"Ya think ya see ya self loving an old, rough outlaw like myself?"
"No....I see myself loving a broken man who just needs a little bit of love."
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Gwendolyn Washington was born into a wealthy Australian family, all she knew was being higher cl...
"we love the things we love for what they are" ~ robert frost
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As Gwendolyn stood in front of the mirror staring at her reflection she replayed Jacob's words in her mind. "Mother has arranged for a party...to celebrate the arranged marriage, I have something up my sleeve Gwen...but you absolutely cannot be there. I'll deal with mother and father."
Jacob gave her specific instructions on where to go while the party plays out. He told her Finn will have a wagon waiting for her 20 minutes before the party is supposed to begin, she could feel nervous butterflies in her stomach as the time grew closer and closer. She tried distracting herself by admiring the gown she had on, it was black and red with sleeves that stopped just below her shoulders. Ruffles littered the chest and sleeves along with the bottom of the gown; and a small jewel sat in the middle of her chest.
The sound of soft knocks echoed through the young girls room and her brothers voice floated in behind them. "Gwen...Finn will be at the stables waiting. Whenever you get ready just head on out there." With her gloved hand she twisted the brass knob and pulled the door open. Jacob stood in front of her as he fixed his bow tie that sat around his neck. "Father is greeting the guests, whenever you're ready little sister."
So as they descended the stairs together, Jacob ushered his little sister out towards the kitchen that had a door leading to the back of the Manor. She overheard Jacob speaking to their parents as she ducked out of the door. "Miss Gwen!"a hushed voice calls out in from the dark of the night. "Over here!" By the second shout she figured out it was Finn who was beckoning her over to the stables, where a wagon sat ready for her to leave in.
She rushed over to the stables quietly, careful to not make too much noise as to not alert her parents or Fredrick. "Mr. Jacob gave me specific instructions to take you away from the Manor until the party has ended and the last guest has left."the young 19 year old helps Gwen up into the wagon making sure she's comfortable before joining the young girl. Finn lets out a whistle urging the horses down the path leading out away from the Manor. "Mr. Jacob has a plan and it will go smoothly Miss Gwen." Finn tried to reassure Gwen as she stares back over her shoulder, waiting for someone to come shouting after them.
"I believe you Finn."Gwen replied in a soft tone as she turns her attention back to the path in front of them. She couldn't help but think of her brother and what would happen at the party. The rest of the ride was quiet as the young boy drives the two down a dirt path off the main road leading away from Washington Manor. "Where has Jacob asked you to take me?"Gwen questions with a hint of nervousness in her voice. Her eyes flickering through the trees as they rode, feeling an uneasy feeling settle in the pit of her stomach.
