ARAIA'S P.O.V
Alpha Alejandro handed me the same cloth that contains the deal that he's talking about.
He didn't say anything after he gave it to me so I read it. Ha, why is he even asking me if I can read when he told Geronimo to teach me?
That's messed up. I brought my eyes back to the cloth. I pulled the lamp closer to me because I can't read the letters clearly. They should invent a bulb here…
Hmm.
I thought it's a deal to become his you know… the one who'll warm up his bed at night. But what's in the contract is all about me being one of his personal maids.
Ah, don't tell me that a "personal maid" was the same as what I had just thought?
I hope not. I closed my eyes tightly. That'll be a nightmare to me. Let's not think about it.
I paid attention to the contract.
I didn't know that being a personal maid needs to have a contract first.
It is stated that all I have to do is to serve the Alpha when he calls for me. I only have to work during working hours and an extra pay would happen if I worked overtime.
I'll get protection from him as I am one of his direct subordinates like Geronimo but of course Geronimo's not like me, if I'm his direct subordinate, Geronimo is his super direct subordinate.
It says I can live well - wait, does being a personal maid usually have these things?
An assistance will be given to me if I would go out of his place for vacation or personal matters.
Look at this, isn't this unexpected?
I never thought that there would be something like these in this world. A contract that's well written and you can really tell that you'll be safe under his watch.
Next, the salary is quite high and I have a rest day. Oh wow. I like it.
Well, everything seems fine!
Let's just hope that everything goes well. He's not suspicious anyway.
It took me quite a while to sign the contract.
Thankfully, there's a brush and an ink here. I'm just afraid that Alpha Alejandro would make me repeat my sign because I tend to write like I'm using a pen rather than a brush.
I would never be able to hold a brush decently. It's so hard for me.
I handed him the contract after signing it.
"Great." He said.
I thought he would leave right away but he didn't move.
Oh, is he going to read?
"I'll take my leave." I am embarrassed because I didn't realize it sooner. But even before I could empty my seat, he shook his head and said, "Don't, just stay here." In his deepest voice.
Is he part of a band or something? His voice is really clean, yet deep.
I went back to my seat and stared at the table.
What am I supposed to do? Should I offer him a book or something?
I don't even know his preferred genre…
"What are you reading?" I almost jumped on my seat when he spoke.
I immediately handed him the book beside me.
"Uhm, it's this book…" I'm really not certain though.
He didn't touch the book, instead, he just stared at it.
I watched him as he stared at the book.
He's my type. I am sure of that.
After a few seconds, he stood up. I thought he'd finally leave the room but he asked me if I wanted to go for a walk.
And just like that, we're now walking in the garden.
Yes. At this time of the night. We're walking. In this cold, dark, garden.
What came to his mind?
But this feels like a date.
Urgh. I can't believe myself sometimes.
Just a few weeks ago, I'm trembling just with his presence and now, I'm here, taking a walk with him.
This is really weird. But I'm even weirder. Did I agree to walk with him because he's the Alpha, or because I want to be with him?
I know! I can't just resist him sometimes. D*mn this feeling.
There's no one around us, the night's silent but the moon's bright.
The guards that you'll usually see around Alpha Alejandro are not here. I'm shocked that Alpha chose to roam around without a guard.
I wonder how strong a werewolf is? Do they have superhuman powers, those that I wouldn't imagine they'll have?
Of course, aside from having a strong body and an ability to transform.
Oh, there's a movie about werewolves and vampires. I forgot the title, but aside from having technology, everything here is really similar to what's in that movie.
I somehow want to see Alpha Alejandro's wolf…
"How are you?" That scared me!
"I'm doing good, Alpha."
"Don't worry too much about work, I'll never do what you're thinking."
What I'm thinking? Is this about how I will warm his bed at night?
"Yes Alpha."
I'm rather glad that he assured me.
He never talked again after that and I'm too shy to open a conversation so he later told me that I should go inside first.
I didn't oppose him, I bid my goodbye but I didn't go straight to my room.
I went back to the library and sat there, quietly.
Okay. That was epic.
Phew…
Right. Alpha Alejandro told me that I will start my work tomorrow.
Now I'm Alpha's personal maid and I'll soon start.
Ha...I need to focus.
I shouldn't forget my home, especially my goal. Everything is temporary here. That's right…
When I get my salary, I will search for a way to get back to my home.
I shut my eyes and breathe slowly to calm myself.
"I'll do it little by little…"
I read a few more books before I called it a day.
**
Goodness!
I love my life!
"Hey, walk faster." Geronimo teased me.
"Hmp!"
I heard his laugh but I ignored him.
We're now traveling and because I'm used to going with the other maids, I'm not used to walking fast.
Geronimo made fun of me because I was almost left behind.
Thankfully the other guards that I'm with didn't harass me like what others do. They're kind to me and they're guiding me.
"Just keep up with your pace so you won't get tired easily." Harold, one of Alpha's guards advised.
"I will, thank you!"
We departed early in the morning and now according to them, we're halfway there to Alpha's village.
I'm a little nervous as I'm finally seeing Alpha's home and I'm not sure how I'm going to fit in in that new environment.
I just hope that they're kind…
I like how everyone treats me ever since I became Alpha's personal maid. I will pray every night for them not to change…
After a few hours of walking we are now in front of a huge arc. A lot of soldiers lined up, giving way to us.
Woah. Is this Alpha Alejandro's?
They are all wearing metal armor with a sharp spear on their hands.
Those look legit!
I was in awe while we were passing those soldiers, no one moved and no one batted an eye. That is why I made sure that I stick to the group and not make a mistake. Prevention is better than cure, they say.
We walked for a few minutes until we reached a mansion at the center of the village. The exterior is extravagant, you will not mistake it for another werewolf's house because it's the only house that has this design in this village, you will know that this is the home of the Alpha at first sight.
My jaw dropped when I saw what's inside this mansion, everything looks beautiful and it has a lively atmosphere compared to Alpha Alejandro's.
Is this really his house?
Everyone gathered at the main hall of the mansion, they say that Alpha Alejandro will say something and he does this every time he goes back home.
There are lots of maids and soldiers, I can also see Giselle and her witch friends beside her, they're looking at me- glaring rather, it's the right term.
Ha! Now you're looking?
I rolled my eyes at them, let's not mind them.
"Are you tired?"
Geronimo stood beside me.
"Not really." I am actually tired.
I just can't and shouldn't say it as he's just going to tease me more. I feel like we've become besties since he taught me history and such.
It's a nice thing for me though, at least I have someone who's not bullying me. He's pretty considerate too but he likes to tease those who are close with him.
"I'm glad you're all here," I flinched when I heard Alpha's voice.
I didn't notice him!
I straightened my back and looked at him. He's standing proudly on the bottom of the stairs, wearing unusual clothes. I think it's the clothes here.
Now that he's not close to me, I can finally see why Giselle clings to him, he's handsome, like a supermodel. Those like Tall, Dark, and Handsome.
"I will not make this long," -Is what he said but we're standing here for almost thirty minutes because someone appears and asks for his audience.
Goodness, he should've finished his speech first! My feet are getting numb already.
Thankfully, he came back not too long after and continued his short speech.
"I'll walk you to your room." Geronimo walked beside me.
"You don't have to."
"You're welcome." Tsk. He doesn't listen at all.
I've been wondering why he's so nice to me. If he continues treating me this way I would think that he likes me.
"I don't like you."
"..."
"Wait what? How'd you know what I'm thinking?" Can he actually read minds?!
Is he a mind reader?!
"It's written all over your face Ms.Araia!" He said, emphasizing my name.
Oh, it is?
"Well anyways, as I was saying I don't like you, you just look like my younger sister."
Oh that explains.
"Alright, do you mind if I ask you where your sister is?"
"She's in the academy."
I paused.
"There's an academy here!?" I blurted.
Geronimo looks confused.
"Of course?"
I thought there's no academy here…What am I thinking?
We continued walking until we reached a beautiful door.
I tap his shoulder, "I think you're mistaken, it's impossible that this is my room."
I mean, look at where we are, the grand door with lots of shining stuff, expensive materials and all the rooms beside this are all grand, not to mention that we're on the second floor.
It doesn't make sense at all.
"I'm not though?"
What?
"This would be your room because you are Alpha's personal maid."
"But it's so grand!" I exclaimed.
"So?"
What do you mean?
"Are you serious right now?"
Geronimo nodded, his eyes showing a sarcastic look. He opened the door and my eyes almost jumped off.
"This is my room, for real?" I can't believe it!
"A-huh!"
You can't be serious…
I roam my eyes around the place, this is much larger than our house!
"How could I use this, I'm just a maid!"
How could a maid like me use this luxury room?
"You're not just 'maid' Araia, you are the Alpha's personal maid, and this is what you should use, remember, you're in a higher position than a regular maid."
Oh my…Really…
"Alright, enjoy and you'll start as soon as Alpha calls for you, bye!"
Geronimo walks out like a thunder while I am still blessing my eyes with these shiny things.
This is beyond incredible!
I didn't expect to have this kind of room in my entire life! Can I really use this?
"Even the bed looks nice…" I touch it and my heart rejoices because it's soft.
Goodness, I like this place!
I jump on the bed and smile like an idiot, I feel like I'm in a five star hotel with automatic objects inside.
Cool!
It took me a few hours to sleep because of excitement.