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Chapter 3 In for the Steal
Suze's POV
"You will need eight dresses and one night gown," said Mercedes, one of five girls that are Jesse's sisters. The others are Marta, the oldest of the girls, Beatrice, the youngest, Josefina, a ten year old, Adrianna, a fourteen year old.
"Oh no, that's too many I don't feel right allowing this after all, you are taking me in and caring for me."
"But you will need that many. You need a ball gown, three day dresses, two evening dresses, a dress to do chores in, and a dress for walking on the beach; we do this often on the weekends when most of the family isn't working," replied Marta after measuring me. (A/N: I'm not sure if this true in the time period but it sounded cool and it goes with my story.) She turned around to Beatrice and told her, "Lleva estas númberos a mamá entonces ella puede comenzar a hacerlos así al menos un vestido de la tarde será hecho." A moment later she was out the door and running downstairs.
I asked as politely as I could, "What did you just tell her to do?" "Oh that, I just told her that she needs to give our mother the measurements so at least an evening gown will be done in time for this evening's dinner." I nodded not sure what to do next, but then we were all called down to help Mrs. de Silva with the house hold chores. That was fairly simple up until I was told I was the one that was going to be the one that cleaned up the stables. Oh joy with a side of YAY!
Not.
Where this sarcasm came from I cannot tell you because I do not know my self, but it felt right. So while I was cleaning up and grooming a horse someone had walked through the barn door.
Jesse's POV
Not sure why she was there, I asked as to not frighten her, "Querida, what are you doing out here you should be inside it is almost night fall." She just smiled and there was a bright twinkle in her eyes, but I told myself that I was just imaging it. Then she answered, "I was cleaning up a bit in here and grooming a few horses so I could see them, but that is what I was told." She made me laugh at what she said last.
"So, what brings you in here Jesse?" she asked a bit seductively though I'm not positive that is was supposed to come out that way by the look on her face. Still thinking about this all of a sudden Adrianna walked into the stables and announced that dinner was almost ready and to start heading in. Adrianna now walking up to Susannah told her, "Your dress is ready you need to go put in on before we eat." And with that Susannah walked out. I looked back at her and then I herd Adri (A/N: pronounced a-dee) say quite loudly, "I know you like her. Why else would you look at her the way you do and bring her here?" shocked at what she just said I told that she should keep that secret to her self and then she ran off laughing.
'How did she find out I liked Susannah? Was I really that obvious?' I thought to myself as I walked back to the house for dinner.
We were about to sit down for dinner when Susannah came down the stairs, with a grin on her face in, her new dress that my mamá had sewn earlier. I was mesmerized by her. The dress was pale blue all over, that brought out the green in her eyes. The sleeves went down to her elbow then went out in a flared out down to her wrist. All the edges were covered in a white lace. The design was simple but elegant nonetheless. She had applied her make-up her self, I know this because her make-up is not done like my sisters', her hair had soft curls to them that I knew were her natural ones. The dress hugged all her curves in the right places that made even more breath taking. She must have seen me staring at her because she asked if I was alright. I told her I was fine, but the rest of my family had caught me staring as well and all my sisters gave me a look that said 'go sit next to her now before you loose the moment.' Which I did, sit next to her of course.
Suze's POV
After leaving Jesse with his sister I went inside to my room, I was sharing with Mercedes, which I didn't mind because it was her room to begin with. Inside I found a dress on the bed and Marta was about to walk out when I stopped her, "Can you help me put it on it looks complicated?" "Yes of course." We stated with the corset, not comfortable I will tell you that but it made me look great, even tough I could hardly breathe in it, and then there were so many layers to it. While doing this Marta spoke up, "Do want to know something?" I nodded. "First call my mother Señora de Silva, that is the Spanish way of saying 'Mrs. de Silva', second refer to my father as Señor de Silva, that is Spanish for 'Mr. de Silva', third I think my brother likes you."
"I don't mean to sound rude but I don't think Jesse likes me. What made you say that?"
"It's just the way he looks at you, that way he acts around you, he lets you call him 'Jesse', and most importantly he brought you home with him. You say you were hurt but Jesse could have helped you at the coast of Carmel as well as at his home. Susannah, he likes you." Before I could get a word in edge wise she said, "Done!" and with that cue I looked in the mirror and loved what I saw, so now it was time for dinner. Walking down the steps was not easy. I couldn't see where my feet were going. I liked my other clothes better, but this was prettier. Plus it was hand made. On the last few steps I saw Jesse taking in the image that was me. I thought, 'is it a good stare or a bad one.' So before he could make his mind up I asked, "Are you alright?" "Yes Susannah, I'm fine." (A/N: would of used 'Querida' but in front of the family it didn't seem right). We sat down for dinner, but before we could eat, the family and I bowed our heads and said a prayer. I didn't understand it, and I bet you can guess why? If you said that it was in Spanish pat your self on the back. 'Okay where is all this sarcasm coming from?' when I finished thinking this the prayer was over.
Josefina handed me a plate of what looked tortillas filled with cheese and covered in this tomato sauce-(A/N: these are known as enchiladas. Any one who has ever had one knows these are really good)-I took one not knowing what to expect. I also severed myself some rice and beans. I took a little bite of everything once every one had something on their plate. After tasting it I told Mrs. de Silva, "Señora de Silva, this meal is very good" everyone except Marta looked at me like I was crazy. But Marta spoke up for me, "I taught her that don't worry."
After that Mrs. de Silva answered my question, "why thank you I'm glad you like it."
"I don't mean to sound rude, but I was wondering what you call this cheese and tomato dish?"
"Oh, that is not rude at all. They are called enchiladas. Why do you ask?"
"I just thought that I could tell my own family about them."
Jesse finally speaking during the meal, "Do you remember your family?"
"No. But when I do remember, I want to tell them about all of you and this dish is apart of your lifestyle." It was more of a statement than actual question.
"Yes it is, also know this you are welcome here as long as you need to stay, you know that?" Mr. de Silva said in his very deep voice.
"Thank you for that." After dinner I volunteered to do the dishes so I could pull some of my own weight around here. After persuading the family that they shouldn't have to worry about it and they started to get ready for bed. All but one de Silva.
Jesse's POV
"Querida you shouldn't be doing the dishes. You are our guest and you should go get some rest."
"That is very kind of you, but I want to do it, after all you did save my life."
"Yes that is true, but I could never have saved your life if you had not saved mine."
"Good point. Grab a towel and start cleaning with me if you insist on helping me." She turned around and gave me a small smile that insisted that I do not take her tone seriously.
We just stood there in silence for a while till finally she asked rather fast, "Whywereyouinthestablesearlierwhenitseemedyouhadnopurposeinthereatall?"
"Querida I have not a clue what you just said. Please say it again but slower for me."
"Never mind"
"No tell me. It was something that you were wondering I can hear it in your voice."
"Why were you in the stables earlier when it seemed you had no purpose in there at all?"
I was not expecting to hear that. But I could never lie to her so I turned to her and said, "I was in the stables earlier because I wanted to make sure all the horses were tied up properly." She seemed a bit disappointed with my answer but I couldn't tell her the second reason why I was in there. She would think that I am to forward and she would refuse to see or speak to me again. I just couldn't stand not seeing her. Again she asks, "Jesse?"
"Yes, Querida?"
"What does 'Querida' stand for?"
"It means 'dearest one' in Spanish."
"Really? Why do you call me that?"
"It just seems to fit. I hope you do not mind me calling you that?"
"Of course not. It's very flattering in fact." At this point we looking each other in eye and our faces were only an inch apart. Then something happen that I was not expecting. I leaned in and kissed her and thankfully she did not pull away and only kissed me back.
"іYo lo sabía! I knew it!
A/N: okay thanks you guy for the great reviews.
I know I left it at sort of a cliffy but you will see it is not who you may think it is
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