They Humiliated Their Maid Until Her Real Identity Was Revealed

Please, I didn’t steal everything. I only took a little. And this is how you repel.

You were sleeping under this roof. You never even asked if I was okay. So instead of talking, you decided to steal from us.

This is number three this year. Same story every time. And you think it’s funny?

No, I think it’s predictable. Please just give me time. That’s what they all say.

Drive. No more kindness. That’s the problem. Kindness wasn’t the problem. Daddy, you want us to keep getting robbed?

We are not going through this again. The next maid will learn boundaries from day one.

Exactly. Or she won’t last a week. This doesn’t feel right. What doesn’t feel right?

Getting betrayed every month. Turning into people we used to fear. Perfect. This one will understand immediately or break immediately.

Let’s see if any of you are actually worth my time. I can cook very well, madam.

I have experience. You all say the same thing. Then you disappear with spoons and plates.

I swear I won’t steal. I need this job. You don’t need a job.

You need discipline. We don’t need stories. We need obedience. My children are hungry at home.

And you think we are charity? This is becoming cruel. No, it’s called protection. So this is how a mansion like this look.

And how do maids survive here? What do you want? I came for the maid position.

You look like you’ve never worked a day in your life. I’ve worked, just not here.

You’re too calm. Come people hide things or they just don’t panic easily. Daddy, I don’t like her already.

Let her speak properly first. We don’t need speeches. We need testing. I’ll offer her the job.

Seriously, Daddy, I don’t like her. She’s employed and that’s final. Mommy, say something.

Will you allow this? We’ll obey your father. We’re going to test you now. What’s your name?

Amaka. Hm. Clean it now. Faster. Oh, sorry. Slippery floor. She’s not reacting. They all act humble first.

No, this one is different. Is this how every maid is treated here? What did you say?

I was just asking. You don’t ask questions here. Understood. Kichi, take her to her room.

All right. This is yours. Don’t touch anything outside this space. I won’t. God, give me the strength to survive.

You eat last after everyone. Okay. Yes. No, I’m still inside. I understand. I’ll continue observing.

She’s definitely hiding something. Maybe she’s reporting us. To who? That’s what I want to know.

Amaka. Yes, ma’am. Serve us faster. My birthday is this week. We should make it big.

The biggest party we’ve ever had. Amaka. Yes, ma’am. Write this down. She’s the maid, not the event planner.

I know. My guests are important. Make sure nothing goes wrong. It won’t, ma’am.

You’re not wearing that tonight. Ma, that uniform. You look too plain. Wear this and tie your hair up.

Yes, ma. And tonight, you do not stop. You keep moving. Wearing glasses, directing caterers, watching bathrooms.

I don’t want to see you standing still once. Yes, ma. And if anyone asks you who you are, you say you’re the household staff.

Nothing else. Yes, ma. You come here. This is warm. I need a cold one.

Yes, ma. One moment. Not one moment. Now, what kind of service is this? Are you the maid?

Can you ask them to turn the music down? I’ll pass the message to the DJ.

Sir, you’re quite well spoken for. Ah, yes. We finally found a decent one.

You know how these things go. You try to be kind and they take advantage.

So now we simply maintain the proper arrangement. Staff is staff. The appetizers on the far table are running low.

Fix it. Yes, ma. While you’re up. Are you okay? I’m fine. Amaka, when did you last eat something?

This morning. This morning. Sit down. I can’t. And I have to take the tray back out.

3 minutes. Thank you. Don’t thank me. You’re the best maid we’ve ever had. For whatever that’s worth, it’s worth something.

Why are you carrying your own plate? Because I used it. That’s what she’s here for.

She’s been on her feet since 6:00 this morning. Kichi, that is literally her job.

Sandra, just Kichi, what are you doing? Washing my plate. We have a maid for that.

Then she can dry it when I’m done. Go and finish the rooms upstairs. Yes, ma.

What is wrong with you? Nothing is wrong with me. Don’t get familiar with the help.

She’s a person. Mom, I know she’s a person. Don’t be dramatic. Then stop treating her like she isn’t one.

Sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you. You didn’t. It’s a malt. It’s not a marriage proposal.

Why are you being nice to me? You weren’t like this when I first came.

I’m sorry I treated you bad. You’re different from the others. Do you write every day?

Every day. Is there anything good to write about in this house? Some things. Why this work?

I needed to understand something. Understand what? What people are like when they think you have nothing.

I’m sorry. You don’t have to apologize for your family. I feel like I do.

You’ve been kinder to me than you had to be. I should go inside before my mother sends a search party.

Probably. Good night, Amaka. Good night. You need to stop. Stop what? Whatever this thing is that you think you’re doing, Kichi, I don’t know what you’re talking about, Kichi.

I’m not blind. Then you should be able to see that I’m eating. She is the maid.

Say that one more time and I will get up from this table. I’m serious.

So am I. He’s been doing small things, carrying his own plates, sitting with her outside at night.

He looks at her differently. That is not going to happen in my house. I know.

That’s why I’m telling you. The maid. Her name is Amaka. I don’t care about her name.

That’s the problem. She’s a person, Mom. I know she’s a person. Then stop treating her like she isn’t one.

My mother talked to you? No, she talked to me. I know. I heard.

I’m sorry. You don’t have to apologize. I know I don’t have to. I want to.

You deserve better than this house. Every house has its difficulties. This isn’t just difficulties, Amaka.

This is Kichi. I can handle it. Promise. I promise. Good night, Amaka. Good night.

Here is the rest of your list. Hold on. Let me show you something entertaining.

Stand up for a second. I’m sorry. Turn around. My friends want to see the uniform.

No. Excuse me. I’m here to work. Ma, did you just say no to me?

Yes, ma. I did. You are a maid in this house. My family pays you.

My position is that I am here to clean, cook, and maintain the home, not to perform for cameras.

Would you like me to continue the baseboard or move to another room? Get out of my sight.

Yes, ma. I heard it’s fine. It’s not fine. You know what I think of you, right?

You know I don’t see you the way they do. I know. Okay. Amaka, I think I’m falling for you.

When I’m with you, I feel happy more than I’ve felt in a long time.

Kichi, I feel the same way. But let’s take things slowly, okay? What do you mean the projections don’t hold?

We’ve been in this deal for 8 months. How much are we talking? All of it?

Don’t do anything yet. I’m coming in. What happened? The Meridian Partnership is collapsing. How bad?

If it falls completely, we lose 60% of the company’s current valuation and the bank loan we secured against the partnership.

We could lose the house. There’s one option. A foundation reached out last month.

I didn’t take it seriously at the time. They have a business stabilization arm. They can provide a capital injection.

What foundation? Obara Heritage Foundation. Contact them. I already sent a letter this morning. They’ve asked for a meeting next Friday at their Victoria Island office.

Yes, they’re coming tomorrow. I know. Barrista, I’ve been here 4 months. I’ve done everything.

I’ve worked every day. I’ve kept every record. I have the documentation. The question isn’t whether you’ve done the work, Amaka.

Ready for them to see you? I’m ready for them to see who I am.

I’m not sure I’m ready for what happens with Lichi, he doesn’t know who you are.

I know that. What happens when he finds out? I don’t know yet. This is cold.

How is this coffee cold? Did you even Sandra? Enough. Excuse me. You’ve been talking to her like that every single morning for 4 months.

Every day. There’s something wrong with the coffee. Enough. Kichi. No, Mom. I mean it.

Killichi. It’s okay. It’s not. It will be. Thank you for the breakfast, Amaka.

Have a good meeting, sir. Thank you. You’ll be here when I get back. Yes.

Mr. And Mrs. Okafur. Yes. The chairman will see you now. Good morning.

Thank you for coming. The foundation was established by Chief Emmanuel Oiora. Upon his death, the chairmanship was designated to his daughter, Amaka Oiora.

My father was very specific. He believed that to lead people, I needed to understand what it feels like to have nothing, to be seen as nothing.

You came to my house like anyone else. Yes. And we everything we said to you.

Yes. Everything we Yes, Sandra. I was there for all of it. What happens now?

That depends on this family. Oh, God. I owe you an apology. You were there, sir.

You were quiet when you could have spoken. That’s its own answer. The foundation cannot move forward with the partnership.

The partnership is off the table. Yes. What about Kichi? What I do about Kilichi is between me and Kilichi.

Honestly, right now, I think you need to go home and have an honest conversation as a family.

Thank you for coming today. Amaka, I’m back. Are you sit down? Kichi, tell me where she is.

Sit. Mom, I’m so sorry. Please sit down and let me explain. We got what we deserved.

We’ll learn to treat everyone right. Kichi, it’s Amaka. I know your voice.

How are you? Honestly, I’ve not been okay. I know. I came because my father’s will required it.

That part was true. But you were the best part of being there. I want you to know that.

Can I see you? Yes, I’ll send you the address. Wow. That’s exactly what you said on the phone.

Because I’m having the same problem. What problem? I can’t stop looking at you.

Dance with me. I knew this was coming. Why are you staring? Because you’re real.

You know, I never stopped thinking about you. I never stopped thinking about you either.

Your father would be proud of you. He wanted me to understand people.

I think I understand. I learned something important. What? That people show you who they are very quickly.

But not everyone stays the same person forever.