MILDRED

DREADFUL CYCLE

Enid walked away from the terrace with Marcella smiling to his face. Whatever she had to say to him was strictly private and important; it's why Enid chose to go somewhere they could welcome their privacy.

Enid had returned that noon and I was lucky to hide the laptop before Miss Braxton came up to call me for him.

I went up the stairs and headed straight to the room, I peeked out the window just in time to see Enid's drive out with Marcella in the front seat.

I headed for the laptop. I settled into the bean bag by the window, my favorite lounging spot...