I never really imagined the interview would be so easy and especially so special. But I have a job that's amazingly paid, so I'll be able to provide momo and the kids at the orphanage at least a little bit.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Haru, but you haven't explained the exact points of the job.”
"You didn't tell him anything? What were you doing here with him?" Aki hissed.
"I've been looking into whether he's the right candidate." And smiled sincerely. Yeah too obviously. I thought to myself Aki sighed and sat back in his seat. We all did the same thing.
"The two and only important things you're going to have to do with us are cook and clean. The whole house to be polished and mopped and stuff like that so that when we go away for a couple of weeks it's still in perfect condition. The only exception is the third floor. Please don't go there. It's just the four of us, and we don't wash guests here. Iruko can you cook?”
"Yes very well.. I would say so.”
"Excellent. Of course, we will also ask you to clean our rooms and take care of our clothes. Isn't that a problem?”
"Not at all.”
"I'm very happy about that. The last question I'm interested in is, do your parents mind if you move here? We want 100% service. Aki could be seen fearing that I would refuse.
"It's not a problem. I'm an orphan. I recently left home. That's why I'm used to all this stuff, and I'd say I've had a pretty big practice.”
"Oh. I'm so sorry..” Aki gave me a sympathetic look, and with it Haru and Natsu.
"That's good." I waved my hand casually and smiled at them.
"Good. Come on. I'll show you your room." Haru offered, smiling happily again. I bowed to Aki and Natsu, who immediately objected that I didn't have to do this in front of them.
Haru took me up the meaty stairs to the first floor. Here we went to the right and stopped at the very end.
"Sorry. It's not very big, hopefully it'll be enough.."He said despondently, and stepped back so I could have a look at him.
"Are you kidding? It's huge. It's beautiful!" I blurted out enthusiastically.
The room was like a dream. A giant black-wood canopied bed was covered with snow-white coatings. She looked so soft just to look at. In the corner I had a dark blue armchair with a round glass table. There was even a sort of shaggy rug. On the other side of the corner was the bathroom door, which was white marble. It was like a castle. On the other hand, I still had a big splendid almara waiting for me. What am I going to put in it if I only have one small suitcase of stuff? For some it would seem small, but for me it was all I could ever wish for.
"It's a beautiful room." I exhaled with elation.
"Well, I'm very glad. Do you think you'll be able to move today? We can get you a service to help you with things. It's a little late... "
"No, that's good.. Sorry I'll go get my own stuff. I only have one suitcase. If you don't mind, I'd be happy to move right in.”
"Not at all. We'll just be glad.”
I didn't waste another minute and started walking back to the hotel. I threw the stuff into the trunk as quickly as I could. I couldn't believe it. Is this really happening?? Not only do I have a very good salary, but I will live there for free. That's all the money I have left. I'll buy new clothes. New phone. computer All I've ever dreamed of. I checked out of the hotel. The receptionist was on the pier again and I wasn't in the mood to talk to him, so I just left my keys on the counter and left. I mustn't ruin such an amazing day. It was already dark when I reached the Naruno brothers' villa. I knocked and in an instant he opened Natsu for me.
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"You've had a great time. Come on. We have a little surprise. He took my suitcase and ran upstairs with it. I quickly took off my shoes and followed him. The boys were standing by the closet, all smiling.
"Huh? What's going on?”
"I hope we guessed the right measurements, but while you were gone, we went into town and bought some shirts and suits. You have to come here at least in some decent trousers and a shirt." Said Haru.
"Not like what you're wearing right now." Natsu grinned at his comment.
"I… I don't know what to say. You are very kind and thank you very much."As much as I could, I bowed to express my gratitude.
"You don't have to say thank you. It's nothing. Just don't keep bowing and calling us names. No sir."Haru smiled warmly.
"Understand!" I smiled back.
"Then we'll have you unpacked and see if he can fix us a late dinner. Won't that be a problem?" Aki asked me.
"Yeah, I'm hungry. "He noted Natsa and clutched his stomach.
"Sure. I'm going to wash up, change, and get on with it.”
"Okay. Then there's a bell in the kitchen, so ring it when it's all done." And they left.
I couldn't hold back and you went to feel your new clothes. It was so soft. And so it smelled of novelty! I buried my nose in my white-clean shirt. If this is a dream, I don't ever want to wake up from it. I couldn't dawdle, the boys were hungry. So I went quickly to the shower and put on my clothes afterwards. I ran downstairs and went left instead of right, where the dining room and kitchen were. They had it beautifully furnished. No rusty pots, broken cookers, and the fire burned on all the hobs. I opened the fridge and couldn't believe my eyes. It was crammed with food! Never in our orphanage has our fridge been so full.
“This really is heaven." I whispered to myself and set about cooking.
In less than an hour I had a meal ready. I decided to set the table again and, to deliver the effect, lit the candles that were on the tables. I found a tiny golden bell on the kitchen counter. I adjusted myself further. went out to run and straightened up as much as possible. I shook the little bell, which, despite its size, gave off a strong and resonant ton. I heard a door slam and a stamping sound. Natsu. I said to myself. And it was.
He barely said hello and disappeared into the cafeteria. Let's hope he doesn't eat it before the others come. Haru and Aki were on their way, working things out. They smiled at me and said hello. I smiled and greeted them back and turned to face them and saw them sitting down with Natsu. Then I turned and another figure appeared on the stairs. He was the fourth brother. Fuyu, if I remember correctly. I couldn't take my eyes off him. All three brothers were decidedly young and handsome men, but he didn't seem out of this world. The height was definitely inherited in this family, as it was also very high. You could see how big he was, too. Not a lot, but I'm sure the muscles were familiar. His skin was beautifully alabaster, and he had snow-white restless hair. Only now did I realize the expression he was looking at me with. He was so cold, so lethal! The cold was all over my body. His eyes were piercingly pale blue and cold, like the stiffest of winters, yet I could not stop looking at the chill in his eyes. He walked past me without saying a word. He didn't even look at me.
He sat down and they all started eating together. I stood quietly at the kitchen door, watching the boys taste good.
"Iruka, it's delicious. You weren't lying when you said you could cook." He praised Haru.
"Thank you very much.”
After a long pause it did not give me, and I spoke: "I'm sorry, Haru, but can I ask you a question?"
"Just ask. Just ask."
"Your mom was some kind of season fanatic when she gave you those names? Not that they don't suit you, but it's funny."I rubbed my face with my finger and smiled a little.
Everyone stopped chewing. Even Natus's silverware fell out. Ouch... I probably shouldn't have.
Fuyu got up at lightning speed and took me by the throat and pulled me up at his eye level. I was kicking my feet to feel the ground, but my 160 centimeters wasn't enough. When did he get to me so fast?! His look was terrible. His eyes were terrifying. They stabbed me through and through. I started shaking and panicking.
"Hey, you motherless bastard, I guess they didn't teach you what decency is in your lousy cubbyhole. One more similar reference to our family and you're dead."
He was cursing between his teeth. Suddenly he swung at me and I ended up in the corner of the room. The searing pain ran through my body. I was knocked unconscious for a while. I thought it had been hours, but when I opened my eyes only a few seconds had passed.
"Don't forget what you may. . . maid."He said in a deathly tone and walked away. Haru rushed over and helped me to my feet.
"Are you all right?"
"Yeah, I am. It's just a headache."And I scratched the back of my head.
"At least you can see to keep your mouth shut."
"Aki! stop" Natsu chided him.
"I'm sorry, but my brother doesn't like to talk about our parents. He's just such a grump. It's just... it's just like cold."Haru laughed.
"Yeah, now I get your names. You're really like those seasons."I chuckled.
"Nothing I'm ok. Finish your meal in peace before it gets cold." I added and stood up.
Haru gave me another worried expression. I smiled and nodded to the table. You sat down and the three of them quietly finished eating.
"Thank you. One more for the food. Serve breakfast around 10:00. We sleep late and I don't even know if we'll all arrive."
"Good. Well, have a good night."
"You, too, Haru."
"Night, Iruka!"
"Good night, Natsu."
"Good night, Iruka."
"Good night Aki.”