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Sweep Me Off My Feet [angelic eruru & -Miss-Mc-TaterTot-]
"No no no no no! I don't want some old decrepit woman to clean for me. This house has enough antiques................................. Well everyone knows how to clean, she doesn't have to have been cleaning for forty years...................... Well just find me someone fresh not worn out."
Nigel Anthony Bruck didn't know how clear he needed to make it to people, he was looking for someone to bring life back into the house. Also someone who could clean of course. It was so lonely in this big old house alone he was tired of it. Since his parent had died and left him the house three years ago the only person he has had to talk to is Velma, the cook/driver/butler/house cleaner. But Velma was getting on in years and she needed another employee to lighten the workload. Velma was a hard-ass. He needed someone soft for company. This poor girl he will eventually choose has no idea what she is really stepping into. He chuckled to himself, his voice deep but not booming. He thought for a moment and called Velma to get him a copy of the paper. She looked at him funny. Knowing that he never read the news. It was all bad, trying to smear reputations. Like his. Probably the reason no young girl would ever put themselves in his house. When in truth he hadn't even been on a date in three years. He was not a playboy. He was just desired by the kind of women who talk the talk when your not interested. He flipped through the paper and looked for a 'work wanted' ad. When he figured out they didn't really have them he was ready to give up he saw the words 'Employment Agency' he called the number and asked them to find him a young able bodied woman to be a live-in maid, someone who wanted permanent work. Then he waited for the call. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A few hours later the phone rang and the interview was sheduled. He waited. |
Violate stubbled on the door step and her head hit the door bell. * Nice violate.....great way to start you goof* She thought to herself
as she stared at the large beautiful wooden door. She had never seen such a door before she was of the lower class very low as in her roommates had four legs and rhymed with bat......She was a beautiful blue eyed girl she was young very young she was only 16. But it is the 1800s young girls as young as 13 go out to find a job in her case she had no one in the world her father had just died. She needed to work to support herself so her she was. Her long brown her flowed down to her back. She rubbed her head as she waited for someone to answer the door she began to get a bit impatient " God do these people want a maid yes or no" She said to herself as she looked at the garden while she waited for someone to answer the door to the beautiful mansion. They had roses ...they were her mother's favorite she bowed her head in memory of her mother she then herd the door open...seeing the roses made her feel as if this was a good sign maybe just maybe she would get the job after all. |
Nigel heard the doorbell and started for it. Velma looked at him sideways and went to get it. He knew the look, she was right, it wasn't proper for the master of the house to answer his own door. Seeing as how he had lived without his parents here since age sixteen he just did things by himself. Kept up with his fathers business and spent little to no money. The girl walked in she looked to be about sixteen. Something about her lonely look reminded him of himself when he was her age, alone in the world. Only he had money to support him. Even though his wealthy collegues would never sympothise with the poor, Nigel alway felt as if he should do something. The girl was stunning. If he had been hiring purely off looks he would have shouted out HIRED! the second she walked through the doorway. Once they were settled into his office living room he took in the sight of her. Not like a lust hungry fool no, but he had a warm smile on his face.
"My name is Nigel and I have been told yours is... Violate. Your basically hired. All I need to know is that your willing to work and learn. Velma will give you a tour of the house and the facilities. I have a rather large room picked out for you if you don't mind. It's parallel mine. I don't have servants quarters. Velma is down the hall. Are you willing to learn and try?" He waited for a reply and gestured to the large black woman standing behind him. She was friendly and caring. She was probably the only reason he made it to age nineteen. The woman showed the girl around and he waited downstairs nervous about their first real conversation. He had to get to know the girl. She would be residing in his household. |
When she was lead into the MAster's rather large and beautiful office she sat down at a chair opposite to his. Her hand tapped her knee in a very nervous manner. The master was good looking Figures rich people all are its like a package deal money,power and they throw in the good looks for free. She smiled at her little analogy and then beg to pay attention to her new boss. " Yes! of course I am willing to learn. I get my own room....wow did not expect that " She said as she smiled at both her new boss who's name she had already forgotten and the older lady behind him.
She followed Velma up the grand stair case she was impressed by the upstairs just as she had been by the first floor. She could not believe how rich people live it was like heaven on earth. She looked at her room and nearly fainted it was big and had its on wash up room (bathroom). Her bed was beautiful she fought the desire to jump and roll in it. She loved the kitchen as well it was big could fit 20 people if you tried. She returned to her boss " Your home is the most beautiful home I had ever seen....you are very lucky to have such a home.....God bless your home" She stated as she smiled lightly to her boss. |
Nigel smiled ackwardly. He knew his mother had put a lot of time into decorating this place herself. She also helped with the chores but always told him it was a secret. He didn't fully understand until a few years ago when he was forced to grow up, that it wasn't normal, well it was downright a shame for a woman to help the help. He still thought it was stupid. He took a long look at the girl. She looked so pretty when she was excited. She seemed really impressed. This made him really happy that someone was once again enjoying his mom's pride and joy.
"So do you have your things with you or do you need a ride somewhere to get them?" The bag the girl was carrying was so small he couldn't imagine a young girl having all her belongings in it. Your girls needed clothes, clothes for work, play, dinner, and whatever else. Clothes and other vanity item's. At least he thought. He never had much experience with girls even though it was said around town the exact opposite. He said no to the daughter of an esteemed lawyer and she went around town spreading lies, that she denied him because he told her of all his experience. Especially with the 'lowly' girls, as she called anyone without a mansion and daddy's money. |
"This is all I own in this world" She stated as she smiled. " I am not so much into metrical things I rather gaze upon there beauty then own them..." She stated as she looked at a painting of a young woman " Is this your mother she is beautiful....you are very lucky....I barely remember what my mother looks like....I hope she was as pretty as yours" She stated as she smiled at him lightly. She then smiled at Velma " Is it just us 3in this big house?" She wondered although it would be interesting and quite if it was just them well not to quite on the count of Violate was a bit loud at times and loved to make people laugh...she also got into a lot of trouble....and was a bit of a wise kid at times. She hopped to be of good use and hopped that she could get to work sooner then later.
She turned to Velma and smiled " What do you want me to do first?" She asked as she held on tightly her light bag and looked at her anxious to learn. She wanted to earn money and save...because she wanted to leave one day to see the world. |
Nigel winced when the young girl mentioned his mother. It still hurt when her name or anything about her was mentioned. He never got over or even attempted to deal with her death. He looked at the girl. It was peculiar for a girl so young and so pretty to have nothing. He couldn't help but think she was attractive. He was only three years older than her, and girls who were younger were married these days. Nigel cleared his throat before speaking.
"So, umm. Is there any reason that when I travel you wouldn't be able to come along and take care of things? Velma is getting on in age and she doesn't much like train rides." He felt strange asking this girl this. He also felt dumb for saying umm. He was always taught against it in the horrid finishing school his parent made him attend. |
Violate smiled " trains....I always wanted to ride in one is he nice?" She asked her eyes wide and happy. " They go really fast I use to watch them pass near where I grew up." She stated as she looked happy and excited. " I would love to go...that is if its okay...I guess it is since you asked me if I wanted to" Se was nervous and happy. She smiled at both of them. " So What will be my daily retune besides helping you Velma " She smiled smiling at the woman. They both seemed like really nice people and she hoped to stay a while.
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Nigel smiled broadly. He liked to hear her excitement. It was what he had wanted when he started looking for help.
"Trains can be nice. I ride coach normally, just for the experience. I'll make sure you get a window seat and we will ride 1st class." He thought about what should be her daily routine. "Well once Velma has you trained, you will get up and cook breakfast and tidy up. Then whatever untill lunch, same with supper. Then you can tidy before bed again. This house doesn't get very dirty very fast. On saturdays you will give the house a real cleaning and on sunday we will fend for ourselves because you will be off. But don't worry, you get paid by the month, not the day, it doesn't affect you." ((I don't know what to make the monthly pay but whatever is being paid very well for the time. Half at the first of the month and half in the middle.)) |
Violate smiled she liked the sound of the pay " Where is my room again sorry this house is huge compared to what i have lived in" She stated as she looked at the other paints " I love the paintings they are beautiful." She stated as she smiled and took in a deep breath " Do not worry I am okay with my pay..I just need moon for m medicine each month after that I am okay where it comes to everything else" she stated and smiled
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Nigel smiled at the girl. Her room alone was probably bigger than the house she grew up in. His father had had ornate taste.
"Your room is across from mine and Velma's room is down the hall. I have a small gift waiting for you on your bed." What he had left on the bed was, a welcome card with a months pay in it, as a sign on bonus, a big fluffy teddy bear and a gift slip (certificate) to the young womans clothing store down the road a bit. He probably put a bit too much on it but he felt it was right after seeing her measly little bag of belongings. |
Violate smiled as she ran up the stairs and made her way to her room leaving behind a cloud of smoke from where she was standing.
She slipped and fell once she got up stairs making a loud bump noise " Sorry!!! I won't run next time I promise" She stated as she made her way to her room. " Holy Sweet Jesus !!!" she stated as she looked inside. " his room is huge!......Are you sure this is for me this big room??" She asked. She then looked at the teddy bear and began to cry she ignored the money and gazed at the bear. " I always wanted a toy..." she stated as she hugged the bear happily " Its the nice kind of bear.....soft and huggable.." she stated as she hugged it for dear life. |
Nigel heard a thudding noise and her vocal apology. Then she was making a sort of sobbing noise and velma went upstairs to check on the girl. He sat down in his chair and waited for her to make her way back downstairs.
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Violate hugged the bear as tight as possible she felt every bit of the bear on her chest. " THis is the most beautiful bear I have ever seen..." Se stated as she herd the older woman at the thresh hold. " My mother always wanted to buy me one but could not...." She stated as she began to we the bear with her sobs. " Thank you ....so much!" se stated as she finally saw the envelope filled with money.."Wow i think he paid me more then he should have.." She then thought of something.." I have to talk to him..." She stated as she made her way down stairs drying her eyes as she walked down the stairs. " There is a problem she stated as she looked at her new boss....you might not want me to stay because of this..."
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Nigels eyebrows furrowed upon hearing this, he knew this was all too good to be true.
"What is it? You can't have too much of a problem already." He looked to Velma to give him some kind of hint, but the old woman just shrugged her shoulders and looked concerned. He thought maybe she didn't like the teddy bear, perhaps she thought she was too old. He still had his teddy bear on a shelf in his room to admire and take down and hug every once in a while. Maybe it was too much money or not enough. These thoughts just ran through his head nonstop while he awaited his answer. |
" I have my 9 month old brother I must take care of.. " she stated as she looked down at the floor. " I can not leave him behind...this is to much to ask....but may he move in as well.....he is well behaved....and barely cry i can care for him and do my duties.....I promise you" She stated as she looked at him. " Give me a chance.....please...." she stated as she looked at him and then at Velma " he is a beautiful smart baby...he will not be in the way I swear" She said as her eyes were filled with sadness
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Nigel looked concerned for a moment. Was this house ready for an infant?
"Well, ok, he may come live too, there is the baby room directly next to yours, it was mine when i was an infant. We have to get fresh things a baby needs, Velma can help you with that, I know nothing about baby's. She can drive you to get him now, where is he staying, and with who?" She had lied to him, telling him she didn't have a place and thats was all she had in the world was her bag. |
Violate looked at him sad " I am sorry....my brother had been staying with my ant and she can not care for him anymore thats why i had to pretty much live on the street.." She stated as she looked at the candle lit study. Violate took in a deep breath and turned around and left with Velma. She saw the carriage ride up in front of the house it was beautiful....she had never been in one before. She smiled as she climbed inside to get her brother.
( btw this takes place in the 1800s) |
Nigel waited nervously pacing back and forth across the foyer. He was only nineteen, and he just took into his care a young woman and her 9 month old brother. He decided to search through the old baby room to see what he could find, there were all kinds of clothes and blankets and there was still a crib and the room was decorated ornately in blue. All these things needed was a good washing and the girl could have them for her brother. After deciding this he went to pacing again. He was as nervous as he would be had it been his own child in the delivery room.
((Haha the old woman drives a carraige)) |
Violate walked into her aunts house and told her everything. " Please let me take him he is my child now I will raise him to be a wonderful man." It took her hours to convince her but she finally got the baby. She walked outside with him and got into the carriage. " Lets go to our new home little one" She stated as she began to ride off in the carriage.
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