Chapter 21: The new normal (2)
"You are all off from work so try to stay out of the way of the others. We're a little short today until the new servants arrive so if anyone is willing to work for the rest of the evening, you will be paid for your time. Make a decision quickly," Mavis spoke as the servants returning from their day off walked by her.
"I want to work!"
Annalise and Aria looked at each other. They had both offered to spend the rest of the day working.
Mavis looked up from the paper with the list of guests for Rafael's party when she heard Annalise's voice. She couldn't deny Annalise since she needed the extra hands. "Good. Then Aria, you will be needed in the kitchen and Annalise, Beatrice is in need of you by her side. There will be a party held tomorrow so it will be busy. Make no mistakes during this time."
"Yes, ma'am!" Annalise energetically answered.
Mavis stepped back, puzzled by Annalise's excitement. "Put down your things and get to work," she said, keeping her eyes on Annalise.
"Yes, ma'am!" Annalise replied and then hurried off to put down the things she bought.
Mavis was even more suspicious of Annalise's behavior. She had never seen Annalise reply to her with so much energy and then there was the fact Annalise was calling her ma'am. As the head maid, the servants should address her as such. Ma'am or Miss Wiggings was to her liking.
"Mavis," Aria said so Mavis would notice she was still there.