Tainted Love: A Journey from Trash to Treasure
Episode 1:The First Encounter
Ava’s phone buzzes with a reminder as she waits for the bus.
Ava(FL)
**texting** Okay, today’s the day. Just breathe, Ava. You can do this. It’s just another job. Just another job.
Ava steps off the bus and looks up at the massive mansion ahead.
Ava(FL)
**thinking** How do people live like this? I mean, it’s all so... perfect. What am I even doing here?
She takes a deep breath and walks up the stone pathway, adjusting the strap of her worn-out bag. The gates open as a butler greets her.
Butler(Aidens butler)
Miss Ava, I presume? You’re expected inside. Follow me, please.
They walk through the grand hallways. Ava feels out of place surrounded by luxury
Ava(FL)
**thinking** Focus. Just do your job. Don’t get distracted by how... well-off they are. You’ve got this.
They stop in front of a large set of double doors. The butler knocks and enters without waiting
Butler(Aidens butler)
**Calling out**Mr. Aiden, your new housekeeper, Miss Ava.
Ava steps into the room where Aiden, the arrogant heir, sits behind a huge desk.
Aiden(ML)
**Smirking, not looking up**
So, you’re the new girl. I expected someone... different.
Ava(FL)
**Smiling nervously**
Good morning, sir. I—
Aiden(ML)
**interrupting, eyeing her up and down**
Hmm. You’re a little... ordinary, aren’t you? I don’t know what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this.
No matter. You’re here to clean, right? Just keep things tidy. I don’t want any mess around here.
Ava(FL)
**Swallowing her discomfort**
Of course, Mr. Aiden. I’ll do my best.
Aiden waves dismissively, already turning back to his work.
Aiden(ML)
Just don’t interrupt me. I have important things to do.
Ava stands there for a moment, processing his cold dismissal. She nods and quickly exits the room
Ava(FL)
**Thinking**
Well... that was off to a great start. Just keep your head down and do your work, Ava. You can’t let him get to you.
Ava walks down the hallway, heading toward the kitchen. She overhears a conversation between Aiden and his friend
Aiden(ML)
Did you see her? Honestly, I expected someone with at least a little more... elegance. But I guess you can’t expect too much from a poor girl trying to make a living.
It’s almost pathetic.
Ava stops in her tracks, feeling the sting of his words, but keeps walking to avoid being seen
Ava(FL)
**thinking**
I can’t let him get to me. I can’t.
Ava exits from there and heads towards the kitchen, ignoring all the comments.
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