"Reti, I have a planned an entire day of amusement for the both of us, I am sure that you will like it" said Tessa as she, Ireti, Wura and Lawrence were having breakfast.
"I do appreciate that Tessa, but I do not think that I feel in the right space of mind for such" said Ireti as she knew that whatever Tessa planned entailed going out to town and doing some buying, and Ireti was sure that she was not in the mood to do that.
"Awww reti" said Tessa
"I do appreciate your offer, we might go some other time" said Ireti.
"Awww it is alright Reti" said Tessa.
"Well then dear niece of mine, what do you say?" asked Tessa as she turned to look at Wura, she had an itching to go out.
"Ahhh well Aunt, I am sorry, but I also do not want to go out, I would rather stay here" said Wura."
"And besides Aunt, it is still winter, for your safety and that of the baby's I suggest that it is best if you stay in a warm environment at all times" said Wura.
"Right Father?" asked Wura as she turned to look at her father to back her up.
Truth be told she just wanted to get out of going out to town with Aunt Tessa, but she did also say that for her Aunt's safety, Uncle Richard was not here, and it was all their responsibility to take care of his wife for him, because well she could be a handful.
"Yes Tessa Wura is right, it would be better for you to stay inside, rather than outside" said Lawrence.
"Awww Reti what are your thoughts?" asked Tessa as she looked at Ireti, she looked at her with expectant eyes, hoping that maybe, just maybe she would agree with her.
"Sorry Tessa, Lawrence and Wura are right, it would be better for you to stay home" said Ireti as she disappointed Tessa, Ireti avoided looking at Tessa because she would feel guilty.
"But I wanted to go to town to buy some ingredients, I want to cook today" said Tessa as she stated her reason.
"I want to make one of those recipes that you taught me my Reti" said Tessa as she looked sad.
"Oh please?? Please brother, can I go?" asked Tessa as she pleaded with Lawrence.
"That is out of question" said Lawrence.
"Aww" said Tessa.
"Fine then if that is the case I will go to town and buy those ingredients for you" said Ireti as she sighed.
"You will??" asked Tessa as she looked at Ireti and Ireti nodded.
"Yayyyy, thank you my Reti" said Tessa as she looked very happy.
"I will write down the list of ingredients that I need" said Tessa.
"Okay then" said Ireti.
"Wura you will be coming with me" said Ireti as she sipped her tea.
"What??" asked Wura in surprise
"Is there a problem?" asked Ireti as she raised an eyebrow at Wura.
"No Mother" said Wura
"But Mother, I do not want to go to town" said Wura, she did not want to go out less she meet that scoundrel Prince on the way.
"Can I please be excused not to go?" asked Wura.
"No" replied Ireti.
"Please Mother, why do you not go with Beatrice instead?" asked Wura.
"I asked you to go with me and not Beatrice" said Ireti.
"But Mother" said Wura
"But nothing Wura" said Ireti as she sipped her tea.
"My dear let her stay" said Lawrence as he cut in.
"Yes Reti let Wura stay" said Tessa.
"She said that she does not want to go, let her be my dear" said Lawrence.
"Yes Reti. Please" asked Tessa.
Lawrence held Ireti's free hand and he looked at her with a pleading gaze, and Tessa did the same, Ireti sighed these two pair of siblings were very annoying.
"Fine" said Ireti as she sighed.
"Wura you can stay home" said Ireti
"Thank you Mother" said Wura as she smiled.
"Thank you" she said as mouthed the words "thank you" to her father and Aunt, and they smiled at her.
"You can go to town with Beatrice my dear, I am sure that she would be more than happy to accompany you" said Lawrence.
"Whatever you say" said Ireti as she looked annoyed.
"Beatrice" called Lawrence.
"Yes Master" said the cook named Beatrice as she immediately answered as soon as her name was called, she walked into the dining room, she had dark hair and brown eyes.
"You called for me Master?" she asked as she bowed.
"Yes Beatrice, you will follow the Duchess out to the market today" said Lawrence.
"Yes Master" said Beatrice as she bowed.
"When do you want to leave My lady?" asked Beatrice as she looked at Ireti.
"At your earliest convenience" said Ireti.
"I will be finished with my duties by noon" said Beatrice.
"That would be okay Beatrice" replied Ireti.
"Tessa I hope that you would have prepared the list of ingredients by noon" said Ireti.
"Of course Reti dear, that is more than enough time" said Tessa as she smiled.
"Well alright then" said Ireti.
"That would be all Beatrice" said Lawrence.
"Okay, please excuse me" said Beatrice as she bowed and walked away.
"My Reti why do you not smile??" asked Tessa
"You know that I have always told you that you look pretty when you smile" said Tessa as she smiled.
"Of course I do, when you remind me every single day" said Ireti as she drank her tea.
"That is because I love you my dear Ireti" said Tessa.
"Mhmmm" said Ireti as she felt like Tessa was trying to butter her up.
"Am I not right brother?" asked Tessa as she looked at Lawrence.
"Of course you are Tessa" said Lawrence as he smiled.
"Of course you two agree with each other, you always do" said Ireti and everyone laughed happily.