Chapter 39 Lake House II
“Ohh it's just for a week! No big deal!”, Madam Paula said as they packed the last of the cleaning items they would need.
As Madam Paula and Mia opened the door to drop the cleaning items they'd packed in a car, Isabella looked blankly towards her room.
The sudden move and the news that came with it rattled her to the core.
It was another way that Luciano reminded her that she was nothing but a mere object that he could control.
Everytime something out of the ordinary comes around, Isabella is reminded of how little her opinions mean.
Isabella wondered if her parents would be able to pay what they owed completely.
She wondered If she'd ever be free of the torment.
‘One day!’, she thought.
The simple sentence she thought about gave her hope.
Hope becoming a very important tool to navigate her life in Luciano's mansion.
“Isabella?”, Madam Paula called as they boarded the car waiting to take them to the lake house.
“I'm coming!”, she said as she grabbed the small bag she had packed some things in and headed towards the car.
Isabella dropped the small bag in the trunk as she approached the back seat, sitting beside Mia.
Like the few times she had left the mansion, Isabella kept her eyes open to see and process every view they passed by.
Suddenly becoming quiet for the rest of the trip, Isabella wondered what manner of horror Luciano would put her through in the lake house.
“Alex is a very nice person, she's definitely going to keep you company!”, Mia said , seeing that Isabella was quiet.
“Ohhh I'm in good hands then!”, Isabella said as she managed to force a smile.
“You definitely are!”, Madam Paula said from the front seat.
The woman could definitely be dramatic if she wanted to. Isabella smiled seeing the sunglasses Madam Paula pulled out.
It literally was three times the size of her eyes.
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Isabella wondered how long it had taken to build such an exquisite piece as they drove into the lake house.
Its vicinity looked beautiful, giving the feel of a resort.
One thing about the rich! They definitely loved comfort!
It was the kind of life Isabella dreamed for herself and her family. Except, it would take a while to achieve considering her situation.
The car came to a halt right in front of the lake house where a lady stood, waiting for them.
“Alex!!!”, Mia squealed happily as she opened the door.
“Hi Mia!!”, Alex said, her energy on par with that of Mia as they shared a big hug.
“Hi Madam Paula, how are you?!”, Alex said as she came around the car to hug Madam Paula.
“It has definitely been a while!”, Alex said as she pulled from the hug.
“How have you been?!”, Madam Paula asked her as her left hand hung loosely on Alex’s waist.
“I've been very well Madam Paula! It's so nice to see you again!”, Alex said as she soaked in the fact that guests visited after a long while.
“We came with someone! I know you'll be very excited to meet her!”, Madam Paula said as they went around the car again to meet Isabella who was unpacking the materials they had bought to clean.
“The Don requested that we should come back later today, but Isabella here would be the one to keep you company!”, Madam Paula said.
“Hi and welcome to one of The Rossi Lake Houses! I'm Alex and I would be your assigned host for your stay here!”, Alex said as she watched Isabella's reaction.
“Come on Alex!”, Madam Paula said.
“I'm just kidding!”, Alex said as she defended herself.
“I'm not so formal…!”, Alex drawled as she tried to get her name.
“Isabella!”, Isabella said.
“It's so nice to meet you Isabella! I hope you enjoy your stay here!”, Alex said as she collected her bag.
She continued, “come on, let's go inside so we can get to work!”
Cleaning her sweaty palms on the side of her uniform, Isabella looked at the short haired figure that looked so cheerful.
Taking a deep breath to ready her mind for whatever came her way, Isabella followed after them carefully.
Considering the news that she would stay in the lake house for a week was rather abrupt, Isabella decided to stay in the best of moods.
It was the only way she saw which could possibly help her keep her sanity when it came to Luciano.
It was always something with him!
As they weren't there to laze around, the ladies immediately got to work, Isabella surprised to see Alex lending a helping hand.
‘She seemed cheerful!’, Isabella thought as she heard laughing from the living room.
Cleaning the space had given her time to look around and familiarize herself with the design of the place.
It had a tropical, yet modern style to it. One that screamed wealth and comfort.
There were four ensuite bedrooms, two living rooms, a visitors toilet and a massive kitchen.
Oh, it was also a duplex with a grand balcony, and of course, a private lake itself.
“Hi, are you done yet?!”, Alex said to Isabella as she got on with the rest of the cleaning she had to do.
“No, but I'm almost done!”, Isabella replied as she mustered a gentle smile.
“Alright, Mia and Madam Paula would be leaving in a couple of hours. We're watching a movie downstairs! It'll be nice if you join us!”, Alex said.
“Ohh okay! I'll come downstairs as soon as I'm done!”, Isabella replied.
Simply nodding, Alex left her to do what she was doing.
The liberty Luciano gave his staff was one that never ceased to amaze her.
Unlike the stories she'd heard about some of the rich people of where she came from, Isabella was quite surprised they had that much liberty.
She quickly finished what she was doing, going towards the room Alex had shown her earlier as her designated room till she left.
She dropped her bag, fancying the thought of the mirror in the bedroom.
‘Nice!’, Isabella thought to herself as she came to a halt in front of the mirror.
Noticing her disheveled appearance, Isabella smoothened her uniform as she used the apron attached to it to wipe her sweat.
Letting her long black hair down, Isabella frowned at the fact that she wasn't able to bring hair care essentials.
Combing through her hair with her fingers, she wrapped her hair in a messy bun.
The sound of tires crushing the limestone path that led to the entrance of the building caused Isabella's heart to drop.
She had an idea of who entered the compound.