1. My Aunt. Chapter 16


    Date: 9/18/2016, Categories: First Time Author: Annamagique, Source: LushStories

    ... through the night and did everything he could, but she was so badly beaten that even he could not save her. She passed away this morning just after daybreak.” The sound of sobbing came from under the bedclothes. “Miss?” Melissa frowned. I pulled back the covers to reveal a desperately sobbing Bethany. She turned to me and buried her head in my side. I put my arm around her and held her tightly. “I couldn't leave her alone last night. She was so upset.” Melissa smiled. “No Miss Victoria. I am glad she is with you.” She waited briefly, looking at the pitiful sight of the maid, body heaving as she sobbed uncontrollably. “There is more I'm afraid Miss.” “More?” I queried. How could there possibly be more? “Yes Miss, I'm afraid so,” Melissa continued. “Lady Helen was obliged to call the Police as it seems this is murder.” “Oh my Lord!” I gasped. Murder was the last thing on my mind. “She requests that you be available to talk to them if they need you too.” she looked again at Bethany. “I think they will want to speak to her too as she found Maggie last night.” There was silence again. Broken only by the now gentle sobbing from beside me. “Would you like me to look after her, Miss?” I look down at the sorry figure lying beside me. “No, it is all right, Melissa. I think she would be happy if I take care of her.” Suddenly, Bethany stopped crying and sat up. “Oh, Mistress, no! It is moi place to look after you. Oi will go with Melissa. You have done so much for me already.” and she ...
    ... threw back the covers and went to jump out of bed, seemingly oblivious to the fact that she was completely naked. I grabbed her arm before she got too far. “Bethany,” I said, firmly but gently. “There are no 'places' at a time like this. You have had a terrible shock, we all have and I do not expect you to deal with it alone. I am sure that Aunt Helen would agree, don't you, Melissa?” As I spoke the final words I looked up at older housekeeper. She smiled back at me and nodded in agreement. “Yes, she certainly would,” she said. “All right Miss, I shall leave her in your seemingly capable hands. What should I tell Lady Helen?” I looked at the clock. It showed just six O'clock, “Tell her I will down for breakfast at seven if that is all right.” “I will tell her, Miss. She has not slept all night so I expect she will already be there by then.” I looked carefully at Melissa. She also did not seem to have slept much either. “Melissa...” I began. “Is Aunt Helen all right?” A cloud seemed to pass over Melissa's face. “In truth, Mistress, I do not think she is. This has knocked her for six. You see, she has always thought of the servants as her family and treated us so well. She is blaming herself for what has happened, even though we don't know what has actually happened.” “Well, we will sort ourselves out and be down as soon as we can.” “Thank you, Miss Victoria. Although she would never say so, I am sure that Lady Helen would be very grateful for your company. I know she thinks very ...
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