I blushed furiously, with no time to cover myself and nothing near the bathtub to hide behind.

"W-why are you here?" I stammered.

Nicholas stood in the doorway, raising an eyebrow, "The caretaker stepped out. I'm here to help."

"Get out!" I was furious.

"Are you sure?" Nicholas stayed still at the door, maintaining his gentlemanly demeanor.

The caretaker wouldn't be back anytime soon. I couldn't stay in the tub forever. If the ...