"Guy's Rose" (Book 1), by Gratiana Lovelace, 2012

"Guy's Rose", Ch. 29-31-- Seth's New Home; Sir Guy's Fates; Lady Rose's Worry

 "Guy's Rose", Ch. 29-31-- Seth's New Home; Sir Guy's Fates; Lady Rose's Worry, 10/27/12 Gratiana Lovelace

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"Guy's Rose", Ch. 29--Seth has a new home and Lady Rose finishes her wedding plans, 10/27/12

 Lady Roseanna [(2) right] has much remaining to prepare for her wedding to Sir Guy in the next two weeks--not the least of which is helping Seth transition to being in her care.  After having Seth sleep on a small pallet in her bed chamber for two nights--so that he doesn't feel afraid all alone and scared in Sir Guy's bed chamber--Lady Roseanna spends more time with Seth and he spends less time with his caretaker Mama Colleen. Getting to ride Wildfire with Lady Roseanna each morning is something that Seth also looks forward to with glee.  

But Lady Roseanna knows that Seth will need a proper leave taking from Colleen if he is to adjust to being with Lady Roseanna.  So, Lady Roseanna, Fr. Bale, Colleen, and Seth have a farewell midday meal together in the Middleton apartments--away from prying eyes--for Seth and Colleen to say their heartfelt goodbyes on the third day.  After lunch, Colleen tells Seth of his new living arrangement--as discussed earlier by she and Lady Roseanna--thinking that Seth will accept it more coming from his Mama Colleen.  But they do not reckon on the strength of the loving bond between a mother and child.

ColleenMother:  "Seth Dear,"  She says brushing the hair out of his eyes.  "Are you having fun here in the palace with Lady Roseanna?"

Seth:  "Yes Mama.  I like her horsie."  Well, small children are rather sweet and simple.  Both women smile--as does Fr. Bale.

ColleenMother:   "Good, I'm glad."  She says trying not to tear up at leaving behind a child whom she considers to be her son.  "Well I must return to Derby this afternoon, but you will be staying here to keep Lady Roseanna company."

Seth:  "But I want to go home with you, Mama."  He whines a bit fearfully while leaning against and cuddling with his Mama Colleen. 

Colleen and Lady Roseanna share a knowing look.  This will not be easy.

ColleenMother:  "I know you do.  But your home is with Lady Roseanna now.  She will be your new Mama."

Seth looks hesitantly over at the fine lady--Lady Roseanna--then back at his Mama Colleen.

Lady Roseanna:  "Yes Seth, I want you to be my little boy."

Seth:  "Why Mama?"  He pleads tearfully to Colleen [(3) right].  "Don't go away.  I want to go home with you. I'll be good."  He starts to cry and clings to her.  Little boys do not understand such things--of why he can't stay with the only family he has ever known.  It is often hard for adults to understand changing relationships as well.

ColleenMother:  "Seth."  She hugs him to her trying to comfort him and stave off her own tears.   You are a good little boy.  That is why you deserve this chance to be in the palace.  You will learn new things and become a great man.

Seth:  "I don't want to learn new things."  He pouts.  "I want to go home!"  He wails.  The adults look at each other and sigh.  They do not know what to do.

Bessie:  Then Lady Roseanna's servant, Bessie [(4) right], shares her story.  "Seth, I also came to live in the palace when I was little like you."

Seth:  "You did?"  Seth lifts his head up from his Mama's breast and looks at Bessie.  Everyone holds their breath.

Bessie:  Bessie sits down on the floor next to the boy so as not to seem to hover over him.   Yes, my parents had died and my brother and I were sent here to live and work.