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Greta was fixing her mistress' morning tea when she heard Lady Redcilffe call her from her bed.
"Greta, come here, please."
She immediately stopped what she was doing and walked towards her. "Yes, Your Ladyship?" said Greta as she stood at the side of her bed.
Her mistress looked at Greta with her sharp eyes which appeared slightly softer than usual. "Call my daughter," she ordered, but was smiling. "There is something I wish to speak with her of."
Greta was curious but decided not to pry. She excused herself and went straight to Lady Evelyn's chamber.
There, she knocked softly at her door, "Lady Evelyn, your mother wishes to see you."
There was no reply. Well, that's odd, thought Greta. She turned the doorknob which was fortunately unlocked and went inside.
Greta looked over the bed, but Lady Evelyn wasn't there. It was strange because Avril should've been awake by now and would've had a hard time waking her mistress because Lady Evelyn would always complain about how tired she was if she had attended a party the previous night.
As Greta searched about the room, she spotted a neatly placed envelope on Lady Evelyn's desk. She took the letter and, To: Avril, was written on it. It was Lady Evelyn's handwriting. Fearing the worst, she asked everyone in the mansion whether they had seen either Lady Evelyn or Avril. Everyone had answered the same thing, 'I haven't seen her anywhere.' Now, feeling utterly panicked, she returned to Lady Redcliffe.
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"Well, you returned faster than I expected," Lady Redcliffe admitted, sounding genuinely surprised. "But I don't see my daughter. Why, is she making a fuss over waking up?"
Greta shook her head as she licked her lips due to discomfort, "No, Your Ladyship." Greta walked towards her mistress and passed her the envelope.
"What is this?" she asked, examining the envelope. "It's not for me."
"Yes, but it's from Lady Evelyn, Your Ladyship," told Greta.
"I believe it's for a girl named Avril, Greta," said Lady Redcliffe, smiling at her in a manner which felt like she was telling Greta something she hadn't notice (which she unfortunately did).
Greta couldn't decide whether she should just pass it to Avril first or just tell Lady Redcliffe now. She stared down on the floor, still trying to decide in this incredibly short moment. Greta tilted her head and looked up, she had decided. At least, she hoped it was the right decision.
"Your Ladyship, I can't find Lady Evelyn anywhere!" exclaimed Greta.
Lady Redcliffe asked, "What do you mean?"
Feeling as if she was about be pushed off a bridge, she immediately said, "I asked everyone. They all said they hadn't seen Lady Evelyn anywhere. I just- I just fear the worst, Your Ladyship."
Lady Redcliffe narrowed her eyes and questioned Greta in a demanding demeanour, "What are you implying, Greta?"
Greta didn't want to answer her question. She didn't have the heart or the courage to do it, "Plea- Please, Your Ladyship. Please open the envelope."
Lady Redcliffe, who knew that Greta had refused to answer her, did what was left to do. She opened the envelope and read the letter.
Greta watched Lady Redcillfe's eyes move from line to line to line to... wait, that's all? Lady Redcliffe took a deep breath, as if she was trying to keep herself calm. That wasn't good.
"Fetch this Avril person, at once."
Greta nodded, "Yes, Your Ladyship."
Dear Reader(s),
FINALLY, I am back. I have been craving to type for such a long time. Do forgive me for keeping this story on hold. I had tests the other week and still do throughout next week. Anyways, I hope you've enjoyed reading this chapter. Please review!
Yours Faithfully,
Obsession Delavoix.
