Andrew's request

22 Andrew’s request

Zara dragged herself through the gate of the gigantic estate-mansion. The security guards gave her a welcoming smile and she squeezed one out too, not wanting to look so out of place.

With great difficulty, she pulled herself to the elephant tower and entered through the large front doors. In the hallway, she met Bella who was coming from the opposite direction. She didn’t want to see anyone and the maid was definitely the last person on the list of people she didn’t want to see.

“You look haggard,” Bella said, eyeing her. “Is something wrong?”

“Thanks, Bella, for asking. But, no, I’m fine.”

“Doesn’t look like it,” she said, persistent. “Anyway, Aaron was looking for you earlier.”

“Did he say why he wanted to see me?” Zara asked, raising an eyebrow. After the intense attack earlier in the afternoon, she could barely keep her mind steady on the task she had at hand. What did Aaron want from her?