16. Luck or Disaster

*ESME*

I stood in front of the mirror looking at the gold pendant on my neck. A gift from Zoris, that I think is very excessive. It's like Zoris' beautiful eyeballs. Sparkling like a light that penetrates the night. That man, the more I wanted to avoid him, the more he tried to get closer with his elegant way. His kindness, his sweet smile, his patience in dealing with my many rejections.

Today I will charge him to give me a job. I immediately left the room, before he made breakfast first. As someone who lives at his place, I am obliged to provide servants to the owner even without being asked. I half ran slowly down the stairs.

Hopefully, he won't wake up yet. All the lights were still off and the sky was starting to get brighter. I walked slowly, parting the curtains and opening the balcony door. Cold air invaded my face and entire body. My mouth hissed and my hands hugged my body tightly. I wore shorts and a thick woolen shirt. The suit fits, at least my chest is covered so