She laughed, "Aren't you the maid? Why is my luggage still sitting there? Can you take it upstairs? And be careful with the fur as you handle my clothes. They're 100% Mink" She took off her glasses, which were lodged in her hair. "Get me a glass of wine while you're at it, too. How long do you think Rio will be out?" It was my turn to ignore her question, as I sat down in another chair. "I'm afraid I can't do that." The strange lady eyed me in disgust. "Why?" "I'm not the maid," I said, not wanting to tell her what Rio and I actually were, because… I hated it. "With the way you're dressed? And you're pregnant too, I find that hard to believe." I could only stare at her in utter dismay. "I'm still trying to understand how you came into my house just to insult me." Her

