37 Book collector- Part 1 (2/2)
”I insist,” he coaxed her, ”It is very rare for the mansion to have guests. We are already out, why not stroll a little more. I would definitely enjoy some company.”
”That's very untrue, milord. You have Mr. Lawson and Lady Venetia who visit you. And not to forget your companion Lady Frances,” Heidi had still not forgotten how the woman had been rude with her words.
”Jealous are we,” Lord Nicholas smiled with delight making her huff.
”O-of course not! Why would I need to be jealous of her.” Even though she wasn't brought up in an elite family or surrounded by the high class society, her mother had brought her up with great moral values.
”Please” he gestured his hand towards the path that continued in the garden and soon again they continued to walk. He then switched the topic, ”How is your studies going with Ms. Moate? I heard quite some interesting things in regards to your classes,” he said with a knowing smile.
Now what did that mean? Surely they hadn't done anything apart from write words and sentences in the book. Wait. Did he mean her handwriting? A little embarrassed, she asked him,
”Is it about the writing?” But now that she thought about it, apart from the maid who barely stayed there for a minute no one could know what happened in the room, unless it was Ms. Moate herself who had gone to complain to the Lord about Heidi's inadequacy when it came to the basics. He didn't reply to her question and instead only smiled.
”Is it really important for one to perfect oneself when it comes to handwriting? I have written that way since I rememberand I don't think it is going to change in the future.” Heidi always felt that a person's handwriting was like his second appearance that in years would stay the same unchanged, ”Could I as you for a favour, milord?”
”Please do,” Lord Nicholas looked at her bite her bottom lip before she released it to speak.
”If could ask Ms. Moate to skip the writing and start with the actual studies I would be very grateful.”
”And what do I get out of it?”
”I, learning about vampires quickly?” she heard him chuckle at her answer.
”You will pick it anyways. You need to learn that in this world, which you have stepped in, nothing comes for free. And it doesn't matter if it is a simple or a difficult favor darling,” and after a little thought he said, ”Lady Eveline can only teach you about books but I believe there are other things where you would need practice, unless you are already aware of it. Do you know how to ride a horse?”
She shook her head, ”I think I am fine without it,” she gave him an uneasy smile.
It wasn't just her but even her sister Nora, who wasn't fond of horse riding. Her father had tried teaching them when their mother was still alive but unfortunately the horse had been in quite some bad mood to throw both the girls on the ground, due to which neither of them ever got on one again. She remembered her bottom had been sore due to the impact of falling down from the horse.
”Trust me, you will enjoy it,” he said ignoring the worry that marred her face.