'How are you doing? You have slept for so long now.' A soft voice spoke to Marta. Marta opened slowly her eyes. Was it true? Where was she? 'Who are you? Where am I?', Marta asked. 'In the governess room. You fell to the ground. Can you remember that?' 'I think I can.', Marta said, but she didn't recall that moment. She only knew that her thoughts were making her crazy. 'You know who I am.', the voice said. Marta looked at the figure and realized that Liesl stood at her sight. 'Liesl… I've missed you. Why are you here?' Marta asked, still confused about the situation. Liesl took her hand and smiled. 'I am here checking on you, my dear.', she answered. 'Is that necessary?' Marta asked with a little disappointment in her voice. No one should take care of her, she could manage her own life. 'Well, since you've slept two days, I think it's really important to check you.', Liesl said while she put her hand through Marta's head. 'I think you don't have fever anymore.', Liesl said. 'Can I go outside?' Marta asked. She wanted to be outside, seeing the beautiful flowers in the garden. 'No, you'll have to stay here. You'll have to feel better and I know that you're not feeling very well. But I have to go now. I love you.', Liesl said and a few seconds later she left the room. Marta sighed. It was so unfair. She had to stay in bed all day. She was already bored. Maybe she should try to sleep. She closed her eyes, but she couldn't sleep for long. The door went open again. Marta opened her eyes and saw the figure of Brigitta and sighed. She didn't need her to check if everything was alright. Brigitta was so observant and Marta was sure she was very worried. 'You're awake.', Brigitta said. 'Well, as you can see, I am.', Marta answered. 'I don't need you to be hhhhhhhhhthat hard to me. I am very worried. What would you like to drink?' 'I don't need anything to drink, but thank you for asking.', Marta said. She hoped that Brigitta would leave and that the sign worked. 'But dear, you have to. You can die if you don't drink. So please tell me what you want to have.', Brigitta said carefully. ´If you insist, I´d like to have a cup of tea.´, Marta said. ´I´ll fix it for you.´, Brigitta promised and she walked away. When she opened the door, Gretl entered. Why can´t they leave me alone?, Martha thought. Gretl was cheerful and kissed Marta on the cheek. 'Oh, I'm so happy you're awake! I missed you so much! It's so silent in our house when you're sick. I had no one to talk with and everyone was moody because of your illness.' Thanks Gretl, I really wanted to hear this, Marta thought. Everyone was moody because of her. She wouldn't think of her father and his moody glares and words. Marta noticed she was shivering when she thought of him. 'Are you okay?' Gretl asked. 'Yes, I am.', Marta said quickly. She wouldn't make Gretl worried. 'Than why are you shivering?' Gretl asked. 'It's nothing. Sometimes you have chills, but it's nothing. I guess I'm just tired.', Marta said. 'You are not going to die, are you?', Gretl whispered sacredly. 'Of course not. Why should I?' Marta said irritated. She hated this conversation. Gretl couldn't watch her and she jumped to conclusions and she was going mad. 'Keep it calm. I'm just like before in two days, I promise.', Marta said and smiled. 'If you're sick, you don't have to go to school.', Gretl said with a suspicious look. Marta couldn't pretend to be nice any longer and shouted: 'Oh Gretl, please. I really want to go to school and I wish I was there. But instead, I'm in bed and I'm sick and I don't have anything to do.' Gretl was shocked and walked to the door. 'Well, I can bring you some stuff. But I guess you don't need me, so I'm gone.', Gretl said. Marta could see she was hurt. She felt guilty. Gretl was that bad, she didn't understand her. The door went open and Brigitta was there with tea and a bottle of water. Brigitta looked at Gretl, who was quickly gone. 'What happened?' Brigitta asked. 'Nothing really happened.', Marta said annoyed. If Brigitta really needed to know what had happened, she could ask Gretl herself. 'Were you fighting? Gretl has a great heart, you know that.', Brigitta said. 'Please, don't tell me what I already know. When someone has a great heart, it doesn't mean it can't bother you.', Marta said. 'Gretl was very afraid. She thought 'Gretl was very afraid. She thought you were going to die, just like mother. ', Brigitta explained. 'Well, she doesn't really know what it's like to lose a person like that. She was a baby and she couldn't remember the feeling, because she didn't have that. So I think that she have to calm down and doesn't try to blow things up.', Marta said. 'Marta, that's not fair. You know that and I think you should try to be a little nicer for your sister. She's still a child and can't handle things like this.', Brigitta said. Marta knew she was right. Gretl was still a child and she tried to do her best. But Marta was convinced that also Gretl had to grow up. She couldn´t stay this little for a long time. She had to learn how to act like a grown-up girl. 'Brigitta, would you do something for me?' Marta asked with a begging voice. Brigitta looked at her, surprised that Marta was speaking this way. Marta never asked much and she tried to conceal her wishes and thoughts. 'Would you please do not tell father about this?', Marta asked. She looked Brigitta straight in the eyes. She had to keep this for herself. She wouldn't think of the consequences. Brigitta nodded and said: 'Yes, if that's what you want. But I want you to make it up. Gretl needs you, more than you can ever imagine. You're her lead. She´s always talking to you and when she´s got troubles, she comes to you. Last week was miserable for her. She had her problems with school and missing mother and nobody could help her. I was there for her, but she didn´t want me to help. She wanted to speak to you. Please keep this in mind when she´s around you.´ Marta nodded. She didn´t know she was important for her. Marta felt suddenly guilty. She shouldn´t be been to Gretl. She had to make things up, but she didn´t know how. Gretl was sometimes a very difficult person. She could ignore her. How can I fix this? I have to do this soon, but how? Marta's body was shaken en she slowly was lost in her thoughts. ´I think you should rest. You´re looking tired and you´re still a bit weak. Maybe you can out of bed tomorrow. If you need anything…´ Brigitta said, but Marta was already asleep.