"A lovely family, aren't they?" A voice from behind startled her. A stout woman stood behind her, staring longingly at the portrait. She was impeccably dressed and her grey-tinged was tied in a neat bun. Despite the colour of her hair, she seemed a lot younger, and she had an air of elegance about her. Fervently hoping she wasn't one of her 'haters', Sasha gave her an awkward smile and nodded in agreement. She quickly turned to look back at the portrait, feeling the woman's gaze at the back of her head. Sasha quickly began to feel uncomfortable. She wasn't easily intimidated and did the intimidation instead. Summoning up her courage, she asked plainly. Is that Orion?" She was pretty sure, but she needed a way to break the silence between them. "Yes, it is the Young Master." she affirmed.
"I am Bertha Shen, the head maid of the Palace." The woman introduced herself after another minute of silence. "Well, I'm Sasha Kim it's nice meeting you, Miss Bertha." she curtsied since she had learnt from Arrare that it was horrendous for a woman to offer or accept a handshake.
"Yes, I'm aware. Miss Sasha, I have been informed of your current... predicament, as to whether I believe you or not, isn't important. But I'd like you to know that I've been working here for over 30 years now. The Young Master is like a son to me since I practically raised him even before his mother left. If anyone were to threaten the life and happiness of the Young Master I won't just stand by and look on." These words to Sasha sounded like a worried mother trying to protect her only son. It made her feel quite envious and touched at the same time. How nice would it be to have a mother figure to protect you and yearn for your wellbeing.
It was good that Orion, who had such a tragic story as his, had such a person in his life. "I admire your love and care for Orion. And I know that all you want is the best for him, but you don't have to worry I have no intention of harming him or anyone else for that matter. My circumstances are bizarre, I know it's pretty hard for anyone to believe, and I don't blame anyone for not believing. Right now, I just want to try to get back home so that some peace will be restored here." she smiled at Bertha.
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