Anastasia's POV
The drive into work is calm, but I can feel the nerves ooze from Zenia. She's obviously really nervous, and I decide to help in the way I can right now - exterior. I ask Thomas to make a small detour, and when both Raquel and Zenia looks at me with question marks in their eyes, I laugh.
"We have to make you look the part of my personal assistant, Zenia. So we are going to the mall to get you some new clothes, shoes etc. Whatever you need to relax a bit, because I can feel your nerves all the way over here." Zenia swallows, like my comment really hurt her and I regret saying it instantly. "Zenia. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I thought this would help you feel.. I don't even know anymore. I'm sorry." Her eyes widened at my apology.
"No, no! You really di
