Post by Laura Emerson Lodge on Dec 2, 2007 15:04:37 GMT -5
It was now three days that her husband passed away. Laura was packaging her clothes quickly - all she wanted was left this place soon it would be possible.
She sat on the bed for a minute, it was near 18 o'clock and she felt so tired - especially with her 7 months pregnancy belly.
When she left the room with her bags and was ready to down in the stairs, she was interrupted by Mrs. Lodge which was walking fast in her direction.
Mrs. Lodge: Laura! You don't have to leave so soon. You are a part of our familly.
Edwina took one of Laura's bag.
Edwina: And this, I will call Xavier for he bring them for you.
Laura: Mrs. Lodge....
Laura paused, she didn't wanted to disappoint her mother-in-law - Edwina was one of the only person to appreciate her in this house.
Laura: I appreciate your hospitality, but...
Laura paused again, while trying to hide her emotions.
At the same moment, someone arrievd behind Laura and took her second bag.
Phillip: Let me help you with your bags Madam.
Laura glanced to him and noticed an unusual smile. She sighed and try yo take back her bag, but Phillip insisted to keep the bag.
Phillip: Laura, you have to take care of yourself. I insist to help you for bring the bags downstairs.
Phillip smiled to his mother, but Laura knew that his acting wasn't for help her sincerly, but only for saw her left soon it could be.
Laura: I'm able to bring my bags, thank you.
She try to keep her bag again - the last thing she wanted it was a kind of pity or some insincerity from this man. Phillip squeezed more the bag and whispered to Laura ears.
Phillip: It is a real pleasure for me to help you to left this house, so I insist.
Laura was abashed by Phillip tone - what did he wanted to do exactly? Phillip made a sign with his hands to the downstair, which James and Preston enterred the main hall.
Phillip: James. Preston. I was acutally telling to Laura about how we will miss her presence here, right?
Laura glanced to the hall for notice them - she was hoping to be able to left without any encouting. Phillip glanced back to Laura.
Phillip: See Laura, also Preston and James came for a farewell.
Phillip didn't let time to anyone to answer and continued his speech.
Phillip: You know what are the last news? Laura is selling the Richard's house, that is a good amount of money, so soon after Richard death...
Phillip gesture his hand near Laura belly.
Phillip: Are you sure that that baby is Richard baby? As I remember, Richard wasn't a lot at home since the war started. He wasn't a fighter, but you sucesfully to send him to the War, good manipulation and now all the money for yo...
Laura was stunned by Phillip innuendo and pick up quickly her bag again, but in her harried movement sahe lost her equilibirum while turning back and fall down in the stair.