Nanny Nia nodded. She said a thanks to the cook and turned around to leave the kitchen.
She was already at the door when the Cook's voice stopped her.
"Why are you asking all these questions?" He asked.
Nia turned back to face him.
What was the point telling him if he had said twenty four girls came in?
There was no way he would have seen who had tampered with tea and taken the spoon.
But then her intuition kicked in and she shrugged and let out a heavy sigh.
"There was a soon next to the tea." She pointed out. I can't find it anymore. I know it sounds utterly ridiculous. But it was dear and important to me."
"Oh the spoon you has used to stir the tea when you were making it?" He asked.
Hope lit in her chest.
"Yes!" She exclaimed.
She was absolutely stunned that he even remembered.
"We left it here before we stepped out to see the commotions outside and did not find it." Nia explained.
