Chapter FORTY-FOUR.

I make my way to Ma’am Sophia’s office feeling blissful. She sent for me and I can’t help but wonder what she wants to tell me, but whatever it is, I know it’s good news. I have grown very fond of her these past weeks and I love her dearly. I’m going to miss her when I leave for Goodland. There’s one thing that baffles me about her, she never talks about her family, neither does she go to visit them. Other servants have days off within the week when they are permitted go visit their families, but she never takes a day off, I wonder why. I’m going to ask her. When I get to her door, I knock and immediately, she opens up with a beaming smile on her face. She’s such a happy soul. “Hello” I greet enthusiastically and she draws me into her arms. I like it when she gives me that tender motherly hug and she always smells so nice! “How was your day at the post?” She ask once we get into her bedroom. “Not bad. I met my father today” “Whoa!” “And he didn’t seem to pleased to see me” I explain s