Love Of A Stranger (On Hold)

Part Four

Part 4

Juniper took Eloise through a grand entryway. It had a modern look to it. The walls were Ivory white and trimmed in a pure silk grey. Bowen didn’t seem to be a fan of art. The only thing in the room was color on the walls and décor. An elegant French carpet was placed on top of a grey crystal floor. The entryway opened of to large crystal staircase with black railings.

Juniper led them to the second floor of the massive four-story estate. Going off to the right she found a room for Eloise to stay in.  It was a decent size, bigger than her one at home. It was painted the same silky grey as downstairs and a tan color, not that it mattered to Eloise.

“Juni?” Eloise asked as she walked into the room.

“Yes?”

“I don’t really know how to ask but why are you here?” She said sheepishly. Was Juniper some kind of maid? That’s the way it sounded when Bowen talked to her.

“I’m sorry Eloise…” Juniper said apologetically.

“You can call me Elly if you want.”

“Elly, I’m not allowed to tell you until we know what you are.” She looked away from Eloise.

“What do you mean ‘what I am’?” Juniper walked over to the dresser and began searching through the drawers. Trying to find a way to avoid Eloise’s question. She pulled out a nightgown and walked over to her.

“Do you want me to bring you something to eat or anything?”

“Sure.” Eloise realized the Juniper wasn’t going to say anything so there was no point of fighting it.

Juniper placed a knee length cotton nightgown on Eloise’s lap. “Here you can sleep in this. It might be a little big but we can find you something better next time. I’ll be right back.” She walked out only to walk right back in. “Do you want me to show you where the bath room is?”

“Please.”

“Its here in the room.” She took Eloise by hand and led her to the bathroom.

The bathroom was large. It was decorated in an ultra sleek black and white. The sink was a crystal clear bowl with a silver faucet. The tile on the floor was ebony black and the bathroom mats were the purest of white. Eloise took a quick shower and got dressed in the oversized nightgown and walked back to the bed. Juniper brought her something to eat and after she finished leaves with out a word.

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The next morning Juniper returned to Eloise’s room to wake her up. Eloise didn’t sleep under the covers. She refuses to let herself get confused. She was a prisoner not a welcomed guess.

“Elly, you have to get up.” Juniper said giving Eloise a light shake.

Eloise opened her eyes but they didn’t focus on anything. “What time is it?” She asked sleepily.

“Half passed nine. Bowen wants to see you this morning.”

“In this?” She pulled at the material.

Juniper laughed. “No, I got some clothes for you to change in. Is there anything you would like to wear?” She patted the pile of clothes at the end of the bed.

“It doesn’t matter. I don’t care how I am presented to him.”

“Something simple then.” Juniper said as she went through the pile of clothes she had on the bed. Eloise sat up and ran her hands through her hair.

Juniper pulled out a simple pink dress. “Here I think this will be perfect. It’s pretty but simple.” She said handing the dress to Eloise.

After Eloise is dressed Juniper leads the way down the stairs. Eloise counted them on her way down. If she had to stay she might as well learn her way around. She doesn’t want to have Juniper leading the way everywhere she goes. When they made to the bottom of the stairs Eloise count was at thirty-six. Juniper walked them into a room off to the left.