Dasha’s memories of the European cruise was indeed a happy one. She thought they had the time of their lives on the big ship, although she wished so hard Old Carmelita was there with them.
Her life became uneventful after that. Some of the housemaids did leave and marry. Rannie was still with her at the mansion, together with a few loyal maids that chose to remain there, whereas Mauricio had just settled down on his own. The gardener was still doing his job every week, although he put up a lending business.
“Why do you want to work here still?” Dasha once asked Paulo while they were watering Old Carmelita’s favorite rose garden at the back of the mansion.
Paulo was in his forties, unmarried, and was supporting his old parents who were in their late seventies. He was well-muscled and d
