« She’s not a maid, » he said. « I hired Eddie, not her. »
But Faith smiled.
« It’s alright, sir. It doesn’t bother me. »
Later that week, Faith was in the kitchen when Daniel came in again. His voice was soft, his gaze full of intentions.
« Faith, I can change your life, » he whispered. « You don’t belong here. You don’t deserve this life. Leave this man and come with me. »
Faith turned around abruptly.
« Sir, please stop. »
He moved closer.
« You think I’m joking? I can make you rich. »
« Please, » she said firmly. « Don’t do that again. »
She ran away, trembling.
When she told Eddie everything, he let out a long sigh.
« Faith, please don’t cause any trouble. He’s my boss. I can’t lose this job. »
Faith looked at him incredulously.
« He tried to touch me, and you’re afraid of losing your job? »
Eddie remained silent.
A few weeks later, it happened again.
Daniel found her in the living room, mopping the floor. He stood behind her and whispered,
« I still want you. I can take care of you. Just say yes. »
Faith pushed his hand away.
« Sir, have some self-respect. I’m married. »
Daniel chuckled softly.
« Married to a security guard? I’m the one who pays your husband, don’t forget that. »
Faith’s eyes filled with tears.
« Then pay him better, but don’t talk to me like that again. »
She ran back towards the guard’s room, her body trembling.
One sweltering afternoon, Eddie left the estate to run an errand for his boss, Daniel. The sun was beating down, and dust rose with every step.
He returned hours later, tired, sweating, holding a small plastic bag from the corner shop.
As he approached the gate, a shiny black SUV slowed down beside him. Inside were two women: Anita and Precious, dressed like queens.
Anita lowered the window and looked him up and down.
« Hey, Mr. Guard, » she said mockingly. « Where have you been, looking like this? »
Eddie sat up and calmly replied,
« I’m just back from running an errand for the boss. »
Precious sneered:
« And you couldn’t take a taxi? » she asked, feigning concern. « Or you don’t have the money for transportation? »
The two sisters burst out laughing.
« You and your wife, » Anita added with a wicked smile, « you’re a perfect match. Two poor souls in the same basket. »
Eddie didn’t reply. He simply nodded and moved aside to let the car pass, which entered the property in a cloud of dust.
He stood there for a moment, clutching the plastic bag, his jaw clenched. Then, with a deep sigh, he murmured,
« Poor man… »
And he returned to the small guardroom where Faith was waiting for him, smiling, ready to serve him food.
Anita went away for the weekend and Precious came to visit. She flirted with Daniel and, very quickly, they began an affair.
This continued in secret until the day Anita returned earlier than expected and surprised them in bed.
« Daniel! » she screamed. « You’re sleeping with my sister?! »
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