Maid For Him

Chapter 28

Reese***

"Answer me, maid. Was Rickel not good enough for you?" Sheila asked.

I sighed and turned to face her. "Look. I've had a long night and I would appreciate it if you could just leave me alone for once."

She laughed. "I knew my Rickel wouldn't stay with you for long. I told you we were meant to be together."

"You are meant to be together huh?" I folded my hands. "So why was he screwing his assistant just now?"

Her mouth opened and closed but no words came out. She rolled her eyes. "I'm not so easily fooled. You're just saying that to make me jealous. You're a damn liar!"

"Believe what you want." I went into the room and locked the door behind me. I didn't have time to argue with Sheila right now.

The first place I went was the bathroom. I needed a long shower to wash away the memories of tonight. I assorted my playlist and got into the Jacuzzi.

Seeing my mom and being back in my old neighbourhood was wonderful. I should have just made up an excuse to stay in Puerto Rico for a few more days. Rickel surely could have did without me for a few days. Afterall, he could just let Janell come over and be his maid while I was gone. I'm sure she would have liked that.

Gosh! I shouldn't have gone to that party. I should have let Rickel take me home after leaving the airport. I wouldn't feel so conflicted right now. On the other hand, maybe things worked out just fine.
I met a nice guy and he paid for my stay at this fabulous hotel. I've got to start counting my blessings rather than my hurts.

I got out of the shower and wrapped my body in one of the hotel's comfortable white robes.

I plopped into the king sized bed and clicked the tv on and of course a romantic movie had to be on. 

I rolled over and looked at the time on my phone.

2:17 a.m.

It was almost time to leave the hotel and I just got here. Why didn't I ask Tavarie to book the room for two days? God know I needed some time alone.

My stomach was grumbling. I didn't even remember I hadn't eaten until now. I went to the mini fridge and got something to eat. I didn't know what it was but it tasted ok.

At 3:15 a.m. I brushed my teeth, turned the lights off and crawled into bed. I needed to get some rest. I just needed to fall asleep. I tossed and turned but no sleep came.

I couldn't stop seeing Rickel pounding into his assistant. I wish I hadn't gone to that party. It looks like every time I'm at a party with Rickel, something bad happens.

My mind went back to that night.

He came into the hotel room and started stripping. It was clear that he had been drinking. He locked the door behind him and staggered toward me, pulling his pants.

"Aaron?" I called but he didn't remove his mask. I knew this masquerade party was a bad idea.
"Aaron, quit playing."

I was starting to get nervous because he wasn't talking to me.

I knew Aaron was mad at me but I didn't know he was this upset.

"Look Aaron I'm sorry about what happened. I wasn't even thinking clearly-"

He grabbed me by the throat and threw me on the bed. I guess we were having rough angry sex. He ripped my dress in two exposing my lingerie. I had bought it specially for this night.

He tied my arms on the bed head and spread my legs. There was no foreplay or anything. He just went straight to pounding.

I let out a scream. I didn't know if it was the alcohol in his system or something else but he seemed to have grown some inches down there. It was so big that he was hurting me.

"Aaron stop! You're hurting me! Stop!"

He wasn't listening to me. He just continued at a faster pace.

The more I struggled, the more it hurt. Tears were streaming down my face by now. This was no longer sex. This was rape!

I struggled until I freed my arms. Aaron must have had too much to drink. He wasn't thinking right. I ripped the mask from his face.
¡Dios mio! It wasn't Aaron!

My phone started vibrating on the bedside table. It was 4:10 a.m. and now was the time Rickel was calling me. Did he not miss me after I left the party? Was he just noticing that I was gone?

I let it ring.

Who does he think he is calling me at this hour? Damn bastard!

A text message came in and I waited a while before reading it.

You cannot trust Tavarie. I'm coming to get you.-Rickel

I cannot trust Tavarie? How did he even know that I left the party with Tavarie? Was he secretly watching me? 

My phone rang again.

"Hello?" I answered calmly.

"Reese. Where are you? How could you have left the party with Tavarie? What are you trying to do? Ruin my reputation?"

"Is that why you called? You don't have to worry. No one saw us leave. Your reputation is safe."

"Ok. I'm sorry. I should have paid more attention to you at the party but where are you Reese?" He demanded.

"None of your damn business Rickel!"

Calm down Reese. You cannot let your anger control you.

I took a deep breath and told him the name of the hotel.

I heard things falling and his voice was muffled. "Stay where you are. I'm coming to get you."

He hung up the phone before I could protest.

I started gathering my things.

What if he was right? What if I was in some kind of danger? I knew I didn't have much luck when it comes to hotel rooms.

I changed into my dress and took up my purse and phone. If I was in any danger, it's best for me to wait for Rickel in the lobby where there are many eye witnesses.

I took deep breaths as the elevator opened on the ground floor. If I want my plan to work, I cannot let Rickel know that I witnessed his rendezvous. My emotions have to be kept neutral.