Author's note: Hello, everybody! This one took quite a long time, and I have to say I'm pretty proud of it. I do have to warn you-chapter 5 does get a little "grown up", but it's nothing you've never read before. Without further ado, I bring you "New Love"! Enjoy!
Victoria's eyes were wide with shock.
"Like I said before, Victoria, just...close your eyes and think of something pleasant," her mother Maudeline said stiffly as she inspected the young woman in her bridal gown. She left the room quickly with a sniff.
Victoria could feel her heart plummet to the bottom of her stomach. She felt a hand on her elbow, and turned to see her maid Hildegarde.
The old woman noticed her fear. "Victoria, dearie, don't you worry about what your mother said. Quickly, sit down and I will really explain what she meant. It's not a bad thing at all."
Victoria sat at her vanity, gulping.
"Now, Victoria, lovemaking is something special between a man and a woman," Hildegarde said, patting Victoria's hand gently.
"How on earth can something like that be special?!" Victoria blurted, terrified.
"Calm down, dearest, calm down. It may seem scary at first, but you have to remember-you care very much for Victor. Right?"
Victoria couldn't help but smile a little at the thought of her fiancee. "Yes...yes, I do care for him, ever so much." She paused for a moment. "I suppose...you could even say I love him," she added in a whisper.
"Good," said Hildegarde. "Lovemaking is called lovemaking for a reason. And to be honest, it feels nice. Just wait. I know you trust Victor and love him with all your heart, so you have to remember that and it will be just fine."
Victoria was rather shocked at how unabashed Hildegarde was on this subject. She figured that she had talked to her own children about this, and it simply didn't embarrass her anymore. It makes sense, she thought. I suppose lovemaking is a natural thing.
Hildegarde motioned for Victoria to get up and hurry out the door. She gave her hand a squeeze as they left the Everglot manor and got into the carriage.
Once the thought of Victor entered Victoria's mind, she felt much calmer and happier.