Her Playboy Boss

Chapter 9: Back In Her Old Ways

AFTER her night with Jax, Ms. Vera seems to be back to her old slutty self. She started coming home late and bringing different men back with her once more. I have gotten used to her so I already know to keep myself scarce when she’s in the company of her lover.

I have been working with her for almost two months and I was supposed to get my salary already, but she hasn’t said anything about it. I was scared of bringing it up because she hasn’t screamed at me in a while, and she might get mad again if I do. I figured I’ll find the best opportunity when she’s in her best mood.

Jax came back a few more times since the first time whenever Ms. Vera is not around. It seems like he just wanted to eat with and talk to someone. He asked me one time what my plans for the future were. I told him that I’ve been saving up to go to school.

When he asked what I wanted to be, I told him that I wanted to be a businesswoman and be my own boss. I found out that Jax is an artist and a photographer. He owns a photography studio and he accepts jobs that he likes, so he is his own boss.

I admired how he’s able to start his own business before he’s 30. He inspired me to follow my dreams. I can’t wait until I have enough money saved. I was thinking I need to work for at least another year and I should be okay.

I am actually hoping I could start studying while working so that I would still be earning money. I am not sure if Ms. Vera would be amenable to it, but hopefully, she would be eventually.

I just put down baby Cass for her afternoon nap and was getting ready to prepare dinner when Ms. Vera came barging into the door shouting while calling my name.

Ms. Vera: “Luisa! Luisa!”

I put down the knife I was holding and came to see Ms. Vera right away. As soon as she saw me, she slapped me on the face. I was caught off guard and fell down afterwards. I looked at her while holding my cheek wondering why she did that.

She didn’t stop and started kicking me while I was on the ground. I couldn’t help but shield myself with my hand as I said “Miss, what did I do? Why are you hitting me?”

Ms. Vera: “You b*tch! How could you tell my mom I’m not working? Now she’s threatening to cut me off!”

Luisa: “I didn’t tell her anything, miss. I haven’t spoken to her for more than a month.”

Ms. Vera stopped kicking me and didn’t say anything. She just walked towards her bedroom while I stayed on the floor crying.

After a few seconds, I got up and went back to the kitchen to resume preparing dinner. I fixed my hair and washed my hands. I saw some cuts on my arm and I could feel some pain but I can’t really identify where.

I just focused on finishing dinner and when I was done, I set the table in case Ms. Vera wants to eat already. I went to check on baby Cass and as I looked at her sleeping form, I couldn’t help but cry. I’ve never been so mistreated in my life even if I’ve worked as a servant since I was 16. Ms. Vera is nothing like her mother. If my own family found out about how I’m being treated here, they would definitely ask me to come home right away. I couldn’t really do that since I can’t be without a job. I’ll just suck it up and hope that Ms. Vera doesn’t have another outburst.

I wiped my tears off as baby Cass woke up. I changed her diapers and picked her up and headed to the kitchen. She looked at me and must have noticed that my eyes were red.

Baby Cass: “Wisa?”

I couldn’t help but chuckle as she called my name. She couldn’t say it properly yet, but I am glad that she already knows who I am. I almost cried when she kissed me. She must have noticed that I am hurting and she’s trying to make me feel better. I hugged her tight as I said “I love you, baby.”

While heading to the kitchen, I saw that Ms. Vera was all dressed up and was about to leave the house. She glanced at me and baby Cass before leaving the house without saying anything. It looks like she hasn't eaten yet.

As soon as she left, I proceeded with preparing the baby’s food and feeding her. She napped longer than she was supposed to so she might go to sleep at a later time tonight.

I put on Cocomelon which is her favorite thing to watch on TV, and put some toys in front of her so she’ll get tired eventually. I almost jumped when I heard the doorbell ring. It can’t be Ms. Vera because she has keys. I got up and was surprised to see Jax on the other side of the door as I opened it.

Luisa: “Jax? What are you doing here so late? You can’t be here. Ms. Vera might come home anytime soon.”

Jax: “Relax, I just want to give you these brochures from some schools. This should give you an idea of what to study.”

I said “Okay, thanks,” as I took the brochures from him.

Jax: “What’s that on your face?”

Luisa: “Uhm, nothing.”

Jax pushed open the door and he got a good look at me. He held my face by the chin and said “Why do you have a bruise on your face?”

Luisa: “Uhm, I was careless and I fell.”

Jax: “Bullshit. Did Vera hit you?”

Luisa: “Please keep it down, the baby might hear you cursing.”

Jax: “I’m taking you to the hospital now.”

Luisa: “No, there’s no need for that. I’m okay. Besides, I can’t leave the baby.”

Jax: “We’ll take her with us.”

Luisa: “No, I can’t leave the house. Besides, it’s late. Please just go. I don’t want to lose my job when my boss finds you here.”

Jax thankfully calmed down and didn’t insist anymore.

Jax: “Put some ice on it. You should treat your cuts with antiseptic too.”

Luisa: “I will. Can you please go now?

Jax: “Okay. You know where I live. Just ring my bell if you need any help.”

Luisa: “Okay.”

Jax turned around and made a move to leave.

Luisa: “Jax?”

Jax: “Yeah?”

Luisa: “Thank you. For caring.”

Jax: “No problem.”

I closed the door as Jax walked towards the elevator. I looked at baby Cass and she was still busy with her toys and Cocomelon. I went to my room and hid the school brochures under my bed and returned to put the baby to bed.

Thankfully, baby Cass was already tired that she went to sleep after I cleaned her up and changed her into fresh diapers. I went back to the living room to tidy up. Afterwards, I got some food and ate dinner in the kitchen.

After I’ve cleaned up the dishes, I went to the bathroom to wash up before going to sleep. I realized that I have more cuts than I initially thought. Ms. Vera was wearing high heels when she kicked me earlier so I could have gotten the cuts from her shoes.

I applied antiseptic on the wounds and when I looked at my face in the mirror, I saw the bruise that Jax was referring to earlier. I really hope it would disappear in the next few days but I made a note to put some ice on it later just like Jax said. I wish I had some painkillers I could take since my body aches all over.

As the ice pack on my face melted, I went to sleep, and made sure things would be better tomorrow.

I woke up feeling cold. I didn’t have an electric fan in the room so I was wondering how it could be cold. I took a blanket and covered myself up with it. I suspect I might have a fever. I looked at the time and it’s 3:30 am. I still have more than an hour to sleep. I hope I feel better when I wake up.