Before I could take a step forward, mother called out to me , and this time with my name,"Seraphina darling, what are you doing there?" I answered naïvely, "I'm waiting to get my bag so I can roll it inside". She chuckled and said,"Come dear, he'll bring it to your room." Embarrassed by my foolishness, I kept my head down while making my way towards her. She led me inside the main hall and I was shocked. This is not the life I was used to. There were maids and butlers neatly lined up on parallel sides of the hall. When they spotted mother, they all lowered their head in greetings. Mother's sweet voice rang out," Come dear, I'll show you to your room. When you're well rested, I'll introduce them all to you okay?" I replied with a nod of my head. Luckily, my room was located on the

