LEILA
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When it was time for lunch, later that day, the maid came in, her usual quiet presence a familiar part of the routine. Just as she was about leaving.
She placed the tray on the small table, a simple meal, bread, some cold cuts, a piece of fruit.
Just as she was about leaving, turning her back to slide the door shut, Misa gave the smallest, almost imperceptible nod.
My heart leaped into my throat, a sudden, violent flutter.
My hand shot out while the movement felt so fast and in a more desperate way, grabbing the dull silver knife from the breakfast tray.
It wasn't sharp, not like a real weapon, but it would look convincing enough.
The maid paused, alerted by my sudden movement, and started to turn back.
Before she could fully face me, I was behind her. My arm w
