The Flora That Grew

slowly turned around, then she moved so fast that Adam jumped back when she suddenly appeared in front of him. Her face was in a twisted snarl. Adam could feel his heart beating furiously; he was almost scared that Emma could hear it.

”A note? ” her voice low, dangerous, ”What did it say? ”

”C-can you move back a bit or sit down? Thank you. ”

Adam watched her sit down and brought out the note that was in a plastic bag, ”Here. ”

[The note]

Dear Emma,

I hope you
e well. This is your fault, you
e the reason your maid is dead. You will come to see soon enough that you need me to survive. You will realise the depth of my affections.

I love you.

[End of note]

Emma never hated someone so much.

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Alexander sat in his room upstairs, grinning maniacally. He never knew how fun it was, but now he finally understood the thrill of killing. He always hated that maid, how close she was and almost seemingly protective of Emma.

Just thinking about it made him bitter. Something about her attitude towards him always just set him off, of course, he never made it obvious.

Soon, he thought, soon she will be back by my side again.

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Emma sat with Megan who was crying into her shoulder. Emma had told Megan of the murder of Bella.

She felt her heart wrench in pain as she laid Megan to rest. Going out to the hallway, Emma waved down one of the other maids to go grab some blankets and pillows for her. Emma returned next to Megan, who was tossing and turning in her sleep, crying quietly. She reached out, gently stroking Megans head to calm her down.

”Shhh… Everything going to be alright. I will always be here, ” Emma whispered against Megans forehead.

The maid gently opened the door and passed the pillows and blankets to Emma, she thanked her quietly; she turned to Megan who was still crying but not tossing around anymore. She tucked Megan in to keep the now arriving cold weather, gently moving Megan to the left side of the bed that was next to the wall, under the window, Emma settled next to her. She did not want to leave her personal maid alone, scared of what happened to Bella would happen to Megan.

Emma wrapped a comforting arm around Megan before falling asleep.

Megan woke up a few hours later, she felt warmth around her. She tried to get up but she couldn , looking around she saw her mistress sleeping with an arm wrapped around her.

Due to Megan waking up and moving Emma woke up, she opened her eyes, rubbing them blearily.

”Megan? Are you alright? ”

”Y-yes, I am- ”

”You
e crying, ” Emma sat up and motioned for Megan to move closer before she hugged Megan tight, rocking her gently and humming a song.

The two girls let their emotions go, and sat in relative silence, mourning for their dear friend.