1. My Aunt. Chapter 21


    Date: 11/8/2014, Categories: First Time, Author: Annamagique, Rating: 6, Source: LushStories

    immediately I knew what she was thinking. I smiled and nodded without needing to say a word. “Tomorrow is another day,” Lady Helen continued. “Let that be a new beginning. Tomorrow we will wash and scrub away the old life and a new one will begin. Such is the way of the world but, tonight, we will rest and leave everything just as it is.” I had come to realise Aunt Helen was sharp as a pin, and the unspoken arrangement that I had agreed for Bethany had not gone unnoticed. She looked straight at Sally. “If you do not want to be alone tonight, I am happy for you to sleep in my room, if you wish.” “Are you sure you don't mind, Ma'am?” Sally replied. She looked hopeful now but with a sideways glance at Melissa and then at me. “Don't worry about Victoria,” my Aunt said. “She knows about our ways and you have slept there before.” “Then, yes, thank you, Ma'am,” she replied with a quick curtsey. “I really don't want to be alone, not tonight.” “Good, then that is settled.” The two maids disappeared to tidy up the basics in the kitchen and Melissa to lock the doors and turn off the lights leaving myself and Aunt Helen alone for a few minutes. “I am quite exhausted, Victoria,” she said, wearily. “This has been such an ordeal and I am so sorry you have had to see it all and so soon after...” “I am just pleased I was here and I was able to be of some help to you, Aunt Helen.” It was not a lie. Even though I had lost my Mother and Father in such tragic circumstances, just over three weeks ...
    before, I did feel that the events of the last few days had made me grow strong and I was now able to face the world with a new confidence. Moving closer, she held out her arms to me and I stepped forwards and embraced her, my arms around her trim waist. She held me tightly and, at that moment, I knew we had a strong bond. “Tomorrow,” she said, softly stroking my hair, “We will talk.” I gave her a tight squeeze then released her and kissed her on the cheek. “I would like that,” I replied and, together, we left the dining room and its bloody memories and closed the door behind us. Back in my room, as I drew the thick, heavy drapes across the windows and looked down at the courtyard below. I could almost see Charlie slap Maggie and the response he received. So much had happened in the few short hours since then and I found it difficult to comprehend that I would never see Maggie there again. I sighed and finished pulling the curtain across. As I turned away I jumped suddenly. “Oh gosh! Bethany!” I hadn't heard her come in. “Oi'm sorry, Miss... Victoria,” she corrected herself. “Oi din't mean to startle you.” “It is all right, Bethany,” I smiled. “I was just remembering Maggie.” “Oi thought so,” she said. “That's woi oi din't say nuthin'” “Anything,” I corrected her. “Did not say anything.” “Oh yes, oi see, sorry, Miss.” “Don't be sorry, Bethany, I was just teasing you.” “Oh, Victoria! You are a one. Oi see oi shall 'ave to keep on moi toes with you. Oi 'ope you don't moind but ...
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