"Who are you?" little Susan inquired, a hint of insecurity in her voice.
Ana paused in her counter-cleaning tasks and directed her attention to the young girl. "Well, I am the housekeeper," Ana smiled, gracefully lowering herself to Susan's eye level.
"Oh! That means you will be my maid as well."
Ana chuckled, reading Susan's thoughts. "She's in for a rude awakening on this planet," Ana mumbled to herself.
Susan attempted to push her little brown locks behind her face and tried to sit on the counter chair. It was too big for her height, but she was determined to climb on her own. After a few failed attempts, Ana gently buckled her into the chair.
"Gee, thanks, but I could manage on my own," Susan replied.
"I am sure you would have," Ana smiled back.
She poured some apple juice and h
