Chapter 2

• SARAH’S POV
• I was sleeping so peacefully on my not so comfy bed when I felt a splash of water over my face which made me rush off the bed only to come in contact with my step mother’s frowning face.
• “Get your sluggish self-up and join your father and I in the living room this minute.”
• “Alright. I’ll be out in a bit. I just need to wash up.”
• “I mean right now!” She screamed out, which made me grumble in a low tone.
• “Okay.” I murmured and got on my feet, wiping off the water on my face with the tip of my palm.
• We got to the living room and found my father who I’ve long disregarded as my family along with his favorite step daughter seated right next to him.
• “She’s here.” My step mother said and joined them on the sofa while I stood still on the spot.
• “She’s been a bad omen ever since she moved in with us after her mother’s death. Who knows if she’s the cause of the poor woman’s death?” Eva, my step sister grumbled, loudly.
• “That’s enough Eva. Sarah, a job just came in and I want you to take it.” My father stated.
• “What job father? I already got a job that pays me just fine. I don't need any job at the moment."
• “What good is that delivery job anyway? I don’t have the means to spend any expenses on you anymore.”
• “But I do give all my earnings to you just to please you. What more do you want me to do?” I responded, at the verge of breaking down in tears.
• “Well, it’s not enough and I just lost my job so you’ve got to take this job if you still want a roof under your head.”
• “I don’t think I really want to change my job right now.”
• “You have to and you will because I said so. Don’t you see it? This new job offers a lot of money which will be enough to get me back on my feet.”
• “I don’t care how much is involved. I’m doing really well with my current job and I feel happy with the job. I see no reason why I should suddenly pick up another? Eva, is there. She can take up the job instead."
• “That’s it! I’ve had enough of your rude attitude. You will do just what I've said and I mustn’t hear a word from you again. Get yourself ready and meet me right here in less than thirty minutes.” He stated sternly.
• I felt bitter and angry that I can’t do anything to fight back this injustice coming from my own father. This is one of the problems I’ve been facing ever since I moved in with them.
• I just wish there’s a way to escape all this bitterness and pain. I’m extremely tired of this ill treatment from him and his new family.
• “Don’t just stand there! Go get yourself useful.” My step mother reckoned in disgust.
• The moment I left their presence, the droplets of tears I tried to control streamed down my cheeks uncontrollable.
• I leaned against the iron railings of the stairs and slowly went on my knees in tears, crying out all my frustration and anger.
• I got back to my room after regaining myself and headed to the shower to get ready.
• I wonder if my life will ever be normal again without the presence of my mother.
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• I highlighted from the cab, while my dad stayed behind giving me a cold look.
• "You must get the job at all cost." He stated and instructed the driver to drive off leaving me in front of the magnificent mansion.
• I have no idea where to start from. I'm just tired of my life.
• How am I sure they've gotten someone for the job? I just don't know how to deal with this situation at all.
• I held on to my credentials and took a deep breath before making my way towards the giant gate with about four hefty men holding long guns around their shoulders.
• With every step I took, I felt shivers run down my spine but I fought every urge and approached them.
• "What do you want?" One of the men asked in a thick tone.
• "I'm here to apply for the nanny job." I answered almost in a whisper.
• "Get in." He stated, opening the gate for me.
• I couldn't stop admiring the beauty of the mansion when one of the female staff was instructed by the guard to escort me inside the mansion.
• The mansion must have cost a lot of fortune to look this beautiful and flawless. I can't even imagine how the interior of the mansion will look when the exterior is spectacular.
• "This way, miss." The lady said, following a corner which looks like a garden on its own with a swimming pool at the far end of the way.
• I caught a glimpse of a little boy playing with a ball along the pool side which I feel is dangerous for him.
• I kept a close watch on him until I saw him heading towards the pool which alerted me and made me rush to the pool.
• Before I could get there, he was already inside the pool battling with the water as I dropped off my bag and credentials on the floor and jumped in.
• I quickly pulled him out as the staff who was escorting me inside along with an elderly woman, four staffs and three guards rushed towards us.
• "Oh, my God! Max! Are you okay? Contact the doctor immediately!" The elderly woman yelled, taking the boy from me and rushing inside the mansion.
• I remained on my spot not knowing what else to do. After a while, I got up with my wet body to pick up my bag and credentials when two female staffs, approached me as one of them had a towel with her.
• "Here you go before you catch a cold." The one with the towel said, wrapping the towel around me while the other helped with my bag and credentials.
• "Let's go inside and get you cleaned." The other lady said and walked ahead of us while the first lady helped me as we made our way inside the luxurious mansion.
• I just hope the boy is okay? If I hadn't made it on time, I wonder how serious the situation would have gotten if I wasn't there.