Chapter 1 - (1)

Here comes the main story, part 1 of chapter 1!

Annnd action! 

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“The kettle’s boiling, Skye!”

“I’m getting it, I’m getting it!”

Hurrying to the other end of the kitchen, Skye let out a breath of relief as she checked the kettle. “You shouldn’t have poured in so much water at once, Pat. This isn’t your first time using this boiler.” Grumbling, she carefully placed the hot kettle down onto a cloth pad, taking care not to knock over two bowls of dough.

“The tea’s running out fast. I’d rather not risk Lord Ashworth’s temper.”

‘It’s faster to boil water than wipe puddles off the burning stove.”

Pat blinked at her, cheeky brown eyes peering out under a straight fringe. “I suppose.” Scratching at her updo, she bustled off. Skye noted with amusement that the brown bob of hair seemed to be barely held up.  Today’s an eventful day for the Ashworths, with several merchants knocking on the door earlier and now a sudden visit from Camilla Flarisse, fiancée of Nathaniel –

Halting, Skye shook her head. Master Nathaniel, she told herself sternly. It wouldn’t be proper to not address him formally, now that he is already of age. Any slipups and there will definitely be gossip among the servants the next day. Something about having an affair with a lowly maid…

Shuddering, she bent down to check the pie baking in the oven. Almost already. Now where’s the tea…

“How’s it going, Skye?”

She nearly banged her head on the kitchen counter in surprise. Hardly any males, even the butlers, ever walk into the kitchen, and the calm but youthful male voice made it impossible to mistake the intruder for anyone else.

“What brings you here, Master Nathaniel?”

“Drop the formality.” Came the immediate response with a frown.

“Lord Ashworth will be angry to hear that.”

“I’m the one being addressed, not Father.”

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Too short? 

Too long? -shot'd-

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