Chapter 9: Unsuspected serenity
Pacing back and forth between the nightstand and the vanity table, Arabella had her hands clasped together as she bit down harshly on her bottom lip.
From time to time, the round moon embellishing the night sky would grasp the young woman's attention through the window. The way It had hogged the limelight right the moment the horizon had tucked the sun never ceased to impress.
Dinner threatened to rise back up and exit from whence it had entered, putting much pressure on her heart which grew more restless with each second that passed.
Long seemed those agonizing minutes of waiting for the knock that would come to announce her summoning.
The odd thing was, however, that despite the anticipation, Arabella still flinched when a gentle knock on the door reached her ears.
"Miss, Arabella!" came Ada's voice.
Frozen in place, Arabella stared at the door for a little while, until a second knock resounded.
"Miss?" that time, Ada's tone held a little more concern.
Just like the night before, Arabella walked forward head high, doing her best to tame her rebellious knees that quivered at every step.
All around, the flickering shadows kept her mind busy for the most part, but that only made her inner voices angrier as they screamed to remind her of her... Strange fate.
And same as the previous night, Ada waited for no permission before opening the door to Silas' room.