I Hired A Cleaner While My Family Was Away

gone. The flashing lights disappeared down the street, leaving our house in a heavy, unnatural silence.

Tanya was still outside. I walked down the stairs, opened the door, and pressed a handful of cash into her hand.

“I am so, so sorry,” I told her. “Thank you.”

She just nodded, her eyes wide, and practically ran down the driveway.

I closed the door, locking continue reading …