Maid for the Casanova

Chapter One - Mischievous Beginning

Tracy Sterling

My parents are unbelievable. I can't believe they are going to send me to New York. Well yes, as a typical teenager I should be jumping in my bed right now with gladness that I have an opportunity to stay in that beautiful place. Unfortunately, my case is different. Our family was wealthy and we own a shipping company. Then series of unfortunate events happened and now our family business is bankrupt. This is probably your normal once a princess stories but the difference is, this is my story. I used to buy anything I want, I had maids to provide assistance in everything that I do, and I don't normally do house chores. Well, not until now. Oh how I miss my old life. I miss the life where I can get everything I want, the life where I can take anything for granted. So basically I'm going to college next semester and since my parents won't be able to afford the expenses of their older daughter going to college, they accepted an offer from their investor.

The couple will adopt me and they will pay for all my expenses in college. Oh please, I'm not even an orphan to be adopted. We're just in the middle of financial crisis. I've been thinking about saying no to their offer, after all its my choice that really matters here. A choice whether to accept it or not. Of course, I don't want to accept it in the first place because I can't afford living my life away from home, my real family. But then how can I help them, if I am not going to help myself? If I'll be able to graduate, maybe I can give them the life that they deserve.

"You're all set" Mom gave me a weak smile after zipping my last bag-pack. Oh boy, this is the part where the both of us will try to hold back our tears.

"Thanks mom" I said without looking into her eyes. It will be more painful to look directly at her, especially now.

"Take care of yourself, honey" My mom reminded me. It's the fifth time she reminded me to take care of myself. I guess I'll never understand how our mothers really feel.

"Of course, you don't have to worry about me I can handle myself" I gave her an assurance.

"My daughter is finally a grown up" She stated proudly. If she only knew that I am the one who stole that box of condom in the drawer and not my younger sister, Casey. I bet she'll be more proud of me.

"I'll miss you mom" I stated.

"I'll miss you too, honey" She responded and she gave me a kiss on my forehead. There's nothing a mother's kiss won't fix.

"Tracy, hurry up" my dad called out from downstairs.

"So you're not coming with me to the airport?" I asked my mom.

"No, I don't want to see you leaving" she smiled at me with sadness in her eyes.

I waved her goodbye and left the room. I headed downstairs to meet my new family. I saw a blonde woman wearing a corporate attire and she looks like in mid-thirties. She looks young and beautiful. On her right side was a man, whom I believed is the investor.

"There you are, we've been waiting for you. Our flight is scheduled 3 PM today" the lady greeted in a gentle voice then smiled at me. Well she seems nice.

"I'm sorry if I made you wait" I answered.

"You don't have to feel bad, sweetie. It's okay. So are you ready?" she asked.

"Yeah, absolutely" I replied in a cheerful voice.

"Great so I'll ask the driver to get your bags and we'll be on our way to the airport" the investor smiled at me.

"Okay" I said.

After five minutes, the driver came and helped me with my things.

"Thank you" I thanked him.

"No problem, ma'am" he answered.

"Don't be too formal, just call me Tracy" I said. He just nodded in response and smiled at me.

"I guess were all set, let's go" the woman said.

"Before we leave, can I just say goodbye to my family?" I asked for her permission.

"Of course, sweetie take your time" she smiled and continued using her phone.

I went inside our house and gave my mom and dad a tight hug.

"I'm going to miss you both" I said.

"Were going to miss you too, sweetheart" My dad answered.

"Casey, take care of mom and dad okay?" I reminded my younger sister.

"Yes, you can count on me" she said. I saw tears starting to fall from her eyes.

"Don't cry, Casey. I'll be back" I gave her an assurance.

"I'm just going to miss you" she said while wiping her tears.

"I know, I feel the same but this is for the best" I answered and tapped her back.

"Oh and by the way, Casey. I stole that box of condoms in the drawer. Thanks for taking the blame for me. You're such a sweet little creature" I whispered into her ears and kissed her forehead.

"What?" She pouted like a little kid. I left her speechless and went inside the car.

"How are you feeling right now?" The woman asked.

"I'm okay" I nodded with a smile. You're gonna be okay, Tracy. I thought to myself. She just smiled back at me.

The engine started running. I sat on the front seat because the two of them are sitting on the backseat. After few minutes, we reached the airport. Wow, it's been a while since I last went to the airport. I can clearly remember my last flight which happened last year. It's a trip to Hawaii with my family.

After 12 hours, we arrived in New York. I feel so jetlag and I'm dead tired. The ride gave me a terrible headache. I can still remember how mom takes good care of me every time I feel sick.

"Are you okay, sweetie?" She asked me.

"Yeah, I'm just tired" I answered.

"As soon as we reach your new home, you can rest" She added and I nodded on response. I guess this won't be so bad after all. After five minutes, we reached their place. Their place is huge and I remember when we used to own a house like this. But it is nothing compared to our old home. A house without a family is futile. That's exactly how I feel about this place right now.

"Welcome home, sweetie" she smiled at me.

"Steve. There you are" Aunt called a five year old kid playing in the garden with his mini playground.

I believed it was their son whom I'll be taking care of during my stay here. Well, he seems really adorable for a five year old kid.

"He's our youngest son" Uncle introduced then he took a sip on his coffee.

"So how do you find our place?" Aunt asked.

"Words cannot simply describe how perfect it is" I answered.

"I'm glad you liked the place, Tracy. I hope you'll enjoy you're stay here" She added. I'll try to enjoy myself a little.

"Honey, I'm sure she'll love it here. By the way, Tracy, you can go to your room upstairs. You need some rest" Uncle added.

"Okay" I nodded and smiled at them before heading upstairs just as what they told me to do. As I walk my way upstairs, I saw tons of room. Now how am I supposed to know where's my room behind all these doors? I asked myself. I decided to enter the first room on the left side. I slightly opened the door. Okay Tracy, here goes nothing. I whispered to myself. I closed the door slowly and my eyes caught sight of a man wearing nothing but a white towel to cover his lower body parts. He has this six pack abs and a muscled built body. He is simply perfect.

"Who the hell are you?" He snapped into my thoughts. Was I drooling over him? Or I was just stupid enough to forget that I'm still inside his room?

I can feel my heartbeat pumping in an unusual, faster pace.

Oh no, I'm so dead!

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