Samantha

I was woken up by soft taps on my door.

"Who is there?" I called out, but there was no answer.

I glanced at the clock, and it was already past seven in the morning.

We had all gone to bed late, and so it was not strange that I should be up late as well.

I pulled myself out of bed, and went to answer the door.

It was one of the cleaners.

The house staff did not stay with us. They came in when it was time for their duties.

"Good morning miss." She greeted politely.

"Good morning." I ...