Closing the Distance

Celine sighed, thinking it was way too fancy.

Tired from the trip, Celine dropped her luggage and collapsed onto the sofa, dozing off almost immediately.

"Mrs. Sterling, I've unpacked your suitcase. Please call me if you need anything," Naomi said from near the closet where she was neatly putting away Celine's things. Her own suitcase sat untouched nearby.

"Huh? Oh, no, that's okay. I can manag