Two Kinds Of Lonely

Princess's Castle

Marigolds POV

After we finish lunch, Atticus refuses to let me see the bill, I'm assuming it's extremely expensive, we go to his house. When we pull up I am in utter shock. It looks like a princesses castle. Probably like twenty or thirty people could live there comfortably. It blows my mind. It's completely gorgeous. The roofs are grey and the house is white. There is a guest house you can see from the front yard and a pool that arches its way all the way from the back to the front. There are so many cars pulled up into the driveway, most of them are like cars with working stickers on them. I'm assuming they are all his staffs. As we walk inside, I'm even more shocked. It's so pretty, it is like a sophisticated man cave, with some old times kind of stuff. I've always dreamt of a house like this. I never thought I would see one.
"Welcome to my house which is now your house" he says looking at me then he looks at his staff. "Help her get cleaned up and comfortable please, find her some of my clothes to wear for the night." I look up at him as he speaks then over at his staff. They all nod and some jump at the chance to help me. It's so odd. Before they can lead me up the stairs I walk to Atticus and look up at him.
"Thank you" I say before turning and following his staff.
"So what's your name ma'am?" One of the younger ladies asks me. She's really pretty.
"I'm Marigold" I say quietly," What about you?" I ask looking at her. She has short bleached blonde hair. She's gorgeous.
"Kaylie...why did he bring...you here?" She asks in a judgy tone.
"Oh um.. he said he wanted a friend" I say with a shrug," I'm not completely sure."
"Friend? Well it better stay that way!" She says in a harsh tone. I just shrug. I don't really know what to say.
"Can you just show me where the bathroom and the room I'm staying in is please? I don't really know what I did but I apologize if I did something to hurt you" I say looking down at the gorgeous hard wood floor. She takes me into a room.
"He said I should help you clean up and I don't blame him because you look like you've never heard of a shower" she says.
"I can clean up myself. I just need you to show me where. And I would really appreciate it if you shut your mouth because you don't know anything okay? I really don't want to fight. I'm only here because I had no where else to go and he said he would pay me, this is the only job I have ever had and I really don't want to lose it before I even get it. So please."
"The bathroom is that door right there. There are clothes and stuff in it. Try to look nice before dinner. If it's even possible for you to look nice" she says rudely before leaving. I roll my eyes and go into the room. This is possibly the nicest bathroom I've ever seen. There is a giant claw foot tub in the corner with a stand in shower and a huge mirror along with a giant sink. It's just all gorgeous. There are clothes, I assume Atticus's folded on top of the counter and a large variety of soaps set out, along with a razor and anything else I could ever possibly need. I close the door before locking it and look at myself in the large mirror, i haven't gotten a good look at myself in so long. I look so.. dirty. I look terrible. I can't even remember the last time I took a good shower. I start to strip out of my clothes. They are pretty dirty too. I hop in the shower and look at the soaps. There seems to be an endless amount of options. And even more on the counter. I grab just a random shampoo, I don't really know the difference. I start to wash my hair, as the water goes down I see the dirt and just gunk from my body be washed away forming a small puddle. I feel disgusting. I wash my hair like three times then condition it just as many times. I then wash my body, I don't even know how many times. I then shave very quickly then hop out of the shower. I dry off and put the clothes on. They are very soft and very big on me. I grab the hair brush that is on the bathroom counter and I start brushing through my hair. I didn't realize how knotted it was or how painful brushing hair was until now. Looking in the mirror now I look so different it's weird what one shower can do. I finish brushing through my hair after like a million years. I then grab the corner of the shirt and knot it together slightly so it's not as much of a dress. I then tie the sweats as tight as I can. They are still falling off of me but they are so comfortable. I then roll up the bottoms as they are dragging across the floor. I walk out of the bathroom and run straight into Atticus by accident. He keeps his balance and grabs me before I fall down.
"Are you okay?" He asks. I nod as I look up at him.
"Yeah I'm sorry are you okay? I didn't see you." I apologize, I can't believe I just did that.

Atticus's POV

"Are you sure you're okay?" I ask her as I look at her to make sure. I realize again how beautiful she is. The clothes swallow her whole but she is so pretty. I can finally get a good look at her without any dirt or something in the way. She is even more beautiful than before. He's skin is extremely clear, which is unexpected as I don't know how often she showers. She's just so naturally gorgeous.
"Yes I'm sure, I'm so sorry" she says, her constant apologies are kind of cute.
"Well come on let's go downstairs, I think the cook should be done with dinner soon" I say nodding at her before I start to walk downstairs. She follows me. I know without even looking back cause I can hear her foot steps.
"So how was your shower?"
"It was amazing, your bathroom is so gorgeous." She says, I can just hear how happy she is. I chuckle.
"Well thank you" I say smiling. Kaylie is dusting something in the hallway and she stops me.
"Come here real quick" she says grabbing my arm pulling me close to her as she bends down so that her ass is in my face and pressed agents me. She stands back up after picking a small thing off the ground then she turns so her boobs are pushed agents me. "How does my dusting look?" She asks in a weird voice as she plays with her hair and traces her finger down my neck.
"Um I'm sure it's fine, if you need help I'm sure anyone in the staff would love to help you. Don't interrupt me in a conversation with my guest again it's rude, unless someone is dying you will not interrupt me. I like to have a casual work place but you know how I feel about respect." I say. I have to lecture her a lot. She constantly interrupts me. I turn back and go back to where Marigold is standing awkwardly.
"You could have gone to the dining hall you know?" I say chuckling as I lead her to the dining room.
"I don't know where that is" she says giggling.
"Oh right you're new here" I say acting like I forgot. She smiles up at me as we get into the dining room. My chef, Cocklain is setting the table as we walk in.
"Do you need any help Cocklain?" I ask her. I like to help my staff out whenever I can.
"No sit I think I have this sir thank you though"
"Okay thank you" I say back as j pull out a chair for Marigold.
"Here, sit" I say smiling before sitting in my seat across from her. She sits as well. Cocklain brings out the appetizers. I smile and Marigold looks amazed by the food.
"This looks so good" she mumbles.
"Yes it does! Go ahead and dig in okay?" She nods and starts to eat her soup. I do the same.