Novella

 Episode 10 Next Chapter   Previous Chapter     Albert arrived back home late. His huge castle had a sorrowful atmosphere. He came inside and Tom his butler, associate and confidante informed him that his uncle is waiting for him for dinner. Albert shrugged and went straight to his uncle. An old man in his mid seventies, grey haired, tall and broad faced. His age had not affected his looks and one was certain that he must have been heart throbbing in his young age as he was still handsome. He had a cane in his hand and had worn a night gown. Smoking pipe he turned around and looked at his troubled nephew. ''My my, dear sir we finally got the chance of meeting you when we have no idea where have you been , what are you doing? Not taking care of your business, not caring about your relations with the other lords yet you are so stick to your petty own personal affairs.'' ''Uncle I....''  ''Don't uncle me, I have entire reports of your whereabout...

   Episode 9 Next Chapter   Previous Chapter     Catherine was lying in her bed unable to sleep. The gift of Edmund was just staring her making her anxious. She finally got up and picked the red velvet box from the dressing table and sat on the stool. It was clear it was of a chain. She finally opened it and found something which made her sleep ran away. It was a gold twisted chain with with topaz in it. Her mother used to wear this. It was her heirloom. She couldn't wait for the morning to meet Edmund.  ''Lord lady Catherine has arrived.'' Edmund's butler announced. Edmund who was resting his legs on the table rose in an instant.  ''Escort my lady in with great respect.''  ''My lady he bowed and tried to take her hand but Catherine didn't let him.'' ''It is an honor to have you at my place..'' Catherine cut him off. ''Lord Edmund may I know from where you bought this present?'' she sai...

 Episode 8 Next Chapter   Previous Chapter      Teresa came running while they still hadn't finished their dinner.  ''My lady lord Edmund has arrived.'' Victoria and Catherine looked at each other.  ''I...'' ''Tell him to stay in the living room I'll be there.'' Victoria said and dismissed Teresa. ''You eat I'll go.'' Catherine got up.  ''Not like this. He must first meet me and then you will appear. This is no way a lady behaves Catherine you stay right here.'' ''But I...''  ''You can do whatever you wish with him or whatever your plans are but like a lady.'' she got up wiped her face with the handkerchief. ''My my lord Edmund.'' Victoria appeared from the door which was immediately closed when she entered the living room. ''Lady Victoria.'' he bowed in front of her and then took her hand and kissed it. He was dressed finely with f...

 Episode 7 Next chapter   Previous Chapter     In the afternoon after supper she waited to talk to Victoria privately. But later she heard that Victoria was going to the farms to make a visit. Then a maid said to the head cook to prepare a feast because the Lady will return shortly before dinner and she might accompany some guests. Catherine wasn't paying attention to Charlotte. When she asked again ''Catherine are you feeling unwell?'' ''No I'm fine. Can we do this tomorrow Madame?'' Catherine decided to be in the garden and be alone with herself for a while. ''Alright.'' Charlotte granted her leave. ''Seems like our lady has fallen in love is it Albert?'' Charlotte said coming closer taking a brief look at her face. ''The way you blush like really a girl in love but what is all the stress about my dear. You said to me that I am like your mother then you shouldn't be hiding things from your mo...

   Episode 6 Next chapter   Previous chapter       It was supper time when Victoria asked Charlotte to skip today's lesson because she wanted to talk to Catherine. "My dear." Victoria said Catherine stood up in her honor."Did you enjoy last night?" "I'm grateful to you for whatever you've done for me and my life Aunt Victoria. And yes I enjoyed last evening tremendously. In fact it was the best evening of my life after mother and father died." Victoria took her hand and pressed it." You deserved it my dear. I'm delighted that you feel home here.'' After a moment's pause she began ,''There's something I wanted to discuss with you Catherine. How did you find Edmund?'' Victoria waited for Catherine's reply. She began to find suitable words to describe Edmund she had no idea who he was all she knew and thought about was Albert. ''He's ......nice, I mean I have no idea who Edmund i...

Chapter Five: Next Chapter Previous Chapter   The ball started. Folk music started playing an announcement was made that the dance has started. Every girl wanted to dance with Albert. Albert however searched for Catherine. He found her with Charlotte he came to her bowed and asked "May I have the pleasure to dance with you Lady Catherine." Catherine looked and Charlotte and she nodded.  "Pleasure's all mine Lord Albert." They began dancing in rounds. As each man would clap and the lady would swing back from his side and reach for his hand. The circle began. " Its indeed a pleasure dancing with you milady. "Albert said in her ear. The ladies moved and circled back and forth. Another man would change their companion and another girl would come in front. Albert hurried and took Catherine from the circle. "You dance very well Lord Albert and I don't think you'll let me dance with anyone else." Catherine gave Albert a compliment. ...

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Chapter four: Next Chapter Previous Chapter   It was spring in London. This would be seasons for balls and parties. Gatherings were arranged by the Lord's and their ladies. As each had a turn. The girls were married at a young age. When they reached that particular age they attended the balls in order to be acquainted with their to be suitors. One season and many marriages. This was the manifestation of these outcomes. Catherine was having tea one afternoon with Victoria when she inquired about her education. "I'm studying what I used to at the convent a long time ago but I'm delighted with Miss Charlotte." "I would like London to meet you. We are having a ball here my dear. Do you like them?" Victoria asked Catherine. "They are not that bad."Catherine answered. She was well aware of the balls. That used to happen all the time at her home. '' Ah I get your point. I think it as the same and maybe this is why you would still find me a mai...