A Complicated Arrangement

Chapter 1

"I am so happy John, our baby is finally getting married! I- I can't believe it." Ruby says, beaming with joy.

John chuckles as he spins his wife in his arms. He admires his wife, thinking of how long it had taken for him to get married as well. It was worth the wait, he thought, for he has found the most beautiful lady he has ever laid his eyes on. Although she was not able to give him any sons to take over his grand estate, he was grateful for the daughter she bore for him. "Ah, yes my dear. We have waited too long for her wedding. But I am glad to have her here still, I don't know how I would cope with her being away from us. By the way, where is she? The place is rather quiet."

"She is training with Reena now. The lady that I had hired to prepare her for her wedding and to teach her the responsibilities of becoming a wife." She responded.

"All wifely duties?" said John, raising a brow. And with a smirk he says, "I hope that she is not tarnishing her innocent mind. Atleast let her husband teach her some duties."

With that comment, he earns a tap from his wife. He grins. "Don't be so naughty. I trust Reena. She is a very sophisticated woman. She would not do such a thing to a poor girl's mind. But I will check on them to see how they are. Maybe I should tell her not to teach Bella about..."

"About? Go on, say it love" He grins again after she taps him again.

"Just let me go you." She giggles.

"Yes. Maybe you should check on them." John knows his Bella very well. She is very spirited and adventurous. She loves the outdoors and loves her dear friend as well, Elizabeth Munroe.  They are always together. Sometimes he feels like he has two daughters. He also knows that Isabelle (Bella) is very clever, and will do anything to sneak away to play with her friend. Though she is already 21, she is a child at heart. He smiled at that thought.

Ruby Jacobs went upstairs to the study in search of her daughter and her tutor. Instead, she found an empty room. She heard footsteps approaching. It was a servantgirl, carrying laundry.

"Good morning Jen. Have you seen Reena and Bella?"

"Good morning milady. Reena is in the library. I have not seen Lady Isabelle since lunch was served."

"Thank you, Jen." With that she marched up to the library, now worried that her daughter may have run off again. "Reena! Why isn't Bella with you?"

Her face paled for how angry her Lady looked. She immediately curtsied and hurried to respond, "Lady Ruby, we were in a middle of a lesson when she started to complain of a stomach ache. She said that she may have satisfied herself too much at lunch. You know how well our cook prepares the meals. It is always a pleasure to enjoy the food here. Lady Isabelle is in her room resting"

"Oh no. Did you send for the doctor for her? Quickly, send the doctor up to her room, and..." Ruby stopped at the sound of laughing behind her. She turned to see her husband, looking amused.

"She is not in her room. She has fooled you again, Reena. You really should keep a better eye on her. But it's ok. I have a pretty good idea of where she is right now" said John.

Ruby audibly sighed and turned to the tutor. "While John sends for her, I wanted to discuss something with you. It is about her lessons. Ummm, I would like to know what exactly you are teaching my girl. Come sit, shall we have some tea while we talk?"

John smiled at his wife's blush. After all these years, she still is a bit innocent when it comes to sex. However, he has his ways to make her comfortable about it with him alone.

After leaving them alone, he sends a horseman to get his mischievous daughter.

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Hi guys! This is my very first book on wattpad! I just love historical romance and I just had to make one of my own.

The picture above is Isabelle.

Please note that this story will have some rated content in it. You are warned!