Perfect SCARS

14

My attention was divided between finding an answer to his question and trying to stand still without falling because my legs were trembling and my knees weak

"I just asked what you are doing here"

Fortunately my eyes fell back to the bucket and mop at one corner... I had almost forgotten I had a backup plan... I moved towards the bucket

"Sir I... Came to clean up your room, "

"Clean up which room... Didn't you clean it up yesterday "

I didn't but I was suppose to.. He already told me to clean his room at least thrice a week and saying I  forgot to do it would just raise more questions

"I wasn't sure I did it well yesterday so I wanted to quickly put things in order before you came "

I really don't like lying but I have found myself in situations that I just have to lie to let the sleeping dog lie.... Most of the times I would come up with all sorts of lies to save me from punishment at the Foster home and save my friends.. Gradually I became really good at it... Someone once told me it is becoming difficult to tell whether am lying or not

I just hope it works for mr Philips.. He is a really smart man.. He can tell by just looking at something that a certain thing is not in place or is in excess.. No matter how invisible the thing maybe..

But today I hope and pray his instincts does fail him and help me instead...

"As you can see everything is in order.. So you can leave now.. I want to rest "

My heart raced back to it normal pace and I made a tiny sigh of relief.....
I carried the bucket and mop and was almost at the door when I decided to confirm if he was going to work
He was already laying on the bed when he turned

"What now Angel "

"Nothing sir "

"You want to say something go ahead "
I want to ask about the mystery lady
But I must be crazy to even utter a word about that

"I was uhmm.. Erm.. Wondering if you are not going to work today "

"I dont work today... "

"Ohhh... Ok so what about breakfast "

"I'll take cereals don't worry "

"Do You want me to bring it to you "

He glared at me and I know I was pushing too hard so I raced out of the room before thunder strikes...

Then I decided to clean downstairs to make my cleaning habits real  after that I was watching a morning program on TV when the door bell rings.. I was on my way to it when Mr Philips raced down the stairs and rushed to get it... He really didn't want me to get the door or maybe it is someone who might raise questions about me and probably help me so I trail behind slowly... This person must see me whether he likes it or not

Unfortunately for me it was just Miss Tris,why is she the only person that ever comes here...  I was so disappointed that I even forgot to greet her and she noticed
After kissing her cheating boyfriend she turned towards me

"Am I too small for you to greet now Agnes "

"No... I.. Mean Goo.. Good morning "

"The next time I remind you to greet you won't like what I would do to you "

I eyed her when she wasn't looking.... Who does she think she is... I have always greeted her until now and she has never responded and now she wants to discipline me...

"Leave Angel babe.... You know she always greets "

"Then what happened today "

"It probably skipped her mind "

"Why are you defending her "

"I'm not.... I'm just too tired for what you are about to start. I was sleeping when you came in and I want to go back to it already "

"Alright hon... Let's go upstairs "

As they went upstairs I shake my head at the idea of the fake affection mr Philips was showing to her and she doesn't know.. Apparently no one would even know , I  saw it with my very  eyes still has doubt... Who knows how many women he's been with.... Or even brought home because I always run to my room before he comes in and if the room is sparkling clean as this morning.. I won't even notice he came in with a visitor and I live with him

Later that day they sat by the bar.. Chatting and leaning on each other

"Angel come here "

"Yes Sir " I hurried to him

"I need you to write out the stuff we don't have in the kitchen or we don't have enough... So we can restock "

"Sir does that mean we'll get it from a market "

"Obviously "

"Will I be going to the market "
I couldn't even hide my excitement

"Of course not... What makes you think I will let you out of this house... You are not going anywhere and how the food will get here is none of your business. Now stop disturbing me with your stupid questions and go do what I asked you to do"