Chapter 6
Lisa smiled as she tucked Sara and Conor into bed. She opened a book and began to read quietly to herself. Lady Georgina came into the room. She was dresses in a beautiful maroon ball gown .
" We are going down to dinner Lisa. Will you join us? I have hired a minder for the evening. You are free to do what you please."
" It is kind of you to invite me , Lady Georgina. But I am only a farmer's daughter. I know nothing about being wealthy and how to speak among them. I fear I would make a fool of myself".
" Nonscence Lisa. Do you have a ball gown. Thats all you need. If you dont. I can lend you one , if you like."
" I do Lady Georgina". I rumaged through my case and found a large box , inside was three ball gowns. " My Mother used to very wealthy my lady. But she went against her family's wishes and married my Father who was poor. She was thrown out of the family's inheritance , but she kept these gowns. I was given these on my fifteenth birthday. "
" They are beautiful Lisa". The gowns were stunning , one white ,blue and red.
I changed into the blue gown and followed Lord Greeensmith and Lady Georgina. The dinning room was splendid. The round tables were covered in gold cloth and people were dancing romantically to the music. Captian Smith sat at his table speaking to his officers and that's when I saw him , the most handsome boy I had ever laid my eyes on. He was young about nineteen , very young for a Captain. His immaculate white uniform read Captain Cusack. He had jet black hair , dark brown eyes , and bronzed skin. I was immediatly captivated with him. He looked at me over the rim of his glass and rose gently from his chair. I froze , realising he was coming towards our table where we had seated. He walked over and shook Lord Greensmiths hand.
" Good evening Lord Greensmith. I am Captain Aaron Cusack , right hand man to Captain Smith himself. How do you do Lady Greensmith".
" Very well my boy. Come on sit , sit and join us for a drink".
" This Lisa O' Connor. An Irish Farmers daughter. She is caring for our children on this trip".
My heart faltered. I believed that as soon as Captain Cusack discovered how poor I was , he would not be interested.
" How do you Miss O' Connor".
" Fine thank you " I said. And you?
" Well " he whispered as he caught my hand under the table. " I was feeling pretty homesick for England a while ago , but when I saw your pretty face. I felt right at home".
I smiled and got up. " I need a drink " I said. Aaron followed and we slipped out onto the deck alone.
" I feel bad " I said. " I mean I dont even know you".
Aaron smiled took off his cap and moved closer. " Yes you do Lisa. We met al long time ago ,in each others dreams".
I laughed. " Dont be foolish " I cried. " This is wrong. Your not susposed to be with people like me. You could lose your job."
" Well if thats the way it has to be" said Aaron. " I better go then".
" Dont go " I mumbled.
Aaron smiled and pulled me into him. He bent down and kissed me on the lips. I didn't pull away. He touched my hair and his eyes seemed to sparkle. It seemed like forever when we finally pulled apart. I smiled at him and took his hand. It was from then , I discovered , we were secret lovers and the road we were about to take was going to be a long and dangerous one.
