CHAPTER 31: NO LIFE NO HOPE

“Miss Ella,” a gentle voice called. Ella could hear a voice calling but it seemed so far away. She turned to see the owner of the voice, and was confused to see a lady in a maids’ uniform. She quickly sat up and looked at the woman with confusion.

“Madam Victoria wants to have a word with you,” the maid said politely. When Ella hesitated, the maid took her hand so that she could walk her out. That was when Ella came back to reality and remembered where she was. She had been having a confusing dream with characters like Blake, Jason and his mother tormenting her. But no matter how hard she tried, she could not see Clara’s face in the dream. She had then woken up thinking she was in prison.

“Did you have a good nap?” the maid asked as Ella put on her shoes and a cardigan. She was always feeling cold and was happy to be able to keep warm.

“Yes. Thank you. What’s your name?” she asked.

“I’m Lola,” she said.

“Thank you for taking care of me Lola,” Ella said politely.

“My pleasure,” Lola