Totally Captivated
Chapter 1
"I'm absolutely sure that downfall humanity can be attributed to our curiosity"…
"Wasn't there's a saying…curiosity kills the cat…but in my case…the cat does not die…I almost died after I experimented a theory…surely any kind hearted person would let me off the hook...if I flash my puppy face…unless if it's FREAKING COLD IVAN BRAGINSKI"
"I TOTALLY POSITIVE THAT THE BASTARD'S HEART IS MADE OF ICE SIMILAR TO HIS COLD TOUCH AS WELL…damn him to the pits of blazing hell" Vani grumbled as she cleaned Ivan's kitchen.
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~Flashback~
World Academy W is an elite academy where only the best students throughout the world are enrolled into the academy.
Yet, life at the academy never will be quiet especially with the principal such as Mr. Roma and assistant Principal Mr. Germania can be interesting in many ways.
I'm just a simple intern teacher at the academy.
I am very happy that after my graduation I was enrolled into teaching course that the academy has sponsored.
Moreover, I will be joining the academy as a full fledge teacher if I passed my research paper and internship test.
It's my dream to teach by my hero's side…He is none other than Alfred F. Jones the science teacher.
I was inspired by his unique way of teaching that empowers student and make the classroom more pleasant…
One of final the subjects that I am currently enrolled is psychology. Thus, I am undertaking an experiment and my perfect specimen is Mr. Ivan Braginski and Mr. Alfred.
They are the two polar opposites of the academy. Alfred known as Mr. Hot while Ivan known as Mr. Cold.
Gaining materials and information about Alfred was a breeze.
All I need to do is to bribe him McD for 6 months and watch him talk as well as perform.
On the other hand, Ivan is very hard specimen to test my theories due to numerous reasons.
Ivan also earned another nickname at the academy. He is known as "The Demon of the academy".
He strikes fear in anyone with his brandish smile, kol chanting, wearing tick clothing with scarf even in summer and his intimidating purple aura.
Some say that he used to be a mafia leader that turned over a new leaf.
I personally believe that he earned the title after he volunteered to coach the Hockey team of the academy…it only occurred once when sport teacher was mysteriously fall sick for the semester.
The remnants of his influence can be seen from the team's blood lust for "Hockey World Domination" and he is that only coach that used a faucet pipe in history of hockey team coaching while claiming "Mr. Pipe is the best medicine for frail heart". His twisted personality does amplify my curiosity to know him better…
My research topic is very simple… "Teacher's personality and teaching effectiveness"
How hard can be to test this hypothesis and the theories…
So what's the best way to test my research topic than to test it in its natural environment?
The easiest way to gain information about the mysterious demon is to stalk him.
My plan supposes to be perfect…it is perfect…
I stalk him and infuse the research environment without his knowledge
It's just that…I have very lousy luck…a very damned lousy luck…
There are only two places that you can find the demon.
No 1. In his lair I mean in his cabin. Well, his cabin does look like a demon lair even afraid to enter it without Arthur Kirkland and Alfred F. Jones as his back-up
No 2. The famed horror images of the academy aka his classroom and the biology lab. (He liked blood images so much that he classroom has photos of frog operation and other undesirable portraits of operation combined with ballet dancers' portrait.
His classroom known as the "Horror house of biology and the class for non frail hearted students"
I successfully installed a mini video recorder at the classroom and the biology lab.
Thus, I decided to enter his lair and plant my mini video recorder as well. I successfully installed the device among his oldest book racks but unfortunately, I heard a loud click behind me when I decided to admire my work.
I turned at the sound and found Ivan Braginski smiling eerily at me.
It was too late for me to run as I am caught red handed by the devil himself.
I quickly walked away from the spot and got neared to the window panel
The temperature of the cabin dropped and Ivan said "what a pleasant surprise da, finally the little one decided to visit me da"
"Shit, now I know why fallen angels are known to be evilly captivating…there is one right in front of me" I thought to myself
I was very preoccupied at staring at his lips rather than his speech till he decided to step closer to me
It does not frighten me…not at all…
I showed my best puppy face and said "Hi Ivan, I'm the new intern and I decided to pay you a visit today"
"I know da, you have been here for past 9 months already and this is the first time that you came to my cabin" he said with his childlike smile.
"Uh, I wanted to visit you to make sure you are well as you missed our faculty meeting today" I said with my best diplomatic smile.
He smiled back and spat "It's music and art homeroom teachers meeting and I am not included in that meeting Ms. Vani"
My only thought were "Shit, I am out of ideas already" and I took few steps backwards to think of a speedy solution aka a solid excuse to escape.
He just startled me a bit…yes…just a bit… it's not like he absolutely scared me till I stood speechless in front of him...
My heartbeat almost ceased for a moment when he started to get close to me like a predator cornering its prey
His amethyst eyes flashed un-adulterous lust and evil…or maybe it's just my dirty mind started to play some dirty tricks on me…
So, I took few steps backward till I hit something hard…
The crystal vase fell and it shattered into million pieces in front of me
"Damn my day just got more complicated than it already is" I cursed inwardly
I just broke his beloved sunflower vase
He always boasted that his beloved sister presented two important gifts to him that he cherished till today:-
No 1. His pink scarf that he literally attached to it regardless of seasons
No2. Sunflower vase that he received last year for his birthday
I almost caught the falling vase…damn the vase it fell too fast and crashed at the floor.
To my horror, the room grew colder while I gulp in pure nervousness; Ivan looked at me with pure anger and mischievous amusement…
"Shit" the words continuously echoed at my head and I started to talk random promises to save my body and soul from the famed demon himself…
" Ivan, I'm so sorry…I do anything to cover the cost and I know it's priceless and you have bragged…I mean you have mentioned to us that this unique vase is very expensive and you also said that it cost around USD500,000 and I know that I can't afford to pay back in cash or maybe I can pay in instalment or maybe you can employ me or I can cook or clean your place or I can write a contract that I promise to pay back the lost that you have suffered…" I said without breathing till…
"SHUT-UP DA" Ivan yelled at me while placing his left hand on my lips to silence my random gibberish with a loud chuckle
"I think that I'll take up your offer da" Ivan said with his child-like sing song voice
I dumfounded at his reaction for a minute and said "which one" because…seriously I can't recall almost all of my proposal or ideas to save my body and soul from him
Sudden realization hit me as I recalled the first phrase that I accidently uttered to him "I do anything" "did I just dug my own grave" I thought to myself
"I'll take up your kind offer to be my personal maid da" Ivan said with evil smile of his
"But I did not-" I tried to reason with
"You always can settle the full amount-" Ivan started to trail off
I immediately diverted the conversation "When should I start"
He beamed with complete victory and said "from Monday onwards da" and started to write his address for me
"It's official, I just signed and sealed my death decree with a demon" I inwardly cursed myself after I said "it's a deal" to him
Of course, any intelligent person would take a certain precaution measures to save themselves from possible work place hazards
In my case, Ivan Braginski or my temporary boss/master is the major possible hazard to my overall well-being
Therefore, we agreed few terms and condition; if I am working for him.
These are some of my conditions:-
No 1. No one should know that I am his temporary maid…not even his family
No 2. No sexual harassment (the damn pervert demon just smirked at me…did he just giggled when I turned my back)
No 3. No verbal or non-verbal abuse (I included this condition when I saw his silver pipe on the table)
No 4. I must know all my daily duties beforehand…at least one day earlier (So that I can truant the day off if I know he is up to something no good)
No 5. I only will be employed at his house for 3 years or if I could settle the amount or I might get the vintage vase to replace the lost (may GOD SAVE MY SOUL SOON)
These are some of his conditions:-
No 1. Should address him master when he wants me to (I glared at him after I read the first condition…he simply giggled at me)
No 2. Clean the house and cook for him 6 times a week as well as to have dinner with him too (I agreed to it as I can save my meal allowance)
No3. My contract is valid for 3 years unless if I could settle his USD 500K (I mentally wish to grill him in hell when he flashed me his child like smile again)
No 4. I cannot go to the basement at any reason or my debt will be tripled (killjoy, initially I hoped to explore his boring house but I'll put a hold on it as Ivan is very scary when he mentioned about the basement)
No 5. I am also his personal assistance when he requires my help at the Academy (I pray that the day never comes)
Thus, my adventure as Ivan's maid has commenced…
~End of flashback~
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"This is totally absurd" Vani yelled inside her head while cleaning Ivan's house which is more like an abandon old mansion.
"What's with this creepy guy with equally creepy mansion" she said again to herself
"Damn my bloody luck and why did I choose him as my test subject" This time she said it aloud while punching his pillow
Vani finished cleaning Ivan's bedroom and checked her note (check list made by Ivan for her on daily basis)
The content of the Note
Vani, today is a very good weather da
I hope you'll enjoy the following tasks
1st Clean my room and change my bed sheet, I want sunflower bed sheet today and don't forget to do the laundry
2nd I want you to tend my sunflower field (P.S: treat them like babies or I'll rip your spinal cord da)….just joking just be gentle with them
3rd clean my bath rooms and polish the windows
4th Wash my cars
5th Make dinner and I want Chinese food today
6th Feed my cat
7th Become one with me (P.S: just joking)
8th wash dishes after the dinner
9th Help me with my paperwork
I hope you'll enjoy your work today and enjoy your self
Love,
Ivan B
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By end of the day, I got to do something to the note that I have received form that freaking polar bear.
I took out the heavily crumbled note and crumbled it into ball again…
Then, I place it on the floor and kick it as hard as I could while imagining that I'm kicking Ivan's face
I wish to the stars above that I could drive him crazy as much as he does to me…
With that I walked back home and looked at tomorrow's task notes while cursing him in few languages that I know
somewhere at the Ivan's House...Ivan had a weird feeling as if someone talking bad about him again...
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Dear all,
Looking forward to hear from you all
*sending flying kisses and Huggies*