Cold Silence

m not complaining. When I got home, it was the first time that I

re were more of them than usual. And Aunt Brank is happier than usual. I have no idea about these little cha

guests tonight?" E

sisters and I occupied the seats in front of the table, "Ladies

ways on my b

k?" Gertrude asks, seeming to be

iver run down my spine. I fought the urge to groan in pain as I realized that we're expecting suitors. Of course, why didn't I realize it

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d locked himself in his study room, leaving only me with Aunt Brank and my dearest sisters. Anna and M

tors for years! Also, I loathe having to feel my feet ache with those blasted footwear. I couldn't see how a woman could

s ball is

years of existence. The world we live in is very, very cruel. I salute him for keeping himself alive and sane, and I g

an eligible bachelor and how good he looks, Aunt Brank look

er," I feign

imes I disappointed her at the back of her mind, "I'm seriou

with a man is her main goal in life. Th

th a girl like her." She says, as if Captain Cart

a man of perfection, I can tell he has a really high

that Captain Carter would spend his precious time with them. By the looks of their faces, they were pro

is state. She was never happy of my mere existence. That is, until now. I could practically see

s invitations is what got Aunt Brank in a really good mood. A really, really good mood. She was so

mouth when Aunt Brank abruptly stood up. She didn't even spare us a glance as she hurriedly opened the door for the visitor.

looked up from my meal, to a very familiar man smiling directly at me. I had

ter, what a

excited noises, and they sounded real