Embrace

Betty the maid scurries toward her mistress’ bedroom and fervently knocks on it. Scarlett opens the door, confused.

“What’s wrong, Betty?” She frowns. “Why do you look so-”

“Madam, Mr. Hawkins is here!” She squeaks.

Hector? Scarlett’s nostrils flare at the mention of his name. She takes a deep breath and composes herself.

“Tell Hector that I’m busy-” she begins but Betty shakes her head.

“Not Mr. Hector Hawkins! Troy Hawkins.”

Scarlett’s eyes widen in shock. Troy?

Her heart jumps in joy. Troy finally came to meet her! Other than Amelia, he was the only one who treated Scarlett with kindness and they were very close. He was just a scrawny fifteen year old when Scarlett was arrested but he must have grown now.

“Madam, you look a little pale,” Betty frowns but Scarlett is too excited.

She rushes out of her room and heads downstairs to the living room only to find Troy standing there. To her surprise, he even brought Amelia with him. She’s still catatonic and is staring at the