Never Once A Paradise

IV

Never Once A Paradise ~

Chapter Four ~
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We stepped inside the mansion and it was even better looking from the inside. Extremely white walls that hurt my eyes to look at,  golden pillars that supported the weight of the building,  like the outside except these pillars where much smaller and thinner.  The hall we were in was huge and I suddenly noticed the silver staircase in the center of the room that curved all the way down to the ground from each sides of the room,  going into another hall.

I never saw a place like this. But I never did get out much. But I never really did get that chance so I guess it all adds up.

"Like the mansion?" I heard James's voice speak while I was looking around in complete awe for this building.

"It's Sir Rakel's mansion." I shudder at the mention of his name.  That guy and calling me peasant has got to change.  It will change. 

But I won't even be here for that long so it won't even matter.

"If you are finished, come this way please madam." He spoke swiftly as he mentioned with his arm.  I looked one more time until I followed him into another room. 

Of course the room we went in had to be up the stairs so I had to walk up about six large flights of stairs. Or it felt like six,  it was probably only two. 

The room was a little darker so it was better on my eyes.

"Please wait here for Mr. Rakel." James bowed and I didn't know what to do so I just stood there. He soon chuckled and left the room.

The room was plain,  it had a twin bed in it,  a dresser and a mirror,  all outlined with really dark hardwood. Don't forget the floors were wood too.

I was about to sit on the bed when there was a presence behind me.  I turn around to see Mr. All That with a piece of paper in his hand. 
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"I see you have gotten cleaned up peasant." There he goes again with that peasant thing. "This is your contract. " He hands me a piece of paper and a pen.  I raise an eyebrow and he just rolls his eyes.  "I'm not going to explain,  you can read, can't you?"

This guy was getting at my nerves.  Of course I can read!

***This contract here by states that Layla Jay Olsen is the prime maid for Daniel Rakel . Thy must stay within this job for one year. Thy must stick with Rakel at all times and must not leave his side unless asked for.  Thy gets a pay of $150 every 2 weeks,  along with a bonus of $50 if well accompanied.  Everything that Rakel asks Thy to do must be done in a fast and orderly fashion and Thy must be dressed appropriately for the job. This requires outfits that are provided for you.  Thy must be well cleansed at all times and MUST be well mannered to ALL opposing assistants.  If thy doesn't follow the directions given,  thy must have a punishment due, provided by strikes.  3 strikes and you have one punishment.  Thy cannot leave this job unless given the appropriate money.

$600000? I thought.  You have got to be kidding me right now.  At the bottom it said to sign there if you agree to this contract. This was a way of making good money to provide for my family. I look at Rakel with an expecting expression. 
"What?"

"My brother." I squealed out. Another smug look hit his face.  "Already taken care of,  all you need to do is sign the contract. You will live here,  in this room and meals will be provided for you."

I thought it all over.  If this was what it took to get food for my little brother then I wasn't going to object.  I took the pen and sign my name.