The 5 Maids

Albert-...I could take this mansion...I don't really have much back home, and it'll be good to actually get something from the old man...It could also help me get my degree...and will be a huge load off and I can focus on school

Valentina was overhearing, but not spying. As she came into view, since she was not in the kitchen when they were told not to bother him. "Worried, Master Albert?" she asked, as she continued trimming the hedges.

Albert-looked up* no...not at all, and just Albert is fine...

"You seem worried. Most talk to themselves when they are." she said turning to look at him.

Albert-...trying to decide what I want to do, I hated the man but he left me with an opportunity

"........Then why not take it? We were hoping you would come see us soon. We've been lost with out him." she sounded sad a little.

Albert-...what was my father to all of you?

"......He saved us all from a terrible fate.....he took us in and gave us all jobs and a life here at Creed manor....we can be normal for the most part here." she said.

Albert-I see....hmm... (I want to be mad but also not) *He sighed*

"You can hate him if you wish.....but please know we had nothing but respect for your father....and for you." she nodded and went on back to gardening.

Albert-well...what's done is done...if he gave you work I can understand you respecting him

Meanwhile the others were in the kitchen worried...

"What if he leaves?" asked Leah to Alexa, "That will be his wish and his choice.....but I have a feeling he will stay...." she said. "But it is obvious he is not aware of what we are." said Sarah, "When the times comes we'll tell him." Alexa said.

A little while after it was supper time and Albert walked into the dining area and sat down*

Albert-the food smells wonderful

Then Ruby and Sarah came in with a few plates and set up his eating plate and utensils needed and a glass. "We've prepared a simple roast chicken. With hand made hand-thick cut potato fries, steams peas and carrots, along with roast pumpkin as well." said Ruby with a smile. "And the choice of two gravies, a creamy mushroom or a rich red wine beef." she said.

Sarah came over, "What drink would you like Master Albert?" she asked.

Albert-looked at it and and his mouth watered* I' think I'll try both Gravy's it all looks wonderful *He smiled* and I believe I'll just have a Coke, thank you

"I'll bring some from the fridge." Sarah nodded. "Oh, sorry Master Albert, we forgot one more thing." said Sarah as she brought out a bowl full of a garden salad, "Fresh from the garden."

Albert-I...don't know if I can eat all this, but I'll try *he started to dig in* mmmmm mmmm oh wow this is good

"We'll be sharing amongst ourselves as well as use leftovers in other dishes." smiled Ruby.

Albert-smiled* well...everyone dig in

They blinked, "We were to eat after you were done." said Ruby

Albert-that would be a bit awkward for me...please I would like to share my meal with you

They looked to Alexa and she smiled, "Very well, "Let us get set." she said. They got other plates and what not on the table, along with more drinks of choice and some fresh bread roles and butter. Then Valentina came in after washing her hands, "I'm here." she said, as they all sat down.

They all ate dinner together as well as desert, it was a very relaxing and casual dinner

They were sure he enjoying it all was well and eating dinner themselves. Dessert was a Decadent chocolate devil's food cake with dark chocolate frosting and fresh raspberries and vanilla ice-cream.

Albert-sliced the cake up for each of them and took a piece for himself* hmm...this is really good, you're really good at cooking.