...upset you?

I made my way through the huge corridors of the palace, my white apron fastened firmly around my waist. My day, like any other, had began early with my morning chores as a maid. Dusting the great chandeliers, straightening up the beautiful sitting rooms, and ensuring everything was in its place dominated my mornings.

As I was fixing the drapes in one of the guest bedrooms, a colleague maid appeared at the door, her eyes bright with panic. "Anna," she said, "Leo has requested your presence in his room."

My heart accelerated its pace at the mention of his name. What could he possibly want from me? I followed the maid down the corridor. We reached Leo's door, and she gestured for me to enter.

Leo sat on a chair near the window, his dark eyes impenetrable as they met mine. The room was softly lighted, casting fascinating shadows across his features. My heart raced as I approached him.

"Anna," he began in his rich, silky voice, "I observed something unusual last night. You didn't deliver m