Hate Yourself - Chapter One
series warnings: female!reader x oliver quick, past/implied felix x oliver, dub-con, stalker behavior, voyeurism, degradation, dacryphilia, bloodplay, gaslighting, manipulation, untagged story elements (the warnings aren't exhaustive!), DEAD DOVE DO NOT EAT bbgirl
summary: you’re hired as a maid after Oliver comes to own Saltburn, and find your employer to be very invested in your work
minors dni!
Your palms felt sweaty as you gripped your bags, staring into the massive gates of the mansion. You were tempted to turn around and run as the grandiosity of the building overwhelmed you. It felt like the iron jaws of the gate could open and eat you at any moment. Your torment was short-lived, however, as the creaky gates opened as you nudged them forward. Just beyond the courtyard, imposing wood doors awaited. Gravel crunched underfoot as you made your way over to them. Just before you could knock upon the doors, they swung open to reveal a graying, stern man.
"Welcome to Saltburn, miss." The man gives you a tight smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. "You must be the new housekeeper?"
"Yes, that would be me," you laugh awkwardly, unsure of what to say next.
"Lovely to meet you. My name is Duncan, head butler. Anthony will take your bags to your quarters. Come, and I'll show you around the grounds." You set your bags down and hurry after Duncan, who, despite his age, has a considerable stride.
Each room in the house seemed grander than the next. The soft autumn sunlight pouring in from the floor-to-ceiling windows illuminated the formal dining room. Sheer red curtains floated elegantly to the sides, fluttering as you swished by.
"Wow," you breathe out as you catch a glimpse of the massive garden. You can't help but gape at the massive hedges that seem to form a huge wall of green or at the multiple elegant fountains spraying in the air. "The grounds are so beautiful."
Duncan casts a fleeting glance through the window and continues on with the tour. Your head spins as you try to remember all the rooms and build a mental map of the estate, but the rooms seem to never stop coming. You are lost in the task when you finally arrive in the master bedroom.
"Here is the master bedroom," Duncan says, startling you out of your trance. The room is grand, with large wooden furniture and sumptuous fabrics and paintings. The closet door is ajar, revealing a closet full of crisp suits and hanging shirts without a single wrinkle. Expensive ties are neatly tucked into an organizer above a row of pristine dress shoes. "Sir Oliver is particular about how this room is made up, but Lyuba will teach you the specifics later."
You give him a nod, soaking in the finery and sheer wealth of this place. It's a far cry from the squatty brick council house you grew up in. The momentary thought of home makes your eyes prickle. You push the thought away and follow Duncan as he continues. Tears won't help you navigate the maze that is Saltburn.
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You flop into your bed with a deep sigh. The rest of the day passed so quickly as Lyuba, the woman whose job you were taking over, taught you the ins and outs of the job. When you close your eyes, you swear you can still see towels and sheets being folded. Lyuba was impressed at the speed at which you picked up the proper technique for all the linens, but you were no match for her practiced hands. It would take some time before you perfectly replace the experienced housekeeper. No use worrying about it now, you thought as you slipped towards sleep. The room you had in the servant's quarter of the estate was still larger than any you'd ever stayed in.
Right before sleep could overtake you, you heard a loud creaking sound. Icy fear flooded into your chest as you bolted upright. Your eyes weren't adjusted to the room's darkness, but it didn't stop you from frantically peering into the dark for the source. Through the shadows, you couldn't make out anything specific. After a few moments, you noticed that your door was open a crack. Did I leave it open? You aren't sure if you did. Your furiously pounding heart starts to slow, and you rise out of bed to close it. It is an old house, right? Surely some shifting floorboards or creaking of the structure caused the sound. Must've forgotten to shut the door, too. You chided yourself for getting so worked up over the noise. Fears soothed, you climbed back into bed and dozed off.
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"Not so much water," warned Lyuba as you went to lift the mop out of the bucket. You quickly wrung the mophead out a bit more before starting on the tiled floor. You and Lyuba cleaned one of the guest bathrooms mostly in silence, only interrupted when she caught a mistake you were making. You turn to see Lyuba's snowy white bun bobbing in time with her careful movements. The older woman was only going to stay to teach you until the end of the week before she embarked on her retirement. You were at first shocked to find she was the only maid for the sprawling estate, but you quickly realized why.
This place is a fucking ghost town.
It had been three days since your arrival, but you had only glimpsed the owner of this place a handful of times. He was the only actual resident, not counting the help. Oliver Quick was his name, according to Duncan. You were debating whether to ask Lyuba more or let the mystery about the man of the house linger.
Curiosity won.
"Lyuba," you started cautiously, "what is the owner like?" You notice her movement halt with your question.
"Why?" Her response comes almost as an accusation. She turns fully to face you, and her face searches yours carefully.
"Oh, I just was wondering because I've hardly seen him," you reply, unsure of how to respond.
Lyuba shuffles close to you until you are nearly touching. She gently grabs your wrist. "Strange. Be careful, girl," she whispers in a gentle tone. "I worked for the family before him," she continues, hushed and serious as the grave, "and then he swoops in and inherits that place." She drops your wrist and stares into your eyes intently. "Practically a stranger when he-"
"Hello." You and Lyuba jump as you see a man leaning against the doorframe.
"H-hi," you stutter, taken by surprise. His eyes meet yours, and you're drawn in by the shocking blueness of them.
"My name is Oliver," he offers, "and you must be Lyuba's replacement?" A small smile makes its way across his face.
"Yes," you breathe out and offer him your name. Your surprise at being interrupted fades, and you finally take him in. He wears a fine button-down shirt and slacks, his hair combed back without a single strand out of place. You suddenly feel shabby in your black uniform dress and messy hair. You flick your wet hands behind your back to try and appear more together. His unnerving gaze has you self-conscious.
"Pleasure to meet you. I'm sure Lyuba has taught you all you need to know." His eyes dart to her briefly but soon return to you. He stretches in the doorway, and you can't help but see the muscles of his arms under the thin cotton of the shirt. "It's nice to have a new face around."
"Ah," you splutter, face hot. "I'm sure it is." You can't help but feel skittish as he watches you return to your work. He'd always made himself scarce before today, so his presence feels overwhelming so near to you.
"We have much to do," cuts in Lyuba, her annoyance clear, "and we need to finish, sir." She turns her back to him and returns to her cleaning.
"Of course," replies Oliver, lifting his hands in a gesture of resignation. "Don't stop on my account. I wouldn't dare interrupt her training." He backs out of the bathroom, but not before throwing you a small wink.
You shake your head and return to your work. Lyuba's hushed condemnation and Oliver's surprise entrance have you cleaning in silence. You could practically taste the animosity between the two of them but get the sense you won't get much more out of Lyuba today. Instead, you pass the day with the gnawing feeling that you're missing something very important.
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jealous!suguru drabble (modern au)
suguru never got jealous, he trusted you a 100%. but this guy was getting on his nerves. you had talked him into a coffee date at this new, cute, and vintage place that opened up. and while you were sitting at the booth right next to him, the waiter shamelessly eyed you. suguru was a little suspicious at first but his fears were confirmed when the waiter just straight up started flirting with you.
“… and what would the pretty lady want?”
“oh- um just a iced caramel with a croissant..”
the awkward silence was tense when the waiter left. you turned towards suguru with a soft gaze giving him a smile. “maybe he was just being nice!” the huff suguru gave you got a giggle out of you. he was almost pouting “whatever lets just eat and go home”
another fifteen minutes pass and you guys eat quick, the waiter brings back the tab and his eyes linger on you like he wants to say something. “uh- miss, i was wondering if i could get your number?..”
you side eye suguru like wtf is this guys serious, and expect to see suguru steaming. but to your surprise suguru looks as cool as a cucumber. throwing on the biggest smirk, lying his big hand on your thigh before saying.
“ go on, pretty baby tell him”
“this is my boyfriend”
you say awkwardly before suguru snatches you up out of the cafe.
when you guys get home suguru immediately reminds you who his baby is.
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HI BBGIRLS!! slowly working my way up to smth spicy🤗
any wayyy live love laugh lana del rey
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Can I request a Dg x reader where dg comes back to work very late and he sees his loved one crying because he wasn’t here the past days ( yk cuz he is the CEO of his angecy). Thank you!
sh sh shhhh bbgirl why you crying. you dont need no man. DG is lucky to have YOU.
DG x Reader: Love you too!
G/N. Fluff.
"I'm home!" DG calls out and... nothing.
Huh, it's not the greeting he was looking forward to. He half expected you to jump on him as soon as he stepped through the door.
The two of you have been ships passing over the last couple weeks. So sue him, he wanted a little fanfare for tonight - the first evening in after a whirlwind schedule.
He tries again, "Y/N?"
"In here!" Your voice rings out from somewhere on the far side of the apartment.
He finds you in the bedroom and observes you from the doorway with a gentle smile. The first crack in his cold and aloof demeanour, turning the DG persona off.
Your eyes are glued to the laptop screen, half eaten bowl of popcorn sitting in your lap, every now and then cackling at whatever you're watching.
"You ok?"
You don't even look at him, continuing to chuckle to at your show, "Yep!"
"You missed me?"
"Mmhmm-"
DG rolls his eyes fondly at you, "My week has been good, thanks for asking."
"Good!"
"..."
"..."
"..."
"..."
Honestly. He lets out a small snort. "I love you."
"Love you too!"
"..."
"... Wait what?!"
Now he has your full attention. You turn to him, eyes widening at the first time he said those three words to you.
"Nothing." he shrugs, mischief painted all ovrer his face and turns to leave.
"Hold on!" he hears the thud of you leaping off the bed and the distinct sound of the bowl and its contents clattering to the floor, "Come back!"
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