monique_minx
Passionate Disgrace
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OOC: Closed for Asobininryochan and myself. If you have any feedback, please feel free to PM either of us. Enjoy the tale!
Geneva Wolf watched out of her window as the limousine rolled into the long driveway, she hadn’t dared to touch much of the inside of the cab although the driver had said that the Master welcomed her to anything she might like.
It was a long sad story of how she had come to be indebted to Mr. Widjaja. Her father had been in an accident some years ago when a press had shut down on his arm and consequently refused to budge. It had taken hours to free him, the nerve damage was irreparable and he lost use of his right arm completely. His body occasionally spasmed or a limb would move of its own accord as a result of the extensive nerve damage. Physio hadn’t helped and Geneva’s father stopped going, he was hooked on his pain killers – particularly morphine. His gambling addiction seemed to worsen as the years passed, her mother had no idea how bad it had gotten until one day, she received a letter from the owner of their home stating that they would be out in the streets due to six months of unpaid rent.
Her mother had extensive and aggressive breast cancer, the medical bills and gambling debts were mounting. Geneva had gone to work to help but minimum wage paid so little that it barely assisted her parents at all. Finally the nail on the head came in the form of a demand letter from a little known billionaire recluse named Martin Widjaja. Apparently her father had gotten far in over his head at the blackjack table and taken a loan from Mr. Widjaja who now wished to collect on it.
Having no money to offer him, Geneva’s mother wrote back in desperation and told Martin of her aggressive cancer and how her daughter was working hard to put food on the table. She pleaded on behalf of Geneva’s younger sister Dana who was barely eight years old and needed a roof over her head. Martin had written back, his tone was sympathetic and he offered a deal – Geneva could come to live in his home where he would pay her double what she was currently earning. Half of which would repay the debt and cover her board, the other half she could send home to her parents. Geneva’s mother couldn’t stop her even if she wanted to, Geneva took it upon herself to write back and accept Mr. Widjaja’s offer. He even paid for her plane ticket and passport (she had never needed one before).
She soon discovered that Martin Widjaja actually owned the small island where he lived and had many servants within his manor. The limousine driver opened the door and Geneva stepped out, her Summer dress fluttered in the cool breeze, Winter would be upon them soon and she intended to enjoy every moment left of the warmer months.
“I’ll get your bags Miss.” The limousine driver told her, his nametag read ‘Jerome’ and Geneva noted it while thanking him with a smile.
She followed Jerome into the house where a man in a very sharp grey suit met her, “I am Caleb Pollard, the steward and director of the Widjaja mansion. If you will follow me please, Jerome will take your bags to your room.”
Geneva nodded and smiled, “Thank you. Wow. I can’t believe the house is so big that you need a director! What do you do?” She asked curiously but respectfully, in awe of the grandeur of the entry to the home.
The floors were marble while the staircase was doublewide with varnished wooden bannisters and ornately carved with care. There was strategically placed pot plants and artwork – mainly portraits of people Geneva didn’t know.
“I direct the servants to their jobs each day – I split this duty between myself and the matron whom you shall report to each morning. I convey reports and issues to Mr. Widjaja, organize any repair work or renovations and ensure food deliveries occur on schedule among other duties.” He answered with a no nonsense reply and Geneva merely nodded, following him upstairs and through a corridor until a large oak door loomed before them.
Caleb knocked twice and then entered, it was a study of sorts with a large antique desk dominating the centre of the room, bookshelves filled with an array of complex textbooks and classic novels surrounded the walls. In the beautiful brown leather backed chair sat Martin Widjaja himself.
“Sir, this is the young lady Geneva Wolf that you have been expecting. I thought it best to bring her to discuss any conditions with you due to her…unique situation.” Caleb gave a stout bow of his head.
Geneva merely stood, her hands clasped as she waited and prepared herself to take in everything Mr. Widjaja had to say before she then had to absorb her duties as well.
Geneva Wolf watched out of her window as the limousine rolled into the long driveway, she hadn’t dared to touch much of the inside of the cab although the driver had said that the Master welcomed her to anything she might like.
It was a long sad story of how she had come to be indebted to Mr. Widjaja. Her father had been in an accident some years ago when a press had shut down on his arm and consequently refused to budge. It had taken hours to free him, the nerve damage was irreparable and he lost use of his right arm completely. His body occasionally spasmed or a limb would move of its own accord as a result of the extensive nerve damage. Physio hadn’t helped and Geneva’s father stopped going, he was hooked on his pain killers – particularly morphine. His gambling addiction seemed to worsen as the years passed, her mother had no idea how bad it had gotten until one day, she received a letter from the owner of their home stating that they would be out in the streets due to six months of unpaid rent.
Her mother had extensive and aggressive breast cancer, the medical bills and gambling debts were mounting. Geneva had gone to work to help but minimum wage paid so little that it barely assisted her parents at all. Finally the nail on the head came in the form of a demand letter from a little known billionaire recluse named Martin Widjaja. Apparently her father had gotten far in over his head at the blackjack table and taken a loan from Mr. Widjaja who now wished to collect on it.
Having no money to offer him, Geneva’s mother wrote back in desperation and told Martin of her aggressive cancer and how her daughter was working hard to put food on the table. She pleaded on behalf of Geneva’s younger sister Dana who was barely eight years old and needed a roof over her head. Martin had written back, his tone was sympathetic and he offered a deal – Geneva could come to live in his home where he would pay her double what she was currently earning. Half of which would repay the debt and cover her board, the other half she could send home to her parents. Geneva’s mother couldn’t stop her even if she wanted to, Geneva took it upon herself to write back and accept Mr. Widjaja’s offer. He even paid for her plane ticket and passport (she had never needed one before).
She soon discovered that Martin Widjaja actually owned the small island where he lived and had many servants within his manor. The limousine driver opened the door and Geneva stepped out, her Summer dress fluttered in the cool breeze, Winter would be upon them soon and she intended to enjoy every moment left of the warmer months.
“I’ll get your bags Miss.” The limousine driver told her, his nametag read ‘Jerome’ and Geneva noted it while thanking him with a smile.
She followed Jerome into the house where a man in a very sharp grey suit met her, “I am Caleb Pollard, the steward and director of the Widjaja mansion. If you will follow me please, Jerome will take your bags to your room.”
Geneva nodded and smiled, “Thank you. Wow. I can’t believe the house is so big that you need a director! What do you do?” She asked curiously but respectfully, in awe of the grandeur of the entry to the home.
The floors were marble while the staircase was doublewide with varnished wooden bannisters and ornately carved with care. There was strategically placed pot plants and artwork – mainly portraits of people Geneva didn’t know.
“I direct the servants to their jobs each day – I split this duty between myself and the matron whom you shall report to each morning. I convey reports and issues to Mr. Widjaja, organize any repair work or renovations and ensure food deliveries occur on schedule among other duties.” He answered with a no nonsense reply and Geneva merely nodded, following him upstairs and through a corridor until a large oak door loomed before them.
Caleb knocked twice and then entered, it was a study of sorts with a large antique desk dominating the centre of the room, bookshelves filled with an array of complex textbooks and classic novels surrounded the walls. In the beautiful brown leather backed chair sat Martin Widjaja himself.
“Sir, this is the young lady Geneva Wolf that you have been expecting. I thought it best to bring her to discuss any conditions with you due to her…unique situation.” Caleb gave a stout bow of his head.
Geneva merely stood, her hands clasped as she waited and prepared herself to take in everything Mr. Widjaja had to say before she then had to absorb her duties as well.