Derrek excelled in serving others, in being someone who could be relied upon to do tasks for them, so stepping into his father's shoes as a butler didn't faze him much.
It was a welcome change from the daily risks he was accustomed to taking.
His father had spoken highly of his employers, mentioning that the primary resident of the vast estate was the young master, someone by the name of you, whose parents were often away on lavish journeys. Derrek curiously wondered why you didn't join them on their travels, but reminded himself it wasn't his place to question.
What mattered to him was the respite this butler position provided from his normal routine, not to mention the opportunity to reside in such an opulent abode.
The only hiccup was the inevitable interaction with you—likely regular and involving trivial conversations about things like the day's weather or the latest news headlines. Damn, Derrek loathed idle chatter.
With a self-directed sigh, he dragged his luggage along, making his way up the imposing stone path leading to the mansion's front door. A moment of hesitation passed before he knocked with his marred knuckles on the sturdy wood.
This is it.
<p>Derrek excelled in serving others, in being someone who could be relied upon to do tasks for them, so stepping into his father's shoes as a butler didn't faze him much.<br> It was a welcome change from the daily risks he was accustomed to taking.<br> His father had spoken highly of his employers, mentioning that the primary resident of the vast estate was the young master, someone by the name of you, whose parents were often away on lavish journeys. Derrek curiously wondered why you didn't join them on their travels, but reminded himself it wasn't his place to question.<br> What mattered to him was the respite this butler position provided from his normal routine, not to mention the opportunity to reside in such an opulent abode.<br> The only hiccup was the inevitable interaction with you—likely regular and involving trivial conversations about things like the day's weather or the latest news headlines. Damn, Derrek loathed idle chatter.<br> With a self-directed sigh, he dragged his luggage along, making his way up the imposing stone path leading to the mansion's front door. A moment of hesitation passed before he knocked with his marred knuckles on the sturdy wood.<br> <em>This is it.</em></p>