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My Aunt. Chapter 22
Date: 9/25/2015, Categories: First Time, Author: Annamagique, Rating: 9, Source: LushStories
steaming hot water. "Oh! Sally!" I couldn't hide the disappointment from my voice. "Yes, sorry for the wait, Miss Victoria," she replied. "Oh please, no, do not apologise, Sally. I am just happy that you are able to come at all." "I imagine you were expecting Bethany, Miss," she said as she poured some of the hot water into the basin. "Oh, no, I... erm." I was a little lost for words at this rather unexpected comment but she didn't let me finish. "Bethany had a twinkle in her eye and a spring in her step like I have not seen for a long time, Miss. She didn't need to say anything." I felt my face burning and, in the reflection of the looking glass, I could see my cheeks turning a deep red colour. Sally placed the jug on the stand and turned to me then clapped her hands to her face suddenly. "Oh, I'm so sorry, Miss. I didn't mean to embarrass you!" I didn't answer right away. I had no idea how to reply. "There are no secrets here. We are like family, as I said yesterday, Miss. We understand each other, if you know what I mean." My lips began to curl into a wry smile. "Yes, Sally," I said. "I am beginning to realise that." “Would like me to help you, Miss?” she said, stepping towards me. “No, thank you, Sally. I will manage on my own.” I waited until she replied. “As you wish, Miss. Just pull if you need anything,” she said, nodding towards the bell pull. Thank you, Sally, I will,” I responded and she turned away and left the way she came. I felt a little better once I was ...