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Maria, Jane, Lady Barton, Lord and Lady Romanova were smiling. Anthony was grinning towards Virginia, because after all he was right. Virginia ignored her husband and smiled also. Philip was shocked.

"Play happy little family Natalia, because it would not last long. I promise you that." I wispered to myself as I watched the announcing from the kitchen door.

"Katherina?!" I heard Darcy calling my name and turned to face her.

"Yes?"

"Do you not see? Lady Barton's glass is empty! refill it!"

"Yes, of course." I say as I went to refill her glass.

Maria Hill walked through the halls of the Barton Castle. A few hours ago was the announcing. She was happy, her mistress had finally fallen in love. After the announcing Natalia insisted that Maria stayed her personal servant. Once Clinton and Natalia are married she would come living in the Barton Castle.

Maria was lost in her thoughts. What would Lord Barton be like? He must be special to my Lady. Natalia seemed truly happy. They look like the knew eachother for years. Every body seemed happy except for Lord Coulson. Why would he not be happy? Well It is not my place t-. Her thoughts were interrupt by Darcy.

"You are Maria? Right?"

"Yes. Is there something I can do?"

"Well there is. All the other maids and servants are busy. So can you take this to Steven?" She asked as she handed Maria a letter.

"Yes of course."

"Thank you. O, I am Darcy." Darcy turned to leave when Maria spoke again.

"Could you tell me which way? Please?" Maria spoke slightly embarrassed.

"Yes sorry I forgot you are new here. Just follow this path and turn first left. You will see a door, go through and walk straight. You will see another door, that is his room."

"Thank you."

"If you are bored, just go to the kitchen. I am there most of the time. There is always something you can do there. Pleasure meething you Maria."

"Alright. I will keep that in mind. It is indeed Darcy." Maria said as she followed Darcy's instructions. Maria liked that woman, she was nice. She stopped in front of the door and knocked twice.

"Who is it?"

"It is Maria, Lady Darcy asked me to give you this." Steven opend the door. He looked at her with his beautiful eyes.

"Maria.. You are Natalia's servant right?"

"Yes." she answered nervous. Why am I nervous?! I am never nervous! What in Lords name is wrong with me?

"I heared a lot about you. Its a pleasure finally meeting you." He said as he kissed her hand. Maria felt the heat running in her cheeks. "You are adorable when you are blussing my Lady."

"Thank you Mister Rogers." She smiled.

"No need for that Miss, please call me Steven."

"Only if you call me Maria." He smiled down at her.

"Of Course." She handed him the letter. "Do you know from who it is?"

"Darcy did not say from who. Why? Does it not stand on the envelope?"

"No it does not." He opend the letter and start reading. "O my Lord..." Maria looked up at his face. Steven looked alarmed.

"Something wrong?"

"Get your Mistress and bring her here! Now!" Maria looked shocked from his outburst. She turned and ran to the room of Clinton and Natalia. Without knocking she burst through the door. It was empty. She opend the door which lead to the bathroom. Empty. Please tell me nothing happend... She heard footsteps. She walked back to the bedroom. The door swung open and Clinton and Steven burst through it. Maria sighed with relief.

"Please tell me she is here?!" Clinton asked angrily. Maria shook her head. "Steven get the guards and detective Fury here. Maria tell Lords Stark and Coulson. I will tell my Mother and Lord Romanova." He sighed heavily and sat down on the bed, his hand cupping his face. Steven nodded and walked away.

"My Lord?"

"Yes?"

"What was in the letter?" Clinton looked up and pulled the letter from his pocket. He handed her the letter. She unfolded it.

Dear Servant,

I suggest you take this letter to your Lord.

Lord Barton has to cancel his betrothal otherwise his beloved Natalia will not survive. I will her back in one piece if you do exactly what I say. You will hear from me.

Maria gasped. She was not able to move. Someone had kidnapped Natalia... "My Lord, do you have any idea who it might be?"

"I wish I knew."

"We will find her my Lord."

"I hope you are right."

"She is a fighter."

He chuckled. "Believe me that I know. That I know." Maria nodded and walked away leaving him to his thoughts. She walked to the living area. She saw Virginia and Lord Coulson sitting by the fireplace, talking. Maria cleared her throat. Both turned their head to her.

"Listen your the fifth maid wh-" Lord Coulson started but Maria cut him off.

"This is importent! They took Natalia." Maria stammered

"Come again?" Virginia asked shocked.

"Natalia is kidnapped."

Merry Christmas!

Sorry it took a while to update this chapter!

But what do you think of it? A little romance between Maria and Steven, Natalia is kidnapped, Clinton does everyting to get her back. Let me know what you think!

xx

Ameilia Barton