130 Arrival of the ghost- Part 3 (2/2)
”Nora,” Heidi gathered her composure, putting up the false affection on her face just like her sibling did, ”I am surprised.”
”It was supposed to a surprise,” her uncle Raymond answered after shaking hands with the vampires, ”Mrs. Lawson was kind enough to invite us here when Nora expressed how much she missed you.”
”Anything for family,” Warren smiled without any ill will not knowing whom he had invited home. Didn't Heidi and Ms. Nora's father come along with you?” Oh God, thought Heidi to herself, this wasn't good. Why? Out of all the time, the Lawson's had invited her family when lord Nicholas wasn't here.
”We are so glad to have you be part of our family. I have to say my niece is indeed a lucky girl,” Uncle Raymond expressed his gratitude to Warren, bowing his head in the process.
They joined for tea along with the family and friends. Warren who had been sitting next to her stood up like a gentleman so that Nora could take the seat and for once Heidi wished he weren't a gentleman. Nora spoke to her enthusiastically, portraying to the others as if they were too close and inseparable. Her sister never spoke to her like this not unless there was a motive behind it. At the end of their tea, Raymond Curtis spoke,
”Mrs. Lawson, thank you for being so generous and understanding. Being family for so long, it is a little hard for us to sink in that Heidi won't be living with us after two weeks. I think it's an opportune moment for her to spend two days with her family,” hearing this Heidi's eyes snapped at her uncle, her hands that laid on her lap under the table clutched tightly. She knew it! It had nothing to do with the family but had to do with Duke Dorian Scathlok.
”Of course. Anything that makes Heidi happy,” Venetia smiled at her uncle but Heidi's eyes fell over to the next person who sat beside her. Lady Blois was someone she didn't get along and she never liked the woman. Seeing the woman smile now, it felt like she had something to do with it, ”I did tell that you would be surprised,” she said to Heidi.
Heidi didn't want to go. She wanted to scream and tell it out but things would only go haywire instead. Moistening her mouth, she spoke,
”Uncle Raymond, if it would be alright I would like to visit a friend of mine before we leave. She promised to give me the pie I have been asking for few weeks,” Heidi knew if she went to the Meyers mansion, Lettice would help her with the situation along with her husband.
”Unfortunately we don't have the time dear,” Raymond gave her a grave look, ”I have to go meet a council member on our way. He said he would be there by noon and see the time. My!” he exclaimed, ”Nora dear, why don't you go get the coachman ready.”
”Please don't,” said Warren calling the servant who stood at the side, ”Get Mr. Curtis' carriage ready,” Heidi closed her eyes at the unfortunate planned turn of events.