More Than A Maid

Peter’s POV

I entered my mom’s room but right from the entrance step, I began to shoot at her an annoying stare but there she stood, smiling. I know that whenever she smiles like this, she’s about to say something I do not like.

“Come closer my dear” My mom beckoned onto me.

“Say whatever you wanna say, I have better things to do in my room” I responded rudely.

“Oh dear, don’t let there be hate between mother and son” She spoke softly.

“Whatever” I hissed.

She came closer to me, since I insisted that I wasn’t coming to meet her.

“You are finally done with your examinations” She said but I didn’t say anything.

“I hope you pass your papers in flying colours, so you would gain admission into one of the best schools overseas, whichever one you want” She said.Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

“Thank you. Is that all you have to say? Can I return to my room now?” I asked and turned to leave.

“No, we are not done” She said. I turned to look at her reluctantly.

“It’s about what we discussed the last time. I told you I’ll bring it up again as soon as you have no examinations ahead of you, so you shouldn’t be surprised now” My mom said.

I didn’t say anything, I played deaf.

“What do you say? A relationship between you and Monica”

“I say No. I can’t date Monica”

“Oh well, your opinion doesn’t count” She smiled wickedly. What the hell is wrong with mommy??

“I’ll report you to Dad. You are picking a girl for me to date and you won’t even give me some breathing space” I said.

“First, your father is not around, he has some official meeting somewhere nearby. Secondly, your Dad will not mind, especially when I give him the reasons why I am doing so. He’ll have no choice than to support me too.

“The reason is lame. I’m not dating Monica and that’s final” I said.

“We shall see” My mom remarked.

Just then, Bella came in, she didn’t have to knock because I left the door widely opened.

“Monica is here” She announced.

Geez!

“Oh great. Wonderful. Let her in of course” My mom said, smiling widely.

“Yeah, she’s in, she’s waiting in the living room” I said, bow my head a little and left.

“Do not keep your visitor waiting Peter, or should I now address her as ‘your girl’ already?”

I sniffed, fighting back my tears. This is definitely not my mom, she must have been hypnotized.

“Let’s go” She said and left the room before me.

The tears began to flow down my cheeks but I wiped them off and tried to brighten up my mood, forcing myself to be an hard guy.. so Bella and Monica won’t notice what’s wrong, that’s if Mom doesn’t tell her anything yet. I hope.

I came out quickly to meet Monica.

“Hi Peter” She exclaimed, she really look happy. Didn’t she say she’s here to apologise?

“How are you doing?” She asked and came closer to hug me before but I move backward a bit.

I looked at my mom, who sat on the couch, watching the drama between Monica and I. Monica and her must have exchanged pleasenteries ealier before I came, and I don’t think my mom has told her that she wants us to be together. Why is she smiling and seems happy to see me, yesterday she felt dejected that I didn’t even want to speak with her. Or she’s probably excited because I said we can only get along when she apologises to Bella. And here she is.

“Bella, come over here please!” I called out and Bella came quickly.

I just hope my mom will stay out of it.

“Bella, Monica is here to apologise about how she has illtreated you” I said.

Just like I expected… my mother intervened.

“What??” My mom exclaimed.

“Mom, please it’s a long story. Just stay out it. I’ve had enough of your dramas” I said then faced Monica.

“Apologise to her quickly and leave. Just have it in mind that we are cool; I’m no longer mad at you” I said to Monica. Whom suddenly stop smiling and friended sadly, did she come here to just apologise, why is she putting up an act; as if this isn’t our deal in the first place.

“Hmmn. What’s going on here?” My mom asked.

“Stay out of it mom. It’s just me, Monica and Bella” I said.

“I don’t need to ask; with what you just told Monica. I understand that you both quarreled” My mom stood up and walked closer to us.

“Yes we did and it will be settled if only you stay out it please” I told her.

“Actually, Bella and I had a little misunderstanding and Peter wouldn’t speak to me until I apologise to Bella” Monica muttered, explaining everything to my mom, like she’s innocent.

“Is that right Peter?” My mom asked me but I didn’t say anything.

Then she looked at Bella wickedly, and Bella began to tremble.

“That’s right” I had to answer. “Bella you can leave, you didn’t do anything wrong. I can handle it” I told Bella, who looked at my mom fearfully, then she left the scene hesitatingly.

“I’m sorry Peter” Monica said to me, and she held my hand but I release it instantly. She’s such a pretending.

“Peter, what a rediculous thing you did, you told Monica to apologise to your maid. Monica, whom you’ve known for years back!” My mom quarried.

“You don’t know what she did, she illtreated Bella here and in school, Bella was confused and depressed…” My mom cut in sharply.

“That’s not enough reason while you choose a maid over your childhood buddy” She fired.

“Also Mrs Benson, I.. I like Peter since we were little but .. he resent me and I.. I think he likes his.. maid..” Monica told my mom.

“Monica!” I shunned her.

“Is that true Monica? Do you like my son?” My mom asked smiling, and Monica nodded slowly. I wondered where she got such courage from, to open up to my mom that she has a crush on me.

“Wonderful” My mom clapped her hands.. “You have just made things really easy” My mom said.

“H.. how? It’s just a.. mere crush I guess, internet calls it teenage love..”

“Whatever it is being called. I don’t care. The fact is that you like my son and both of you are so compatible. Oh sorry, I’m probably going too fast, you two are grown up and high school graduate” My mom said and I could see Monica blushing..

“I’m out of here” I said, and began to walk away.

“Peter! Get back here… Move closer to Monica and ask her to be your girlfriend. You can start with, telling her to go on a date with you” My mom said.

“What??”

I couldn’t believe my ears. Just like that??!

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To Be Continued.