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Castle Of Thorns [Mature]
First Day of Work
[Verzyne Duchy - Marxstein Castle]
Carolla (Maid)
Miss, butler Langley is here.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Langley? Show him in.
Bennett Langley
Good day, Miss Serafina.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Hello, Langley. What brings you here?
Bennett Langley
I am here to inform you of the Duchess order. Starting today, someone will assist you in tending the glasshouse.
Teen Serafina (FL)
The glasshouse? I thought it is off limits to others.
She replied in confusion.
Bennett Langley
You are correct, Miss. Tradition dictates that only the ladies of the house are allowed inside the glasshouse. But they may employ some help from selected people when necessary.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Oh, I see. That makes sense. Did she hire someone from the village? Or is it another maid?
Bennett Langley
I believe she appointed the gardener's new apprentice to assist you.
She was relieved to find out that 'the gardener's new apprentice' was the one being assigned to assist her.
Teen Serafina (FL)
I understand. Thank you for informing me, Langley.
Langley bowed then vacated the room.
Carolla (Maid)
Miss, do you want me to accompany you in the glasshouse today?
Teen Serafina (FL)
Ah, no need! I'll be fine by myself. Just help me with the usual, please.
Carolla (Maid)
If you say so, Miss...
Carolla had just finished sweeping outside the glasshouse when she saw someone approaching.
Teen Raven (ML)
Good day, Miss. I am Montez, gardener Bartholett's new apprentice. I was ordered by the Duchess to assist you.
Carolla (Maid)
Good day, Montez. The young Miss is already inside. You can go ahead and introduce yourself.
Teen Raven (ML)
Thank you, Miss...
Carolla (Maid)
Just call me Carolla. I'm afraid I cannot stay for long as I have another task. The young Miss will tell you what to do.
Teen Raven (ML)
Thank you, Miss Carolla.
He entered the glasshouse after Carolla left.
He was shocked when someone suddenly threw herself at him. It was a good thing that he managed to catch her.
Teen Raven (ML)
What are you doing? You could've hurt yourself!
Serafina, safely nestled in his arms, giggled mischievously at his patronizing glare.
Teen Serafina (FL)
I know you'll catch me. Anyway, how did you manage to get my mother to assign you to this place?
He released her after he made sure that she was standing securely on the ground.
Teen Raven (ML)
I also don't know why she suddenly assigned me to this place. Maybe she thought I wasn't capable enough to take care of the main garden.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Nonsense. Didn't the gardener tell you how important this place for the Duchess?
Teen Raven (ML)
That's why it's even more perplexing.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Anyway, now you can visit me every day without fear of being discovered!
She beamed and held his hands in excitement.
His heart softened at her apparent joy.
Teen Raven (ML)
So, what can I help you with? You mentioned you were going to replace some flowers.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Oh yes! Autumn is approaching, and I want to plant some dahlias and asters. Do we have the seeds in stock?
Teen Raven (ML)
I'll check with Mister Jared. In the meantime, we should prepare the medium first. Do you want to plant them in the ground, or would you prefer using pots?
Teen Serafina (FL)
Let's plant them in the ground. Once they withered, we can replace them with other flowers.
He worked on the soil for almost half a day, with Serafina assisting him from the side. They occasionally chatted about random things.
Teen Raven (ML)
Phew... we're done with this side. We can continue with the other side tomorrow.
He declared as he set aside his gardening tools.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Here, have some drinks!
He received the glass of cold orange juice she handed him. It was refreshing; he could feel his fatigue lessening a bit.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Um, Raven?
Teen Serafina (FL)
I think you can call it a day. You seem tired.
She felt flushed when he brought up the corner of his shirt to wipe the sweat off his forehead, revealing a portion of creamy skin and taut muscle underneath.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Are you going back to Mister Bartholett's house?
Teen Raven (ML)
Yeah. Why?
Teen Serafina (FL)
Can I... Can I come for a visit?
Teen Raven (ML)
You? No. He'd have a heart attack if he saw you in his home.
He felt bad at her disappointed look.
Teen Raven (ML)
At least not in that clothes.
She perked up at his words.
Teen Serafina (FL)
I'll ask Carolla to get me some comfortable clothes tomorrow! Oh, and you can tell him I'm a maid or something. I don't think he knows my face.
True, he thought. Lowly peasants weren't allowed to gaze upon nobles' visage.
Teen Raven (ML)
Alright, alright. If that what you want.
He got up and ruffled her head fondly.
Teen Raven (ML)
I'm leaving. You should also go back.
Teen Serafina (FL)
Alright, see you tomorrow!
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