1. 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 ...
    clean and dressed, but I still felt quite sad at all that had happened. I reached out and pulled the cord by the bed so that Sally could brush the tangles from my hair and I was happily surprised when it was not Sally but Bethany who knocked and then entered at my request. I jumped up and threw my arms around her neck and held her tight. “I am glad you are here,” I said, stepping back. “Are you all roight, Victoria?” she said quietly. “I am, I suppose. I just needed a hug.” She put her arms around my waist and held me close. We stayed that way for the next few minutes. Once I had released her, I sat at the dresser whilst she lovingly brushed my hair then tied it in a bun for me. “I suppose everyone has eaten this morning except me,” I said, with a little pout. She paused for a moment then said, “Well, yes, we 'ave but Lady Haitch said that, when you were ready, to join 'er in the study and you can eat there.” “Is she all right, Bethany?” I suddenly felt a pang of concern for her. “Oi think so. She does seem a little distracted this mornin' though as if somethin' is botherin' 'er.” I let her return to her work, but not until I took her once more in my arms and planted a little kiss on her soft lips. Downstairs, I knocked on the study door and waited. “Enter,” I heard my Aunt call out. I went in and found her sitting in her favourite chair by the window. “Good morning, Aunt Helen,” I greeted her as I bent forwards and kissed her cheek. She smiled and replied, “Good Morning, ...
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