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1.18% The Knight's Mysterious Maid / Chapter 6: Quite the character (2) 

Chương 6: Quite the character (2) 

"How long do you intend to stay? Did you leave your bags at the door?" Rafael asked as it wouldn't be the first time she did it.

There was always the excuse of her carriage wheel suddenly breaking, a tree mysteriously falling and blocking the road, or his father leaving his mother behind and forgetting to pick her up. Beatrice had a habit of leaving her bags somewhere around the house and then revealing them once she got permission to stay.

"My son returned from a long adventure so why wouldn't I come to spend at least one night with you? Please," Beatrice innocently smiled. As long as she pleaded with him, she got her way, and would most likely be spending the night here. "I want to be closer to you."

"You live four houses away from me," Rafael replied, reminding her how close she was already.

"Your training grounds are large, and there are a lot of fields between those estates," Beatrice corrected him. Those four homes felt like four towns away. If not for wanting to give Rafael some space, she would build a new house on one of the fields to be closer.

It was only when Rafael went on long trips around the kingdom that Beatrice wanted to spend the night at his home. Seeing Rafael for a few hours was not enough to ease her mind that he had returned home safe and sound. Rafael would always hide when he injured his hand or foot, and the only way she would learn of it was by watching him.

Annalise returned to the dining room with a jug of fresh orange juice made by the cook. She was told it was something Beatrice would enjoy. Annalise looked back and forth between mother and son, hoping she did not miss out on anything important.

Annalise needed to hear about Rafael's travels, but more importantly, she needed to hear about his future plans. What was the King assigning him next and why was the Duke sending Rafael a letter?

"Your juice," Annalise smiled as she neared Beatrice. As long as she stuck close to Beatrice, she would find out all that she needed to know. "Is there anything else I can get for the two of you-"

"Rafael!" A voice Annalise had never heard before yelled.

After pouring Beatrice's juice, Annalise raised her head to get a good look at the newcomer. She assumed the well-built man with messy hair and a crooked smile to also be a knight. Once again, Annalise appreciated how many good-looking men she got to see from working in this home.

The stranger's eyes met with Annalise's, and before he could greet Rafael or Beatrice, he addressed Annalise. "A new one. Just my lucky day."

Annalise frowned as all interest in him vanished when he opened his mouth. From his words, he sounded like the type to enjoy flirting with the maids. She didn't mind him admiring her beauty, but as he continued to stare at her, it felt like her clothes were slowly disappearing in his mind.

Annalise wished more people would realize how unattractive they could become when they open their mouths.

"Mavis, you and all of the maids can leave. We will take care of serving the rest of our breakfast," Rafael disrupted the silence that had fallen over the dining room.

"Yes, young master. You heard him, girls! Hurry, hurry!" Mavis clapped her hands to get all the maids moving.

Annalise briefly glanced at Rafael, wondering why he was sending them away when there was more food to serve, and they were meant to clean up afterwards. She placed the jug on the table beside Beatrice so she could easily pour more when she was ready.

Cara went up to Annalise to grab her hand. "Come with me," she whispered, leading Annalise away from the dining room.

"Who is the man that just arrived?" Annalise softly asked as Mavis was right in front of them with the other maids. She knew the old bat had out-of-this-world hearing.

"That is Connor Bailey. His father is well-known for building houses for the rich. This estate was built by his father who is also friends with the young master's father. Connor is a guard for the King's army and is under Rafael. Conner is nothing but trouble for us," Cara whispered, keeping her eyes on Mavis to avoid getting in trouble. "Mavis doesn't like when we tell anyone about it. Especially the young master."

"Can we get to the point? Is it his perverted gaze that is the trouble?" Annalise asked. She kind of figured this Connor person was a creep just from his gaze alone. 'I've been called a pervert and met one in less than a day. Great,' she thought.

"Perverted, yes. He takes things a step further by getting too touchy. I like to make myself scarce when he comes to visit Rafael. Some of the maids have entertained his advances and learned a hard lesson about why you should avoid him. He seems to think he could have his way with us as he likes," Cara explained.

Annalise wondered what Rafael had to say about this friend. "What does the young master say about it?"

"Well, Rafael is hardly home for us to tell him, and Mavis has already told us to not mention it to him or she'll fire us. Connor comes from money so there's nothing we can do to get rid of him or have him punished. For the ones who feel uncomfortable around him, we either try to leave quickly when he is around, or smile and endure his hands being too touchy," Cara frowned, remembering the time his hand brushed against her buttocks.

"I don't know what to make of the young master as yet, but I think it's worth a try speaking to him instead of listening to Mavis. You should not have to let that bastard get away with this because he comes from money. If the young master is aware of this, but does nothing, I swear the last thing he will be worried about is me seeing his pecker," Annalise dramatically clenched her right fist. It loved connecting with the face of anyone who abused their power.

Cara pushed Annalise's hands back down to her side. "I am certain the young master does not know. He does not enjoy it when Connor visits, and out of all my employers, he is the kindest. If he ever finds out, the young master might kill Connor for putting his hands on the maids, but then it will create problems with Connor's father. Promise me that you will not say anything. I don't want to risk my job and shouldn't risk your own."

"All of these men and women with status speak to each other, and prefer when the servants are silent. If we expose one of them, if we leave this job it won't be easy to find work elsewhere. If he does something to you, speak up, but otherwise, just ignore what you see. Mavis is already looking to fire you," said Cara.

"You already know that I am not one to keep my mouth shut. If I see that bastard getting touchy with anyone, I am going to let him get well acquainted with the palm of my hand," Annalise promised.


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Chương 7: Hands to yourself (1)

"I am going to take my leave so the two of you can talk," Beatrice said, getting up from her seat to spend her time elsewhere.

"It is nice to see you again, Lady Callahan," Connor greeted Beatrice.

"Hmm," Beatrice gave a short response.

Beatrice wasn't fond of Connor hanging around her son. She heard the tales of his short temper that got him in trouble. It was all she heard when his name was brought up in conversations. If not for Connor being one of the knights, she would tell Rafael to distance himself from the young fool. Beatrice did not care that Connor was the son of a family friend.

"What will it take for your mother to like me?" Connor asked, sitting down in Beatrice's now empty chair. "I don't think I have done something to anger her. Have you told her something bad about me?"

Rafael ignored Connor and continued on with his breakfast. The only good thing about Connor's arrival was that Connor interrupted his mother continuously asking about his love life and stopped her growing interest in the new maid.

"Silent as ever. You know, it really pisses people off when you don't reply to-"

"Why are you here, Connor?" Rafael asked, wanting this conversation to be over already.

"When you finally speak you piss us off even more," Connor muttered. Talking to Rafael was like talking to a wall, but then that wall would suddenly crumble on you. "First, can you tell me about the maid from just now? The one pouring your mother something to drink. Where is she from?"

"I rather you do not take any interest in the servants here. If that is all, please leave," Rafael answered. He was not a matchmaker for anyone. He didn't stop the Knights and maids from being involved with each other, but he wasn't fond of Connor dating one of his maids. The things Connor did with women on their travels were one of the reasons. Connor's annoying nature was another reason.

Connor reached forward to grab one of the apples from a bowl on the table. "What if she takes an interest in me?" He asked, biting into the green apple. "You have so much at your fingertips but you let it go to waste. So many women here to-"

"I am not fucking any of my servants and neither will you. Are you here to try finding a relationship with one of my servants or tell me something important? Didn't I stress enough that I don't want to be bothered by any of you if what you have to say is not important? Important means it has something to do with the kingdom," Rafael clarified before Connor could speak.

Connor closed his mouth. Rafael ticked him off many times with his attitude. If not for the fact there was no one to back him, Connor would have tried to take Rafael's spot as commander. Rafael had the skills and his father's connections to back him. It didn't help that the King and even Duke Collins were Rafael's close friends. Rafael had friends in all the right places.

Whenever Connor brought up the idea of someone else leading the knights, he was either laughed at for having a silly thought or for thinking he could replace Rafael. Connor knew he had what it took to lead, but he did not have the loyalty of the knights who followed Rafael. Only Rafael. Sometimes Connor thought his peers would turn on the King if Rafael wanted them to.

"Have you heard about the trouble at the border? The King's guards there don't seem to have it under control. It's only a matter of time before the King starts sending out letters for others to join in securing the border. Those barbarians are causing too much trouble. I would love to be positioned there," Connor smiled, biting into his apple.

"Then go," Rafael replied. Why bother him when all Connor had to do was send a letter to the palace offering his help? "They are not barbarians."

"Oh ho. Careful there, commander. Anyone who hears you might think you are defending those savages," Connor used a word he thought was more fitting. The people who lived at the borders were more like animals than humans. He only needed his sword and a good horse to ride through their lands and slaughter all of them.

Rafael decided to remain quiet as he was not going to entertain this conversation with Connor. The people who lived at the border were their enemies, but he was not childish to go around calling them names. Most likely, the other side was viewing them as barbarians and savages. Each side was just protecting its own.

"Back to not answering me again. Well," Connor stood up. "I'll be on my way after speaking with some of the men here. Enjoy your breakfast, young master," Connor drastically bowed before Rafael as if he was royalty. "I should bring your mother back to fill your ears with marriage."

"Should I send you back home to your mother who worries about the number of women you might have gotten pregnant during our trips? I can point her to a few locations," said Rafael.

Connor didn't mind Rafael commenting on the fact he was one to sleep around with women. The best time was during their travels throughout the kingdom as he did not have to see those women for a long time. Even if he did meet with them again, why should he claim a bastard when the mother was an easy whore?

"You can never prove I have left children behind and if you can, I have no plans of claiming them," Connor replied.

"She was right," Rafael said, going back to eating his breakfast.

"Who was right? Did one of those whore's say something about me?" Connor asked, clenching his fists out of anger. He would teach whoever said something a lesson.

"I meant your mother. I can never forget how she called you a bastard who will ruin your family line with the way you sleep around. One day she will be yelling it again. Leave me be, Connor. I don't want my morning ruined anymore than it already is," Rafael said.

Connor almost reached the limit of how much time Rafael set aside to listen to fools daily. If Rafael continued to speak with Connor now, he would have no time left for other fools. The day had only started and there would still be someone else left to annoy Rafael.

"Fine, but you might see me later for training," Connor said, leaving in the direction the maids went. He was hoping to meet up with the new maid who would make a good target. A new maid to pass the time with since the previous one at his home was starting to get the wrong idea.

Connor placed his hands in his pants pockets as he walked the corridors filled with maids. They all addressed him and blushed when they looked his way. "What is it with Rafael's home that he gets all the good-looking maids? I need a few to come my way. There we go," Connor titled his head, inspecting Annalise who stood on a chair to clean the high windows.


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