1. My Aunt. Chapter 23


    Date: 2/25/2017, Categories: First Time, Author: Annamagique, Rating: 9, Source: LushStories

    roof and I held no more parties. Gradually, all my so-called friends deserted me, most of them in the nine months I carried you. I didn't miss them. I saw them as the people they really were, fair weather friends who disappeared when no more free drinks, food and sex were available.” “So you have been alone ever since?” I asked her. “Oh, no, not alone. I have Melissa. She stood by me throughout.” Lady Helen looked at me, a twinkle in her eye and a smile playing on her lips. “She delivered you,” she said. “So she knew all along? She let me treat her like a maid and punish her, even though she knew I was your daughter?” Lady Helen's smile grew even wider. “Yes,” she said. “A more trusted friend you will never meet.” She paused for a minute. “And it seems I have another trustworthy employee in Bethany,” she winked. “What do you mean?” I asked, puzzled. “Victoria, I know all about the two of you but she has not said a word to anyone. Her happiness shows... and you were a little noisy last night.” My face felt as though it had burst into flames. “Oh, I.. I...” “Don't worry, Dear, it will go no further. You are safe here.” It took a moment for my embarrassment to subside before I could speak again. “Maria,” I said, “Why did you blame yourself. It had nothing to do with you.” “I know,” she replied. “But although I didn't host any more parties I did allow the girls total freedom. I thought that, if they were allowed to do as they pleased they would be happy and, as long as they ...
    understood that they would be punished if they misbehaved then there would be no problems... How wrong could I have been.” “It wasn't your fault,” I exclaimed. “The maids are happy here. Sally told me she felt like family here. As though Melissa was her mother and Maggie and Bethany were her sisters. She said she had no other family and I am certain that Bethany feels exactly the same.” “Well, Sally is quite right. She was an orphan when she came here. I employed her when her mother passed way. Her father was a drunk and did not care about her.” “And Maria?” I said. “And Bethany?” “Similar circumstances,” she replied. “I do feel betrayed though that Maria felt it was all right to tell all and sundry about our private business.” “But it wasn't Maria,” I countered. “She only told her lover, Charlie Manston. Do not you tell Melissa things, trusting her to keep them to herself?” “Well, yes, I do,” she replied. “Well, there you are. Maria thought she could trust Charlie and now she has paid a high price for that broken trust. They both have.” My mother did not reply but sat quietly, deep in thought. “I hope you make some friends here, Victoria," she said eventually. “The difficulty is knowing who your real friends are.” “I have made some friends, I think.” I paused. “Philomena is nice. I think she likes me too, and Thomas.” “Ah, yes,” my mother interrupted. “Young Thomas Billington. I did think for a moment that he may have been becoming a little more than just a friend.” I had no ...
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