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Swept Under Silence Pt 01

Swept Under Silence Pt 01

by sixcilla
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NOTE: All characters are over 18, and had their first sexual experiences after 18. Though the story involves grooming, no scenes or acts will even involve anyone beneath 18 years old.

Chapter 1

The new butler had arrived on a cold autumn morning after the mists had veiled the landscape. The gray hid the mountains, the treeline, the fences and most of the road. The brown horse appeared pulling a single-person wagon. Even though the driver was partially covered by the burlap, the silhouette of his top hat was discernible, as was his hair of thick long curls that were taken by the breeze. A dark black coat hugged his torso, and there was a thin line of lace in his sleeves before his dark blue gloves.

Rose was taken by an uncomfortable ache in her chest and a sense of unease deep in her bones. She brushed the edges between wood and glass with force. Encrusted dust clung despite her efforts. She wanted to run down and join the housekeeper in the greetings, but she didn't dare. A sense of urgency drove her to persist in her work.

Drizzle and chilly winds had begun a week before. Mrs Serra, the housekeeper, informed Rose that it was common for the cold to blow from the sea nearby, but she knew that it wasn't so simple. The frigid air originated at the South Pole then traversed both sea and land, ascending the continent, bringing with it humidity and a decrease in temperature. As Copper Peak Hall was built atop a cliff and between a ragged landscape, the migrant winter clouds got trapped above the property. It would be a bleak setting until summer arrived, a harsh climate when it came to mould, lichen, and moss. Over the years, the house had become covered in grime, eaten by humidity, and green bloomed from its most hidden corners. Rose was determined to fight against it. She would not be found incompetent.

Her cousin's house had been much more sumptuous and decorated. It was a modern, small-town manor with a fashionable and luxurious architecture and decoration. Copper Peak Hall was simpler in comparison, built on stucco and wood, poorer in reliefs and art. It was from a period prior to the availability of numerous commodities, during which architects and masons were unable to reach cities in the countryside. As such, it was simply a plain cube with a clay roof and wooden framed windows, without reliefs or arabesques, but it had many rooms and could be considered comfortable by any gentleman with sense. Money was money anywhere, and could afford the work to make as large a house as one would desire. It was fresh in the summer and dreadfully cold during the short winter. However, it had not been constructed to withstand the moisture without consistent maintenance, and the previous proprietors had failed in this regard.

Mrs Serra had told her when she arrived:

"I've been at Copper Peak Hall for thirty years now. I began to work here as a governess, then became the housekeeper when the kids grew up. Now Mr Santos, the son, lives in the capital, and I take he's happy there. He never came back to visit, and now sold the house to Mr Carvalho. Which is good for us, I mean. There's little joy in being a keeper to an empty house, and finally, we will have some jobs again, god knows the people in the village need it. I haven't been able to clean like I used to, and after Julia married β€” she was the previous maid β€” Mr Santos didn't send enough money to hire anyone else. It's been just us two for a while now, and yolanda, the washing woman who comes by a few days a week."

Us two meant her and Mr Franco, who was the last manservant, and also an elder. Franco obviously wasn't up to the task of repairing architectural damage, keeping the garden, the roof, the columns, buying and bringing stores from the village to the house and anything else that required strength. He'd been the one who picked Rose at the village station and brought her over in a small cart pulled by a very flimsy horse, and the task had leaved him extremely tired after.

Rose had asked: "and what sort of man is this Mr Carvalho?"

"Very dashing type, tall, gentle, a wide smile. He came once to inspect the place before buying, and stayed here a few weeks after the business was done to do some housekeeping. I was asked to hire three maids, a gardener and a cook; and Mr Carvalho will hire his servants himself. I expect the gentleman will move here and look for marriage. Finally settle down, as any bachelor should. That would be so exciting. I haven't held a baby in years," Mrs Serra giggled. Mr Franco agreed, "and I hope he might turn the property productive again. On the good days, Copper Peak produced over 6 litres of milk per cow a day, and half of it was turned into cheese. Mr Santos sold all the cattle before moving away. It would be good for the people if there was more work again, yes. The village surely needs it."

After two months of cleaning, uncovering furniture, polishing forgotten silverware, and fighting against the green and black dots on every wall, Rose was not convinced that Mr Carvalho had made a wise purchase. Where there wasn't damage on the walls, the flooring or the ceiling were crooked by humidity, and where even those were taken care of, the mould had conquered fiercely. It stained the house like a sickness. The air was always damp, always heavy with the smell of mildew. What did he see in Copper Peak Hall? Why had he chosen to invest in a place so riddled with decay?

And if she couldn't fight that mess, what would be of her position when the Master of the house arrived? The butler would be her first sign of what was to come.

They finally met when Rose was coming downstairs for lunch, and Mrs Serra was guiding the new arrival throughout the house. The maid stepped to the side, still holding the broom and the bucket close. She had hope to be ignored.

"Ah, yes, and here is Rose. She's the cleaning maid, recently hired."

Mrs Serra gently introduced and gestured, presenting the girl as she was a decorated candelabra. Rose made a polite bow, hoping her nervousness was well disguised. The man was still dressed in his travel garments, and those were fine and beautiful, well-made, sober and polite.

"Ah, yes, let me take a look at you, miss Rose."

Rose lifted her gaze and saw herself reflected into dark hazel eyes that studied her with severity. The man wasn't elder at all, probably not even thirty, but his sombre expression gave him an older appearance. He reminded Rose of an illustration of a lion she had seen in a book long ago, with his wavy hair and his piercing gaze. His eyes were a bit too small in relation to the rest of his face, but they were deep and well drawn.

"Good morning, sir."

"This is the butler, Rose, hired by Mr Carvalho. You may address him as Mr Moraes."

"Tell me, Rose, what do you say of the state of the house?"

Why, why, why did he want to talk to her? She quickly came up with a very polite, very political answer, the best she could muster.

"I can only applaud Mrs Serra in her efforts, sir. The place is very well taken care of. And It's a pretty house, sir. Very distinguished"

"Yes, for a two century old home, it's holding itself together. Where do you come from, girl?"

"My previous position was at Rioazul Longhouse, near the city of x, sir."

"Never heard of it."

"It's a few days of travel away from here."

"And did you like it there?"

"It was a grand and beautiful manor, I was fortunate to have been there for so long."

"But not pleasant enough that you didn't have to search for a new position."

Rose was overcome by his bluntness and blushed.

"No place is truly pleasant when one is not wanted. They had no use for a fourth maid, and I decided to leave before they took the decision to dismiss me."

That answer got a smile out of him, though not a pleasant one. Rose didn't understand why he wanted to know.

"I see. But you are young, aren't you?"

"I'm twenty, sir."

"Was that place your first place of employment, then?"

"Ah... Yes."

"All you knew. Did they teach you properly, would you say?"

"I'm confident in my work, so, yes."

"I expect that. We don't know when we might hire other maids, in fact, as the Master will be drawing the funds for renovations."

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A house of that size required at least three maids working together, or else the chores would pile up. Well, if she had wanted a position where she was truly needed, she managed well indeed.

"I'll do my best, sir."

"Good."

They left her with a growing sense of anxiety. As Rose descended the stairs, her thoughts lingered on her conversation with Mr Moraes. The new butler's demeanour was far more probing than she had expected, hinting that he would not leave her in peace. This was hardly surprising β€” after all, butlers and housekeepers were typically of a controlling disposition, exactly why they attained their positions. Mrs Serra, being older and more fatigued, displayed little urgency in her duties β€” she had likely already secured her future should she choose to retire. Thus, she had not troubled Rose during these past two quiet months.

That peace had now come to an end. Rose had never been excellent at the art of keeping her head down and passing unnoticed. But even if she did, it was evident Mr Moraes would not allow her.

As she entered the kitchen, she was greeted by the warm scent of stock and fresh bread. The cook, Ms Silva, was busy chopping vegetables, her thick hands moving deftly. She glanced up and smiled at Rose.

"Grab a plate from the shelf."

Rose forced a small smile back, trying to shake off the unease that clung to her like the dust she was always sweeping away. She sat at the large communal wooden table in the kitchen, grateful for the break, though her appetite had all but vanished. The employees' table had space for at least twenty people, denouncing the grandeur of old lost by Copper Peak Farm. Rose couldn't imagine working in a house that was so crowded.

Ms Silva served her a plate of thick purΓ©e and roasted chicken.

"What's wrong? You look like you've seen a ghost."

"Did you meet Mr Moraes yet?"

"He gave you a hard time, didn't he?" Ms Silva asked, her voice kind and knowing. "He has that haughty way about him. But don't let him shake you."

Rose hesitated before answering, stirring her food. "He just... asked plenty of questions right away."

The cook chuckled softly. "Just assessing you, that's all. Mr Carvalho will depend on him for everything, he's probably stressed. He did the same thing with me."

When Rose was halfway through her meal, another person entered the kitchen. She was a woman about her age, dressed in conservative black, her caramel skin looking somewhat washed out by the dark colour. Her hair was tied back, an apron cinched her waist. Her eyes were cold and tired, as if she had no energy to feel anything besides boredom. She, too, was served a plate, and Ms Silva introduced her.

"This is Mrs Moraes assistant, Gabriela. Gabriela, this is Rose, the cleaning maid."

"How do you do, Rose?" Gabriela said politely as she took her seat on the opposite end of the table.

"A pleasure to meet you. Welcome to the Hall."

Gabriela gave a slight nod, her expression remaining inscrutable as she scooped into her food.

"Is the weather always this bleak?"

Rose shook her head.

"Ms Serra said it gets as such during late autumn, like now, and early spring. The sky was bright blue just yesterday."

"Good. I hate the rain."

"Me too. Thankfully it will clear in a month, I hope."

Gabriela studied Rose up and down, her gaze intense for those seconds. Rose didn't know what to do or say. What was she looking for? Unordinary, unwanted Rose had nothing to offer, and she knew it.

The cook, easing the tension, cleared her throat. "So, Gabriela, what can you tell us about the Master? Everyone is anxious to meet him."

Gabriela shrugged, dismissive.

"He's stern, but focused on his work. He relinquishes all the homely duties to Mr Moraes, so he won't be much of a presence in your lives anyway."

"But is he the type to throw parties? To have family or friends over? What are we to expect?"

"If he was, he wouldn't move so far away from the capital. Every so often he will host clients and students. No more than three or four people at a time."

"What sort of business is he into?" Rose asked.

"Education. He tutors people for important positions."

"I wouldn't think it pays that well", Ms Silva said.

"The right individuals will make substantial payments for someone who can fulfil crucial roles in their homes or enterprises. Finding good help sometimes is quite challenging."

Rose felt herself warm, uncomfortable with the implications. Mr Carvalho knew what the best looked like. He would not be tricked. Ms Silva interjected, "I must admit, I'm more interested in the Master's culinary preferences. It's important to know what he likes to eatβ€”especially if we're to impress him when he arrives."

Gabriela's expression softened for just a moment. "He enjoys simple meals with specific ingredients. Nothing extravagant, but it has to be made by his instructions. Mr Moraes will surely guide you."

"Good to know," the cook replied, smiling. "I'll make sure to pay attention to every instruction."

Rose finished her meal, had a small cup of coffee, and reached again for her broom and bucket. As she approached the door to leave, she caught Gabriela's gaze lingering on her, an unreadable expression on her face.

To Rose's dismay, Mrs Serra was glad to relinquish most decisions to Mr Moraes as soon as possible. Later that same day, as all the employees gathered for dinner, he announced that woodworkers would arrive in the coming days to begin working on the house, and the service routine would need to accommodate around their hours. He had also hired two assistants to help Ms Silva feed everyone, but no one else to help either Mr Franco or Rose, at least, not yet. And there was so much to do. There was no date for the Master of the house to arrive yet, but by the time he did, Mr Moraes intended to transform the hall into a decent liveable space.

And once more, Rose found herself in his undivided attention. Dark eyes with long eyelashes focused on her like a bored cat would toward anything that was not food.

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"Rose, I'll outline your schedule from now on. Meet me every morning to receive your tasks."

The employees prayed before supper and then sat together to eat. The meal consisted of vegetables and a rich meat broth with pasta, which was delightful, though Rose only ate the portion she was given. She listened as Mrs Serra gossiped about townsfolk to the butler, while a weary Mr Franco simply nodded in agreement.

Rose and Gabriela sat in front of each other, and the maid assessed the secretary closer now. She seemed younger than she had earlier, rest seemed to restore some colour to her face, but that aloofness lingered. She ate in silence, did not look to the sides or neither lifted her eyes to the maid. There was something about her that reminded Rose of her cousin's daughter, the one who studied in a catholic boarding school. Ah, yes, the meek complexion, the silent disposition. She probably knew a few psalms by heart, and could quote the bible, mentioning books and versicles.

"Gabriela, could I ask you..."

"I don't like to talk while I eat, Rose. Maybe later?" Despite not understanding, Rose agreed. Her cheeks got warm with embarrassment.

After dinner, Rose assisted with the dishes and tidied up the kitchen. By the time she finished, the night had deepened, cloaked in darkness. The silence of absent people clung to her chest, haunting. Everyone else had already retreated to rest. The empty corridor bothered her all the way to her room. She walked inside backwards, so she wouldn't have to see the white silhouette of the bed. If she did, she would burst into tears, and Rose would never be caught like that. She refused.

Next day, she was up at five. The only person who woke before her was Ms Silva to prepare breakfast. Rose had coffee and porridge and moved on up to clean the first floor. Around seven, Mr Moraes found her polishing the handrail of the stairs.

"Rose, do you remember what I said yesterday?"

She stared, baffled.

"Of course, sir."

His exasperated sigh made her stomach curl.

"And what are you doing?" He gestured as if she were painting the stairs bright pink.

"... I... I am... Well, you hadn't risen yet, and I figured I should do something in the meanwhile."

He looked at her and sneered as if she had cussed.

"You are wasting polish on a rail I will probably have torn down by the end of the month. Stop."

She twisted the rag on her hands.

"Oh."

"I don't want you working on anything you weren't assigned to."

Her breath faltered. She closed the polish tin, snapping the lid in place.

"I understand, sir."

"And what time did you wake up?"

"A little before five."

"What for, pray tell?" He said with perplexed annoyance.

"That's the time I usually wake up."

"Did Mrs Serra tell you to?"

"No, sir, that's just what I'm used to doing."

"Well, if you keep rising this early, don't get up. Or do and go read, walk, bathe, whatever you feel like doing it. Just don't waste your strength and my inventory on unnecessary tasks. Yours is not a thinking job, Rose. You will do as you are told."

"Yes, sir. Of course."

Mr Moraes stood stiff and cold as a statue, reading her expression to grasp what kind of person she was, and Rose knew what kind of sign he was hoping for, but she had never been good at feigning that meekness she saw in Gabriela, or her cousin's daughter, the other maids and girls. She wanted to curse and make him swallow the can of cleaning product along with the rag.

She looked down. They preferred when she looked to the floor; her cousin, and her husband.

"Now, I need you to clean the footmen quarters. First, remove the dust, open the windows, take all the linens to be washed and change them for fresh ones. Mr Franco will apply new plaster to the walls β€” and after he leaves each room, you will clean any mess he might have made. Report to me at the end of those tasks. Is that clear?"

"It is," she managed to say without hiccups.

The butler still wasn't done with her.

"People tend to be very loose with their language, Rose. I am not. If I say something, I mean it, and I expect it to be respected. If I fail to make myself clear, I want you to ask me. Don't run loose. It will not amuse me, and If I find myself annoyed at you often, you will find yourself unneeded at Copper Peak Hall just as you did at your previous employment."

Bright red, angry and trembling, Rose nodded.

"It won't happen again, sir."

"Good. Run along, now."

Rose throttled off to the kitchens. Her heart thundered with fury and fear, tears of hate escaped her eyes. At the last second, she veered left to reach the women-servant's apartment, and hurried to her room, where she promptly locked the door. She stomped the floor and pulled her sheets from the bed, sweat ran down her brow as her eyes gazed at the empty cushion, seeing a body that wasn't there.

Crumbling to the floor, Rose watched her hands tense up against the wood, nails dug on the grain, and veins, tendons, muscles bulged as they pushed the skin. Her nails had been bitten to the pink, sensitive flesh. Callus and cuts marked her fingers. That was her life. There wasn't anything else waiting out there.

Rose stood in her room for a long moment, let the tide of anger subside into a dull ache. She breathed in deeply, filled her lungs with stale air, then exhaled slowly, releasing the tension with it. In and out, she told herself. Again and again, until the tightness in her chest loosened enough for her to move. Her hands, still trembling, moved automatically to smooth her hair. She tidied her apron, wiped her face with the back of her hand, and turned toward the door.

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