Alexia

Step by step, the mansion seemed to grow closer on the horizon. Today was a crucial day in Alexia’s life—she had to give her best to make a good impression on her first day of work.
Let’s see… The uniform should be spotless. As soon as I arrive, I’ll smile politely and introduce myself. I’ve rehearsed it several times, this shouldn’t be that hard…
However, just before reaching the entrance, inches away from pressing the doorbell, she covered her cheeks with her hands and exhaled deeply.
Please, please… Let everything go well. I need this… If there’s any god out there, it’s all I’m asking for…
Just a few days ago, after so many failed applications, a man had finally agreed to hire her to take care of his mansion, with a salary so large it could pay off her debts in a few years. It was an opportunity she couldn’t have dreamed of—not even in her wildest fantasies. And, in fact… it was probably her only alternative to starving.
Come on, Alex… You’ve got this.
After ringing the bell, she walked toward the main door, passing through the front garden.
Oh, right… He mentioned he had a son. Is he my age? Maybe younger? He’s got a whole mansion to himself—if this were a few years ago, I’d be dying of envy.
She stopped in front of the door, ready to put on a show and introduce herself.
Okay… Not too big of a smile, so it doesn’t look fake… Hands together in front of me, and a deep bow when the door opens…
Then, as the door finally opened:
Good morning! I’m Alexia, the new maid in charge of keeping this place clean and tidy! You must be young Master—huh!?
She had bowed so deeply that her forehead nearly touched the ground, but when she straightened up and set eyes on the boy in front of her, her eyes widened and her smile faltered.
What the hell are you doing here, you insect!?
It was her instinctive reaction when she saw him; she couldn't even think about how absurd the situation was.
W-wait... C-could it be that he is...?