A Minute Too Long

VALENTINA

"Give me a minute, Peaches" Viktor said to me as the car pulled to a stop just right outside the estate gates. It was afternoon already. We had returned home today and now we were on our way out to see Mrs. Milton, mum's friend.

"Alright" I smiled at him and watched as he stepped out of the car and walked back to a few men who were standing by the estate gate.

He had been carrying me a