Entwined

Chapter 4: Pedestal

 Chapter 4: Pedestal

       I trailed my shaky fingertips across my bandaged side and winced. How could I have let this happen?

        I rested my hands on the marble sink of the bathroom, which was conveniently attached to ‘my’ room. This place was unbelievable! From laminated hardwood floors, to creamy vintage walls, the room seemed to be designed with a mixture of country and modern taste. It was beautiful, lavish, and strangely comforting.

       On top of everything, Everett had assured me that for the time being, this incredibly large and utterly expensive suite would belong to me.

       This pack seriously couldn’t be more naïve.

       A soft knock on the bathroom door caused me to jump and banish my thoughts. “Miss. Rose? Are the clothes fitting you right? Would you like me to bring you something else?” Everett had introduced me to a kind older woman named Silvia, who had apparently been assigned as my personal maid. I seriously began to wonder just how wealthy these people were.

       “Um…” Being waited on was something I was completely unaccustomed to. “No, they fit.” I softly yanked the clean yellow sundress over my head and smoothed out the skirt. Thankfully the movement hadn’t caused me any pain; maybe I’d heal quickly, for once.

        I frowned into the mirror and examined my reflection closely. I haven’t worn a dress this girly in at least a decade, and I wasn’t too sure about the way it looked. Did I look pretty? Sweet? Maybe… Cute?Yuck, I hoped not. Beginning to fear my new appearance, I quickly threw the bathroom door open.

       Seeing me, Silvia instantly perked up and fluttered her hands with an exasperated sigh. “Darling, you’re such a peach!” I’m a fruit? What? Shaking my head in confusion, I stretched a bogus smile across my lips.

       “Er, thanks… I think?” I whispered as Silvia slipped me a pair of cream-coloured ballet flats.

       “Mr. Tucker wishes you to join him in the dining hall that is, if you’re feeling well enough? Miss. Rose?” Silvia asked, I had never noticed it before, but she had a slight twang in her voice.

       What did I think? I think this place is a gold mine and it’d be stupid not to enjoy some self-indulgence for the time being.

 

       “I’d like that.” I nodded quickly and followed Silvia out the open bedroom door.

       Before we’d made it too far down the hall, I stopped abruptly, mulling over a thought in my head.

       “Silvia?” I questioned quietly.

       The older woman quickly spun on her heal and raised her eyebrows. “Yes Miss. Rose?” See that would definitely never settle well with me. I didn’t want to be put on some respectful pedestal if I was a fraud.