even if that’s what I hoped for every night. But there was no need for me to be in his room, obviously.
“So you are sleeping with him?”
“Sleeping, yep.”
“Don’t play games with me. Don’t you have anything to say for yourself?”
“Nope.” I shut the door in her face.
I fell backwards on my bed half expecting her to follow me into my room. Thankfully, she got the hint just to leave, but because of her interruption, I felt like I was forgetting something. It was a feeling I’d been having on and off for over a month. It was hard to remember the something I forgot that I couldn’t remember until I remembered.
I laid in bed thinking about every possibility. The last few days became a sort of routine. We ate at a certain time; I went to the gym, the pool, for a walk around the grounds, sat in the gazebo. Everything was laid out nice and neat and yet every day I felt like I was forgetting to do something.
Even as I showered, I placed each product in line to see if I was forgetting to use one of them. Throughout the day, I paid extra close attention to see if I was missing a step. To no success, I stopped to think back on Dr. Nyssa’s banter in the hall during my undeserving walk of shame.
Even her banters were becoming part of our routine. Her lack of effort was noticed as well as my lack of caring showed that we were growing tired of this game. Regardless, even our arguing wasn’t the thing I was missing. I don’t think anyone could miss that.
Downstairs was a rush of staff moving from room to room. Maids were cleaning every inch of every room, butlers were spouting out orders, and the rest of the staff carried trays towards the office areas.
“Oh yes, just the person I was looking for.” Dr. Nyssa stepped in my path between the elevator and kitchen.
“We just did this like twenty minutes ago, right? Or is this that nightmare where you have a twin sister who comes to live with us?”
Today, she seemed taller, or I felt smaller. The flow of her long thick blonde hair differed from my thin dark brown hair.
“You know what I can’t seem to understand about you, Eva?”
“Oh, please do tell, Caroline.” Yes, this is how we were playing this game.
“You insist on playing this innocence card and yet you’re stealing him from me,” she whispered.
Before I could find my footing and really understand what she was saying, Caleb called out from the end of the hall.
“And how are my favorite girls today?” Caleb walked down the hall dodging trays and people.
“Lovely.” I smiled sarcastically.
“And you, Dr. Nyssa?” he asked.
“Great.” She fluttered her eyes like an adolescent. Her tune was about to change.
“Well, I have decided that it was time this house had a celebration.” He smiled.
“What’s there to celebrate?” Caroline’s eyes widened.
“After a long few months, I think we should throw a little get together to celebrate Eva’s recovery.”
The stone cold look on her face nearly sent me to floor with laughter. I held in my amusement to address Caleb.
“Err, are you sure you want to do that? I mean, who would we even invite?” I asked.
“It would be us and the staff, of course. I know how private you like things. After all, they are your friends too. This will help to reacquaint you with everyone.” Caleb placed my hand in his.
I didn’t even think of having friends. Bernard was the only person in the staff I spoke to. Most of the others kept their distance; or rather, I kept my distance from them. I had no ill feelings towards them - I preferred the spotlight to be on someone else, but maybe this house was due for some fun.
“Sure, why not? A party it is!” I spoke with mellowed excitement.
“Fantastic. Tonight will be spectacular. Dress to impress, my dear.” Caleb’s lips on the back of my hand sent wonderful, yet frightening feelings through my body.
“Wait, tonight?” Caroline spoke.
“Yes, is there a problem?” Caleb asked.
“Well,
“So you are sleeping with him?”
“Sleeping, yep.”
“Don’t play games with me. Don’t you have anything to say for yourself?”
“Nope.” I shut the door in her face.
I fell backwards on my bed half expecting her to follow me into my room. Thankfully, she got the hint just to leave, but because of her interruption, I felt like I was forgetting something. It was a feeling I’d been having on and off for over a month. It was hard to remember the something I forgot that I couldn’t remember until I remembered.
I laid in bed thinking about every possibility. The last few days became a sort of routine. We ate at a certain time; I went to the gym, the pool, for a walk around the grounds, sat in the gazebo. Everything was laid out nice and neat and yet every day I felt like I was forgetting to do something.
Even as I showered, I placed each product in line to see if I was forgetting to use one of them. Throughout the day, I paid extra close attention to see if I was missing a step. To no success, I stopped to think back on Dr. Nyssa’s banter in the hall during my undeserving walk of shame.
Even her banters were becoming part of our routine. Her lack of effort was noticed as well as my lack of caring showed that we were growing tired of this game. Regardless, even our arguing wasn’t the thing I was missing. I don’t think anyone could miss that.
Downstairs was a rush of staff moving from room to room. Maids were cleaning every inch of every room, butlers were spouting out orders, and the rest of the staff carried trays towards the office areas.
“Oh yes, just the person I was looking for.” Dr. Nyssa stepped in my path between the elevator and kitchen.
“We just did this like twenty minutes ago, right? Or is this that nightmare where you have a twin sister who comes to live with us?”
Today, she seemed taller, or I felt smaller. The flow of her long thick blonde hair differed from my thin dark brown hair.
“You know what I can’t seem to understand about you, Eva?”
“Oh, please do tell, Caroline.” Yes, this is how we were playing this game.
“You insist on playing this innocence card and yet you’re stealing him from me,” she whispered.
Before I could find my footing and really understand what she was saying, Caleb called out from the end of the hall.
“And how are my favorite girls today?” Caleb walked down the hall dodging trays and people.
“Lovely.” I smiled sarcastically.
“And you, Dr. Nyssa?” he asked.
“Great.” She fluttered her eyes like an adolescent. Her tune was about to change.
“Well, I have decided that it was time this house had a celebration.” He smiled.
“What’s there to celebrate?” Caroline’s eyes widened.
“After a long few months, I think we should throw a little get together to celebrate Eva’s recovery.”
The stone cold look on her face nearly sent me to floor with laughter. I held in my amusement to address Caleb.
“Err, are you sure you want to do that? I mean, who would we even invite?” I asked.
“It would be us and the staff, of course. I know how private you like things. After all, they are your friends too. This will help to reacquaint you with everyone.” Caleb placed my hand in his.
I didn’t even think of having friends. Bernard was the only person in the staff I spoke to. Most of the others kept their distance; or rather, I kept my distance from them. I had no ill feelings towards them - I preferred the spotlight to be on someone else, but maybe this house was due for some fun.
“Sure, why not? A party it is!” I spoke with mellowed excitement.
“Fantastic. Tonight will be spectacular. Dress to impress, my dear.” Caleb’s lips on the back of my hand sent wonderful, yet frightening feelings through my body.
“Wait, tonight?” Caroline spoke.
“Yes, is there a problem?” Caleb asked.
“Well,
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