Chapter Forty Four

I shower with all my favorite scents, the oils, the bath bombs and the perfumes. When I'm very satisfied, I come out of the bathroom in a cloud of steam, heading towards the closet to choose an outfit. I'm just about to reach into the rack of lingeries when I pause mid way. Would it seem as though I'm trying too hard? I contemplate for a minute before making up my mind. And so I reach into my rack of shirts and pull out an oversized dress shirt that was probably meant to be worn fashionably with boots or something. My heart leaps in my chest when I hear the door to my room open. Isn't it too early? It's not yet 9pm.

When I come out, I see that it's only Edna, and she has brought in platters of food and is setting them up at my dining table. If only she knew. I doubt those foods will be getting touched tonight.

“It smells good in here”. Edna says with a smile on her face as she takes in my dressing. I fight the heat that rises in my face. Damnit, she knows way too much.

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