Feeling homesick

CHRYS

I slept in until it was late in the afternoon. I rose from my bed, stretched my body, and strode into the bathroom to have my bath before I wore a black gown, tied my still-wet hair up in a ponytail, and went downstairs, feeling utterly rejuvenated.

There was no one downstairs when I went to check on the new maid, and I thought she was in her room. I had just come out of the kitchen when I noticed someone standing outside. From the shape of the body, it wasn't difficult for me to know who the person was.

I opened the door and stepped out, wondering what she was doing outside when she should have been in, either sleeping or watching a movie.

It would have been easy enough to believe she came out for some fresh air had the sun not been too harsh up in the sky.

I took a step towards her, and that was when I was able to hear what she was saying.

"Yes, I'm in the house now. No, not yet. I will keep you up with everything….”

There was a prolonged silence.

“Not yet. You know, I j