Relentless Devotion

Cathrine walked into the front entrance of the Paradise looking oddly pleased with herself, she had managed to lead Tom into beliveing that she was going to Paris with her friends whilst he and Flora went to stay with his Mother in Scotland, instead she had a plan she had to carry out which would solve all her problems. As she walked into the Paradise heads turned and stared at her as if it was strange for her to enter the store with out Mr. Weston by her side, she was so busy looking and watching everyone else she almost bumped into Dudley.

'Mrs. Weston, What may we do for you today? You did't join Mr. Weston in Scotland?' He asked. 'No Dudley someone has to stay and keep an eye on the business, i was actually looking for Moray, I have some things to discuss with him' she said looking around to see if she could spot him.

' isnt here, he had a meeting with one of the suppliers this morning and hasnt returned, can I take a message?' Dudley asked

'No its quite alright I'll pop back later... although would be awfully wrong to request to visit Morays office I think my husband may have left his favourite pen there when he was here last time?'

Dudley Hesitated as the request was odd 'Dont worry if not i just thought whilst i remembered...' Cathrine begun 'No its fine, would you like me to esscort you or did you want to make your own way?' Dudley asked

'You get back to your work I'll be fine' Cathrine said and smiled and with that she made her way to his office.

Once inside it hadnt changed one bit since she was here whilst courting Moray, of course she had been inside with her husband recently but havent had anytime to have a proper look around and take note of what changes had been made. the interior was still the same yet it did feel warmer, she walked around his desk and spotted two wooden frames both with pictures in one of Denise on her own and one of them together outside of the paradise, he must of had them done professionally, she looked around a bit more going through the paper work that was cluttering up his desk, she also found a receipt for a Ruby necklace that was bought two days ago and from somewhere that wasnt the paradise, she felt a stab of pain to her heart Moray had never bought her jewllery, the one things he had bought her had come from the Paradise. the mantle clock struck 12 and she suddenly realised where she was,she put her bag on the desk and pulled her garter belt, a pair of drawers and her stockings out of the bag and arranged them on the desk to look like in a flury of pleasure and passion Moray and her had slept together, she then re-arranged her hat and walked out of the office closing the door behind her. As she made her way back into the shop she walked into dudley again.

'Mrs. Weston did you find Mr. Weston's pen?' he asked

'Oh no, he must have mis-laid it somewhere else' she lied

'Oh okay would you like me to take you to your cariage?' he asked

'No its okay I think I might to a bit of shopping whilst im here' she said and walked in the direction of Ladies wear.