The Airegin Mafias – Chapter 1 Part 7

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“Thank you,” Don Pedro smiled. “Now, grab your cups ladies and gentlemen, we’re going to make a toast.” He said and then led by example by taking his cup first. “But before we make the toast, I’ll like to give an opportunity for Silvia here to say something about my wife.” He added and was greeted by another round of applause as Silvia stepped out.

“Whoever said that some friends are not more than sisters,” Silvia spoke in her soft polished English. “Over the years I have come to realise that even if I had a blood sister, she wouldn’t have been closer and nicer than the way Mabel is to me. She is the sister I never had, she is the bestfriend anybody can ever wish for, she is the complete definition of an Angel.” At this moment, a tear escaped from Mabel’s eyes, she was completely overwhelmed by the immense touching speech of her bestfriend, she couldn’t have wished for a more birthday celebration.

“So today we are here to celebrate Mabel, please I need everyone to raise their glasses as we toast to this beautiful friend, mother and wife.” Silvia also raised her glass just like everyone in the room except some few maids that were hanging around.

“To Mabel,” Silvia announced.

“To Mabel,” They all replied uniformly and the Mariachi bands continued with playing some slow melodious songs while the family of Lord Frederick and Don Pedro settled into the dining table to wine and dine.

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“Today is another happy day for the family,” one of the maids said as they were discussing about the celebration, watching the family and their friends dine from afar.

“Everyday is always a happy one for the family,” the second maid said, motioning for her partner to lead the way outside.

“Hi Katherine,” the two maids greeted with a happy smile as they ran into their very good friend at the balcony.

“Hi girls,” Katherine replied with a big smile hugging the two girls.

“Wow! I never knew you were here,” the short maid said, dancing happily.

“Yes, I am, I came with Mrs Silvia. I was watching you guys from afar and waiting for the right time to come and see you.” Katherine replied.

“Oooooh! I’ve missed you so much…” The tall maid was saying when a sound from the back interrupted them.

“Shhh…” Old John hushed them as as he opened the curtains and entered slowly, he was dressed in his smart uniform as usual but had a new bow tie on. He gave the girls a scolding look before he continued talking, “don’t you girls know you’re talking on top of your voices? I’m sure your sounds can be heard by Don Pedro and you know he doesn’t like chit chatting especially, when he’s eating or has guests.” He gave them another serious warning look. The serious look on his face slowly faded away and a smile began to appear as he fixed his gaze on Katherine’s face.

“How are you Katherine?” He finally said with a light smile, offering her a handshake.

“I’m fine,” Katherine returned his smile as she received his handshake. “How about you old John?”

“I’m fine Katherine, thank you.” Old John replied, adjusting his bow tie which seemed to be squeezing out life from him. He adjusted his shirt also and cleared his throat before speaking again. “How about Rhoda?” He asked.

The maids at his both sides burst into uncontrollable laughter at his question, they quickly covered their mouths to conceal the noise. They were both aware of Old John obsession with Rhoda, he always mentioned her at every opportunity he got, especially when they failed to carry out an assignment that he assigned to them.

Rhoda was one of the cooks at the Frederick’s house, she had met with Old John four years ago when Silvia had just given birth and the Pedro’s went to spend some days in the house of their friends. Don Pedro had insisted that Old John, his favorite cook go with him while Mabel had taken two of the maids which happened to be the ones now chatting with Katherine. It was during this period of seven to fourteen days that Old John had developed a relationship with Rhoda who was also advanced in age like himself. She seemed to be the replacement for his long lost love. On the eve of the departure, the maids had caught Old John and Rhoda cuddling each other outside the main building of the house.

“Rhoda is fine,” Katherine answered, taking glances at the two maids and wondering why they were laughing.

“Don’t mind them,” old John said to her. “Please, I have something I want you to help me deliver to her. Do remember to get it from me before you go,” he pleaded.

“Sure, I will.” She said with a smile. Old John paused for a second and held her two hands warmly, then he dropped them and left but not without eyeing the two naughty maids.

“Old John is in love,” the short chubby maid said mockingly in low tones and the taller one joined in laughter.

“I think you guys should give the man some space, he deserves some love too, you know?” Katherine said indifferently.

“Hmm… Maybe you’re right,” the tall maid joined.

“Let’s talk about you now,” the short maid continued with her gossiping character. “Tell us how it has been with him.”

“Him?” Katherine asked, widening her eyes. She knew they were referring to General but didn’t want to give in easily.

“Come on, you know who were are talking about.” The tall maid added, eyeing Katherine naughtily.

Katherine turned to stare around first and then motioned for them to move to somewhere quieter.

They walked away slowly, almost tiptoeing until they got out of the main building into another extension with an open end.

“We can’t go far, I have to stay close so that I can answer if Mrs Frederick calls,” Katherine said, signalling for them to halt there.

The maids halted and eagerly continued to stare at her face, waiting for her to start the gist.

“I and General have been at it, it’s just that I miss him a lot whenever he travels with Lord Frederick, most times they spend weeks, sometimes months. The sad part is they barely spend much time at home even when they’re in town. We only see each other very briefly during the day. It’s only at night times when everyone is asleep we can get to talk very well.”

“Okay, so what are you both planning to do?” The tall maid asked with a childish smile on her face. “Are you guys planning to get married some day?”

“Hmm… We plan to do that whenever we get the opportunity to be free, when we finish serving the Frederick’s.”

“But are we going to ever finish serving? This is the best job opportunity we can ever get because of our educational qualifications.” The tall maid said in a serious tone.

“Yes, I know that.” Katherine said, holding the maids hand. “But we have to move on someday, we have to resign and make our own families. Our bosses would not like us breeding children under them. Just imagine how it would be like if all the maids in your estate gives birth.”

There was a short pause, the two maids seemed to agree with Katherine’s line of reasoning.

“Well, that’s true.” The tall maid finally said with a sigh.

“Yes my friend,” Katherine sighed too.

“So have you guys done it?” The chubby maid asked with a brightened up face.

“Done what?” Katherine asked with her mouth left agape. She knew what the maid was referring to but she wasn’t expecting the question to be asked.

“I mean…” The chubby girl described sex with her hands and a naughty look.