My Cursed Love.

Chapter 2: Nostalgia.

I took that night and the next morning off, taking the chance to pamper myself before going to work the next night. I took a bath, went to a walk, slept a bunch, cleaned my clothes and quarters, and basically just enjoyed life. I'm currently taking another stroll around the garden, enjoying a peaceful afternoon. Until now.

MIISS YYY/NNNNN!!!!

I swear, the whole damn village heard my name. I turn to find one of the boy servants running towards me. Once he reaches close enough, he slows down and tries to catch his breath.

-Breath, Anton, breath.

I giggle at the young boy, as he blushes looking away and taking deep breaths.

I've been getting Anton out of trouble the moment he came to this place. You could say I took him under my wing. He's a couple years younger than me, yet his body matured early.

-Tell me, what did you do this time?

-I swear! Nothing! This time...

I giggle again and place a hand on his shoulder. He's so red, it's adorable!

-Oh, Anton...

I shake my head at him.

-If you didn't get in trouble, what did you call me for?

-Master sent for you, saying it's urgent. He wants you to go find him in his office again...

Anton shudders thinking of what lays in that room. I smile at him, taking my hand away, and starting towards the house.

-W-Wait!

Anton in an instant reaches out and grabs my wrist, stopping me in my tracks. I gape at the strength the young boy has already.

-I-I-I-I! Why do you have to go? Can't someone else go?. He won't ... force you to do anything... Will he?

-Oh sweet Anton...

I go over and give him a side hug, which he immediately replies with hugging me back almost instantly, and a bit too tight.

-Don't worry. I do nothing more than what I am comfortable with. Okay? No need to worry. I'll be just fine.

I smile again at the boy and ruffle his hair before walking away. Unknowingly to me, someone was watching us.

.................

-Master, you called for m--!

I walked inside the office only to be stopped by a certain smell, but not so bad as last time.

-My dear! I know you did a great job, but it appears it doesn't last. The rider and I made an agreement for this reason. From now on, your main duty is to see to the well being and cleanness of the rider. You will still work in the night shift so as not to go back on my side of the deal we made. He insisted on that part, and also that you would be the only one tending to him.

Is that so....

I turn to look curiously at the head, only to flinch under his gaze. Why do I feel guilty?

-Are you in agreement?

I look straight at the riders eyes and reply with a sweet smile and a firm

-Yes.

-Great! It's settled then. You begin tonight.

The master hastily leaves, closing the door behind him. According to him, another servant will drop off a cart like the one I used the first time with the same supplies, and a few extra things I asked for. And so begins another night with the head. Although, it was quite different.