106 - Escape Room

The room was cold and empty but it retained a faint jasmine scent, a reminder to Noah, of the woman who had occupied it only less than a week ago. Noah took in the appearance of the room. The other night, Lola had left in haste and the room had been slightly scattered but now the bed had been made and everything was back in its right place. Arranged by one of the previous servants he had dismissed earlier in the morning.

He strolled towards the wardrobe where the box was meant to be and pulled the doors open. And just as he had predicted it would be, the wooden box was there, forgotten.

Noah wasted no time and carried out the box, then dropped it on the bed. He ran his hands over the top which was covered with little intricate carvings, and opened it up.

* * *

“Please get in ma’am.” The chauffeur who had been sent to pick up the girls said with a bow and a smile on his face.

Lola turned back to face Aria who was still standing behind her with a funny expression on her face. “Let’s go.