The girl that smells like Moonlight

Rose(11)

 

          I finally finish bathing. I step out onto a fluffy bathmat, and I look around for a towel. I find one on a towel rack, and snatch it up to start drying off. Then there's a sharp knock at the door. I swiftly dry myself as fast as I can. When I finish drying off, I wrap the towel tightly around myself. Then I timidly open the door to find Sheri is holding a lunar blue bathrobe in her hands. I clutch the towel even tighter. Softly, Sheri says in a soft steady voice, "Miss, please let me put this bathrobe on you.". I feel heat rise to my cheeks. Why is she so incessant that she helps me with my clothes? I don't want anyone to see me naked. Embarrassed, I hurriedly snatch it from her hands and close the door in her face. I might have been a bit rude... She was only doing her job. As weird as it may be. I quickly throw the robe on, and I open the door and see Sheri still waiting patiently outside the door. I hand her my towel, and she announces, "Right, this way, miss." I grudgingly follow her down the halls. Why do all these halls look the same? Where is she taking me? This walk seems to drag on forever. I start to wonder if she is leading me in circles. She stops abruptly, and I almost walk straight into her. She doesn't seem to have noticed. I take a couple of steps back to make a reasonable distance. Then her twin tails bounce as she turns to face me. I look closer at her features this time. Sheri has a round face, and high cheekbones, and small lips. She actually looks about my age now that I've gotten a better look at her. She raises a perfectly waxed eyebrow, and urges, "It is not much farther, miss." Even though she looks young, she seems much older by her mannerisms. Sheri has a thick French accent, now that I think about it. I couldn't place it before, but it is definitely French. I wonder how she came to work at a place like this. Sheri doesn't seem to be dressed like a maid or helper lady. Does she actually work here? Who owns this castle-like mansion? Sheri interrupts my thoughts, announcing, "We have arrived. Please step inside, Miss." I timidly walk inside the already open doors. I sneak a glance back at Sheri, and she just smirks at me, and shuts the door. I just hope for the best as I walk farther into the room.

            The room is dimly lit, with a soft, golden glow emanating from a chandelier hanging above. The walls are adorned with intricate tapestries, and the air is filled with a subtle, floral lavender scent. My heart races as I take in the opulence around me. Suddenly, a voice breaks the silence, "Welcome, Miss. We've been expecting you." I turn to see a tall, elegant figure stepping out from the shadows. Their presence is commanding, yet there is a warmth in their eyes that puts me slightly at ease. I can feel the tension in my shoulders begin to melt away, replaced by a mix of curiosity and anticipation. What awaits me in this mysterious, enchanting place? 🌹✨