A breeze passed that made the flames of the torches flutter a little. The music played by the orchestra in the hall was pleasant, settling a good mood. People were enjoying each other's company. Little did they knew what was happening at the secluded part of the manor.
Ruth, who had sneaked into the property of the O'Dell family with her friend Thea, was nervous. Her heart was beating faster with every step they took towards the two silhouettes in the backside corridor of 'the great manor'. She had never done anything rebellious like this. And when she got a chance to step out of her safe cocoon, it had to be crossing paths with the O'Dell family.
Thea guided Ruth till they reach the corridor. They hid behind a wall where the light of torches couldn't fall. It was a perfect place to hid.
A woman giggled exaggeratively. "We should stop now. Let me go." She said in a hushed tone.
