Maria's POV
As I walked away I couldn't imagine the sabotage, the envy, and secrets that were revealed before me. I learnt a great lesson that day. I realized family ties and bond could be easily broken. Especially in homes where there is power starvation. It leads to a tussle.
I walked down the room's walkway. When my ears heard low whispers. "He's found us out Bianca" it was Aunt Lucille's voice and it sounded like she was panicking. I stood by the door and decided to eves drop. "Calm yourself Aunt", "Calm yourself", Bianca replied sassily. As she sat on her cushion. "You and I know Jordan and how irrational he behaves, he'd rain terror on you, then I" Aunt Lucille panicked further.
Bianca only kept smiling, staring at the painting on her wall. Then she said, "He can do nothing Aunt", "Nothing". She tilted a grin and said, "Code of conduct, No.10 in the rules of Rodriguez Group Of Companies", "What does it say Aunt?"
Suddenly Aunt Lucille bit back a smile and said, "In the state of Ill health due to the course of an accidents and concealed from the board for the duration of six months after it's occurrence. The seat of power would be rotated to the next in line, whether be it male or female. INDEFINITELY with immediate effect!" Aunt Lucille and Bianca busted out in laughter.
"If you read down that rule Aunt it's stated, applicable to ever board of trustee and the CEO!" Bianca summarized.
"Now you see why my dear big brother hid away from the world like a rat" Bianca added mockingly. "Then bring the world to him already!" Aunt Lucille insisted, "No no Aunt, I've got just the right time for his big reveal, soon" Bianca replied as they basked in happiness.
As a good servant the right thing to do was to lead all I heard to Jordan. But no, I wanted him to be caught by surprise. Brought down and humiliated by his very own. But on second thought, I decided to ignite the flames more in his heart.
After the episode of discussion from the two skimmers. I snailed into Rodriguez's room happily. Taking a view of the mansion, Jojo stood smiling. The moment she turned to me, she ran up to me for an embrace. "We did it Maria!" She said emphatically.
It was a huge step made for our plans. "Thanks for coming to my rescue out there" she said as I held her hands. "Only Santa Maria knows what Bianca would have done to me", she added as her body trembled by the thought. I had to applaud her bravery. Amidst the odds. She got the key.
*Flash back*
"Take this shackles off of me!", I stated angrily extending my wrist towards the guard. "But... Madame Bianca....", he said, obviously scared at what the hot devil might do. Jordan kept on gasping for air. "If anything happens to Master Jordan", "Between you and I.....", "Guess who would be deep.... swimming, in hot boiling water". I said, building up his fears. "Last I checked, you're the one grasping the key", "And only I know where the bosse's meds are" . "So I gotta go", I concluded. His mind obviously raced in thoughts.
Deliberating on the decision which saved the day. Suddenly, the guard took my hand and unlock the explosive and wore it on he's. Although he did as I instructed but I was pissed by his earlier hesitation and adamancy, so I said before leaving. "Who would have thought", "It suits you so well". He felt offended, got upset, but I couldn't care.
Jojo's message on my cell was all that bothered me. Thankfully Santa Maria, shoned her light on me and led Jordan straight to crisis, my miracle decoy. I risked my life passing guards armed to the teeth to climbing the out door stairs leading to Jordan's balcony to save the day. I stayed and she left. Following the same route as i did.
*PRESENT TIME*
Lowering my face, I placed my cheek on the tip of Rodriguez nostrils. Feeling him breath only made me happier. I leaned away. Sighed and said, "Old hag" I began . "Guess who would soon be roting behind bars?", I paused, quirked a bow and said, "Your high and mighty grandson and psycho granddaughter!", JB".
Counting her steps towards the bed, Jojo added passionately. "And you grey haired monster would be exposed to the world and the name 'Rodriguez' would become nothing but a name paraded in every TV show, every Newspaper and magazine, highlighting you're crimes". "And this mansion, would become an abandoned dynasty!". "That would be my compensation for your old ass I wiped and cleaned and my father would finally find peace in his grave!"
I could see the pain in her eyes, I could see the hurt, the eagerness to getting justice. I held her hand tightly as we both stared at the lifelong corpse. Assuring her everything was going to be fine.
I knew by Dawn the mansion would witness yet another show of display. Because the night before, I ensured I sowed the evil seed of discuss in the mind of Jordan towards Bianca. I got my popcorn ready to watch the unfolding drama that morning.
8am was breakfast time. In a reoccurring sequence, the hungry lioness, Aunt Lucille would always make her way down. First before anyone else. Following would be Jordan and finally Bianca. She always made it late. The large table, capable of accommodating twenty two people, would only be occupied by three. With Bianca and Jordan seated closely. Him at the head of the table and bianca at his right hand side. Aunt Lucille, well, never really carved a space for herself.
But that morning. Things changed. Bianca made it in time. And to the bewilderment of everyone she was seated at the other end of the table. When Jordan saw her he smirked and said as the electric chair wheeled slowly, "I see, you're trying to bring your dreams to reality."
Then bianca responded and said, "What can I do brother.....", "Such big shoes to fill", "Luckily I've got feet to fill them" she mocked. Her words shook the marrows of everyone. Mama Emilia, the three maids and two bouncers all heaved silently in shock. But immediately we all buried our heads to the ground in order not to incure Jordan's wrath. The fork in his hand hanged in the air, it came as a surprise to him.
And we all expected a come back from Jordan to her but he didn't. At least not at that moment. Then he said suddenly without referring, "Have a seat", "join me". The hall went quiet as a graveyard. And it kept on being silent for a while and became awfully awkward. So I lifted up my head to know if everyone was dead. But they were all alive and staring at me. The three maids, mama Emilia, the bouncers. And Jordan.
I was confused. "Am not talking to my self am I?, now sit!" He instructed angrily. I looked over at Mama Emilia who was confused as well. I walked towards him, drew near and stood before him. He pointed to exactly what I wished it was not. Bianca's chair. "Oh no you don't!" Bianca's voice thundered as she arose to her feet.
I hesitated. Reacting nervous and scared. "I asked you to seat goddammit!" Jordan banged his fist hard on the table. But I stood firm and objected. "Sir Jordan", "Lady bianca would have my head...." I said bowing my face.
His palm caressed underneath of the table. Getting a gun out he pointed it towards me and said, "And I'd have yours now if you don't", "NOW SIT!".
Slowly basking the pretense of fear. I sat down. Bianca became furious. She glared at me. Fuming with rage.
He went on, ordering mama Emilia to get me a plate. "Eat" he further commanded. Walking into the scene was Aunt Lucille who was out the early hours of that morning for an unknown appointment. "What in God's name is going on in here?" She asked surprised. "You pathetic fool, get your lowly self outta that chair!" Aunt Lucille ordered angrily. But Jordan cold stare made her stay put.
She immediately went to bianca's side and joined the force. "How dare you disrespect me like this Jordan" Bianca said absolutely furious. Then she turned to me and said. "It better you had died than seat in my place" she began. "Now, get up from my.....","Don't you dare move a muscle" Jordan instructed, interjecting bianca.
Everyone stood in awe. Bianca didn't relent, as she said, "Mira, out of my place!", "You've already chosen your place bianca!" Jordan began addressing her. "You sew your pants", "you've hemmed them", "now wear them bianca". There was an intense cold silence in the hall. "You're the man now right?" Jordan asked fixing his gaze on her. And for two minutes they both stared at each other.
She broke the gaze, walking steadily towards our side of the table. Bianca stood by my side and said, "I pity you Mira, you've dug you're own grave", "let's see how long my conceited brother would shield you from me". My heart raced.
It was her closing remark but Jordan had more. "I was the reason Father gave you a place in Rodriguez Group Of Companies", "After your psycho behavior and drug addiction", "I was the reason you went for rehab, I preserved your place and crown you a queen in this dynasty!", I listened keenly as Jordan spoke.
"But now, a Queen wants to overthrow the King and become a King herself!" Jordan said with rage. "I made you what you are Bianca, today I gave your chair to you're maid, tomorrow guess what's next?"
It was like his words pierced her heart like an arrow. He knew Bianca was always particular about the servant-master relationship. And never tolerated any domestic staff over stepping their boundaries. Hence, she felt greatly insulted.
"Make me or break me brother, I do, not, care!", she concluded, storming out angrily from the dining hall. The very moment she was gone I stood up hurriedly. And he never persisted. Which obviously implied, I was a means to an end.
From then on, I was seen more frequently with Jordan. Doing practically all he and bianca did together. He made me do all of it, to spite her. And she always hid the fact she was mad. But we knew she was.
I was subjected to being a small fish in a storm. I was bait to ignite jealousy and anger. My unnecessary company with Jordan dragged I and jojo's
plans. At the same time I was In a pond where I feared for my life.