Chapter 8

Jake and Sheena froze in their act. They turned to the door left ajar but no one had come through.

Sheena quickly drew up her dress left in a puddle around her feet, covering her nakedness. She secured the dress to prevent it from falling.

Jake flexed his shoulders regaining his composure, moved away from Sheena and placed his hands into his pant pockets.

The duo peeled their eyes towards the door awaiting the entrance of the intruder. Just then, a maid entered, struggling with a basket of clean laundry.

The maid gasped upon seeing Jake and Sheena in the room. 'I'm sorry.’ She apologized shyly and turned to leave but was stopped dead in her tracks by Jake's commanding tone.

'Come in.’ he ordered, gesturing with his hand for her to enter.

The maid turned to him, still skeptical if she should enter the room. Jake noticed her hesitation and nodded his head towards the bed, encouraging her to carry on.

The maid walked with trepidation into the room and went about her business briskly. S