Cursed Affair

The grand estate of the wealthy Harrington family stood tall, its stone façade gleaming in the sunlight. Young Master Ethan Harrington, with his chiseled features and piercing blue eyes, strode through the manicured gardens, his tailored suit a stark contrast to the humble attire of the servants. Ava, a shy and diligent servant, was tasked with dusting the intricate chandeliers in the foyer. Her eyes, a deep brown, sparkled with a hint of sadness, a reflection of the hardships she'd faced. Orphaned at a young age, Ava had grown up in poverty, her father's abandonment and her mother's untimely passing leaving her alone in the world. As Ethan entered the foyer, his gaze met Ava's, and for a fleeting moment, they locked eyes. Ethan's heart skipped a beat, his curiosity piqued by the quiet beauty before him. Ava, sensing his gaze, quickly looked away, her cheeks flushing. "Ethan, you're home early," his mother, Mrs. Harrington, said, descending the staircase. "Your father will be pleased." "Hello, Mother," Ethan replied, his eyes still drawn to Ava. "Who's this?" he asked, nodding toward the servant. "Ava," Mrs. Harrington replied, her tone dismissive. "One of the new servants." As Ethan's mother whisked him away to discuss family matters, Ava couldn't shake off the feeling that their encounter had stirred something within her. Little did she know, their lives were about to become intricately entwined, despite the societal boundaries that stood between them.