VA'S

hatever I want to you," said the

pe his grip but he seemed to be more powerful than

d my dress, tearing it while exposing my naked body. I layed

s blood all over me. I sat there c

d sweat drenched my skin. Frantically, I scanned

I was calming down, the door creaked open and Ma Mary, the elderly woman who ha

n," she asked, her eyes narrowing as she took i

Just a bad dream, nothing to worry about," I replied

ed with understanding as sh

rom yesterday's incide

morrow when you're feeling better? Besides, Ashe

ally since today was supposed to be my first day on the job. I felt

ing about my difficult past, which is what led h

of hope and relief to my situation, and I was d

away," I insisted, following her out of the room

Ma Mary had lent me, since I had fl

ided tour, I would have easily gotten lost in its vastness. It was th

here alone, no wife, no children. According to Ma Mary, he wasn't interes

red a job and a roof over my head. Whatever personal choices my boss made

e chopped veggies at the far end of the counter. I handed them ov

where I learned to cook. Every Sunday, after morning mass, the sisters would teach us cooking te

I felt a sense of pride knowing that my past ex

roster; thank goodness you're here; I have a feeling I'll be pretty

h you everything you need to

as eventu

my new boss has not returned; does he typically return home late at ni

od to the dinning, I will join you there

inner but if I'm back before then I'll serve

tiny voice, drawing

kitchen before deliveri

presence behind me. My initial startle gave way to cal

dining room now." But as I turned around, my eyes met those of a towe

his attire at any moment. A chill ran down my spine as I notice

y heart racing, I wanted to scream, but then I remembered that he mi

now?" he asked, his gaze sweeping over me f

ing alone in a room with a man. His intense stare made m

cerned with the way his eyes looked at my legs, so I used my

ir. I'm fine and

lady?" He asked in a cal

va sir." I int

be a wonderful girl since she has already permitted you to work with he

er?" I attempted to walk away from

'm not hungry" h

e him again looking at my back side, I didn't know if it was something I sho

leave sir!" I repeatedly b

way, making his way

still there was a doubt in my heart