-I heard the count is coming today.
-Count Thesley.
-Yeah. Apparently he is married to lady Anna but there are rumours going around that he has an affair.
-Really?
-Not only that they say,he has a secret child.
-Isn't that just rumours?
-Sheesh...Lizzy think about it. Who would love a lady who is like that.
-I don't think she is that bad.
-How do you explain the maid then? She is abused by her. She has bruises all over her body.
-Maybe she did something wrong.
-Lizzy!!!
-Let's stop talking Mary.
-Sigh....you have changed Lizzy.
-Wait Mary....(Ah...Mary is angry.)
-Maryyyy.
-Hmph.
And for the past few days Mary didn't talk with me. Rumours spread that our friendship has fallen apart.
-Mary are you still mad at me?
-Don't talk with me.
-Do you remember the first day i came here Mary? I was really scared. Then the head maid told me,i am going to stay with you. Since I worked as a governess at a different place,i met all kinds of people. They were full of greediness and hostility. I thought maybe you would also be same. But i was wrong. I have never seen someone as kind as you.
-Stop. You are making me blush. Come here Lizzy.
-Mary.....
As i hugged Mary,i understood one thing. Not everyone is kind to you for benefits. Perhaps Mary is a miracle to me. Someone who is always there for me. The next day,the mansion was busy and noisy. The count was coming so everyone had to do extra work.
-Head maid i can't do it anymore. I am exhausted.
-Come now. You have been working for an hour. It hasn't been that long yet.
-What! Ugh....
-I guess Flora is really tired. Then let me clean the hallway.
-Thank goodness i have you Lizzy.
-Ugh....this girl.....
-(Flora is definitely angry. Let's just keep working.)
-Look there is a carriage outside. The count has come.
-Master....master...
-Oh is that too heavy for you Leo?
-Ugh....nope...but are you sure about staying here?
-Leo you know my wife is here. I can't go without her.
-But the countess doesn't seem like she is leaving so soon.
-Let's go.
-Are you listening master?
-Greetings count.
-It's been a while Mortan. Is she sleeping?
-Ah....yes.
-(Are they talking about the countess?)
-Lizzy take these luggages to the room.
-Yes.
-Wait....
-Huh.....a child?
-What!!! I am not a child you glasses girl.
-Ah....i am not glasses girl. I have a name.
-I don't know your name. How am i supposed to call you then?
-You....it's Elizabeth.
-Huh...why do you have such a big name.
-This bastard.....call me Lizzy then.
-The countess...
-What about her?
-Leo!!!
-Yes,coming.
-(What was he going to ask me.)
-Lizzy...Lizzy...
-Ah....what were you saying Mary?
-Gosh why did you space out again?
-Ahh...it must be because of the overworking.
-Right. You have been pushing yourself too hard these days.
-Ah....right...gloom....
-You have a fever. You should just get some sleep.
-Ah....flop...
-I will talk with the head maid tomorrow.
-Thanks Mary.
Everyone is busy outside while i am taking a rest here. As i looked outside from the window,i saw Mary doing laundry.
-(She seems so busy. Should i go and help her. I still feel tired.)
-Lilian are you not eating?
-Oh Mildred. I am not feeling well. I just miss Lizzy.
-Should we go and see her.
-It's not possible.
-Ah Mary.
-She needs complete rest now. The doctor said,if she works again she will pass out. Sheesh why did she push herself so hard.
-Calm down Mary.
-Right. Let's eat. I will bring her food later.
-(It's not bad having fever. I can read all day. There seems to be more books added to the library. Did the master do it.) Hmmm
-Lizzy? Lizzy?
-Mary here.
-Pout....you are here again. Didn't i tell you to rest? You never listen to me.
-Sorry sorry.
-Here your lunch.
-The library looks like it got more brighter than last time.
-Right. I was thinking the same. Here is your lunch.
-Oh thanks Mary.
-Are you feeling good?
-Huh....yeah a little bit.