Karen Van Der Zee - Captive In Eden

‘Do you like your work?’

‘Oh, yes. I wouldn’t want to do anything else.’ She glanced out of the window. It was still grey and cheerless outside and the sun was having no luck whatsoever. Clouds hung low in the sky and the general gloom seemed to fit her mood.

A few minutes later breakfast was ready and Chase sat down across from her. The eggs were done just right, as was the bacon and toast. There was a jar of orange-blossom honey and one of blackberry preserve.

‘I’d expected a flock of servants in this place,’ she commented as she buttered the hot toast.

‘They’re on vacation, except Mrs Lumpkins, and she’ll be in later.’

The phone rang. ‘Excuse me,’ he said and reached for the receiver hanging on the wall and gave his name. ‘Hello, Michelle? Is that you?’

Michelle. A woman’s name. Sky watched him as he talked.

‘I didn’t hear you.’ A pause. ‘No, I was not asleep. I’ve just finished breakfast. How’s Rome?’

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