CHAPTER 17: STAND ALONE

TAYLA

Okay! Vacation was over. And I am back to school for my last semester this year. I have been busy for some academics to be settle before graduation.

I do not have any more minor subjects to be taking up online during the weekdays. However, I have few classes for Fridays which is whole day. And Saturday's half a day too.

I got it settle down with Maria and she was ok with it. She said I do not have to worry about the boss because she was in charge with when it comes to the house works.

I was so delightful hearing it from her. I am grateful that I work with them. Too grateful that I do not have any problems except my boss. Yes, the owner of the house.

I am always in an alert situation whenever he is at home. Too alert that he will recognize me. Too alert that I will try not to kiss him again. This is stupid but he makes me urge to lose control of myself.

But thank goodness because he is a very busy person. Too busy with his work that we rarely cross paths with each other.

Gladly, school starts once again and I am busy to occupy my mind with it.

When Sheila and Mildred got to decide for a lady's night. Since it has been a while and I needed it too. I need to release my tense and have fun a little. I have been so stressed lately.

We got in the same club before. I am confident that I would not going to meet my boss. Why? Well, it's because he is not in town. I heard from Maria that boss is always seldom at home. Yehey!

I always called Maria to let her know my whereabouts. I do not want her to worry about me. As always Mildred and I borrowed clothes from Sheila's closet.

We got some drinks to lighten up our moods. I do not mind at all I know my limits. I am not that weak when it comes to alcohol. But I drink alcohol moderately.

"Come on, let's hit the dance floor." Sheila said as she stood up finishing her drinks.

Shaking my head as I looked at her. Mildred and I did the same thing, finishing our drinks before going to the dance floor. It is better to be safe from some drugs to our glasses. Taking own responsibility when you are outside. Or anywhere you might be. Regrets later will not bring back if there might be something bad happen to you.

We were all dancing on the dance floor.

Each one of them started to disappears from my sight. They found partners already. Not long after some guy was dancing from my behind.

I pushed his hands away from my waist without looking back at him. I do not need to because I don't feel like it. I do not know why but it seems my boss hands I want to wrap around me.

Thank goodness! I was relieved when that guy did get what I mean if not. I do not know what to do with it. I do not want to ruin my night. I just want to enjoy being my own. I do not intend to sleep someone else either.

"Long time no sees." A familiar voice whispered in my right ear as I was shiver.

I turned to look back at him. He wrapped his arms around my waist and smiled. I was there speechless. Everything was all blurry.

I woke up to a place unfamiliar to me. I know this is not his mansion. It is not a hotel either. He is sound asleep. I removed myself away from him slowly but surely. Not to awake him because I do not want to have any confrontations or information's to share with him yet.

My heart is still pounding as I reached my car in Sheila's place. I was there still sitting in my car already in my usual self. Thinking a lot before heading home. I hope it would be that easy not to feel this way.

I did not get out in my room after eating brunch when I arrived at the mansion. Afraid that my boss will be recognized me once he is home.

I just did all my reports given to us the whole day I am inside my room. I have a lot of things to do before graduation.

Stretching my body after sitting in front my laptop for so long. My stomach is growling. I am hungry just what it means. I looked at the clock in my laptop. It was past five in the afternoon.

Walking towards the kitchen I can already smell Maria's delicious foods she prepared.

"Oh! You are already here. Come on, have some." She invited me in. She did not treat me like a maid but like a daughter instead. "You must be hungry. I know you are busy with work at home and school." Maria added.

"It's quite okay but I am grateful to you as well." I smiled. "If it is not for you maybe I could not finish my schooling on time. Working and studying is not that easy to manage but working here I could say I am too blessed. Thank you!"

"Ssshh... I am thankful that you are honest and trustworthy person." She replied. "I do not have any problems with you as well. You are different kind of lady. I hope you can stay here forever." Smiling at me as she said that.

I smiled back without responding it. Stay here... Forever? Nah! I do not know about that because after graduation I still do not even know any plans at all. One thing for sure about my plan is not going back home. Back to my hometown is not on my list yet.

Everything has changed now. I already set my mind to stand alone and be independent without my parent's help. I can say I can do it and be whatever I want to do with my life.