mind went back at the time I saw Brylle.

” The neighborhood’s been taking care of him but he doesn’t want to come with the families. So he just stayed at his box” his eyes widened more.

” In a box?! Wait a minute, how old is he when you saw him?”

” 2 years old”

” What?!” His hands went to his forehead as if what I’m saying is giving him headaches.

” But why? Why is he there?” My shoulders went up and down as I also don’t know the reason.

” I don’t know. The only thing his parents left him is a blanket with his name and a number that I assumed as his birthday” he nodded as he went in deep thought.

I splashed him some water when he’s started staring at nowhere too much.

” Hey!” I laughed at his reaction.

” It’s okay now. He’s alright.” He just nodded even though I know that what happened to Brylle is still on his mind.

” Next question, comment diable savez-vous parler couramment le français!?(How the hell do you know how to speak French fluently?!) I grinned at his direction.

” Mes parents m’ont pensé comment parler français. Avec 8 autres langues. ( My parents taught me how to speak french. Along with 8 other languages)” his mouth gaped.

” Woah, that must be tough. It’s hard to learn you know. Wahhh!” He said in an OA tone while even touching his head.

” Hmm, not really. I, myself, also want to learn also” his head slightly tilted before giving me a thumbs up.

” Okay, do you like Kei?” I blinked at what he asked.

” What?” He smirked.

” Do you have any attraction towards Kei? That’s mt third question”

” Ah hehe” I thought of an answer I can give. I’m not even sure in what I’m feeling, how can I even answer the question? But I think there’s… Ahh! No no. Nevermind.

” Don’t bother, I know the answer. Ahahahaha”  I gave him a confused expression.

” What’s the answer?” He modeled in front of me.

” It’s for me to know and for you to find out” we both laughed at what he looked like.

” What’s in your past, Nassandra? I feel that there’s more to you than what we are seeing right now” my smile disappeared at what he said. I can’t answer, it’s too soon.

” Too personal?” I nodded at what he asked when he noticed my silence.

” It’s okay, you don’t need to answer” after that, a comfortable silence built between us. I grinned.

” I’m surprised you’re not that bad, Steven” I mumbled. His eyes widened as he stood up and pointed a finger at me.

” Ah! You’re too much Nassandra! All along you thought I’m a bad person?” I shrugged.

” Not really, just a jerk” he gasped and he even covered his mouth.

” Harsh!”

” Ah yes yes, now stop overreacting” I teasingly rolled my eyes at him.

” Btw Steven, where is Kei right now?” His mouth went into a straight line and his expression became sad.

” He told us that he’s going to visit our friend who is sick” Friend? Why? What happened? Why is that friend seemed so important for Kei and his friends?

Wait a minute, why do you even care Nassandra? It’s your boss’ life. I just sighed and stood up.

” Do you have any more ques—”

” Laiza! What are you doing!?” I didn’t finish what I’m saying when I heard Zeke’s shout. I looked at the other pool. Worry is etched on his face. What’s happening?

The men are also confused including Katie and Clara on what is happening as all of them are looking at Laiza. I turned my gaze at the direction of who Zeke’s shouting at.

” Mama!” My eyes widened when I saw Laiza pulling Brylle towards the mansion.

” What the hell?” Steven cursed. I left the pool and started walking towards Brylle.

” Laiza, where are you bringing Brylle?” I asked. He glanced at me with a smirk as she seemed excited at what she’s about to do.

” To Kei!” She shouted. I got confused and looke at Steven.

” He said, he won’t be back until night” I said while still following Laiza.

Steven’s eyes widened as he realuzed something. The same thing happened to me

” Sh8t” I started running wanting to get to Laiza. No! Something might happened to Brylle!

” Laiza! Stop it!” Zeke and the others also followed at our backs but there’s only one thing on my mind right now. Brylle is really scared at what’s happening. My fist clenched as my speed incresed.

” Nassandra!” I continued running fast until I reached Brylle’s hand, they stopped moving.

” Let go of him, Laiza” I said to her. She just shook her head and shot me a death glare.

” Once Kei realized you have a child, he’ll give me more attention” what is she saying?! Is that all she want? Brylle might get hurt but all she ever wanted is attention!?

Brylle’s cries intensified so I tried removing Laiza’s hand on my son.

” Ow!”

” Laiza!”

I lied on the grass after I received a kick from Laiza. I touched the part on my body that she kicjed. She’s damn strong. It looks like I got hit on the part where my lungs are making it hard for me to breathe. I saw Laiza carried Brylle and immediately went inside the mansion.

” Nassandra, are you okay?” I ignored Theo’s question who held my shoulders.

No. I don’t want to do nothing anymore. I don’t want to just watch.

I stand up, not minding my pain in my lower chest part and the blood that went out of my mouth.

” Nassandra! Stay still! You might have an internal injury!” I heard Zeke said. I shook my head at his direction and went inside the mansion.

I can already hear Laiza’s voice in the front door like a child complaining on Keian that looked like is sitting at the sofa.

” It’s the maid’s son Kei! Can you believe it?” I showed my figure to them.

” Mama!” Brylle called when he saw me. I gave a reassuring look. I won’t let him get hurt.

” I looked at Keian who is really sitting at the sofa with a dark expression. More cold than the last time I saw him wear one.

” Kei! Why are you here so early?” The men entered who were surprised to see Kei.

” And I bet it’s Zeke and Nassandra’s son. It makes sense because he’s the one who brought her here right?” I snapped my head my head at Laiza because of her no foundation accusations. She’s even making stories!

” What the f— are you talking about Laiza. Cut your sh8**y nonsense!” Zeke angrily said. And because Laiza looked distracted I immediately held Brylle and hugged him.

” I’m sorry Brylle”

” Mama, I’m scared” my heart shattered at what he said. He shouldn’t be experiencing this.

My grip tightened around his body as I repeatedly say sorry.

” Kei, don’t you f—ing believe her!” I saw Kei looked up while clenching his fist and his jaw tense.

” Enough” his voice is not loud but the coldness of his voice ringed on our ears. Brylle started crying again.

” Suivez ma commande” they all looked at Keian. Wait, follow my command? Kei stood up while staring at my direction only. His eyes are so cold and I can’t help but felt uneasy.

” S’aligner(Line up)” Zeke eyes widened when all of the others lined up at the side of the living room, he’s the only one remaining not lined up.

” Don’t do this Kei” Keian’s gaze is still on my direction while he brought out a gun and pointed it on Zeke’s direction. I sucked in my breath and gripped Brylle. Zeke is not surprised at what his friend did and just looked at my direction. I gave him a nod.

” We’ll be fine.” I mouthed. I even saw Laiza’s smirk on what is Zeke’s doing.

*bang*

” Wahhh!” Brylle cried loudly when he heard the sound made by Keian who shot a vase on display. It’s position is near where we are so I felt its pieces. I glared at Keian.

” Let go of him” he lowered his gun while still not diverting his gaze on me. He walked towards us as he stared at Brylle who can’t see Kei because I’m facing the latter while the first is hugging me.

” Dale” he called and Dale looked like he exactly knew what Keian wants him to do.

” Yes boss” he went near us and pulled me away from Brylle. Because of his speed and his strength, Dale is now holding my wrist on my back. I shot him a glare but he just smiled at me.

” Mama!” Brylle shouted. He turned to face Kei who immediately gripped Brylle’s shoulders. Brylle remained silent as if enduring the pain he’s feeling. Kei’s looking at Brylle and surprisingly, Brylle’s bravely looking back at him.

” Don’t you dare hurt my son!” I shouted at him. His eyebrows furrowed then took hold of Brylle’s cheeks.

He roughly looked at me and my expression softened when I saw the fear and confusion in his eyes.

” Please, Keian. Release Brylle” He stared at my eyes and I can’t stop the tears from falling out of my eyes. His gaze hardened but he removed his hold of Brylle. He coldly turned his back at us and went up the stairs.

I noticed that Brylle is about to stumble to the floor so I free myself from Dale’s grip and immediately went to Brylle’s side to catch him. I checked if he has injury but thankfully I found none.

I hugged him tightly while crying.

” I’m so sorry Brylle” I said even though I think he didn’t heard me.