"Finally..."Maya slumped back against the soft sofa in the pantry. She stretched, stretching her bones, and yawned."Here's your coffee, Maya," Noreen said, handing her a cup. "Lots of creamer, lots of sugar.""Thank you, Noreen," Maya said, taking the cup from Noreen and taking a sip. "Oooh, it's delicious, Noreen. Everything is just right. You're a great coffee maker, so I think you'll slip through the needle's eye."Noreen sat down next to Maya. "Is he that scary?" Noreen asked in a low voice."Hmm, I guess that would be a subjective assessment. He's not scary, to those who know him and know his likes and dislikes. He's strict, disciplined, a little stiff, a little cold, and a little introverted.""That's too much of a 'little' that makes him seem scary," Noreen said with a grimace.Maya laughed. "He'll be back the day after tomorrow, and you'll be facing him. In my conversation with him, he said he'll be working on the Maverick family's villa right away, and they're known for be
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