The Woman Of My Dreams ✔

Chapter 17

Joan leaned in excitedly "yes?"
Hugh narrowed his eyes, shook his head, then said "no."
Joan widened her eyes "you-you-"
"Lady Joan I can't practically tell you everything over here. If I do so, someone might eavesdrop. And I have to disclose the main plan, so-"
"It's fine Lord Hugh. But then when shall we do so?" Joan asked.
"After drinking our tea here, come to my home. There shall we discuss" Hugh said.
Joan nodded then shrugged.
They ordered their tea, which arrived with stunning pace.
Joan stirred and took a sip "ahh! This tea never fails to amaze me..."
Hugh nodded as one corner of his mouth tipped upward "they make the best tea in the whole town."
Joan nodded "they make it better than even the servants back at my home."
Hugh choked on his tea, then covered it up, with a sniff and a smile.
"Savage makes you" Hugh answered.
"Oh. Was that a compliment?" Joan asked.
Hugh nodded then shook his head "I hope not."
They laughed, merrily, and then smiled at each other.
"Lord Hugh, I'm scared. What if our plan doesn't work out?" Joan asked, out of the blue.
Hugh took a sip and then said, "what if it does?"
"Then I shall live a free life" Joan said and shrugged.
Hugh caught his breath. Her answer held his senses captive for a moment. Was she so troubled, that she yearned for a worry-free life? Was she so tired of everything- and was she tired of the fact that she had no one to share her distress with?
"Did you tell about this William story to your parents?" Hugh asked.
Joan stilled for a moment then murmured "no."
"Why?"
"I can't muster that kind of courage. My parents, shall understand, but won't they be ashamed? Of me? I feel afraid of that fact and I face it alone, everyday, every moment, every-"
"Lady Joan" Hugh interrupted.
"Yes?"
"Come with me. Fast."
"I beg your pardon."
"To discuss the matter at my home, I want to reveal my main plan."
Because he had seen enough of her troubled state and vowed internally,to free her from all the clutches in her life, come what may.