Ruth's mind was absent the rest of the day after she ran from Edwin's office chamber. After taking an hour to gather herself, she resumed working as if nothing happened.
And indeed, nothing happened. She should not be so bothered by his behaviour. She should not be upset that their kiss remained incomplete.
Edwin was only a pawn of her game. She should not be attached to him in any way. She kept herself reminding that.
"Miss Ruth."
She turned around to see a guard.
"Yes? How may I help you?" She asked.
"Here is a note for you." He showed a paper to her.
A note?
Ruth turned stiff as she remembered the last time she received such a note. She hurriedly took it from the guard.
"Who gave you this?"
"I do not know Miss. It was left at the second gate with your name written on it."
Ruth had a fair idea of who it might be. "Thank you very much!" She said with a small smile.
The guard left.
