The one where they question Eliza

~ Bella ~

I brought a glass of water over to our guest and gently set it down in front of her.

She immediately grabbed it up and began to gulp it down.

"Please drink slowly," I said, worried that she would choke herself.

Her eyes darted to the corner of the room where Nikolai was standing, arms folded, leaning against the wall.

She gulped even faster.

"You're scaring her," I mouthed to him.

He shrugged in answer.

Once she finished drinking the water, I took the glass cup from her and took it back out.

"Are you feeling better now?" I asked when I returned.

"Enough of this!" Nikolai exclaimed suddenly.

He stalked to the table, pulled a chair to himself, turned its backwards and sat. He leaned casually against the back of the chair.

"We need answers. Why did you come to Mrs Smith? What do you need her services for?" he asked.

She turned to me, wide-eyed. "Who is he?" she asked apprehensively, tugging nervously at her sleeve.

"He is...my assistant," I said in a voice that I hoped was rea