Rebirth of Once was a Mistress

Chapter 23

Okay, it is good that it's just a scrape. Sorry I don't have a bandaid with me but make sure to have it cleaned when we get back.'

Terry wanted to bang his head in the wheel. First attempt failed

Alright! Calm down.

Second attempt...

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The ride goes on and it isn't that long but for Terry, it was the longest he had ever had. Sitting next to Elisia is like being in a hot pan, he has to know the right timing and right measurement so that he will have a very well cooked and delicious result.

The problem is the main ingredient which is Elisia - - a very rare and mysterious component that he just cannot figure out what or how the process of cooking will be...

The pickup lines he has specially studied seem all useless on her! 

Every hearty talk he has about to say seems to be rebuked every time!

And then suddenly, Elisia asked curiously.

'Terry, you are a very good driver, when did you learn how to drive?' Elisia asked which Terry thinks going on the opposite way but he answered either way.

'Oh, I learned driving when I first started working at the Estate. Actually, I started as a mere gardener, and then the masters took notice of me and decided that it was worth training me.'

'Oh wow, I haven't met the masters yet, it must be nice to have that position.' Elisia said. Ever since she stayed in the estate, she hasn't seen any of the family, rather, no one comes for a visit because she heard they are in someplace in Europe. 

The truth is Elisia is working on the Gusto building where the guest of the family stays at. Mrs. Pole is the head maid of the Main family ever since she was a girl and would follow the family anywhere for decades, caring and taking care of them but because of old age, they decided to make her stay and transfer her to the Gusto Building where there's barely any work at all. There are rumors that the Gusto building was actually made for Mrs. Pole. That is how important she is to the family.

Other than the Gusto building, there's also the Jade building. Mrs. Pole just goes to the Jade Building when a family member comes to have a vacation. Mainly, Mrs. Pole is in charge of the estate's affair so she has the say to some things in here.

'It is in some ways.' Terry lowly answered.

'How did the Master notice you?' Elisia asked curiously.

'Hmm. well, when I was young, I was very ignorant and selfish. My father, he - - he is sick and we needed a lot of money so I decided to apply here as a gardener then plan on stealing something from the estate.' 

0.0 Elisia's reaction was pure shocked. Never in her mind that a young bubbly man like Terry would thought of doing something bad like that. Terry saw Elisia's reaction and made a small smile.

'Yes, they are nice to take me but remember Elisia, we work for an elite employer with an ancient background that's why you have to be careful. Don't let them notice you'

'Why?' Elisia asked

'Just listen to my advice.' Terry said.

Elisia and Terry started to have a good talk. A friendly chat. As Terry mentioned, Elisia is very good at talking and Terry wasn't able to notice that because of how talkative he also is, telling Elisia his life story, when he started working, how he got in, and his childhood.  It took so long that he suddenly realized that they are now in front of the estate's gate.

Damn!

Terry thought. He wants to slap his own mouth.

While Terry was talking while driving earlier, Elisia is actually listening to him attentively not knowing what she has done, making Terry stop going after her. She also is very slow and hasn't noticed his pick-up lines and the admiration in his eyes. She is actually just listening and finds Terry's story entertaining. 

The old pickup truck slowed down when Terry noticed that the whole gate is already opened. They saw Joe walking towards them and stopped at Terry's side.

'Hey guys, you're back!' He said and Terry nodded at him

'Can you please kindly wait in here, we had a visitor and their car is about to come out, let them out first.' Joe said

'Okay, no problem. Who were the visitors? I was not informed.' Terry asked, Terry is one of the butlers in the Jade building and he should be aware of these things.

'This is an unexpected guest but since Mrs. Pole gave an okay sign, we let him in. The driver said his boss is called Alex, sounds familiar?' Joe answered and asked.

When Elisia heard the visitor's name, her head that was in the opposite direction looking at the window quickly turned to look at the two people talking, one standing on the outside and the other on the driver's seat.

Her heart started thumping fast because of uneasiness and that - - name. 

'Nope, It doesn't but since Mrs. Pole gave an okay, she might. I'll ask later.' Terry said then they saw a black car emerging from the gate.

As the black car slowly pass them, Elisia immediately turned her head the opposite way, hiding from being seen even though she is not sure who is inside the car. Her heart is thumping. No, it might be just the same name.

Elisia is feeling nervous.

Her mind was full of thoughts when she got surprised when she heard a scream

'KYAAA!' 

'WTH! Jenny?! what are you yelling for.' Terry yelped.

'That man is so handsome' Jenny said while looking in the direction of the black car that is slowly disappearing from sight.

'What?' Terry asked.

'I think I saw my future husband.' Jenny said again with dreamy eyes. Terry and Joe looked at each other.

'She's crazy.' Terry said.

'I think so too. alright, you may go in.' then Terry started the car again and went inside.

Elisia's eyes are looking outside the window, at the beautiful scenery of the estate. The fresh air that one can feel and breathe and the nature that is a beauty. while looking outside, Elisia's mind is now in deep thoughts, deep as an ocean. 

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