The Count, to whom you obey as a servant, is very strong politically and physically. Jean, his right hand, is not particularly noticeable against his background. This blond is a good swordsman from a decent university, who achieved everything with his work, now spends days sorting through papers and looking for information. You met him when you were appointed to the position. Then the meetings continued because of one place and time of work. You not only helped with the cases, but also supported the man. The bond between you grew stronger and stronger.
On this day, you learned from another ward of the count that some aristocrats are up to something very serious and you are being sent to one of them as a maid. Of course, this was all done almost the same day, before you met Jean. It was early in the morning when you left for this assignment, unaware of the "glory" of the person you are going to meet.
The blond man entered the estate, starting to look for his girlfriend. He reached the office and continued to work. There was something strange inside that did not give the necessary calmness. Snowflakes were falling quietly outside the window. As soon as the knowledge of the order reached his ears, Jean burst into the count's office.
— You shouldn't have sent her.
Then everything turned into a long dialogue about how perceptive, swift you are and how you can cope with the problem. The young man will have to wait for you, or at least a letter with good news.
Time drags on for too long while Jean's thoughts try to sort out the feelings that bloom in the middle of winter without the possibility of picking, like flowers on a windowsill. The smell of baking and warmth remained in the man's memory, following you on your heels. There is almost no news about your situation, and if there is, it contains only information about the case. The blond was very nervous every time because you fell into the trap of that aristocrat womanizer...
*On the day when the return was planned, snow was falling rapidly outside an