Chapter 2 A NEW HOME

They alighted from the car as they reached his mansion. It's a large building, decorated with beautiful flowers. Ava was surprised at what she saw.

That's the first time she left her aunt's residence, and she couldn't believe her eyes. It wasn't even compared to what she's been seeing on pictures.

Arthur was already in the sitting room when he realized that Ava didn't follow him.

He turned to one of the guard and said, " Bring her in."

" Yes boss." The guard said and hurried outside. " My lady." The guard said bowing to her. " My boss said I should bring you in. Please follow me."

" My lady?" Ava said within, in shock. " He also bow to me. Goodness!"

" My lady please." The guard said, jolting her out of her thought.

" I'm sorry. Let's go." Ava said and the guard led the way. She followed.

This was another surprise for Ava. The sitting room was more than what she saw earlier outside. Her mouth dropped open as she glanced around the room.

" Are you the owner of this place?" She said staring at Arthur, who's also observing her.

" We don't ask questions here Ava." Arthur said in a deep voice, different from the one he used in the club.

Ava's countenance changed immediately as she nodded sadly.

" Welcome sir." An elderly woman said as she approached them, her hands behind her back. " You sent for me sir." She added, and there's silence in the room afterward.

A man brought a glass and a bottle of drink to him. Arthur took the glass from him, and asked him to pour the drink inside.

The man did as instructed and be turned to the elderly woman with the glass of drink in his hand. " Her name is Ava, and I'm putting her under your care. Make sure you treat her well."

He turned to Ava. " Her name is Elisa, she's your personal maid. Obey and respect her." He paused and drink from the glass. " If you need anything, reach out to her. Do you understand?"

" Yes sir." Ava replied respectfully.

Arthur dropped the glass on the table and walked upstairs. Everyone let out the breath they were holding.

"Come with me miss." Elisa said and walked away. Ava followed.

Elisa opened the door of a room and entered. " Come in." She said to Ava, holding the door ajar. Ava obeyed and went in.

The room was big and beautiful, unlike the one she had at her aunt's place. There's king size bed, a bed side lamp, a dressing mirror, a drawer, a book shelf, etc.

" Is this my room?" Ava asked, but was surprised when Elisa answered. She thought that someone cannot ask questions there, according to what Arthur said earlier.

" Yes." Elisa said. " Feel comfortable. I will be back shortly." She added and walked out.

" Wow!" Ava exclaimed and slumped on the bed. " This is heaven." She said happily. " But what's the purpose of being here?" She asked herself.

The door flung open and Elisa walked in with some dress in her hands. " Go to the room over there, and take a shower." Elisa said pointing a finger at another door, which was still in the room.

" When you're done, you change into this." She concluded and drop the dress on the bed.

" Thank you." Ava said and stood up.

Elisa nod and said, " I will be back shortly." She turned to the door and walked out.

Ava picked the dress to have a clearer look. " So beautiful." She said as she examined it on herself. " Let me take a shower first." She said and head to the bathroom.

Elisa came back with a tray of food in her hand. Ava had already changed up, and was waiting for the next instruction. Elisa placed the food on the table and called her to come over.

Ava stood up from the bed and walked to her. Elisa pulled out a chair for her to sit.

Ava sat down and began to eat, while Elisa stood and watched her.

" Aren't you joining me?" Asked Ava, gazing at her.

" I'm fine miss. Thank you." Elisa said with a smile. " I'll be back shortly, enjoy your food." She said and walked out again.

" Is it because I asked her to join me?" Ava asked herself. " Well, whatever! The food is delicious!" She muttered as she continued eating.

When Elisa returned to the room, Ava was nowhere to be found. " Where could she be?" She said as kept searching for her.

Ava on her part had lost her way. She didn't know how to return to her room anymore after going out.

" This house is big. I can't even recognize the route I came from. This is confusing. How will I return to my room?" She said with a frown on her face.

" Finally!" Elisa said with a sigh of relief as she sighted Ava.

Ava on hearing the voice, turned to the direction immediately. " Oh! Ma'am. Thank goodness!" She said in surprise and happiness.

" I've been searching for you. What are you doing here?" Asked Elisa.

" I just wanted to stroll around. But unfortunately, I lost my way." Replied Ava with a chuckle.

" You should've told me." Said Elisa sternly. " You don't move around here carelessly. There are places which he restrict everyone from going, and this happens to be one of them." Elisa paused and continued after glancing around, to be sure of their safety.

" Let's leave here. I don't want to get into trouble." Elisa said and drag her out of the place.

" But why?" Ava asked, getting scared already.

" I've told you what I know. You're not allow to leave your room, no matter what. You don't know the rules here." She paused and continued again.

" If he wants to see you, he will come over. Or he will send for you. Please obey this instructions, to avoid his anger.

I'm not saying this in order for you to be afraid, but believe me. When he's angry, he turns to something else.

He won't be himself anymore, and can do anything. So please......" She drawled. " Kindly avoid anything that will make him angry. That's the bad side of him." Elisa warned.

As they reached her room. Elisa opened the door and they went in. Ava was scared, and was already thinking of going home, but that's not possible.

She walked to the bed and sat down, lost in thought, while Elisa packed the empty plates of food from the table, in order to take it to the kitchen.

Elisa on noticing her mode, walked to her with the empty tray of food in her hands. " He's cool and nice. But avoid him when he's angry." She said and walk away, heading to the door. She opened it, and walked out.