Chapter 2: Feeling played
A sad light appeared in Arissa’s eyes when she heard how nonchalant her mother’s tune was. She turned back to her mother but with a cold look now because her mother do not deserve to see any emotion from her, "Where is the father?"
"Go to your room," her mother ordered her before walking away from her with no more chance for the unhealthy interaction to go on.
Arissa looked at her mother retreating before scanning the living room. Everything seems strange and deserted, she does not know if it’s because of her father’s illness or something else.
"Let’s go to your room, Ms. Arissa." Mr. Adams spoke behind her with all of her stuff with him. There is also no maid available so it’s only natural if Mr. Adams help her with her luggage to her room.
"I would do that myself,"
Arissa rejected his offer dryly before taking her luggage from him before her blazer and handbag. "Where are the maids?" she asked Mr. Adams after only a step forward.
"They all retired."
Arissa could only scorn hearing what Mr. Adams said. Her mother’s attitude probably chased them all away so she isn’t surprised, "When do they employ new ones?" The house is a bit untidy to her and she does not know if it’s because of a long time out or it is because it isn’t cleaned.
"Not sure about when," Mr. Adams said and with a small bow, he continued, "I_ would take my leave now"