The Project (Project 2080 Book 1) by Kate Leslie

Author:Kate Leslie [Leslie, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-11T05:00:00+00:00

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Mia

Phil planned to acquire the paint as soon as his schedule allowed. He complained again about the unfairness of having to work two shifts each as well as that there was so little free time in between. He would have to hurry so his absence would not be obvious.

Vi had an easier task. She could take care of her things during her free time in her room. Since her parents respected their children’s privacy, she didn‘t have to worry about someone bursting in on her.

Mia, on the other hand, had not been assigned an undertaking. She spent her days performing her chores or hanging out in the van Berg family’s quarters. Since the shifts of all three deliberately overlapped each other, she would not see Vi and Phil until supper time.

So, she spent much of her free time with Edith, who welcomed her warmly and made her feel at home. Her guilty conscience appeared when she reminded herself, they were going behind everyone’s backs again. She briefly thought about bringing it up with Edith but was reluctant when she thought about how strict Markus was raising his children. As he pointed out often, it was a measure he had not exercised in the past.

“Did you have a nice evening?” Edith asked Mia as they were sorting and ironing the laundry.

Mia nodded. “Yes, it was very nice.” She briefly described their get-together and how they had laughed and danced. Thinking about her dance with Max, she remembered his touch and how she felt when they were so close to each other. And it was that closeness that was responsible for throwing her off balance. Max had changed partners and danced with Becka intending to switch back, which did not happen thanks to Phil’s tenacity for fear of ending up with the ‘shrew’ or ‘broom’ or whatever name he had used for a partner. She kept that incident to herself.

“You should do it more often. It’d be good for all of you,” Edith said.

“If that keeps them from coming up with stupid ideas, I’d be happy,” Markus interjected.

Mia felt reassured about keeping her plans to herself.

“It might give Phil some stability,” Edith continued, ignoring her husband’s interjection.

Markus gave Mia a look that betrayed his doubt but didn’t comment.

Perhaps she should leave the group before she got them into even more trouble. But where could she go? What would she do? She could not be seen in Filiae. That was a fact. Which options were left? The rebels? How could she contact them? Would they help her? They probably had other goals. If they wanted to do something about the students, they would have already done so.

“What’s wrong?” Edith asked. “Suddenly, you seem depressed.”

“I was only thinking,” Mia answered. Edith scrutinized her. She was obviously waiting for her to continue. Mia let out a breath. “Since I’ve been here, I’ve created nothing but problems for you. Maybe it’s best if I leave.”

“Don’t even think that.” Edith went to Mia and hugged her. “You don’t create problems.

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