Will accepts the job of cleaning the pool of an old but expensive mansion and finds a hidden door there. Curiosity gets the better of him, and he opens the secret door to find something that changes his life forever.<\/p>\n
Will\u2019s morning started with a bad sign \u2014 a loud \u201crip\u201d and a huge tear in his pants. Rachael, his sister, noticed and offered to help. \u201cLet me fix that for you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Glancing anxiously at the clock, Will replied, \u201cNo time, Rachael. It\u2019s my first day, and I can\u2019t afford to be late.\u201d He tried his best to cover the tear with his shirt, insisting, \u201cI\u2019ll be fine,\u201d as he dashed out, feeling self-conscious under the gaze of onlookers.<\/p>\n
At the cleaning company, Will listened intently as Jacob, the manager, assigned tasks. The mention of a job at a creepy mansion made everyone hesitate. But Will knew the job paid about five times the regular tasks, so he volunteered, albeit hesitantly.<\/p>\n
\u201cI-I\u2019ll take it!\u201d he said, and everyone turned to look at him.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemember, no takebacks, kid,\u201d the manager said, and Will nodded.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust so you know, that place is a mess. Dead animals and all,\u201d one of the workers, James, told Will as the gathering dispersed.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd the old lady, Mrs. Freeman, the owner of the mansion, she\u2019s no longer with us. Rumor has it her house isn\u2019t just old; it\u2019s haunted,\u201d James\u2019s friend, Mike, added.<\/p>\n
\u201cEase up, Mike. Don\u2019t freak him out.\u201d<\/p>\n
But Mike couldn\u2019t help himself. \u201cJust saying, keep an eye out for ghosts!\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the eerie warnings, Will remained undeterred. He didn\u2019t believe in ghosts and was determined to face whatever came his way for the right price.<\/p>\n
Later that morning, Will approached the large, eerie mansion shrouded in darkness by towering trees, feeling an unsettling chill. The mansion, which looked like it had come straight out of a ghost story, seemed to watch him as he moved closer. Shaking off his fear, Will walked up to its imposing gates.<\/p>\n
\u201cWho\u2019s there?\u201d a gruff voice called from behind the gate.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust the new pool guy,\u201d Will replied, his voice steady despite his nerves.<\/p>\n
The gate creaked open, revealing an older man who greeted Will with a knowing look.<\/p>\n
\u201cSeems like this place spooked you, huh? Happens to everyone at first,\u201d Walter remarked, leading Will through the grand, yet welcoming interior.<\/p>\n
Their passage was abruptly halted by Philip, the new owner of the mansion and Mrs. Freeman\u2019s son, who eyed Will with suspicion. \u201cAnd who might this be?\u201d he asked with an air of disdain.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s here for the pool, sir,\u201d Walter replied.<\/p>\n
Philip\u2019s expression remained unimpressed. \u201cWell, don\u2019t dawdle. Get on with it,\u201d he commanded. \u201cAt first, I thought he was here to beg for something!\u201d<\/p>\n
Will was stunned as Philip walked away. How could he just insult someone like that?<\/p>\n
\u201cIs he always like that to people?\u201d Will couldn\u2019t help but inquire, seeking some reassurance from Walter.<\/p>\n
Walter simply shrugged. \u201cPretty much. But you get used to it,\u201d he admitted as they arrived at the neglected pool. Will donned his mask, bracing himself for the daunting task ahead.<\/p>\n
When he turned briefly to talk to Walter, he saw the man had already left. No wonder, he thought, this place stinks.<\/p>\n
Will looked at the huge, dirty pool with dead animals and green, algae-filled water and sighed. He put on a stronger mask to block the bad smell.<\/p>\n
After working hard for hours, Will took a short break to eat in a secluded spot. A group of fancy ladies spotted him and started talking.<\/p>\n
\u201cWho\u2019s that guy?\u201d one asked.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe looks good, even with all that sweat,\u201d said another, eyeing Will\u2019s work clothes.<\/p>\n
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Will stood up to leave, but then Mr. Philip showed up, and he had that disdainful look in his eyes again. Will didn\u2019t want to be insulted. He collected his things and returned to the pool. Needless to say, his break was ruined. He stuffed his leftover lunch in his bag and returned to work.<\/p>\n
Will worked hard the entire day, cleaning the pool and draining its water. When it got dark and the pool was empty, he noticed a strange door handle at the bottom.<\/p>\n
He was curious and tried to open the door, fighting with the handle until it suddenly opened, and water came pouring out.<\/p>\n
Trying to get away, Will slipped and fell right into the muddy bottom of the pool.<\/p>\n
\u201cCuriosity really kills the cat,\u201d he groaned as he tried to get up. But every time he did, he\u2019d slip, except one time, his hand caught the small door handle. When he pulled it, more water splashed on him, but behind the door, he found something amazing \u2014 stacks of what looked like gold bricks in a hidden compartment.<\/p>\n
Shaking with excitement and a bit scared, Will quickly filled his bag with the gold, ensuring nobody saw him. At home, his family wrinkled their noses in disgust as he entered. He stank from the pool dirt. Nobody even bothered to ask about his heavy bag as he hurried to the bathroom.<\/p>\n
Will wasn\u2019t there to clean up; he wanted to cut a piece of gold to make sure it was real.<\/p>\n
Later, Will was at a jewelry store, handing over some gold pieces to the jeweler, Joe. \u201cCan you check if this is gold?\u201d he asked, his voice shaking.<\/p>\n
Joe examined the pieces and then said, \u201cYes, it\u2019s real gold.\u201d<\/p>\n
Will\u2019s face broke into a huge smile. He was so happy, he kept saying, \u201cThank you! Thank you!\u201d<\/p>\n
Joe watched, wondering why Will was so thrilled about some gold bits. \u201cOkay, how about $500 for whatever you\u2019ve brought?\u201d he offered, trying to keep a straight face.<\/p>\n
\u201c$500?!\u201d Will\u2019s eyes sparkled with surprise.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeal!\u201d Will didn\u2019t waste a second before agreeing.<\/p>\n
Joe, puzzled by Will\u2019s enthusiasm for what seemed like peanuts, handed over the cash.<\/p>\n
\u201cTake care, sir,\u201d Joe said as they parted ways.<\/p>\n
\u201cHope your day gets even better,\u201d Will chuckled, pocketing the crisp $500 note, feeling on top of the world.<\/p>\n
The next day, Will put on his nicest, though worn-out clothes, and headed to work with a spring in his step. He nodded to Walter, the gatekeeper, and made a beeline for the mansion.<\/p>\n
In the parking lot, Mr. Philip nearly clipped him with his fancy car, but Will jumped out of the way just in time.<\/p>\n
Walter shrugged from afar. \u201cHe\u2019s like that sometimes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Will paid no mind to Walter\u2019s lack of interest in the pool cleaning that day \u2014 the man didn\u2019t follow him, and Will was glad. He was focused on secretly hauling away all the gold for himself.<\/p>\n
That evening, Will was in a rush, stuffing his bags with as much gold as he could carry, even camouflaging himself with gunk from the pool to avoid raising eyebrows.<\/p>\n
At the exit, Walter eyed the bulging bags. \u201cWhat\u2019s in there?\u201d he inquired, a bit too curious for Will\u2019s comfort.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust some nasty stuff from the pool,\u201d Will blurted out, hoping the thought of the grime would keep Walter from prying.<\/p>\n
Disgusted, Walter didn\u2019t ask any more questions and quickly let Will through.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks, Walter. Catch you tomorrow,\u201d Will said, already dreaming about the gold waiting for him at home and hoping to get the remaining gold from the pool the following evening.<\/p>\n
But the next day, Will was bummed out. The spot where he\u2019d been finding gold was totally empty. Just as he was double-checking, Philip popped up out of nowhere.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s going on here?\u201d Philip shouted, thinking Will was up to no good.<\/p>\n
\u201cUh, no-nothing, I just found this while cleaning the pool,\u201d Will managed to say, his heart racing.<\/p>\n
Right then, Walter came by, saying someone was there to see Philip. Will saw his chance. \u201cThat\u2019s it, I\u2019m done!\u201d he yelled. \u201cI keep getting disrespected here! I quit!\u201d<\/p>\n
Philip\u2019s rage knew no bounds. \u201cThen get out! Don\u2019t expect to get a penny from me. Do you know how many people would gratefully take your place? Open the gates for him!\u201d<\/p>\n
Will had a pissed-off expression as he stormed through the gates. Only after he was out of Philip\u2019s sight did he allow himself to smile with pride.<\/p>\n
Little could Philip have guessed Will would be back.<\/p>\n
A week later\u2026<\/p>\n
Will adjusted the designer suit he wore the second he parked and got out of his brand-new car. In front of him was Philip, who stared at him like he was seeing a ghost.<\/p>\n
Philip kept looking back and forth between Will and the car, totally shocked. He had just found out that Will, who he knew as a pool cleaner, was actually the billionaire who bought his mother\u2019s mansion.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou! It\u2019s impossible,\u201d he yelled at Will, his eyes bulging with shock.<\/p>\n
Will just grinned and walked over to Philip.<\/p>\n
\u201cGet out! Your presence is a dent in the luxury of this grounds,\u201d he told him before entering the mansion.<\/p>\n
Watching Philip\u2019s face swell up in anger and disbelief as he got into his car and drove off was a pleasure for Will.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe probably thinks I\u2019m rich and was merely pretending to be a pool cleaner,\u201d Will muttered as he scrolled through his phone, looking for more mansions online.<\/p>\n
He kept the little secret about the gold to himself. Life hadn\u2019t been easy for him, and the world wasn\u2019t always fair anyway. Keeping the gold felt right to him, a reward for all the hard work. It changed his life, and he deserved the wealth \u2014 at least that\u2019s what Will thought.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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