Her cheeks turn red, and she looks up at me, shocked I even asked her.
“Before I left, the days I would go against what he said, or he had a bad meeting with his men, he’d be extra needy at home. Is he that way with you?”
“I don’t know what you’re talking about Ms. Holly. I’m only the housekeeper.”
“Yeah, and I’m the queen. He shouldn’t be allowed to treat you this way. Why don’t you just quit?”
Tears fill her eyes. “He took my travel visa. I have no other identification or way to get out of here. I came from Russia to go to school.”
“What is your name again?”
“Lana. I was sold to him, Holly. How do I leave? Where would I go, you couldn’t even stay away!”
If she starts crying Steven will know something is up. “Okay, okay shit. I’ll figure this out, I promise. When I leave, you’re coming with me, just be ready to go as soon as I say.”
She nods her head eagerly. I realize I’ve judged her all wrong. I should have known no one would willingly be a part of the world.
