"Lady Mary wants her tea, Anna," Mrs Hughes called.
"Yes, Mrs Hughes," Anna replied.
"Oh. Anna? Hold on."
"Yes, Mrs Hughes?"
"Branson wanted you immediately, you better go see him. Gwen can take the tea."
"Yes, Mrs Hughes, thank you."
Anna hurried down the narrow stairs and spotted the handsome chauffer leaning against the gleaming car. She smiled and mouthed, "Hello."
He smiled and whispered a short, "Hello."
"Mrs Hughes said you wanted me?" she pondered out loud.
"Yes," His eyes gleaming into hers, "My waistcoat's button has fallen off. Would you be so kind and fix it?"
"Of course, I will go up and fix it now. You have to go out later?" she asked glaring at the floor.
"Yes," he stuttered, "The Hampshire's ball is tonight."
"I'll make sure you have it before then, ok?"
"Yes, thank you terribly much. See you later then?" he asked his eyes darting to her eyes then to the wall.
"Goodbye." Anna hurried up the steps with the coat and button in hand. Next time, she thought, Next time I'll ask him about it.
An hour later Anna was once again rushing down the stairs to give Branson his waistcoat. He was waiting the bottom of the staircase and took it off her, "Thank you, it looks as good as new!"
"No problem." She looked down, then up again. Anna was about to ask about what they were to do but she couldn't get the words out as Branson had pushed his lips tightly against her own. Anna didn't let go. Thomas appeared and was about to ask something when he stopped. Anna quickly pulled away from Branson blushing crimson.
"Thomas!" Branson said surprised, "Umm. What can we do for you?"
"Anna has to help Lady Mary, says Mrs Hughes," he murmured a slight smile on his lips.
"Thank you, Thomas. Let's go," she whispered. Thomas disappeared round the corner and just before Anna did too she turned. Branson noticed her face was pale, and seemed scared.
"It'll be ok," he said quietly. She gave a small smile before vanishing around the corner.