Chapter 74
"Gina, are still upset with me for not taking you with me to the north?" Amelia looked over her shoulder to where Gina stood tying up the back of her dress. They had both been pretty silent since their talk and Amelia could no longer take it.
"Of course I am upset but what can I do about it? I’ve had some time to think and I realize that if I go along with you, you’ll not only have to look out for your safety but mine as well. Whereas Cyrus can protect both of you. I just...I just," Gina paused and took a deep breath. "I just don’t like letting you go alone. I’m afraid those people will treat you badly even though you are their queen."
"However," Gina continued. "I understand how much faith you are placing in me to watch over your grandmother and I will accept the task. I always felt like you have only found Cyrus to be useful and I am going to show you how much use I am by watching over your grandmother."
"Gina, that’s far from the truth. You and Cyrus are both useful to me in different ways and I have never appreciated one over the other. Cyrus is useful when it comes to protecting and steering me from danger. You are useful for keeping me up to date with what I do not know has happened, you comfort me, you aid me every day, and so much more."
"Of course, as your maid, I must do those things," said Gina.
"Gina, I’ve had plenty of maids by my side but none have done the things you are willing to do for me. I like to tease you but sometimes I feel like I am pestering you to do more than what your job entails-"
"Never," Gina swung Amelia around to face her. She was careful not to make Amelia trip on her dress and fall. "Use me as much as you want!"
"Ugh, I don’t like the way that sounds but if you say so," Amelia smiled.
"Amelia," Gina placed her hand on Amelia’s shoulder. "You have such a dirty mind."