Pity I Can't See Behind the Mask -2-

After a tour of the two story, fifteen room mansion Charlize was shown to her own boudoir that was housed in the west wing of the house, across from the mysterious Bruce’s room. 1

“And thiiiis is where you will be staying,” Alexander stated opening the door for Charlize and staring at her ass as she walked into the room.  The carpet was cream colored with cabernet colored walls. There was a canopy bed on the wall across from the door with golden sheets and numerous pillows. The furniture was large and included a desk, vanity, and two dressers. 2

Alexander also pointed out her private bathroom. The floor to ceiling black marble and the spacious spa in the far corner impressed Charlize who was not used to seeing money spent so frivolously. Sure her parents had been rich, and she would be inheriting it all as soon as she turned 25, but they had refused to invest in a large house with all of the amenities the Whitford manor had. 3

“There are towels under the sink, extra sheets in the closet, and anything else you could possibly need,” Alexander stated leaning against the doorframe of the bathroom as Charlize ran her hands across the marble sink. “And if there is something you need, I’m sure I can get it for you.” Alexander flashed the same creepy look as before and Charlize wished he would just leave.4

“I appreciate everything, really I do,” Charlize said walking towards him and putting on the charm. “And there is something you could do for me,” she added looking up at him with her large green eyes. 5

“Oh, and what is that?” Alexander asked his curiosity peaked. 6

“You could let me settle in and organize my things…in peace,” Charlize finished. Alexander scowled but was able to bow out gracefully. 7

Charlize closed, and locked, the door behind Alexander and wrapped her arms around herself. She only planned on being with the Whitfords for a week, two tops, until she found a place of her own, and a decent job. Glancing at the clock on her bedside table Charlize figured she could put off unpacking indefinitely and opted to take a nap before dinner. It would take minutes to get changed and freshen up and to her, sleep was more important. 8

Settling down onto the silken sheets Charlize pulled the heavily embroidered comforter up to her chin and drifted off immediately into dreamland. 9

In the east wing Alexander was sprawled out on Riley’s small pink bed as she brushed her long blonde hair at the vanity table. 10

“Do you know how much she is really worth?” Riley asked not taking her eyes off of her perfect reflection.
“You would have to ask mom for specifics, but I’d say at least ten million. Her parents owned land overseas and a hotel chain along with a few other unimportant investments.” Alexander lay back against the pillows and observed his sister’s reaction.11

“Do you think we can really pull this off?” Riley got up from her seat and stood near the bed with her arms crossed over her chest. 12

“We did it with Bruce’s father didn’t we?” he replied looking nonchalant. “Plus we need her in time for the ceremony, it has to work. Don’t doubt,” Alexander finished. “It will be like every other time, and if there is a slip up, it is easily taken care of.” Riley shook her head in agreement and sat back down at her vanity to drink in more of her reflection.