Crossed Paths

VIVIAN

Maria's P.O.V

I slowly tiptoe to the other end of the corridor.

The forbidden area for workers.

The sobbing sounds become a lot closer .

Maybe I shouldn't go .

What if I see Young Master Richard?

He'll definitely roast me and share my meat with his friend.

I should probably go back.

Yep, that's a good idea.

No , no can't be that bad.

Fine , I'm going.

I don't care about you Young Master, do whatever.

I walk faster and reach Vivian's door.

Oh no , this is bad .

Maybe I shouldn't go in , you know

What if he's just screams at me for coming to her

He warned me remember?

But she's nice to me right?

Looks like I've got to risk it . Bear with me please.

I knock once.

No response

I knew this was a bad idea. Told ya.

"Mom I don't need you telling me that you told me so. Just leave " - she shouts from inside.

Mom?

Who? Me ?

I don't think she was referring to me right?

'Say something dummy.'

Fine , no need to be so rude ugh

" Um.... I'm s-sorry , Vivian. This is Maria . If you don't mind, I could just jus-

What I'm I sorry for? I don't know

"Come in please "

That sounds good

Phew, took so much effort

I turn the knob of the door and get in .

Her room looks clean and tidy.

Me? Surprised? Nah, not really

She motions for me to sit in her bed beside her.

I do but I sit at the end of the bed like I did the other day.

I just can't sit comfortably when I go to a new place.

She slowly wipes the tears on her face with a tissue.

She throws it and it lands on a pile of used tissues I didn't see earlier.
"Maria,I.. I'm sorry you have to see me like this "- she says . She seems so weak and the look in her eyes are so sad.
"Please don't be . Please don't cry" - I say cause I feel tears sting my eyes.