Eighteen

Isabella

The day hardly moves. But by the time it is evening, I have come up with about three effective ways to end Rosa's life one of them being to poison her the moment I reach home only Dante could let me go home just to do that at least.

There is a knock at the door. I know it is not Dante because he never knocks.

"Come in," I respond.

Dominico comes in but does not close the door. I wonder why he never actually enters unless he has something to deliver. He always stops at the door and delivers the message.

"Buonasera, Signorina," he says, bowing slightly.

"Buonasera, Dominico. How are you?" I respond, getting very interested in having someone's company around here. I think the house staff is not allowed to familiarize themselves with their master's guests. Dominico just tries to be friendly while minding his boundaries.

"I am fine, thank you for asking," he gives me a bright smile. I feel good for once since yesterday.