Mia
I sat in bed reminiscing over the moment I shared with Jonathan the previous night, even though it didn’t mean anything to him, until there was a loud knock on the door, bringing me back to reality.
“Come in.” I muttered, hoping it was loud enough for whoever it was to hear. The doorknob twisted, and I watched as the familiar maid, who I had totally forgotten existed, appear. I quickly fixed my face into a smile before she got any closer.
“Morning, ma’am.” She chimed, a huge smile on her face.
“Morning, Lydia. Where have you been?” I asked.
“I went on a brief leave, ma’am. Sorry it had to coincide with your arrival. I should have been here to help you settle in.” She explained, and I nodded.
“It’s good to have you back.” I replied, my voice calm as I waited for her to tell me the
