More Than A Maid

Bella’s POV

Of course, Monica wouldn’t apologised, she only shot me a hard gaze then walked away like we’ve expected. I knew the rest were wondering why Peter indeed supported me. No, they weren’t only wondering why he did that but they were also suspecting that something is wrong; it was pretty obvious but we wouldn’t just admit that there’s something going on.

Few hours later, school dismissed and we hurried home to go prepare for another set of examinations, that will take place two days after and it happens to be the final examination too. which means that there’s another break in between.

When we got home later that day, we met Mrs Benson with Monica’s mother in the living room. Looks like they are really close in terms of friendship matters and business wise.

We greeted perfunctorily then emerged to our various rooms. I came out of the room few minutes later, haven changed into muffty, then went into the kitchen to start preparing for dinner.

Then I sort of overheard the conversation between Mrs Benson and Monica’s mother.

“Once again, congratulations on your husband’s promotion” Monica’s mom said to her.

“And point of correction, congratulations to my husband and I. We both got the promotion ” Peter’s mother told her, smiling.

“Haha, that’s right” Monica’s mom smiled nervously.

“Errm Mrs Benson…” She called out, she didn’t want to call her by name instead.

“What is it?” Mrs Benson asked, putting down her drink and listening to Monica’s Mother ‘cos it looks like she’s about to say something serious.

“My family and yours have been together in this business for a very long time and that’s what made us very intimate” She resumed.

“Yes of course and we could have been trios if not because we lost Mr Daves” Peter’s Mom added.

“Yeah.. exactly but uhm, that’s not what’s trying to insinuate right now” Monica’s mom shook her head in negation.

“What are you trying to insinuate?”

“That … that we can continue to be together if only you want it. Our intimate relationship now depends on us, let’s work towards it”

“What do you mean?” Mrs Benson adjusted her eye glasses and peered at her.

“Err… I don’t want our relationship both as family friends and business partners to get ruined just because you family position is.. a little bit higher than the position we have found ourselves in” Monica’s mom briefly said.

“But you and your husband got the immediate position next to ours, I don’t understand what you are talking about” Peter’s Mom replied, confused.

“Yeah.. I.. know right.”

“You don’t have to worry, no matter our high we get promoted, you and our family will still be by ourside. And that reminds me, My husband and I will have our company very soon”

“Really?” Monica’s mom exclaimed.

“Yeah and of course, you and your husband will definitely work with us” Mrs Benson told her and she smiled a little bit.

“I’m considering a relationship between our children in order to grow our business and to make our intimacy stronger” Monica’s mother suggested.

“Hmmn, you don’t have to worry, those two have known eachother since they were little, they’ll soon be fondler to eachother as time goes on..” “You don’t have to force anything..”

“No dear, we need to force something. We need to see that ray of sparks between them to give us that hope. I haven’t seen any, what about you?””

“Hmmmn” She paused for a while.

“That’s right. They are old enough afterall. I’ll talk to Peter about it”

“I’ll talk to Monica too.. although I feel like she has always been interested in your son”

Mrs Benson chuckled.

“Oh My God, I can’t wait. We’ll indeed be families when your son, Peter takes over your business and when they reach the marriageable age, he’ll have my daughter but for now, they need to date. Yes , we need to see them date” Monica’s mom said.

Mrs Benson smiled for a while then finally said: “Yes, you are right”

She and Monica’s mom are best of friends, probably why she didn’t see anything wrong in what she just said. Moreso, she wanted to help her family too.. ‘cos it looks like her own family were getting more financially stable better than hers.. perhaps, that’s why she’s scared that.. their friendship will scatter very soon.

They changed the topic and discussed about random stuffs, then Monica’s mom left.

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Bella’s POV

I set the table, later in the evening for dinner.

Peter on the other hand, has been avoiding his mother ever since what happened the last time, he was literally choosing me over his mother and I do not really like it. He’s making things hard for me just incase he doesn’t know and little does he know that I’m breaking up with him real soon.

“Bring my food to my room..” Peter ordered me, he was about to walk away..

“No Peter, you’ll eat here on the dining table with me” His mom shunned and he smirked.

“I’ll rather not eat at all” Peter fired.

“Peter, what’s wrong with you?” His mom raised her voice.

“Peter” I muttered and gestured him to go meet his mom, else I’ll be so sad. He understood then sighed and went to the dinning table reluctantly.

“You didn’t even ask after your father, he couldn’t make it home today but he’ll be here as early as possible tomorrow morning” His mother resumed but Peter didn’t say a word. He shoved out his cutlery slowly and ate as if he was being forced to.

“How was your examination dear?” His mom tried to start a conversation with him.

“It was fine” Surprisingly, Peter responded although it was sheepishly. “Thanks to Bella. She helped me prepare very well for the examinations” Peter added, I don’t know if he said that intentionally to provoke his mom or something.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

“Well, I have something to talk to you about, let’s talk more about someone else” Mrs Benson said then drank some water.

“Let’s talk about Monica ” She finally said and Peter hissed; showing a sign that he wasn’t interested.

“I don’t know what’s wrong with you too, and I don’t care. But I want you guys to be together” His mom proposed.

“What?? Be together? What do you mean?”

“You two will make a great couple in future. Why not start now? Don’t worry, I won’t rush you. When you are done with your final examinations, you can go ahead and date her” His mom, not considering how he felt!

“What nonsense did you just spew out of your mouth, mom?” Peter shouted, he stopped eating, stood up and hit the dinning table.

“Listen Peter, you will do like I have said!”

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To Be Continued