The Mistress and her Manservant

Chapter 4

The weekend rolled in and it was time for Kit to go back home. We attended school, practiced music and swam a bit. Kit seemed bouncy while doing everything and told me about his sister.

"I have sister who is 4 years younger than me", he said

"Oh...what's her name?"

"Anna, she is very cute and you guys will make good friends"

"I don't think so but okay."

"My parents both go to work early in the morning, so I help them in taking care of my sister. I braid her hair and drop her to preschool on my way."

"Oh, she might have missed you terribly then", I said in a light tone.

"A little bit but she'll understand"

He collected his books, clothes and other necessary clothes to pack them in his bag.

"So... you'll be back on Monday?", I asked watching him move around.

"Yup", he said smiling like a fool

"If you want, you can come earlier too", 

"Sure", he laughed at my comment

"Will you taking something back for your sister?"

"No"

"Why?"

"I never did that"

"My daddy get me something every time he visits a new place."

"Oh... I can't afford anything yet."

I walked to my closet and picked out a new doll which was unopened.

"Here", I said handing him the doll, "Take this, I have many already."

"My mother won't like it."

"It'll go waste anyways, I don't play these."

"Thanks", he said after a thought.

"Welcome."

"Kit, its time. Bye Miss Ione", Emily said knocking the door.

"Bye", Kit said and walked off with his aunt.

I settled on the window seat and watch them go. The past week, I bonded a lot with Kit. It was good to have someone to talk and play with. I moped around my bedroom after they left out of my view. I settled down and completed the given homework. The maid came to call me for dinner after a while.

"Daddy!", I shouted as soon as I saw him sitting on the dining table, it was a pleasant surprise for me.

"Hello Princess.", he said hugging me, "Let's have dinner and then I have something to tell you."

"What is it?", I asked excited

"I'll tell you about soon.", he said winking.

We had a silent dinner as he didn't like talking while eating. We then settled in the music room where I played the piece of music I learnt that week on piano.

"Bravo!", he said at the end of the performance.

"Thank you", I bowed slightly.

"Princess, we'll be going out tomorrow."

"Our monthly escape?"

"Yup"

"Where?"

"It's a surprise but pack some clothes for the night, we'll come back on Sunday."

"Yes", I said excitedly and hopped off to my bedroom to pack my bags.

Our monthly escapes were visiting near by places may it be hill stations, cities, forests, villages, orphanages, old ages home and other places. We first enjoyed our time together, talked about our week/month and then we did a small activity through which we took lessons. The activities varied from social work to educational ones. We did this every 2-3 months depending on Daddy's schedule. I wondered where would we visit the next day.

I picked out my best dresses - some were fancy and some were casual. I picked out almost 3 pairs of shoes and books to read on the way.

"Take something casual, Princess", Daddy said from the door, "Pack light."

"What should I take?'

"Jeans, shorts, swimming gear and slip on shoes."

"Okay.."

I picked out my best jeans and blouses to pack and wear the next day. I pulled out the smallest suitcase and packed all the necessary things. I was way too excited to fall asleep so I kept on wondering about the places we'll visit

***

"Why are we taking this car?", I asked Daddy as a small rolled into the drive way.

"We are going to the city first.", we lived on the outskirts of the city

"Okayy."

 We had woken up early and were going to have breakfast on the way to our destination. We wore our sunglasses and put on some songs in the background. I had let my hair down and felt the wind pass through my hair. The weather was warm and pleasant.

The car made into the city and the air changed, we parked the car in a mall and walked in. The mall was not crowded as it was still very early but I held daddy's hand so as not get lost.

"Lets eat first and then do some some shopping.", daddy suggested and I agreed

We found a McDonalds and ordered breakfast for us. 

"Do you want to buy anything?", daddy asked after eating.

"I want new heels.", I said after a thought.

We made our way to the footwear area where we bought a pair of heels and boots for the winter season. Daddy even bought a overcoat and sweater as the winter season was around the corner. After shopping for some more things we started driving to our actual destination.

"Princess, how was your week?", daddy asked on the way.

"It was good."

"Do you like your new friend?"

"You mean Kit?"

"Yeah, he seems like a good kid."

"Yeah, he is okay."

I started telling him about the things we did together from learning swimming to doing homework, eating food to playing dress up and at times just sitting and watching the sky.

"You seem to be getting along well with him", Daddy said after hearing to our antics.

"Nah..., he is okay", I said smiling.

I looked outside the window to realize that we had crossed the long bridge and left the city far behind. We were approaching towards the seaside area now, the fresh sea breeze could be felt as we drove on the winded road.

"Are we going to stay near the beach?", I asked

"Yup, I have booked a small house here."

"Wow, can we play in the sea?"

"Yes, lets do that."

We reached the booked villa and changed into casual shorts to play in the water. I ran towards the water squealing. I chased the waves and let them pull me in.

"Princess wait...be careful", he said following me.

"Come daddy!!", I shouted splashing water with my hands, "The water is warm"

Daddy stood at the shore with a camera. I splashed water in his direction and he joined to play with me. We walked deeper into the sea while chasing the waves but daddy acts as my anchor and get me back to the shore. After playing for a while, we settle on the shore making sand castles.

A/n

Ione and Daddy bonding time, the picture above is just as an idea. Thoughts on this chapter?

thank you reading

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