Dance with the Devil by Sam Crescent

Author:Sam Crescent [Crescent, Sam]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 2023-08-07T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Several Hours Later

Draven’s house was huge. Her husband had already left for the day. Maria had been given strict instructions on which part of the house was off-limits, and where she could go.

His office, the basement, and a small building at the bottom of his garden were all off-limits to her. Everywhere else, she could go.

So, after breakfast, she was told by the chef not to clear away the dishes. They had maids for that. She saw them sparingly. Calvin had told her they were never to be seen or heard, and they did a fantastic job.

Draven had showed her around his home. He did not go into every single room. He stated the upstairs were all bedrooms, and there was an attic space. None of those were off-limits to her. He pointed out his office and a library. She could go in there, which was kind of nice.

There was a pool, kitchen, dining room, another lounge, and a movie room. That was it. The pool room was amazing, large, with floor-to-ceiling windows. There were plants, almost giving it the illusion of being tropical, and that was where she was right now.

Sitting at the edge of the pool, legs crossed, she stared into the water. The water was clear, nothing could harm her. She’d already gone exploring the house and now boredom had started to hit. She had no idea what she was supposed to do. Calvin entered the room and she got to her feet when she saw him carrying a tray.

“I’ve got it, Mrs. Esposito.”

“Please, call me Maria,” she said. She felt Mrs. Esposito was a little too formal for her.

He nodded his head.

“Is there anything you need me to do?” Maria asked.

Calvin had turned to leave, and she didn’t like the thought of him going. She was so bored.

“There is nothing for you to do. Mr. Esposito has everything in order.”

“I know. Of course. Sorry. I just … I’m kind of used to doing something.” She pressed her lips together. Her family had liked to play the role of being rich, but the truth was, they’d been poor. They wanted to protect their reputation and while her sister didn’t have to do any chores, Maria had been forced to. It was why they didn’t want her to continue her education. They couldn’t afford it, and it also gave them an excuse to keep her around the house.

So, that is exactly what she did—cleaned and sometimes even cooked for them. Not all the time, as they did have a chef who they blackmailed into staying with them. All of them were dead now.

Calvin looked at her and she forced a smile to her lips.

“Most women shop, or they find a charity, or even take care of their family,” Calvin said.

She knew exactly what they did in their line of work. Maria had heard her mother yelling at her father, telling him he should be providing the means for her to live a much more comfortable lifestyle, and yet she was having to stay in, not shop, wearing last season’s collections.

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