7 Chapter 7
"What that slut is up to again," Piper exclaimed.
Linda, the head maid, exclaimed, "Language."
"Oh, my poor Evelyn, my poorly designed gown," Maria lamented.
Evelyn smiled and added, "Girls, I'm OK."
"I can't believe you actually paid back to Viscount's daughter," Anne exclaimed, surprised.
"Why can't I be furious about something, she insulted a rank given by the duke, how can't I get angry about something?" Evelyn wondered.
"It was an act of folly," the head maid says, knocking Evelyn's head. "If the Duke wasn't on your side, he might have you incarcerated as well."
Evelyn apologized, "I'm sorry."
"But you know it was heroism because you proved who's boss," says the narrator. Evelyn is patted by Piper.
" So, how are you spending your time now?" Anne expressed her thoughts
"I suppose I've had my fill of partying; feel free to join the festival," Evelyn remarked.
"Please come with us, Big Sister Evelyn," Maggie urged as she yanked Evelyn's garment off her.
"Leave her alone," Anne said, "she must be sleepy."
Maggie cried and said, "No, no, Big Sis Evelyn, please come."
"OK, OK," Evelyn said, "let me freshen up."
Matthew was waiting for Evelyn to reappear in the Hall, but she did not appear.
The knight inquired, "Are you okay, my lord?"
The Duke ordered, "Yes, just leave me here."
The knight dispersed, saying, " As you desire."
He pondered, "Where are you?"
"What are you doing here, you're meant to be in the hall," Lady Cotton says as she drags him away.
He grabs her hand and says, "Who are you to command me?"
"I'm the Morrison's mistress and your mother," Lady Cotton explained.
With a sneer, Matthew responded, "Shut up, don't mention your name as my mother." "I witnessed how you pretended to be in front of my mother, how you plotted but failed to kill both of us, but I'm still alive, and now you plot by sending all of your parlour's girls to arrange my marriage, but no one succeeds. So cut your kindness"
"Stop that, Matthew," Jacob says, "she's not your mother, but we're family."
"Save your talk," he says as he storms out.
When Lady Morrison sees him leave, he says, "What a rude person."
"Save your words, I won't always be able to save you," Jacob said.
"What are you talking about?" the lady inquired.
"Don't play innocent, I know what you did in the past, but I don't say anything because I don't want you to be kicked out, I love Matthew like my brother, don't dare to break our bond, do you understand Lady Morrison?" Jacob said, glaring at his mother.
"Yes," the lady answered, shaking her head.
She becomes enraged and bites her nails as he walks away, shouting, " Rebecca!"
Rebecca replied, "Yes, my lady."
"Bring me someone to my apartment in thirty minutes," she murmured quietly to the person.
On the other hand, Matthew searches the quarters for Evelyn but is unable to locate her, asking, "Where has she gone?"
He hears laughter and goes to investigate, only to find her leave the mansion gates with the maids.
When Evelyn and the girls arrived in town, they discovered that the town was bustling with activity, with people dancing, singing, and playing games.
"Wow, I've never seen anything like this," Evelyn exclaimed.
"I hope your first time is unforgettable," Anne says.
"Forget the ball, the real party is about to begin," Piper added.
"I wish I could find the boy of my dreams," Maria exclaimed as she scoured the streets for potential suitors.
"You only care about boys," Piper replied.
"Say to theperson who already has a boyfriend," Anne scuffs as she holds Maria
"Well, we agreed to meet him at his pub, so let's play games first and then have supper," Piper offers, shifting the conversation's focus.
Anne and Maria are chuckling as they say, "See, she's blushing."
Maggie and Evelyn were out and about appreciating the town.
Maggie said, "Big sis, big sis, let's go to that shooting game."
"Sure, let's go," Evelyn murmured, her hand in hers.
They came to a halt near the shooting range.
"How much for a shot?" Evelyn asked the man.
"Three tries for 30 pence," the man stated.
"Here you go," she says as she hands him over to Maggie.
"Well, we agreed to meet him at his pub, so let's play games first and then have supper," Piper offers, shifting the conversation's focus.
Anne and Maria are chuckling as they say, "See, she's blushing."
Maggie and Evelyn were out and about appreciating the town.
Maggie said, "Big sis, big sis, let's go to that shooting game."
"Sure, let's go," Evelyn murmured, her hand in hers.
Maggie takes the prize and attempts to fire it, but she misses.
"you tried your hardest," the man added.
Piper said, "Hey, that's disrespectful, she's a kid, it might hurt her feelings."
Maggie tries yet again but fails, followed by Piper and Anne, and finally Maria.
"Hey, keep an eye on it!" exclaimed the man.
They all expressed regret.
Maggie starts tearing, Evelyn sees her and consoles her, she then pays and takes out the gun, " hey, Maggie which prize do you want"
"That's fine, you don't have to do it, it's no good," Piper remarked.
"It's fine," Evelyn replied, and Maggie agreed.
Maggie points to the prize and says, "the pink teddy."
Evelyn aims the pistol and directs it at the prize.
ka-ching!
Everyone cheers as Evelyn hits the teddy bear with the award.
"Here you go, Maggie," Evelyn said as she handed the reward to her.
Maggie responded, "Thank you so much, big sis," as she accepted the reward and hugged it.
"Evelyn, you're amazing. I had no idea you could aim so well "Evelyn stated
Evelyn smiled awkwardly and replied, "It's all about luck."
In reality, this isn't her first time; she was a trained shooter in her previous life, having won the school archery championship.
As they enjoyed having fun. Matthew, who is hiding under his hood, spies on them; he was disturbing the people and appears to be stalking them.
As they pass by, passers-by stare at him.
"Look, mum, that guy is staring at those ladies," a child exclaimed.
"Don't look at him," his mother urged as she dragged him away.
The Duke is perplexed as to why they are staring at him and focuses on Evelyn.
They vanish without warning, and the cops apprehend him before he can locate them.
" Hey, you there, cease!" He was stopped by the cops.
"What appears to be the issue officer," Matthew said.
"The townfolk have complained that you've been stalking girls," the cops said.
"There was a misunderstanding," Matthew explained.
As he grabs his hand, the cop says, "Tell that to the station."
"Hey, that's got to stop," Matthew exclaimed.
There was a disturbance, which Evelyn and others could hear.
"What the hell is going on?" Anne stated
"I don't know, must be exciting," Piper remarked as she walked.
When the maids check, they discover the Duke.
"Oh, my God!
"Evelyn screamed. "What are you doing?" she asks the police as she approaches up to them.
"This man is stalking you ladies and causing a ruckus," the cops added.
"What!" she exclaimed.
"I didn't do it, Evelyn, I simply came to see you," Matthew, who had been handcuffed, explained.
"Shut it down, criminal," the cops said.
"You be quiet, Mister," she said, "do you know who you're talking to?" she said.
"Who is he?" the cops inquired.
She said, "He's Duke Matthew Morrison, the Head of the House of Morrison."
"What!" exclaimed the cops, "I'm sorry, sir!"
"It's all right, "I might have a word with the commissioner shortly," Matthew said.
"Please offer my apologies, sir," the cops pleaded.
"Spare him, my lord, he had no idea it was you," Evelyn told Duke.
Matthew reconsiders and says, "Fine, I'll leave you this time."
The officer thanks you and departs.
"What are you doing here, my Lord?" Evelyn inquired.
"Nothing, I can't be here," Matthew said.
Everyone is taken aback when they encounter a blushing woman. Matthew
Evelyn, seeing him flush, grabs his arm and says, "since you're here, my lord, come join us."
All the maids answered, "Yes, my lord."
"Um... fine," Matthew said.
Maggie says, holding his hand, "You will have fun, my lord, and now that my lord is here, Maggie can win more prizes."
As they walk around, everyone is smiling.
"Are you having a good time, my lord?" Evelyn inquired.
"Please call me Matthew," he says as he stares at her and notices how lovely she is.
"Excuse me?" she inquired.
"Please call me Matthew for tonight only," the Duke responded, blushing.
She notices him and blushes as well, "OK, let's go Matthew," she says.
As they look at them, the maids present smile.
Lady Cotton was with a group of guys in the backyard of the main home, presenting a package.
Lady Elizabeth is the one who is tied, as she checks.
"I told you to get the Duke because you couldn't execute a simple job, but you failed" The lady holding Elizabeth's cheek
Elizabeth tries to speak, but she can't since her mouth is shut.
"Throw her and the lady Lyre you have with you and finish them and leave no trace," the lady replied.
Elizabeth yells and pleads, but the abductor strikes her in the head and closes the box before she can say anything.
"Go to this girl also, she's the maid, don't allow the Duke get close to her," she says as she smokes her pipe and gives a painting.
As he orders his men to take Evelyn, the kidnapper says, "yes, my lady."
Rebecca, her maid who stood there quickly ran to the office where she sees someone sitting near the fire.
" I have some news my Duke" Rebecca says
"Tell me," said Jacob getting up from his seat
Rebecca who comes out of her guise reveals that she is actually Duke Jacob's spy.
She informs the Dukes.
" I see," said Jacob and looks at some men who look at him from behind
"you know what to do?" said Jacob as he assigns men to save Evelyn.
