09~ I Need To Know

OLIVIA'S POV

I gathered Anna's clothes in the basket, taking them with me to wash at the laundry room. I recalled the words of the chef, all of a sudden I wanted clarification for those words.

I left the clothes, heading for the kitchen. Before I made it to the door, a maid asked me. “Aren't you going to wash the clothes already? It seems you really want to enter the mistress's black book.”

Was that a warning, or was it just her not minding her business?

“I'm the one to be worried about that. Thanks by the way.” I left the laundry, heading for the kitchen.

She was busy as she kept checking on the pancakes. “Wow! They smell nice.” I complimented.

She turned to look at me, a smile crept on her face. “Oh, nice to meet you again. Never thought we'd see each other again.”

“Well,” I shrugged. “Had to squeeze out my time to come here.” I looked at the fried pancakes in the basket. “Can I have one of those?” I asked, pointing at the basket.

“Sure, why not?” She gave me one of the pancakes and