CHAPTER 69: "A Moment Of Recognition".

As Annika entered inside the kitchen, holding a stack of plates, she was momentarily, distracted upon seeing a female servant, she had noticed on her first day of cooking for the Royce Family. The servant was diligently cleaning the already spotless kitchen island, with a damp cloth. Annika stood still, not realizing the weight of the plates she was carrying, as she watched the servant dedication.

The servant, having finished cleaning the island, noticed Annika standing there and quickly walked towards her. She took the dish

containing the plates from Annika and placed them on the kitchen counter.

"I'm really sorry, ma'am," the servant said, holding her ears. "I didn't notice you".

Annika went near her and gently removed her hands from her ears, holding both her hands.

"I'm must say, l am really proud of you. You're so honest and dedicated to your work. I'ts the first time l 've have seen a servant like you. Keep it up".

The servant started crying, tears streaming down upon her cheeks. Annika exclaimed, " What's wrong ? Did l say anything to up set you ?"

But the servant continued to cry. Annika went straight to the pot lnline despenser Water Storage cointainer and fetched some water in a glass and handed it to her.The servant drank it, and once she had finished, Annika took the glass fr her and placed it on the kitchen counter.

As Annika returned to the servant, who was wiping her tears, she stood firmly with folded hands." Was praising you a promblem?. Perhaps it was a crime after all," Annika said, turning aside angrily.

"No ma'am the servant uttered. Annika turned to face her, "Dont you like praises?" she asked, turning away again. "Maybe a servant , should just remain to be a aervant and isn't fit for praises".

The servant tried to make Annika face her but Annika didn't listen she stopped and said, "Ma'am, l know you must be angry upon seeing me cry after all the praises you have showered me".

Annika turned and the servant continued, holding Annika's hands. " Honestly madam, it is the first time someone has praised me, for my hard work, and l am deeply honoured. All the tears you saw earlier were tears of joy''.

Annika cuddled her. "You silly girl, do yiu know how much you frightened me when l saw you crying? Anyways , at least you're better now". They released each other, and Annika kissed her forehead. When they had regained composure, Annika placed her finger, on the servant's ear. " By the way, you silly girl, haven't l told you, not to call me madam or ma'am?Understood?"

The servant replied, "Yes, yes ma'am, now please let of my ear. It hyrts a lot. Ouch!" she winced in pain, and Annika let go of my ear.