Allure Of The Night

Warning of Wary

Eve held mixed emotions in her mind. On one hand, she was finally happy to get the governess job that she had been looking forward to since she had finished her schooling. But on the other side, her chest was filled with anxiety at the thought that she had finally found the man who had killed her mother in front of her very own eyes.

"Now if you could walk back to the piano room with the same vigour as when you stepped out of the room. We don't like people uselessly dilly dally here," stated Mr. Moriarty, reminding her that her job was in motion now. "Move your..." his eyes moved to look at her bottom, and Eve gritted her teeth. "Legs." Saying the words, his eyes fell on her worn-out shoes.

"Mr. Moriarty," Eve got him to shift his eyes back to look at her. "I think it would be better if we speak about some things before I start working here."

"Master Vincent Moriarty. That is how everyone addresses me here," the silver-haired man let her know. "Go on, try it. I am sure you will like it."

This arrogant man,... thought Eve. Considering how big and lavish the mansion was, it was granted that one would behave the way he did.

"Master Vincent," Eve addressed him gingerly, and the look in man's hazel eyes appeared amused. She continued, "I believe my job here is only being governess to Miss Allie and nothing more or less?"

"Unless you are planning to take more than one person under your wing, I guess?" Came Vincent's nonchalant words.

This man needed to learn more discipline than his sister, thought Eve. But if she were to be vocal about it, it would not just be rude. She was worried, as who knew if the man would turn up in front of her for discipline?

In a normal circumstance, her calling a wealthy man rude to his face and then storming out of the room would have left her with no second chance of having a job. For a good moment, she was worried that she had lost the opportunity.

"The job description is as mentioned in the letter, and your this monthly wage," Eve nodded at Vincent's words, where he slipped his hand into his trouser pocket and took out a gold coin and two silver coins. He dropped them in her hand. "One more thing, Miss Barlow."

"Yes?" Asked Eve, feeling the coldness of the coins dropped in her hand.

"As I am the one who hired you today, you will only be answering me. I believe you will keep it in mind?" there was a subtle hint of warning in his words, which didn't go unnoticed by Eve.

"Yes, Mr. Moriarty," Eve responded, and she saw Vincent's eyes narrow at her. "Master Vincent."

"I knew you weren't as slow as you look. Off you go now," he waved his hand in a 'shoo' motion as if he was done with talking to her.

As if he didn't want to waste another second on her, Vincent walked away from there. Walking in the direction of where earlier Eve had seen the other two men disappear in the corridor. She went back to the piano room. Opening the door, she saw the butler offering a cup of tea to the little girl.

On seeing Eve coming back to the room, the little girl's eyes brightened, but the expression on her face didn't change much.

"It is good to see you again, Miss Barlow," Alfie bowed his head, and Eve returned it with a slight bow.

Eve's gaze turned back to look at the girl, and she said, "It seems like from now we will be spending a lot of time together. I hope I can help you as much as I can in learning things and I will do my best, Miss Allie."

Allie's excitement was concentrated on the ceramic teacup that she held.

"Miss Allie is very happy to have you here," the butler spoke on behalf of the little girl.