39 - Someone Important

~Alexandra’s Point of View~

“What a fucking circus,” I said, staring out my window, shaking my head.

The entire front gate of the property was swarming with leeches, vile creatures with nothing better to do than to pry into people’s lives. It had now been about 26 hours since the arrests and they likely weren’t going away anytime soon. 

I looked in the mirror at my pantsuit and smoothed out the blazer. I had to look my best for the roaches outside. But I would never let them have anything other than my best fake smile.

“All ready,” I announced as I trotted down the stairs to join mother and Emilia. 

They were both also well dressed, though Emilia looked simply