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Chapter 3: A Moonlight Sin

A cool oceanic breeze swept through the house as the clock struck 11. The air was fresh and cool, and it made everyone sigh in contentment. It was so peaceful throughout the garden and house, just the time when most everyone in the house retired in their beds. Except for two. On the second story, on the right side of the pavilion, behind the white French doors, two best friends lay in the large double bed, whispering secrets and tales to each other about their escapades. It was here that Melody told Amy of the promise she had made that afternoon. "Ohmygod.", Amy breathed,"Are you going to go?"

Melody nodded,"I have to. I made a promise."

Amy's shoulders slouched as she let out a breath,"Well, how do you plan on getting out. Someone will be sure to see you and report to you to the mistress."

Melody smiled wide and tapped Amy on the nose,"I've already thought of that dearest."

Melody scampered back over to the balcony, with Amy following behind. They looked over the ledge, and peered down at the ivy grew on the wall. Now the wall grew grapes during the fall months, and therefore had need a ladder of sorts to grow upon the wall. Melody had always known it was there, but seldom used it, for Aunt Kovarian came by with a paddle, and later to harangue her. Melody turned to Amy, bounced on her toes, and kissed her on the cheek. Amy rolled her eyes at her best friends insanity. Melody was going to be in so much trouble should she get caught, but there was no stopping Melody now. Melody was already climbing down the ivy, with the most devious of smiles. Amy sighed, and made herself busy with one of Melody's books, and making sure that no one came to check to see if there was in fact two girls in the bedroom.

Melody started sprinting towards the arbor where she had promised to meet John Smith. The grass was wet from the heavy rainfall that had come after the meeting, and Melody's bare feet were beginning to feel the effects of the cold grass on her nerve endings,making her run slower. When she had finally reached the safety of the grove, she plopped down on the bench and began to massage the feeling back into her feet. Melody was just about to get back up, when a smooth voice reached her ears,"Hello Sweetie."

Melody spun on her heels to meet her visitor. That smirk was still on his face, and he was leaning against one of the trees. He spoke with a voice as smooth and cool as water,"I didn't think you would actually show up."

"I always keep my promises."

"I can see that."

Melody's eyes turned down, and a flush rose to her cheeks,"So why am I down here John Smith?"

John grabbed her hand in his, and whispered,"To possibly grant me your permission."

Melody's eye quirked, and she breathes out,"Permission to what?"

John smiled up at her,"Permission to court ma'am."

Melody had let out a breathe she didn't even know she was holding. She was about to speak when the words came pouring out of John's mouth like honey,"I know I have no right to ask you. I know that it is a great risk of scandal should it be known, but dear Melody, I must profess. You are a goddess. A beautiful light in my life that was before shrouded by darkness. I want to know you and your thoughts. I am enchanted by you. It would be an honor, a privilege to be able to court you ma'am. I know that I am not worthy of such a favor. Let me prove myself to you. That I can be a good man..."

John kept rambling on, and inside, Melody was giggling madly at the theatrics. Never before had men actually asked to court her. They just did. Melody was flattered at the request, but it was getting too much. Melody placed her index finger over John's lips, shutting him up instantly. Melody then moved her hand to grab John's, and turned it over, his palm facing up. She closed her eyes, and gently pressed her lips to the center of his palm, sending a slight chill down his body. Melody the. Held the same hand firmly and affirmed," , I gladly acquiesce to your request."

Initially, John did not the that he heard her correctly. It took him a small time to fully understand that Melody, this beautiful woman, a socialite, had agreed to allow him, a gardner, to court her in secret. His thoughts must have taken too long, because Melody suddenly giggled and kissed him. And so started their secret sins against society, committed in the moonlight.