Chapter 31

Chapter 31 . The minute Bryce was out of sight, Hera ushered the older woman into her apartment. When Mariam was settled in, she shut the door and proceeded to join her where she had sat down on the couch. "You seem to be in a good mood!" Mariam spoke up the minute Hera was comfortably seated on the couch. Hera blushed at the woman's outburst. She was struggling to hide her shyness and excitement. "I am in a good mood ma'am." She replied gleefully. Thrilled that she would finally be going out today. "Bryce is taking me to watch a basketball game this evening." The older woman smiled at her innocence. She looked like a child that was just offered candy and to think that her boss was the one giving her that candy doesn't sit well with her. "Did you attend mass?" Mariam asked, completely changing the topic of their discussion. Hera became serious at that question. She nodded vehemently "I did ma'am. I was also able to talk to the sisters at