"I would head back now ,would you need anything else from me."? Ophelia asked.
"Not just yet, Ms Johnson," Lady Grace said with a smile. "I've been practicing a little piece on the piano, and I'd love for you to stay and listen. Would you be so kind as to rate my performance?" Lady Grace gestured to the piano in the corner of the room, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.
Ophelia's face lit up with a bright smile. "I would be honored to hear you play, Lady Grace."
Alexander, who had been watching the exchange, smiled and said, "I'm sure you'll be impressed, Ms Johnson. My dear Gracy is quite the talented musician."
"Ohh dear Alex don't flatter me." Lady Grace said with a laugh, her cheeks flushing slightly. "I'm sure Ms Johnson will be able to form her own opinion about my playing." She smiled at Ophelia, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
"Please, do sit down and make yourself comfortable. I'll play for you now." Lady Grace turned back to the piano and began to play,at first the piece wasn't matching.
the notes seemed to be jumbled and unclear, but as Lady Grace's fingers danced across the keys, the melody began to take shape.
The notes swelled and fell, weaving together into a beautiful, haunting melody. Ophelia's eyes widened as she recognized the tune,it was an old historical song, one that she had only heard it in the night clubs.
The song was called "Love Me Better", a melancholic ballad that a young woman had sung to her fiancé centuries ago. As Lady Grace's fingers coaxed the notes from the piano, Ophelia felt a shiver run down her spine.
The music was beautiful, but it was also tinged with a deep sadness and longing. Alexander, who had been standing by the window, turned to watch Lady Grace play, a look of adoration on his face. As the final notes of the song faded away, Ophelia felt a moment of silence, as if the music had left her breathless.
She turned to Lady Grace, her eyes shining with tears she didn't know where there." That was beautiful lady Grace, you are indeed very talented."
Lady Grace smiled, her eyes sparkling with delight. "Thank you, Ms Johnson. You're too kind. I'm glad you enjoyed it."
Alexander walked over to Lady Grace and placed a hand on her shoulder. "You were magnificent, my dear. You always play with such passion and feeling."
Lady Grace blushed and leaned into Alexander's touch. "Thank you, Alex. You're always so supportive." Ophelia watched the exchange, feeling a sense of warmth and happiness. It was clear that Lady Grace and Alexander were deeply in love, and it was lovely to see.
"I should probably be going now," Ophelia said, breaking the silence. "Thank you again, Lady Grace, for sharing your music with me." Lady Grace nodded and smiled. "It was my pleasure, Ms Johnson. Please, do feel free to come and listen anytime you'd like."
**
Ophelia sat on her bed staring out the window ,she had been sitting for the last thirty minutes it seemed time wasn't moving ,they wasn't any thing to do all she had to do was wait till it was time to serve the family their evening tea.
She sat quietly staring at out the window suddenly something happened, Ophelia's gaze drifted from the window becoming distant.
The sun had begun to set ,casting a warm glow over the shadows ,the birds sang their evening song.
A young lady dance meticulously around the garden,she was moving swiftly and neatly almost as tho she had a companion who danced with her ,her figure could be clearly seen through the light fabric dress she wore, she danced along with the wind,also moving around the flowers ,her red hair flowed with the wind as she danced.
The dancing lady paused all of a sudden and turned around her gaze locking unto Ophelia's window , Ophelia ha dtge chance to see her full face ,the lady looked far different from her figure ,her face was covered in Crimson red liquid and her golden eyes were glowing ,she had a smile that creeped Ophelia out,she noticed the lady say something she didn't hear it but she caught the lips sync." I see you too."
Ophelia's trance was broken, and she woke up with a start. Fear gripped her heart as she looked out the window again, but the lady was gone. The garden was still, except for the gentle rustling of leaves. Ophelia's palms were cold, and her body was drenched in sweat.
She glanced at the clock, her mind reeling. 3:40. Where had the time gone? Hadn't it been 2:22 just moments before? Ophelia's thoughts swirled in confusion.
"A splash of water would calm my nerve," she thought, rising from her bed. As she made her way to the bathroom, her eyes caught the mirror. Her reflection stared back, pale and shaken.
Ophelia's hands trembled as she splashed cold water unto her face,The soothing liquid enveloped her, but her mind remained racing. The lady's words echoed in her mind: "I see you too."
Ophelia brushed everything off and hurried to the kitchen to make the evening tea and there Caitlin was making dinner when Ophelia had steeped into the kitchen she had only nodded at her an didn't say a word to her.
Ophelia quickly got the tea ready ,she didn't forget how each family member loved their tea ,she did exactly as she had been taught the previous day.
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