Bounded Passion

ntil later this evening?" Roseline asked again, just t

glancing at the time on her phone. "He told me I shou

should take the chance to enjoy yourself! Go ou

from her small purse and pl

orried. "Oh no, if Sir Maverick finds out, I might really ge

think my mom raised me not knowing how to wash dishes or sweep the floor?

ity asked as she p

e here with you. And especially d

"Of course not! I'd lose my job if he found

't think of that! But don't worry-I'

her cleaning tools-mop, rags, disi

ied up her hair and got to work. She started in the

To her surprise, the room was already very neat. The bed was made, the floor

y basket-probably what Maverick had worn earlier that day. She picked them up and carefu

llowcases. She picked out clean ones from the closet-soft white sheets with a slight floral scent. Then, she

sn't a speck of dust left. Once everything was cleaned and arranged, she tu

elf. "Now his room feels warm

clearly didn't make a mess-but she wiped down the counters, cleaned t

ged and frozen food-easy meals, nothing t

mething home-cooked,"

rder ingredients online. While waiting for them to arrive, she took th

ang. She wiped her hands on he

ma'am," the delivery guy said,

ng over the cash from her small coi

e just stood there, blinki

ent," she repeated, raising

embarrassed. "O-oh! S-sorry, ma'am. It's just t

nk you," she said softly, stepping back inside.

t wanting to seem rude. She carried the bags into

at to boil first, making sure it softened just right. Then she added in the cut-up

ime, she smiled, surprised by

his," she whispered, looking ar

d of warmth, comfort

ng them neatly in the center. The rice was in a clean serving bowl, and she made sure to place the plates, glasses, and utensils evenly on both sides of t

cloth. She even swept the floor and took out the small trash bag. Once the kitchen was spotless, she turned her attention to the rest of the condo. She

nal cushion back into pla

in time," she whispe

tly, and her arms were sore from scrubbing and lifting. Deciding to rest for just a little while, she tip

he clean sheets and the cool air from the air conditioner made her eyes grow heavy. Before she ev