~CASSANDRA~
"How hard is it to understand? I said polish the marble until it shines, not leave streaks everywhere!" I snapped at the maid scrubbing the floor, my swollen feet throbbing with every step I took. "Do you want me to slip and fall with this baby on board? Get out of my sight and do it right this time!"
The girl scurried away, mumbling apologies, and I sank onto the couch, rubbing my belly.
Pregnancy was turning me into a monster, but everything hurt these days, and no one seemed to get it. My back ached, my ankles were swollen, and I was constantly exhausted.
Still, the discomfort would be worth it once this was all over.
The door clicked open, and Daniel walked in, his face breaking into a sly smile. I sat up straighter, ignoring the twinge in my lower back.
"Well? How did it go?"
He crossed the room, pulling me into a hug that lingered a bit too long. "She took the bait. Handed her the USB like it was nothing. Any minute now, they'll plug it in."
