She didn’t know!

(Head Mistress pov.) I have been waiting for the arrival of the new orphan for over a week! Honestly, I’m quite bored with the whole thing! I have better things to do with my time than to wait for yet another snotty nose child that nobody wants! Oh well, I could use her to do the chores while I file my nails. “Excuse me Head mistress “ Josie, one of my servants said knocking me out of my thoughts. “What do you want now” I said said dragging my words. “ Yes Mistress, the new orphan is here. They’re seated in the main living room.” She told me. “Finally” was all I said before I hopped up out of my seat to see what the stork dropped off this time. “Good day Miss. I am Mr. Wright with Child Protective Services and this beauty, is Kaia Night! She is six years old and has been in many homes unfortunately for the last two years. Hopefully, this could be her last for a while”. He said with a slight smile. I walked up to her and bent over to her level to get a closer look. I must admit that for a six year old, she was the most beautiful person I had ever seen! Her eyes were big, wide pools of green and brown. Her skin was smooth and caramel like and she had a full head of curly blonde hair! Where did this child come from? “Hello Kaia” I said. She looked at me and then to the floor. I looked at Mr.Wright and frowned. He put his hands on her shoulders protectively. I shook off my attitude and asked where were the girl’s parents. He motioned for us to have a seat and asked Kaia to sit and watch TV away from us. Once we were seated, Mr.Wright took a deep breath and began telling the story of how Kaia’s parents were brutally murdered in their own home while Kaia was hiding quietly in the laundry basket. He said that a neighbor found her two months later skinny and malnourished trying to eat a dirty carrot she had plucked from their garden and called the police. Resourceful, was all I thought while glancing over at her. “Does she speak”? I asked him. “Yes she can speak but, she only opens up when she feels safe.” He told me. Great, I don’t have time for this! I thought. “Well I guess I have forever to go to show her I’m different.” I assured him. “Great! I’ll just have you sign here, here, and here”. He said while pointing at the X’s on the forms. After signing the paperwork, I watched as he went to Kaia to give her a hug and to tell her that everything will work out for her and to remember that she is never alone. With that, he shook my hand and headed out. If I had a dollar for every time I heard that one! I laughed to myself. “ My name is Genevieve Devereaux. But you can address me as Head Mistress” I tell her. “Come child let me show you around” I say leading the way. She follows me quietly as I show her the main dining room, the bathrooms downstairs, the kitchen which is off limits unless there are chores to be done there, the backyard, the stairs that lead to her floor, the bathroom there and finally to her new room. One of the smallest on this floor. Figured how much space can a six year old need anyways. She opened the door and walked in. I stood against the door watching while she looked around, getting acquainted with the space. Just then, Josie walked up with her belongings. “Perfect timing Josie. Put her clothes away in the drawers and get her ready for lunch.” I ordered. “Right away Mistress” Josie said as I walked out and back down to my suite.