Chapter 10. New Circumstances

She spent her morning by sleeping some more in the guest bedroom, then screamed and almost slapped the maid. Thankfully she couldn't raise her arm high enough, because of her cast.

"I'm sorry...I...I thought you're..." she managed to stop her words before she revealed herself to the older woman.

"No...it's my fault. I'm Rose, the maid. Mr. Taylor had asked me to make sure that you have your lunch and take your pain medication."

"Rose, nice to meet you I'm... Jane. I'll...be up...omphh...damn it..." she was struggling to get herself out of the bed until Rose helped her up.

"Thank you..."

"You're welcome, Miss Jane."

"Oh Rose, please just Jane. I don't care much for titles." She smiled at her, knowing that she had a wanted title in front of her real name.

Rose smiled at her and accompanied her to the dining area where she had arranged her lunch.

"This is too much for me, have you eaten? You want to join me?"

"No mam, I mean miss ..