Chapter 206: Rafael’s lover (3)
"Where are you going, Annalise? The first set of meat will soon be finished. You’ll have to wait in a long line if you go anywhere now," Cara said.
"Even though we are having a feast, I still need to visit Rafael to see what he needs before I can enjoy myself with everyone. Go on and save a spot for me. Tell Jonah he needs to save me a piece of the rabbits I caught. It is only fair," Annalise said, carefully walking backward while she looked at Cara.
A promise was a promise so while the servants and knights were gathering in the yard to enjoy the feast Rafael prepared for them tonight, Annalise was sneaking off to see what gift he had for her now so she could take it to her room while that the manor would be somewhat empty.
Cara didn’t question any further and walked ahead to get them good seats near the fire going on right now.
Annalise turned around and increased her pace to Rafael’s room so she could get this done as fast as possible. It was true that she was supposed to check on what he needed. While everyone waited for most of the meat to be finished cooking, Rafael was already served his dinner.
Annalise slowed down when she neared the stairs and saw Edwin coming down, most likely coming from Rafael’s room or checking the halls to make sure there was nothing out of place.
Edwin only smiled and continued on his way.
When he was out of sight, Annalise rushed once more to get to Rafael’s room. She felt like she was doing something wrong, but there was nothing wrong since she was his maid. It wouldn’t be suspicious to anyone with a good head that she was coming to see him now. Only the maids who wanted something to gossip about would read too much into her being here.
Annalise stopped in front of his door and straightened out her dress before knocking to hide that she had rushed her. He would probably tease her for running to come here as if she thought something that was not suited to their current employer and maid relationship would happen there.