"Aha, so nice and warm to be home." Mel sighed, as they got into the house.The mansion was quiet like usual and Beatrice made her way to her room.Although they had taken their breakfast in the Lord's mansion, it was past noon."I heard Mr. Prickle talk about some engagement party between Mr. Soas and Miss Athena, thought it was all a rumor." "I knew you'd follow me here, take a break dear sister, and rest from the rumors," Beatrice said as she settled on the bed."Didn't you see how they two were so touchy at the Lord's banquet?" Said Mel as she climbed the bed to jump on it."I did sister and it was not my business to ponder about it." Answered Beatrice to have Mel snort."The woman is such an actress, accusing Lady Herbert about sleeping with a man that was not her husband and yet touching a man that has not been hers yet." Mel accused."You can hold that tongue of yours till they are finally in the mansion, seeing that Grandpa had invited Miss Athena and her family to lunch," Be
The sunset was amazing, as the sky was decorated with different colors.Beatrice sighed, picking up a fruit that settled on the plate.She rolled her eyes at Melinda who was fast to pick another."Tell me, sister, why did you agree to come to eat with me on this not-too-far-from-home picnic?" Mel asked."Not too far from the home picnic? Where were you planning to make it then? In the jungle? sister?""It would be a waste to ask a question after a question, cause no one will answer." Mel frowned, to have Beatrice snort." I decided to leave the mansion, so I would not end up beating that sister of yours." "If only Grandpa would allow, I would beat that stupid goat and hang her on the chandelier. Serves better for a clear light." Mel chuckled."Ha, it is not right to think Ill of people, lest the grass and trees hear it and twist the words." Rolling her eyes, Melinda stood up and so did Beatrice when they both saw the maid coming to the backyard of the mansion."Is there a problem no
Chapter 20Beatrice didn't mind speaking with uncultured people, her parents had taught her better.It was never a good thing to make people feel bad because they had no manners but for the woman she was staring at..she knew this one would never want to learn.The woman looked so proud even with a glance.Her shoulders were held high and her beret that didn't even match her dress was nearly covering her face and her makeover was out of line.She looked like a confused human out to find out how nature ran its course.But of course, Beatrice still smiled at the lady even when she didn't smile back."Lady Herbert, it's a pleasant surprise to find you at the Lord's Mansion. The rumor about you going around and flirting with men had been stopped..thank God, it didn't damage your name." Lady Sophie said."Hmm, thank God it had been stopped. I honestly was not happy as some people decided to taint my name. A poor me." Lady Herbert said, to have Beatrice smile."There is nothing to worry abou
Chapter 21Beatrice walked up the stairs to meet the Lord, that had his eyes keenly on hers.She didn't know what was wrong with the Lord but he acted weird sometimes."Ha, my Lord." Beatrice gave the Lord a slight bow to see his lips curved up to a smile."Your words are sharp Beatrice, but don't like it get you into trouble." He said, and she smiled."They women can't seem to leave me alone because of you Milord, they keep saying I am trying to woo you and I just can't keep my calm when someone says rubbish," Beatrice said, and the Lord nodded."How interesting? You wooing me." He said, to have Beatrice narrow her eyes."It is the truth I speak Milord." "Hmm." Beatrice shook her head as she rubbed her forehead."Milady." It was Lola the maid."Greetings Lola, how have you been?" She asked."I've been well Milady, which would you prefer? Jasmine Tea or Kelo's Tea? Both are available." She asked with a smile."Jasmine Tea? I have never heard of it before, seems like the Lord has bet
Chapter 22The day was already getting dark, as the bell that was hung on the tower of the castle had begun to ring.Beatrice sighed.She had already told the Coachman to stay back at home but there was no way she'd be able to go back home again.Turning to Lady Herbert that was done packing, she smiled..."Such a hard-working lady, it's quite a shame I don't have a brother to woo you," Beatrice said."Ha, don't even mention it. Herbert does not want to get married hen e the delay. She has refused so many suitors all in the name of 'not the right time and not the right person.' Lady Yuan said.The bell rang again louder than the first, making the two women stand up."It is time we leave, we wouldn't want the Lord to come search for us, would we?" Herbert asked as she grabbed the small bag.Beatrice nodded as she picked up her bag and they began to leave the meadow.It was already past Eight when they got to the castle.Beatrice had decided to go with Lady Herbert since they lived in t
Chapter 23It was morning and the morning sun that shone into the room was too blinding for Beatrice's red eyes.She covered her eyes with the back of her hand and sighed.Sitting up to see that they other women were fast asleep, Beatrice sighed and got up from her bed.She walked to the bathroom and discarded her clothes.Thankfully Herbert had brought another wear she'd have to put on when she was done with her bath.She came out of the bath as quickly as she got in.Putting on the clothe Herbert had brought, she brushed her teeth and dressed her hair.There was no need waking they women up.She walked out of their room, closing the door as she did.Turning around to see a familiar face, she gasped."Why are you so afraid dear Sister?" "What are you doing here Melinda?""How bad of you to leave me all alone in the Mansion to come have fun in the Lord's mansion?" Mel snorted."You were sketching your Art's work sister, how would I know that you wouldn't mind me disturbing." "Athena
Division 24The man looked confused."The deaths? It has been peaceful in this area."Beatrice frowned."How so." She mumbled to see a figure leave the church through the other door close to a burner."Ha! Something is burning." She said, and the father turned to have his eyes widened.They both walked to the pulpit of the church and behold a book was on the burner while the fiery fire burned.Father Jude had gone to bring water to quench the fire and when the fire that had been burning was quenched, Beatrice squinted her eyes to see that three of the books in the burner had burnt to ashes but one had not burned..not a single scratch on its body."Is it your father?" She asked, to have the father shake his head."We have never had such a book in the church before. It is said to be a way itches' book that is not supposed to be held. A woman was burnt to death last month for possessing such books." The father said to have Beatrice nod.Then how come was it in the church?Turning to the d
Chapter 25The mansion was quiet.Two women could be seen sitting on the couch, one was found reading and the other was found writing a letter."Are you thinking of wooing the man? I thought that was for men to do." Beatrice said, reaching out for the letter only to have it pull away."No one is supposed to read this, till I'm done with it.""Okay." Beatrice nodded, yawning as she stood up with the book she held.It was not so important as she had guessed.It was a book map to show places where different flowers could be found.Why would anyone go around to look for flowers?She flipped the other place and her eyes settled on the dark but that covered the whole page."Hmm.. fascinating." She mumbled.Flipping the other page to read what it was used for, her eyes widened to see it in full.The Dark Blue over the years has been used to clear out as many vampires as there are if one could behold the book...Nations would fall and the...'Bang.' She closed the book quickly and scoffed.And