6 Chapter 6: The door opened (2/2)

Laurice took a deep breath as if resigning from this momentary disturbance to her sanity and turn to the butler who was tooanxious he couldn't muster to utter a word to her.

The look on his face brought her back to the present.

Laurice closed her eyes for one second and inhaled sharply before speaking.

”Butler Han, may i excuse myself for awhile? I need to use the restroom.” She appeared to have regained composure looking at ease like she had not been bothered by the painting at all.

The butler wanted to ask her what was wrong but looking at her face as if sensing her reservation, he decided not to meddle anymore. He nods and led her to the wash room.

Louie tugged at the hem of her shirt and looked up to her with worried and curious eyes. She gently pats his head to reassure him as if telling him everything's alright, before going inside the wash room.

The little young master was left behind feeling listless.

Something is wrong with his mommy! He thought.

He was about to look for his father for help when a figure suddenly appeared to his side.

Sid lifted his son and held him with one hand while clutching his phone on the other. He understands what his son was feeling as he was quite troubled himself though he appears not affected by what he had just witnessed. This stranger is unknowingly stirring their emotions. It's odd and frustrating.

The father and son decided to wait for her at the living area. Time passed by slowly. Sid noticed something then frowned. They have already skipped lunch and Laurice has been on the washroom for almost an hour now.

What is she doing?

The frown never left his handsome face as he stare at that particular direction. He was getting impatient and restless by the minute. And just as he was about to stand, his son, who was seating opposite him at the sofa suddenly sprinted to his side and held his leg.

”Daddy, i have a bad feeling. Why is mommy not getting out yet?”

He was amused to find out his son was panicking. He didn't notice that while waiting, the both of them have been staring at the wall clock unblinking since they took their seats. Only the butler was aware of all this commotion.

”Come.” He held his son's hand and went to the washroom.

The butler was in shock. What was happening? Both his masters are looking extremely worried about one woman?! They have only been waiting for about 45 minutes and yet they could no longer pretend not to care. He has no idea what they were feeling right now. Not that he didn't care as well but he was just curious.

What's with the painting?

And why the sudden visitor?

Why was his masters so drawn to the woman?

He will soon find the answers himself.

The moment they reached the washroom, Sid immediately knock on the door three times. No answer. Another three knocks. Still no answer.

”Laurice, open the door.” Sid said in a deep voice with a warning.

Still no answer.

With a flicker of his finger, the servant beside them handed the key over to the young master. And just as he was about to hook the keys to the hole ...

Screech!

The door finally opened.

A sullen figure emerged from inside.