Sweet Aphrodite's POV
　　I stared on the huge vintage gate in front of me. It is so tall that I can't see the house of the mansion inside. The rust on it told me that it is already old and it has not been taken care of.
　　It is located at the old village that has few residence left. I am surprised that there are still people living here. I really thought that it is already a ghost town.

　　While I was walking in the village, I noticed the old houses, where the high percentage of the buildings are old mansions. Except the guards on the entrance of the village, I did not see anyone else. But I am sure that there are still people who live here since the other mansions that I saw look modern and well-kept.
　　The piece of paper where I wrote the address is almost crumpled and a bit wet due to the sweat from my palm. I am nervous and excited at the same time. I read the address again then glanced at the number of the gate, confirming that I am in the right place.
　　I was about to raise my hand to press the doorbell when the gate suddenly opened. The creaking and rusty sound hurt my ear a bit. I stepped backward, anticipating for a person and a middle aged man stepped out the gate in front of me.
　　I bowed a bit then stared at him. His face is emotionless and he has a very fair skin. His dark eyes are dull as if it was soulless. I bit my lips when I felt intimidated by his stare. His formal attire consisting of suit and tie intimidates me more.
　　Is he the owner?
　　"What can I do for you?" he asked with a thick accent, making me remember the noble man at the past.

　　I stuttered for a while when I tried to speak. My cheeks heated in embarrassment but I tried my best to compose myself.
　　"Someone told me that you need a maid here," I uttered.
　　I chewed the inside of my cheeks, waiting for his answer. He nodded then turned his back to me.
　　"Follow me.'

　　I immediately waled after him. I closed the gate behind us since I am the last one to enter. When I looked at the building, my jaw almost dropped in awe.
　　A huge and old mansion welcomed me. I feel like I am in a different place and different time. The structures reminds me of the renaissance era. There are a lot of windows in front but the bigger and has the best design is on the middle. The wall was painted with white color but it is almost gray due to the oldness of the paint. It was accented with gold and the big roof is covered with brown color.
　　I realized that I stopped in awe when I saw the man is already far from me. I immediately run to catch his pace.
　　I noticed the pathway that is covered with moss and wild grass. In the middle, there is a fountain that isn't functioning. It looks old and neglected. When I traced it with my fingers, the dust immediately covered my fingertip.
　　The man pushed the elegant double door. It feels like I am in a fairy tale when a grand staircase welcomed us. I looked around and forced myself to close my mouth because I can't help but to drop my jaw in surprise.
　　I only saw this kind of place in fairy tales. Only this just lacks of cleaning and fixing.
　　The furniture and decorations around shout fortune and luxury. Now I wonder why did the owner let this to happen. Why did not they maintain the beauty?
　　"All you need to do is to clean." The owner caught my attention when he began to speak. I gave him all my attention and listened well. "Then maintain the cleanliness and never rearrange anything. All of the things should remain on their original place. You only need to clean them."
　　I nodded. "I understand."
　　"Go here everyday to clean, at any time, just make sure you clean this mansion daily. You could stay, too, if travelling is hassle. Just don't rearrange anything, that is the important rule."
　　I smiled and nodded happily. I was really anxious earlier about the time of this job, thinking that it would be conflicting on my class schedule. Fortunately, the time is dependent on my free time.
　　He snapped his finger to me, getting out of my thoughts. "Your salary would be ten thousand pesos a week. Or is that not enough? Name how much do you need," he uttered.
　　My eyes widened, shock on what he just said. That is too big. I looked around, back to him, then secretly pinched myself ,just making sure I am not dreaming. All the things in this job is promising. The salary! Or maybe because I will be alone? But I think, that is still too much!
　　"That is already enough, Sir!" I uttered.
　　He raised his brow as if he is not convinced but he nodded. "Okay. I'll just increase it as the time goes by."
　　I smiled shyly but deep inside, I am really celebrating.
　　With mansion this big to clean, I am sure I'll be exhausted but I can do that!
　　He glanced on his wristwatch then looked at me. "I need to leave. You could start now or tomorrow, it is up to you. You can find the cleaning materials in the cabinet at the back of the kitchen," he said with a hint of urgency.
　　I was about to nod but he turned his back to me. I was left dumbfounded when he left without saying anything after that. He walked so fast that I didn't realize it. I thought he is just going to get something but I did not know that he is going to leave! I did not know his name or anything. I don't even know how could I lock this before I leave later.
　　I started cleaning and as expected, it is really exhausting. I cleaned the kitchen first but it is so big that it consumed a lot of time. I was just really going to rest when I sat on the sofa at the living room but I accidentally fell asleep. When I sat, I felt pain in my body caused by the cleaning and the fact that I just recovered from sickness. But no worries, I'll get used to this.
　　I stood and fixed my hair into a pony tail. Seeing the time at my wristwatch, I learned that it is already seven in the evening. My stomach is already hurting due to hunger. I'll eat my lunch and dinner as soon as I arrive at our apartment.
　　My brows furrowed then I touched my lips when I felt that it is numb. There is a feeling that it is currently thick than my normal lips. But that's a weird one so I shrugged it off. The thought of a cockroach biting my lips made me shivered. I aggressively rubbed my lips. I stopped when I am really contented.
　　I need to leave now. The fact that I have nothing to lock the gate outside stresses me out. Maybe I could figure something out when I am already outside.
　　I picked my sling bag and walked towards the huge double door. I was about to pull it open when I gripped on the handle but then I heard something. I looked back and I nearly fell on my spot when I saw a half-naked man. With wide eyes, I stared at him. He is topless and his denim jeans is hanging lazily on his waist, with his v-line showing. I almost choked seeing his lean and muscular body.
　　My heart beat faster as I slowly looked up at his face. He is staring at me intently while drinking a water from his glass. When he finished it, he rolled his tongue on his wet and red lips. I swallowed the lump in my throat after I examined his face.
　　His gray eyes caught my attention more than anything.