Why Her:The shadow of the past

Madrigals mansion Melody storms off after the heated argument with her parents regarding her stay in Pakistan for the summer while Milo stood by doing nothing. Mel stormed into the kitchen, her long, dark hair flying behind her. Her parents, sipping their morning coffee, looked up in unison. "Mel, what's wrong?" her mother asked, concern etched on her face. "You know exactly what's wrong," Mel snapped, her green eyes flashing with anger. "You're ruining my summer plans." Her father, a wealthy businessman, set his cup down. "Mel, we've discussed this. You're going to spend the summer in the Hamptons with your aunt and uncle. It'll be a great opportunity for you to network and—" "Network?" Mel interrupted, her voice dripping with disdain. "You want me to spend my summer kissing up to a bunch of stuffy rich people? No thanks." Her mother sighed. "Mel, you need to understand that this is an important part of your future. You'll be attending a top-tier college soon, and connections like these will help you get ahead." Mel scoffed. "You're always talking about my future, but what about what I want? I want to spend my summer doing something I love, not attending boring parties and pretending to be someone I'm not." Her parents exchanged a disapproving glance. "Mel, you're being unreasonable," her father said. "This is for your own good." Mel's eyes narrowed. "My own good? You mean your own good. You just want to mold me into the perfect little rich girl, don't you?" The kitchen fell silent, the tension between Mel and her parents palpable. Mel's rebellion was nothing new, but this summer, she was determined to take a stand and forge her own path. She headed off to Delilah's house in the middle of the night hoping to cool off the steam while Lilah made an excuse for her parents. Melody pov Melody, a 19 years old highschool sophomore student with a bad temper and a rebellious attitude . Lilah my parents wants to send me off to a remote disciplinary school owned by my uncle and aunt this summer and I can't take any more of those fancy pants,two faced girls anymore who only want to get closer to my brother's. All I wanted was to go to Pakistan and enjoy my summer working as an hacker in an IT company but nooo,mom won't want her precious baby to indulge in any kind of labour. Like I ever wanted to be a Madrigal, not that any body cares about what I want. While in Lilah's house Lilah's pov Things hasn't been good with Mel and her parents regarding her own choice- although it was never like this, things has gone south since that accident Mel had at sophomore year of high school which we doesn't seem to remember due to the shock . If her lamentations about her parents would calm her down,I would gladly be her to help her .Even her brother's are of no help to her-like they care. Mel , guess what? He is back and she asked who; Lucas Andre is back in the city and the kidnapping rate has increased. Of course as a curious cat , I proposed to her an offer.The only thing left is to come up with a lie to her parents since they would be out for the summer in Kuwait increasing their business.How do I know? Mel told me and I heard rumours about it as well. Mel I would cover up for this summer with your parents in exchange for you to infiltrate Placid mansion for me relating to the missing girl which she gladly accepted and I need a story on the report given to me by the lecturer in class,plus I really want to solve this mystery and see where it takes us. I told Mel to gather information for me by working as a maid for Lucas which the selection would be holding tomorrow. Placid mansion Lucas pov He is a mysterious mafia with grey eyes and a dominant aura who is 6.4 inches tall with a commanding presence and a piercing grey eyes like a winter storm, drawing you in with an unnerving intensity. A dark ,slicked-back, revealing a prominent forehead and a sharp facial features with his impeccably tailored,black as coal accentuating broad shoulders and chilled physique commanding the attention of the room which falls silent as they enter, all eyes drawn to their imposing figure asked Damien whether there is any news regarding her. Yet with another failure to find the girl, Damien proposed hiring a new set of maids for his Masters pleasure The day of the selection Hundreds of girls lined up for the interview, looking slutty and some moderate for the job. In the midst of them lies June which is the code name given to her by Lilah The grand estate of Lucas, the infamous mafia lord, was abuzz with excitement and nervous energy. A long line of young women, all vying for the coveted position of Lucas's personal maids, snaked around the driveway. As Melody took her place at the end of the line, she couldn't help but notice the diverse array of applicants. Some girls were dressed in provocative attire, with short skirts and tight tops that left little to the imagination. Others, like Melody, opted for more moderate clothing, choosing elegant dresses and modest heels. As the girls waited, whispers and giggles filled the air. Some of the more daring applicants were flaunting their assets, hoping to catch Damien's eyes. Melody, however, remained composed, her confidence and poise setting her apart from the crowd. Suddenly, a sleek black car pulled up to the entrance, and Lucas himself emerged, his piercing grey eyes scanning the line of applicants. The girls' chatter ceased, replaced by awed silence. Lucas's gaze lingered on the more provocatively dressed girls, a hint of amusement dancing on his lips. But as his eyes met Melody's, his expression changed, and he raised an eyebrow, intrigued and felt familiar feeling with her. The commotion among the girls resumed, with some trying to push their way to the front of the line, while others preened and posed, hoping to catch Lucas's attention. Melody, meanwhile, stood tall, her calm demeanor and natural beauty making her a compelling candidate in Lucas's eyes. As the interview process began, Melody found herself face-to-face with Lucas, her heart pounding in her chest. But she refused to back down hoping to solve the mystery related to the missing girls, her determination and spirit shining through as she answered Damien questions with poise and confidences while Lucas watch from the control room . Only time would tell if Melody's would be able to discover the mystery as well as fulfil her dream of working throughout her summer break.Mel was among the few chosen to be the maids and they were directed into the maid quarters . Lucas room Natasha's eyes blazed with anger as she confronted Lucas in the grand foyer of their mansion. "How could you, Lucas?" she spat, her voice venomous. "You know how much I love taking care of you, and now you're just going to replace me with...with...strangers?" Lucas, lounging on the nearby sofa, didn't even bother to look up from his phone. "Ah, Natasha, don't be dramatic," he drawled, his tone nonchalant. "Dramatic?" Natasha's voice rose. "You're bringing in new maids to steal my spot as your favorite! I've been loyal to you for years, and this is how you repay me?" Lucas finally looked up, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Steal your spot? Natasha, you're being paranoid. I just need some extra help around the house, that's all." Natasha's face reddened with rage. "You're lying! You're trying to replace me!" Lucas sighed, his expression dominant. "Enough, Natasha. I've made my decision, and it's final. The new maids will be starting tomorrow. You'll need to learn to work with them." Natasha's eyes flashed with defiance, but Lucas's tone brooked no argument. He was the master of the house, and she was just a maid. For a moment, the two locked eyes, the air thick with tension. Then, Natasha's shoulders slumped, and she turned away, defeated. Lucas watched her go, a small smile playing on his lips. He knew that Natasha would come around eventually. After all, she was his favorite toy, and he always got what he wanted.