One Thursday night, while Olivia was out, Aisha was dusting in Richard’s study when she heard the door open. Richard looked surprised to see her.
“Oh, I thought you’d gone home.”
“I live in the staff quarters, sir,” she said with a small smile. “Easier to work late if needed.”
Richard hesitated. “You’re different from the others. They were… afraid.”
Aisha’s gaze was steady. “Fear makes mistakes. I don’t have the luxury of mistakes.”