Maid For Him

Chapter 43

Reese***

I closed the door behind me. I had no idea why I left Rickel like that.....why I just used him so shamelessly. I could feel the guilt creeping over me now. The sex was over and Gaby and Aaron were back to the forefront of my mind. Ugh! It was all for nothing.

"Reese?" Rickel rapped on the door then jiggled the handle a bit. "Can we talk?"

I wiped a stray tear that had escaped my eye. I couldn't face Rickel right now. I didn't want him to see these emotions coming to the surface. I didn't want to look....weak.

I remained quiet and I heard him leave. The tears started flowing harder. I know I didn't open the door for him, but I didn't want him to leave. The feeling of rejection was overwhelming me.

As I sat there crying, I couldn't help myself from thinking back to this morning when I was in a much happier state. I wanted to stay at Mrs. Francis' house so badly but I knew I couldn't. I had to come back and work so things can be better for us.

I was so lost in my thoughts that when I heard keys jiggling outside my door, I didn't pay it any mind. It wasn't until Rickel was standing in the room that realization dawned on me.

I struggled to stand on my feet and he came forward to help me up.

"I'm fine." My muffled voice betrayed me.

Rickel was serious, almost like the first day I started working here. There wasn't a trace of smile on his face and this made me intrigued.

"Whatever." He said roughly. "Start packing your overnight bag for a few days. We leave by eight in the morning."

I was utterly confused. "Leave for where?"

He glanced at me once and without answering he slammed the door shut behind him.

For some weird reason, his neglectful and austere demeanor was turning me on. I didn't want to just obey his command, but still, I was curious to know where we were going tomorrow.

I'll just pack my bag for now, then ask him questions in the morning when he's somewhat calmer.

I sighed. After that sex and the long day I've had, I need a really long shower. As I walked toward the bathroom, I didn't see or hear Rickel anywhere. Maybe he's packing for tommorow? I didn't think about it too much. I just needed to get under the cold running water.

Before going into the shower, I gave Gaby a call and of course she didn't answer. I didn't blame her either. I have been deceiving her all this time after all she did for me. I sent her a text instead, to clear my conscience somewhat.

Gaby please read.
I know u don't want to hear from me right now but I'm extremely sorry about what happened. I just didn't know how to tell you. I'm really sorry.

I knew she wasn't going to text back so I stepped into the shower after sending the message.

I sighed as the water ran over my stressed muscles. I didn't know what to do. I didn't want to lose Gaby as a friend. She's the only true one I've had in a long while.

What can I do? Write her a letter maybe? I laughed at my stupid idea.

The shower was amazing. I heard my phone ping and I grabbed for it. Maybe Gaby has forgiven me? I don't care if she has. I just want her to talk to me, scream at me. I yearn for anything but her silence.

I had two messages.

I opened the first one that was from Gaby, eager to see what she said.

I clutched my chest as I read her response.

Reese, you are dead to me.

I slumped to the toilet seat and hot tears flowed down my cheeks as I started crying again. I clamped my hand over my mouth to muffle my sounds. I didn't want Rickel to hear and be overly concerned.

I know how serious Gaby can be. When she says something she usually sees it through. I was full out crying and shaking by now. All I could think about was all the bad things that happened to me and how Gaby stood by my side without even questioning why I'm homeless.  

After what seemed like hours, my crying finally calmed down and I read the second text message. It was from the devil reincarnated, Aaron.

Reese, I still love you but I love Gaby as well. I am sorry for everything bad that happened to us in the past and I hope you'll forgive me. I think the most logical thing for us to do here is to be in a commited relationship. I have enough love to share for both of you.

I couldn't stop the string of curse words that spewed from my mouth. Who does he think he is.....and furthermore, what kind of girl does he think I am? I hissed my teeth and slammed the bathroom door shut as I made my way to my room.

Aaron was making me so upset that I didn't even remember the disagreement Gaby and me were having. All I wanted to do was squeeze his scrawny neck until his eyes bugged out.

I pulled on a shorts and a white t-shirt and decided to make myself a snack. As I bounced down the stairs, I heard Rickel's door opening.

I panicked for a while. After the sex we just had, I wanted to avoid having conversations with him for a while. I had no idea he would have been so vicious but I really liked it. I still get tingles just remembering about it.

I hurried towards the kitchen hoping that wasn't were he was headed. I placed the kettle on the stove to make myself a cup of tea.

Rickel came into the kitchen with a duffle bag swung across his shoulders. I stood at one end of the kitchen and he glanced at me as he took an apple juice from the fridge and left without acknowledging me.

I felt torn up inside as I heard the front door opened and closed then heard his car pulling away.

He has no damn manners! He could have at least told me where he was running off to.

I sighed. Didn't I just say I don't want to talk to him? What is my damn problem?

I shook my head as I made the tea and a new feeling washed over me. What was it? Love? I couldn't help thinking that maybe Rickel went to get our place for tomorrow ready. I smiled to myself. Even if I push him away, he'll come running back to me.