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Chapter 7: Not Isabella's cup of Tea
It was lovely mid-afternoon in Port Royal. Isabella was outside in the garden with little Robin...who was picking flowers. Isabella was so happy after last night... because there was a possibility that Lord Beckett was beginning to take interest in Dutchess Copley, and that he would leave Isabella be with James...the man she loves.
"Robin, cherie...come lets get some of the blue flowers".said Isabella
Robin was swinging the basket, happy to be playing in the garden. "le garzon pour la petite belle".
"Well done cherie...you are absolutely right, it is a beauty of a garden...now come and sit, so we can have lunch". Isabella took Robin's hand and led her to the table were luch was set. Isabella handed Robin a piece of pineapple.
"J'aime bien les ananas, mais je prefere les bon-bons". Robin pouted...she wanted sweets not fruit.
"Robin, darling I know..but since you had too many yesterday...and when your father and I arrived home you had a very bad stomach ache and said no sweets for two weeks". replied Isabella
"But mummy"- she protested.
"But nothing...do you want your stomach to hurt again"?
"No...alright I understand", little Robin gave in, she did not want to expierence that pain again in her tiny tummy.
"That's my girl, now eat the fruit it is just as sweet as red velvet cake".
Robin took the piece from her mother's hand and ate it. "mummy will daddy be home early today...I miss him".
"He will be home soon, I miss him too". replied Isabella, she knows how Robin felt.
Isabella enjoyed a calm and peaceful lunch with Robin. The sound of the ocean was relaxing and delightful at the same time. Estrella came in to clear the table and announce that Catherine had arrived.
"Madam...Miss Chancellor has arrived".
"Send her in, and also bring tea for us, please", replied Isabella
"Yes madam".
"Good afternoon, cheries".greeted Catherine
"Aunt Catherine". Robin beamed...Robin loved her so much..she would always play with her and bring her presents.
"I am glad to sse you too".laughed Catherines as she embraced Robin
"Good afternoon Catherine ...how lovely to see you". Isabella hugged her dear friend.
"Thank you dear Izzy...I came to see how you were, I heard you and Dutchess Copley had quite a first encounter".
"Who told you this"?
"Miss Spencer, she saw the tense conversation", replied Catherine
"I would not exaggerate that much dear Catherine".
"Miss Spencer saw that you were clenching yours fists at the sides of your gown".
"Fine...whatever you say. Although she us beautiful on the outside she is horrid on the inside".
"Yes, Miss Spencer did not like her either". replied Catherine
"But one good thing came out of her".said Isabella
"And what is that darling"?
"Lord Beckett, just might be persuing her".
"Really how do you know"?
"Because, the two spent yesterday afternoon together in eachother's company. And I also overheard them talking".
"About"?
"She was practically flirting...she is so arrogant, claiming to know the ways of the world when she is not married or has expierenced childbirth".
"It seems...dear Izzy, she is not your cup of tea".
"No she is not...but hopefully she is Lord Beckett's, and he can leave me alone".
"Let's hope so".replied Catherine
Charlotte was spending the afternoon with Lady Kingsley...they were discussing yesterday afternoon's gardern party.
"So how do you like Port Royal, Dutchess Copley"? asked Lady Kingsley
"It is beautiful and relaxing...very different from London". Charlotte taking a sip from her tea.
"Oh that is good to hear...and the residents"?
"They are all very nice and friendly...is Dutchess Norrington always like that...I mean always willing to reply sharply".
"No...its just she has been through so much...the poor dear, and she has become more stronger, willing to defend herself."
"Oh...well she was very rude".
"I am sorry for her behavior".
"You are not the one who needs to apologize, she does".stated Charlotte
"I am sure she will...and what did you think of Lord Beckett"?
"Very charming, he is handsome...I enjoy his company very much".
"I think he enjoys yours as well". commented Lady Kingsley
"Hopefully...pardon me lady kingsley, what is Lord Beckett's past with Dutchess Norrington"?
"That my dear Dutchess Copley is for Lord Beckett to tell you". Lady Kingsley stood and left Charlotte in her thoughts.
Charlotte was determined to hear about this past, after all it is of her best interest to find out the deepest secrets of the man she fancies...
