My Victorian Valentine #dreamewritingacademy

Kindness Does Exsist

Coming onto a main road, Annabelle spotted a little string of Victorian style homes. Annabelle’s body grew exhausted before she passed out she bolted for the closest home. Annabelle could not focus in time to recall which home she stood in front of, before Anna could knock, all consciousness eluded her. Annabelle hadn’t the slightest clue how long she had been asleep, she woke up to a small setting room with a small candle lighting the entire space. At once, Annabelle realized she was in a whole different place. 'Thump, thump, thump', Annabelle’s heart began racing at the sounds of light footsteps thumping towards the door. She couldn’t help herself becoming over whelmed by the familiar sounds of footsteps. It could be anyone, maybe the Earl followed her, maybe he found her unconscious and threw her in the basement or even worse.

’Annabelle calm down just breathe girl just breathe, this could be your shot at freedom don’t blow it by freaking out on whoever comes through that door.’ She thought, in an attempt to soothe her fears and depression.

Starring, as the door opened Anna's heart beat became apparent as her pulse pounded in her ears, her palms started to quiver as tears built up for what may be her biggest disappointment. To Anna's much earned relief, a not much older woman came through the door. She possessed beautiful blonde wavy locks flowing down the length of her back, she stood five feet four inches tall maybe taller with a lovely emerald green silk corset dress on. “It’s nice to see you awake and breathing; you gave me quite the scare when I discovered you four mornings ago.” The woman said kindly. “I’m sorry you had to find me nude, how embarrassing, I hope I didn’t offend you, my name is Annabelle, may I ask what your name is?” she replied to the kind woman. “Well hello there Annabelle, my name is Rosemary Heartsmith, well soon to be Heartsmith hehe, Oh no honey your fine I’m just glad we found you instead of these malicious bandits you know.” Rose said smiling at Anna with the warmth from the sun. For the first time since she was kicked out she felt safe, secure- relaxed, even though the men of this household probably had seen her nude. “Rose I am very grateful for you and your family’s kindness, I hope it wont be too much a bother may I acquire some clothes? It’s ok you don’t have too I will understand.” Anna asked shyly. “Annabelle you’re in luck I not only have you some clothing but also a bath Oh yeah! Breakfast too if you trust me enough ha-ha.” Rose said playfully hoping to brighten the mood, which she did. “Oh that would be amazing thank you, may I bathe now please and would you want to keep me company I’m afraid I’m a bit on edge from the night that ended with me here.” Anna asked bashfully. 'You don’t know this woman and asked for her company she probably thinks I’m mad or even worse.’ Anna shamefully pointed out to herself. “ Oh not at all of course I’ll keep you company but, if I may ask what happened to you, don’t tell me now we will keep that between us during bath time alright, follow me and use the sheet for cover.” Rose Mary said giving Anna a small shove. ” Yes of course I’ll explain during bath time.” Anna said shakily back. Rose wrapped the bed sheet around Anna then grabbed her hand and flew down the hall stopping in front of the center door of the hall, Opening the door then entering with Anna close behind her. Once they were both in, Rose shut and latched the door for Anna’s privacy, “Ok, now, I had this all set up before you woke this morning so quickly before, Alexander awakens and starts banging on the door, he's seriously impatient.” Rose said in a rushed tone. Anna dropped the sheet and hopped into the tub just in time for the hidden man to come out from behind the curtain. “Hey! Rose you didn’t say we had any company today, and who may she be.” Alexander said in a more childish manner. “Oh for f***s sake Alex get the hell out of here! Can’t you see Anna’s trying to bathe how can she do that when your obnoxious ass keeps standing here!” Rose said in an irritated tone of voice. “Oh, come on Rose, I was going to scare you, I didn’t have the slightest clue you were going to bring a woman here, don’t go mad.” Alex said honestly as he ran towards the latched door. Before leaving he kissed Rose’s cheek then in a flash he was gone. “That boy needs some manners, sorry for the intrusion I hope you weren’t alarmed. Alexander does stupid childish things constantly, well, now you can tell me what happened to you while I wash the dirt and tangles from your hair sweet heart.” Rose half demanded but in good jest. Rose started washing the dirt out of Annabelle’s hair as Anna told her of how she was kicked out and went to the tavern to beg when DWight kidnapped her, violated her, beat her and how she escaped which is why she ended up on their door step nude and unconscious. “Good Lord, sweetheart that’s rather unfortunate I’m sorry you had to enter woman-hood before your time but, I’m glad you escaped DWight honey don’t mention this to the guys if need be I will tell them privately for you alright Hun, anyways here is some clothing from my closet; a velvet Emerald green corset with a black and red skirt to finish that Goth beauty look you have, you can walk around barefoot right? Kidding here are some slippers for you too,” Rose said light heartedly trying to make her future brighter. “I appreciate your kindness, may we go eat I haven’t eaten in a fort night.” Anna said famished. Following Rose, Anna had seen the most gorgeous hand painted wall decorations that matched the beautiful living room. This house like many others was an open model Victorian home with a diamond crested chandelier and open space accommodating the long kitchen table set to fit an army. Walking down the corridor she seen a beautiful black female American bulldog her fur was silky smooth she stood to Anna’s knees maybe an inch smaller and they called her Donna. Curiously, Donna ran over to Annabelle sniffing her legs then jumping up to give Anna kisses. So far everyone she met seemed to like her how would everyone else react? ’Good I hope.’ She thought silently.