This is my first time writing a story, I hope all you who read it like it.
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Victor and Victoria had just returned from their honeymoon. It was a rather nice time, Victor's grandfather, Richard, had given them his country estate to use. Now they were back at their village, and the house they had designed together was not finished yet. Thankfully Victor's grandfather owned a home a few miles north of the town for when he came to visit, and lent it to the young couple until their home was complete. Victor stepped out of the carriage and then helped Victoria out as well. The driver Mr. Yards began to carry their belongings into the rather large estate. As the young couple began to walk up to their temporary home Victoria said "It was rather nice of your grandfather to give us his home to stay in". Victor replied "Yes it is, although he knows that we couldn't stand living with either of our parents, which is mainly why he gave us the house".
Victoria laughed "Yes, he certainly doesn't like my parents, and says that after raising your mother alone, he wouldn't wish anyone to live with her longer then they have to."
Victor laughed "He is right about that".
They had reached the front door, Victor was about to open it, when suddenly it was opened by someone from the inside. On the other side of the door stood a man around his early sixties wearing a clean suit, and proper butler's attire. "Welcome Master Victor and you as well Lady Victoria". Victor smiled "It is good to see you again Niles".
"As it is you, Master Victor, it has been a while since that last time you where here".
"Yes, I was only seven, I remember, grandfather brought me here to teach me to play the piano 'properly'".
Victor smiled, he remembered that day so well, his grandfather came to visit Victor for his seventh birthday, and he brought him here and as part of his gift, taught him all of Beethoven's symphonies on the piano.
"I would like you to meet my wife Victoria" said Victor. Niles turned toward Victoria, gave a small bow and said "It is an honor and a privilege to meet you, Lady Victoria". Victoria smiled and said "The honor is all mine, Victor has told me much about you, and if everything he said is true, then it is a privilege to me, to meet you". Niles smiled then said "Well do come in, get settled, Sophia will show you around the manor, and dinner is at seven o'clock". Victor and Victoria entered the house, a young women in a maid's outfit came in, curtsied, and said "Hello there Mister and Misses Van Dort". Victor and Victoria said hello to the maid and then Niles told her "Sophia, show Master, and Lady Van Dort around the house". Victor intervened and said "It is alright Niles, I remember my way around, and I would much rather show Victoria around myself". Niles bowed his head and said "As you wish, remember dinner is at Seven O'clock". With that Niles and Sophia vanished into the hallway.
Victor turned to Victoria and said "So, what part of the house would you like to see first?".
Victoria faced him and asked "Is there a room where your grandfather has any books?"
Victor smiled and said "Yes, he keeps a rather large library right next to his study".
Victoria's eyes widened "Your grandfather keeps a library in his house?"
Victor chuckled and said "Yes, grandfather has always been one to keep many luxuries". Victor then bowed to Victoria and said "So then, Misses Van Dort, to the library then?" Victoria laughed to herself and then said "Yes, that would be most wonderful, Mister Van Dort". With that, Victor offered Victoria his hand, she took it, and they were off to the library down the hall.
Victoria could not believe her eyes when she saw the amazing collection of books before her. She had right away sprinted towards the book shelves looking for one to read. Victor smiled, he loved to see Victoria like this, happy and excited, it filled him with a special joy. Victoria pulled one book out of a shelf, and then headed back to Victor. "Victor dear, would you like to read this with me?" she asked excitedly. Victor responded with a smile "Of course Victoria darling, would you like to read here or in the parlor?" he asked. "In the parlor would be nice" And then they where off, closing the door to the library behind them, and heading towards the parlor.
When they reached the parlor, a fire was already lit, there were two cups filled with tea, and a small tray of cookies on the table. Victor and Victoria headed for the couch, Victoria opened the book and she began to read. For a while Victor was content with listening to Victoria read, but then, when she stopped to flip the page, Victor pushed the book down, looked into Victoria's eyes, and leaned down and gave her a kiss. When they pulled apart they smiled at each other.
"I love you Victor dear"
"I love you to Victoria darling"
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How did I do? Please let me know on what I can do better, thank you for reading!
