Chapter 3 REVIEWED RULES

TORIA'S POV

I couldn't sleep well last night. I tossed around the mat before I finally dossed off.

It is morning and the waking up bell from security wakes me up.

I've been on this mat for what seems like an hour trying to carry myself but my joints are making me look as if I slept crippled.

The packing I did yesterday and the mat I slept on I know are at work.

I decided to stay back and maybe have some rest since no cooking nor morning work will be done apart from the sweeping and washing of dishes which is not my duty but then I remember the words of the Alpha " this is just the preamble."

If yesterday was the preamble then something bigger and terrible awaits us today.

I turn my eyes to the wall clock.

"What the f..k!. 10 am?."

I managed myself off the mat, changed my Nighties, and headed out of the room.

I decided to check on the other Maids before going into the main building but their doors are all locked from the outside even Jerry's doors the chief security

"What is going on?"

"What has the Alpha done this time?"

I became curious due to my unanswered questions and at the same time afraid of what may befall me.

As I walked closer to the main building I could hear voices arguing about what I can't tell.

I decided to eavesdrop.

ALPHA BRYAN'S POV

The thought of what happened yesterday. How they obeyed my command and how they begged for help, especially Mr. Jerry, who had proved to be stubborn, and decided to bow to my power coupled with my mate's support and contribution towards my actions triggered my morning happiness.

I woke up with full strength ready to face the day.

I needed not to tell them to avail themselves in the living room but they did except for Mrs. Toria who for some unknown reason is not here.

I could spot my Luna sitting in the Dining with a plate of popcorn and a chilled glass of fruit juice.

She is about to take some popcorn into her mouth, when I stopped her, though I'm not a fan of popcorn I needed the maids to feel the love bond I searched with my Luna but she disappointedly changed it

*What kind of Luna eats without her husband?"

She looked in surprise, I could tell she never thought I would quickly turn into a popcorn lover.

"No, tell me, are you supposed to-."

LUNA DEBI'S POV

I know my mate can be funny but right now I don't think that's exactly what he is trying to do. I can't sit here and watch him insult me in the presence of these piggy maids.

"Popcorn? No, wait when did you start being a popcorn lover? Ok, today you see me with one Or?."

"Enough! Enough, of what you are trying to do you can have all the popcorn to yourself. Meanwhile, your food is already served."

I could hear murmuring from the maids.

I turned to them with a deathly eye and stood up, pushed him aside and forcefully climbed the stairs.

"Ah! Luna, I didn't mean it__'' before he could finish I exit the room.

JERRY'S POV

I would have loved to say something or maybe laugh.

The Alpha intended to make us feel jealous and rejected but right now the reverse is the case.

I turned my eye to the other maids and our eyes met.

None of us was able to say something except Toria who cleared her throat and brought him back to his senses.

"Enough of your insults, Toria!" He said.

TORIA'S POV

I've been eavesdropping for what seems like minutes.

The argument wasn't a good one.

The Alpha was left stuck and confused

I decided to utilize the opportunity.

I tiptoed into the house, sat down, and cleared my throat.

Unfortunately for me, it didn't turn out well.

"If you wish to trigger the devil in me then all of you, especially You Toria must regret." He said pointing his finger at me.

The room was as silent as a graveyard with all the maids wearing teary eyes.

I adjusted myself on the chair as if nothing happened.

First time in my life I didn't feel threatened. I don't know where the courage came from.

ALPHA BRYAN'S POV

I've had enough of the drama already.

I needed to proceed to what these annoying maids here came for.

"I will pretend as if all of that didn't happen coupled with the fact that Toria intentionally decided to come late tempting and bartering with my authority.''

" In case you don't know, today I want to let you know that the rules of the park have been reviewed or would I say the existing rules have been changed and we have a new one."

I could see the looks on their faces, some of them their hands were in their armpits and some of their faces were covered with their hands.

" We are going to start with rule one which says: All maids are to be paid the same amount of money irrespective of their duties being Eighty thousand naira.

The reviewed rule says: All maids will be paid Thirty-five thousand naira irrespective of their duties except the chief security and the chief cook which are to be paid Forty thousand naira."

"Ah! Nooo, that's too small now, how are we going to feed our families and take care of ourselves, " said Jerry.

I pretended to be deaf to their words and proceeded

"Rule two: every Friday of the week and last days of the month is the social gathering, all the maids are expected to bring their family members to dine and whine with the Alpha.

The reviewed rule: every friend of the week and the last days of the month are just like other days. All workers are expected to concentrate on their duties.

Rule three says: All maids must be found dressed in their uniforms occasionally.

Revives rule: All maids must be dressed in their uniforms every day as there will be no acceptance of multi-colored dresses among the maids, failure to do so, and failure to be paid.

"Eh!" They chorus.

"Yes!, Two more of the rules and we are done with."

Rule four: The Alpha's bedroom should be clean and taken care of by Luna.

Revived rule: The Alpha's bedroom should be clean and taken care of by Doris.

"Yes!" She said smiling sheepishly

"What!" Says the luna.

LUNA DEBI'S POV

Unknowninly to him and the maids, I've been standing in between the living room and the stairs leading to my mate's bedroom.

I've heard all the amended rules and nothing was wrong with them, except the fourth one.

How could a maid clean and care for my mate's bedroom, I mean who does that?

"Dear Alpha, you know that is quite impossible, I mean I am and always will be in charge of your bedroom. If you insist she cleans and cares, she must be your new laundry."

"Doris, I wholeheartedly object to such rules, and besides you should know better than accepting to care for a man's bedroom whose beautiful and attractive and sexy wife is alive."

"Are you done talking?" Said the Alpha.

"Yes! There is nothing to amend in rule four."

DORIS POV

I've known the Alpha to always have eyes for me and I've always wished for the day I will be closer to him.

He is very Handsome, with dark curly hair and a pointed nose that fits his round face with blue eyes. He is just my dream man. Luna Debi was just lucky to have him as his mate.

Out of joy, I couldn't wait for him to finish up with the amended rule.

I quickly jumped in

"Yes!, I mean yes..."

All eyes were on me.

ALPHA BRYAN'S POV

Neither of the maids nor my wife could stand against this particular rule.

In as much as the person involved is not against it, I must reassure them the rule stands.

" Ok, like I said rule four stands, Debi your work starts immediately after we leave this place."

I stole a glance at my wife and she wore a deathly look, looking into Doris' eyes who was already busy smiling that she didn't notice her.

"Ok, that will be the end for now. You can all retire and respect the amended rules."

I turn myself to go but I'm held back by a question, an annoying one.

"Alpha please we've listened to your amended rules and we vow to respect them, said Mr. Jerry.

Exactly, what I needed to hear from them.

I smiled at his words

"Can I now go?"

"No, please he said"

JERRY'S POV

We never had issues with other rules except for rule one, from Eighty thousand to thirty-five and forty thousand?. No! It is pretty bad.

I started with reassuring words to make him happy and it sure did

But then, I proceeded to say our minds

"Alpha, may I beseech thee to reconsider our payment as it is very small to Carter for our needs? Plea___."

"Shout up!, Just shout that gutter you called mouth up. Let me advise you if you can't deal with the changes you can as well reject them but quitting is never an option. Deal with it!" Said the Alpha.

We all looked at ourselves and our eyes met.

"Ok, we've heard you."

He was about to climb the stairs when there was a knock on the door and he decided to stay back.

With an angry tune "Come in," he said.

ALPHA BRYAN'S POV

I never expected any visitors. But right now there is a man I've known to make letter deliveries in my house. Maybe he misses the address.

"I know you very well, but who sent you?"

" I'm sorry sir, the person chosen to be anonymous, maybe you will get to see the sender's address when you open the letter." He said.

Then drop the letter and go.

"Get out all of you."

I curiously and slowly open the letter and boldly it is written.

"A CALLED TO ORDER."

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