Chapter 9: I didn’t do it
Every single thing inside my bag fell onto the ground with a loud thud, they were scattered all around the floor messily while some of the other maids in the house snickered softly behind us as they witnessed chaos unraveled before their eyes.
I watched as Evelyn got on her knees and started rummaging through my belongings and I saw the moment her green eyes lit up and a knowing look was stretched across her face.
She stood back up, holding the said diamond necklace in front of my face. "I found it! It's in her bag!" She announced loudly for everyone to hear, holding it up like a trophy in her hand. "I told you she took it. I didn't lie," she turned to look at her mother as smugness radiated from every inch of her body.
Gasps were heard, echoing in the living hall when everyone realised what had just happened.
I stared blankly at her, a mixture of shock and confusion swimming in my eyes. This must be some sort of nightmare. I blinked a couple more times but the shiny diamond necklace was still dangling right in front of my face as if to taunt me.
"No, it can't be! I didn't take it. Someone must have taken it and put it inside my bag or something," I explained but was quickly met with disdain.
My mother pulled my arm. "Aurelia, stop talking and just apologise!"
Evelyn met my eyes with the same smug look still etched onto her face. She stepped forward, closing the gap between us. "Look at you, still lying when you are already caught red-handed! Now... Why would anyone frame you, Aurelia? Are you even listening to yourself?" She mocked as a chuckle escaped from her parted lips.
"I really didn't do it!" I turned to look at Natalie, desperation swimming in my dark brown eyes. She must have taken pity on me, as I tugged at her heartstrings for some reason. Not that I was complaining at all about it.