Chapter 14: Never Mess It Up Again

Standing there, lost in my thoughts, I realized it was quiet around me. I looked at myself in the mirror—there was a flush on my cheeks and a bit more desire in my eyes. After a while, I heard a gentle knock on the door.

 “Miss Tori, can we come in?”

 It was Mrs. Harper again, with two other young girls.

 “Of course, please!” I replied politely. I was still not used to being served.

One of the younger girls placed some salad in front of me. The doctor’s order had to be followed, so I started eating while watching the rest of the group working in my room.

Like last time, they lit the candles, ran the hot water, and added flower petals.

Mrs. Harper noticed that I had put down my plate, so she walked over to help me get into the bath

 “I… may I do it myself?” I asked Mrs. Harper with as much courage as I could muster.

 “Miss Tori, it’s our job to prepare you…”

 “I insist. Please?”