-
My Aunt. Chapter 16
Date: 10/3/2014, Categories: First Time, Author: Annamagique, Rating: 11, Source: LushStories
your company.” “Oh, yes, of course,” I said and quickly turned and ran back to the East wing. On arrival, I saw that the dining room was awash with light so I went straight in. Lady Helen was seated at the table beside Bethany, and Melissa was pouring a brandy for each of them. Bethany was sobbing her heart out and the sight made my eyes begin to fill. Aunt Helen looked up as I entered. “Is she all right?” I asked, wiping the moisture from my eyes with my fingers. “Yes, she will be.” My aunt smiled, her faced etched with sadness. “What about you, Aunt Helen. Are you all right?” I went over to her and stood between the two of them, taking the glass that Melissa was holding out to me. “I don't honestly know, Victoria,” she replied, taking my outstretched hand in hers. “Who would do such a thing?” Silence reigned. I had my suspicions but without proof I could say nothing. The brandy burned as I sipped and made me cough violently. This was my first experience of alcohol but soon, the heat began to spread throughout my body, beginning from my stomach and it was immediately soothing and calming. I swallowed some more. It occurred to me that in all the hubbub I had seen nothing of Charlie Manston. “I don't know,” was my simple answer. “It can't be one of my girls, surely... could it?” She looked up at me, her eyes filled with worry. “I have always tried to be firm but fair with them. Have I allowed too much freedom?” I looked at Melissa. She too was upset but Bethany was ...