Chapter 2 Greener pastures

'All I know is that I will survive!'

Matt stepped off the bus on getting to the city. He clung to his small backpack which held the important things he would be needing. The sun was so sharp and blurred his vision slightly. He used a hand to shield his hands from the sun.

He was finally here! He had dreamt of this all through his teens, and young adults, and now, it has happened. This was a step in the right direction. If he played his cards right, he was going to be elevated from the dust to greatness. And, his mom will never have to suffer or live in that poverty-stricken house back in town.

"Mr, I'd like to take my luggage." Someone whispered behind him.

"Sorry," he said politely and stepped away from the path.

At the time, his eyes became adjusted to the sun, and he walked down the cobblestones to the house of his new master, Mr. Walter. He couldn't wait to meet the man and start the process of gaining his life back. It would bring total peace and prosperity to him.

Matt looked around as he walked. It was his first time here, and he was amazed at how busy everyone was. There were people virtually everywhere, and the complex was merged with the houses too. He couldn't help but be wowed by it all. It was just amazing.

He stopped at some point and brought out a scrapbook that had the master's address. 14, Bodice Street. He looked up once more, but couldn't see a signboard with the name of the street.

"Umm... hello?" He stopped a pedestrian about to cross the street.

The lady in blue button-necked cold, frown as she stopped. "Yes?"

Matt cleared his throat and tried not to be too intimidated by how curt she sounded. "I was on the way to Bodice Street. I don't know where it's located. Can you help out?'

She touched the top of her coat. "Don't you have a map on your phone?" She queried.

Matt frowned. "No, I don't."

"Ok. Well, it's two streets down from where we are. You just need to turn the corner. The sign is visible inside the complex and not outside," she informed him tersely.

Matt nodded his thanks and went on walking. He hoped to find some sort of favor from his master. He shouldn't be snobbish like the lady he just spoke with. Or, he may be forced to leave.

Leave?

Who was he kidding? He wasn't going to leave because he barely had a choice in this situation. He was stuck with this, and that's just it.

Matt rounded the corner, and finally saw the signboard; 'Welcome to Bodice Street' in bold letters. He looked around and was amazed at the homes here. They were so beautiful, and lively. The rich really lived in affluence.

Matt continued walking in Bodice street which he has already tagged as the street for the rich and continued looking at the house number written in all the houses around there. He stopped right in front of a beautiful mansion that had the number 14 Bodice street on it. "This must be it." He said to himself as he stood at the big and beautiful golden gate. He checked the address again and noticed he was at the right place so he cleared his throat and knocked at the gate. The security man opened the gate almost immediately.

"Are you Matt, the new housekeeper?" The security man asked before he has already been told before now about his arrival and he had been waiting for him almost forever.

"Yes, I am." Matt quickly said.

"Alright come in." The security man told me and opened the gate for him to enter which he quickly did.

"Now come with me." The security man said, after locking up the gate and starting to lead the way.

Matt was amazed at the beauty of the mansion that he could help but glance around as the security man led the way. The house was arranged and decorated with luxury furniture, it look so maleficent. Matt couldn't help but kept staring all until they got to the main door which was made of glass and a very high-quality glass at that. The security man opened the door and they both walked in.

"Have you sat here, while I send a maid to call the boss?" The security man said, and Matt had his seat on the couch which was so soft and welcoming.

The security man sent a maid to call their boss Mr. Walter before finally walking back to Matt where he was sitting.

"I have sent someone to call our boss and he would be with you shortly but I have to get going now, see you later." The security man said,

"Alright thanks a lot, I appreciate it," Matt told him, and he just nodded with a smile before walking away.

Matt sat comfortably on the couch as he waited for the boss to arrive. He glanced at the beautiful sitting room and all the classic and expensive things in it. The huge television set hanging on the wall was displaying a TV show but his eyes couldn't just remain in it because the whole sitting room was more fun to watch and anything else he likes was as beautiful as the whole house looks.

Just when he was still glancing around the sitting room his eyes fell on an old man in his sixties walking into the sitting room. "That must be Mr. Walter." He said within him, as he approached him.

"Are you Matt?" The man asked rudely.

"Yes sir," Matt answered calmly, as the maid had his seat on a couch that looks like a king's throne.

"Matt, you are the new housekeeper right?" The man asked again.

"Yes sir," Matt answered again.

"So what is a housekeeper doing sitting on my multi-million couch and even daring to talk to me while still sitting down." The man said rudely, making Matt feel so lowly of himself, and quickly got up on his feet.

"I'm very sorry sir." Matt quickly apologized.

"So sorry for yourself, anyways I should probably tell you your duties in here." The man said.