81 – THE SECRET BOX

“What the hell are you going here?” The guard from earlier asked, his face set in harsh, straight lines. “Are you a spy? Is that it?”

Alex shook his head.

“No, no. I’m not a spy.” He said quickly. “I’m the new head cleaner. Miguel is supposed to assign my duties so I came looking for him.”

“I understand that but why are you peeping from the bushes?”

“I just…”

The guard looked over the hedge of plants and Alex fully expected him to explode at the sight of Miguel and Camila hugging like they knew each other intimately.

Instead, he stepped back, folded his arms like nothing happened and asked;

“Why didn’t you just draw his attention?”

Alex was shocked at his reaction. He opened his mouth to ask a few choice questions when the guard cut in;

“Miguel doubles as head housekeeper and Miss Camila’s therapist. Sometimes she breaks down during the sessions. That’s all. I know the sight can be misleading but that’s all there is to it.”

Alex paused for a moment, mulling over his words.

“Therapist
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