The next day it was time for Master Jonathan and Allie to leave stop their bags into the carriage and then got in and sat alongside other slaves that were going along with Master Jonathan the nurses family so Florida, we shared our conversations turned out to be noticed by the Masters they were told to the song the old Negro spiritual songs that dumb ass is good to know that they so loved. Do you need a ride? They got caught in storms in which one of their servants died from an infection which was a minor inconvenience for them, old Joe was made to drive the carriage for the next three days, they fed us scraps and we were made to sleep outside. What happened? The man stayed safe and warm in the carriage.
Finally, after a week of traveling to reach Florida they were able to rest at the Newbridge manor, when they arrived we saw how organized everything was; slaves worked in a pattern rotating every 30 minutes to work on different things white the house slaves cleaned, cooked, and worked to the bone. They pull in front of the manor and outcomes the house slaves to fetch their bags and greet the other slaves.
Alli POV
I jump out of the carriage and instantly take a look over at the fields and stare in awe at the complete and utter organization.
Jimbo: come along you'll three will be put to working right away
Anne: the girl can come with me
I followed a light skin girl that looked closely at mama back at home, but before we went into the manor Jonathan called out to me.
Jonathan: Alli you know you are to stay at my side
I bow my head to him showing him I understand and instantly come to his side telling the other girl to go on in the process, as we take a tour around the manor to get a side look from all the other workers. At some point, I must have wandered too far off and felt the cold slap of Miss Rosemary's hand across my face something I haven't felt since my early days
Miss rosemary: come along you foolish girl you shan't be wandering off like that
He pulled me back to the group of people as we continued the tour when I felt master Jonathan's hand around my mine looked over to him and he mouths "go to the room and unpack my bags and there should be a note inside". I shake my head and go to another one of the work to ask where his room would be.
Alli: um hello I'm here with the Beagle family, might you be able to help me Find master Jonathan's room
"Well, come with me, young lady?" The lady turned around and it was the same lady that was taking me into the manner before I started confused until she started pulling me along to what I'm guessing will be master Jonathan's room. When we get into the room she closes the door and locks it and goes to master Jonathan's bags.
"My name is Fionna, I need to tell you something"
Alli: well what are you doing
Fionna: if someone comes into the room we can use this as an excuse to why
I go straight to the bags and start to unpack things while I look for the note.
Alli: well why do you want to talk to me
Fionna: Because I'm your sister, years ago I was sold from the Beagle farm and when I found out that the Beagles were coming to meet Betty Newbridge for a wedding I was hoping you would be one of the slaves they bring along and I guess my prayers were answered.
My eyes started to water as I pulled her into a hug
Fionna: wait why are you here for master Jonathan
I start to blush as I look away before she realizes why
Fiona: no… Alli
Alli: he and I are sorta with each other in a way
Fionna: Alli tell me if he's been hurting you I'll tell one of the cooks to put something in his drank
She said as she lowered her voice not to be heard by the others outside
Alli: no he treats me good, he taught me to read, write, and speak like a proper lady because he said one day he would take me up north to be free
Fionna: you don't believe that do you
Alli: sometimes you know I like to believe but no, he treats me like his wife
Fionna: well watch it with miss betty she can get jealous at times
Alli: like what?
"Who the bloody hell is in my husband's room without my knowing!" who I'm guessing is miss betty came bursting through the door, eyes red, mouth foaming, and eyes wide as she stomped over to us as we both bowed our heads"
Beth: What are you doing in Jonathan's room, your light whore?
Alli: I was only following what my master told me, miss beth
Beth: I know I'm my right mind no man would allow a slave girl to rummage through their things willing that's why we have burtrum, now come along I hope he has a proper punishment for you
Before I'm pulled from the room, I feel Fionna slip something into my hand, as I'm pulled from the room down the long hall, hide the note into my pocket before we reach master Jonathan.
Betty: johnny look who I found in your room in your bags
Johnathan turned around with a look of disdain and frustration
Johnathan: I understand your concern betty but this is Alli one of my most trusted slaves and leave a lot of my personal belongings to her for care because she knows what to do with themes and how I like them, now if you would kindly release her to finish her work…
betty: well, you may go
I'm letting go of my miss Betty and I go back to master Jonathan's room to finish my work. When I get there Fionna is still there unpacking his bags, Igo over after closing the door and tackle out the note and start reading it.
"Dear Alli, I left this note in my bags because I knew you would be unpacking it-I Know your sister is here and I hope you do find her but more importantly in 3 days from the time we arrive I'll be getting married to betty. But I've left a special dress for you to wear that day and it is imperative you wear it, and after you are done unpacking my bag I wish for you to come to me asap"
Signed Johnathan, it said with bold letters at the end