Mythic world
Neil was arm locked in his brother's hold "Brother do tell who that splendid creature was ?" After leaving the dining hall, Alec wrestled with his brother who was striding towards the drawing room.
" Alec ..... aaah ..... release ..." wriggling to the tight grip under the pressure of his brother's arm.
" Will you tell me the story ? Departing on my errands in town unfortunately l didn't witness the scene" releasing slightly the pressure of his arm on his brother's neck.
" Alright ! .....Release .....now !" grunting in pain he tapped Alec's shoulder for mercy.
" Proceed .....?" Instantly letting go as his watched Neil wheeze gasping for air.
" There is nothing to tell .... yes l did witness her pilfering fruits that was about it ,before l could act on action Father arrived with Lord Dux"
" She was glaring at your brother that ..... doesn't seem to be the whole story "
"I am curious about that part "
" You too .... how she was glaring at you" Denying shaking his head
"how does grandfather seem to be acquainted with her?" Confirming another subject matter
Coleman the head guard of Lord Dux arrival interrupted the conversation "Young ....master Cole .. Lord Dux is requesting your presence in the Solar, before he departs to his estate"
"Alright Coleman" following the direction the man led...
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Chloe's POV
The bed was a scene of uncovered legs showing delicate fair skin exposed to the off cotton shouldered nightwear she was sprawled on the bed in k-shaped sleeping form engulfed middle torso by the linen bed sheets spread out.
Yawning and scratching she blinked open her eyes at , open windows blinds blowing slightly from the windy breeze, which brought much brightness in the room.
Sitting up straight from the bed, slowly placing her feet on the ground in the bedchamber she ran her fingers in her long hair removing knots.
Approaching the door swinging it wide open glancing at the carpeted ground raising her eyes to meet mesmerizing green eyes that she instantly recognized.
Neil's studied downwards on the ground, Leaning on the wall of the hallway his arms crossed, his right foot raised against the wall.
"What are you doing here!" Her eyes flashed fire of burning on her cheeks embarrassment hands flying in protection crossing over her chest covering her nightwear.
" Firstly,l reside here ... dismissing that Lord Dux assigned me to be your guard and show around so you get more settled" his eyes flickered as they met hers and glanced downwards in acknowledgment causing him to shut his eyes.
" G-Guard? I ....don't need a guard" stuttering then calming her voice in question.
"Neither do l, follow women !... either ..why are you naked ?"
"It's nightwear! Nevertheless, l am going to change"
The door belching winged shut in a thumping bang!
Neil opened his eyes, face blanched "Nightwear ?" brow raised.
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The coach men took confident reigns of the horses he lead along the dusty path which the cluster of green forestry surrounding the land.
The carriage consisting of two companions Seated in the two-wheeled carriage she felt eyes boring into her face but she looked away at the small opening by the widow in ignorance.
Previously
After moments later she had appeared in the drawing-room dressed in a blue day dress moving forward whereby, her eyes were glued to the carriages and horses.
Neil was waiting for her outside, departing in the carriage to the town. The coachmen offered her a hand as she stepped inside and settled on the cushioned seat.
"Why.... haven't been on one?" Noticing the constant shifting and gazes full awe from her glassy sienna brown eyes.
" No l haven't, they weren't needed where l live" she was used to the modern society of cars.
" Inconvenient then it must have been ?" Noticing his Adam's Apple has he spoke moving, avoiding glancing into his eyes about the previous incident.
Chloe couldn't mention the lack of need of horse power when there was technology let her silence be the answer.
"Yesterday you didn't have to mention the pilfering incident !"
" What harm did that do? You did steal from our Trees ?" Creasing his navy jacket as he adjusted his white cravat.
"Right after l accepted to help clear the mess, l made unbelievably!" She couldn't believe though truth, it was embarrassing to bring up that incident in front of everyone.
The corner of his mouth lifted as he spoke
"I request an explanation about yesterday,how are you acquainted with my grandfather?"
" He can further explain that himself ..." nonchalantly responding folding her hands.
"I am questioning you ! ....Not him" his his eyes gleamed at her.
"So where are you , taking me to ?" she beamed.
" Evading my questions.... however soon enough l will have knowledge of that information.....the tailor's shop is first on the day's agenda"
"The attire your wearing is not of your size .. "
"Yes, this attire is not what, l regularly wear either ?"
" What is that ?"
" Nothing !"
Neil just body stilled at the angry response, why was she acting victim after she did wrong. Jesting is the conclusion he reached as he no longer entertained conversation.