Chapter 7

Jess

We have waited 2 days and Eleanor hasn't come back home. It was so frustrating that I had to do everything.

" Jess!!!!"

" Leave me alone Mother! I can't do shit anymore" I screamed back. I can't allow these people to replace Eleanor with me. I lack the strength to do anything at the moment.

We didn't know how much we had relied on Eleanor until now. Even Van now shouts at me. I can't possibly keep the kitchen, the sitting room, cook, wash, and everything else all by myself. I wondered how Eleanor did it.

Stomped down to my room and dialed August's number. That bastard has been acting weird. He didn't pick my calls up.

I angrily threw my phone on the bed, though I started getting worried as it bounced higher than I thought. I wasn't ready to get a new phone yet.

Just about a few minutes to 9 am and I'm already so stressed. I went to August's house, I needed to escape this house and see what that fool was up to.

August's door was closed but I barged in anyway.

" Why weren't you picking up my calls?" I yelled as I entered.

" Geez Jess, give me a break. You know there's something we call knocking" August said as he stood up from wherever he was sitting.

I didn't come here for a chat today. He can't turn his back on me now.

" My calls are important August".

" Jess, are you out of your mind? I lost Eleanor thanks to you and now she won't even pick up my calls" August hissed. I can't believe this skunk was still in love with Eleanor.

I laughed wryly. " Do you still feel something for Eleanor? Tell me, what is it that I don't have that she has? Huh tell me".

" You want to know? She's pretty, she is loveable and she had quite a good mother and that's what makes her all that she is" he shot back.

" What!"

" Yes, you heard me. Check your mother, when you realize, you can come back. And if you don't know, you're always a second choice! Get out! I don't ever want to see you again" August screamed at me.

I was speechless. I frowned. It's Eleanor! She has taken every joy I had from me. August dragged me out of his house.

" I hope Eleanor is just dead somewhere out there. Eaten by a lustful bear or tiger or anything!" I yelled as I walked down to take a cab.

Each of my steps was sure to break the ground if I were some sort of superhero. I went straight home and decided. I have to bring Eleanor down. Dead or alive!

Eleanor

Thirty minutes to 3 pm, the room was intensively busy as many maids got me ready for Harrison's meeting.

" I can dress, really"

" No Eleanor, it's our job. You have to look perfect" a maid said as she dressed me up. The gown was totally something I have never seen. It was exactly my size and I wondered how.

It was a red long armless diner gown. I bet even Rihanna hasn't seen this dress before, it's indescribable.

Other maids worked on my shoes, my bag, my hair, and my makeup. I wondered if this queen treatment was what I'd get every time Mr Harrison goes out.

It was sweet and the fragrance of elegance filled the room as everyone rounded up. I stared at the mirror and I couldn't believe it was I. Slowly touching my face in disbelief, I almost shed a tear.

" Uh Eleanor, you do not want to ruin the beauty we made you into with your tears now ma'am. You should be happy. Master had never brought a woman home".

Never? I wondered where the rumors of him having a fiance came from. The maids in the room were lost and astonished by the beautiful art I have become.

Putting the thought aside, I had better things to worry about. Like how I am going to face the family of the wealthy Mr. Harrison. How was I going to act as his wife?

I barely knew how to date. I picked up the rosy bag and left with the guard who came to see me off.

The guard opened the door for me and I entered, wondering what the place I was going to look like.

"Ummm, Jay, do you have any idea what the place looks like?" I asked my driver. Jay has been so good to me since the day I came.

" It's about two times this mansion and about four times the servants. You should be careful though. Give a good impression"

I looked out the window sadly. " My mom always said that to me, but I'll try."

" You sound sad, Mrs Tolstoy. Your mum-"

" Mrs. Tolstoy???? "

" Ohhh", Jay laughed. Hard. " You should get used to it now that you're married"

Right, I keep forgetting that I'm married. So his last name has to hang around my name all the time. " Right. What do you think they'll ask me? How should I gesture? How can I even look at them?".

" Calm Eleanor, from what we've seen, you're a confident lady. You'll find your way around it." Jay assured me and I smiled.

" Brace up. We've gotten to our destination. Remember, raise your chin high, eat well, and speak confidently". Jay said as we entered the gate.

We drove for about 10 minutes before we saw the Villa. It was more like a castle. Jay drove around the fountain and came to a halt.

He opened the door for me. I let out a brief sigh and headed out. Jay waved as he drove off.

I'm alone now. Remembering what mom used to say, "Always leave a good impression". I walked in.

The servants were bold and older than the ones in my house. Jay was right about something though, there were thousands of workers here.

The servant led me down the hall as he opened several doors until he came to a stop at a final door. He bowed and left without saying a word.

Here's where my work starts. I opened the door and walked Inside, carefully taking my steps and swinging my waist slightly. A lady approached me and met me with a hug.

"Hey, you must be Eleanor. I've heard so much about you. Oh my God, I love your bag. Are you a model? Wow, Harry's got good taste. Mom's gonna love you" the lady ramped.

Her type of person was obvious. She has to be a social media person. The lady was agile and jovial as she led me to the inner part of the place I know nothing about.

"... don't be nervous, everyone is cool here" she concluded after reading what seemed like an epistle to me. I smiled at her to acknowledge everything she had been saying was understood.

Not until we got to the dining table and I met a set of laughing people who went mute the moment I got in.

" Hello guys, look who we have here," the lady said. I looked around, making sure my chin was up high. I was about to introduce myself but something told me to keep quiet.