'STARS HANG FOR PENELOPE'

|Chapter 4|

                                    Ellen Ernie x'

Mrs. Mosley folded the paper back in her hands. She looked up to her husband. She half chuckled.
        " The letter was awfully short, wasn't it? He clearly didn't plan on giving anything away..."
   " You don't give much away when you know there are eyes everywhere....have to stay low"
   Mrs. Mosley sent a half smile to her husband, making her way up to him. She then placed a gentle touch to his cheek.
      " I can't believe we're actually doing this, after all these years....we're changing the whole set up. John, we've been loyal to this family... and they have been loyal enough to us. They've given us a place to stay and-"
      " That's just it Marie, they've given us a place to stay and all these things we thought were in good....just so we wouldn't know what was going on outside of it all. People could be hurting because of this family, if we don't help them..."
    Mrs. Mosley leaned in to kiss her husband, his arms circling around her; she had his back and he was very grateful to it. They soon parted.
     "I better go, I left that gal of ours by herself to make the coffee. Don't want the Richmonds to ruin things before they start."
     He nodded and let go of his wife as she made her way out.

Nothing could be ruined. Or it'd be over, for them all.

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        Penelope poured her coffee into a green mug, and starred at it for a minute. She really wondered if it was worth putting into her mouth, her mouth never did anything to deserve cruel punishment. It's looks weren't horrid but she was well aware this was her first batch of coffee. As often preached, can't judge a book by it's cover. A sound of feet distracted her from her inner battle. She looked up to see Mama M rushing in, and she glared.
     "Well well, where did you have to go so bad?"
Mama M chuckled at the girl.
     " How's the coffee?"
Penelope scoffed and held the green mug towards the woman.
      "Try it and see"
  Mama M smirked at the girl's sass and grabbed the cup right as Sir Nathan walked in. He noticed the mug in the woman's hands right away.
     "Good Morning Ladies, I see the coffee is ready" he grinned as he took the mug from Mrs. Mosley. Their eyes widened as they discreetly sent looks to one another. They watched as he took a sip. Once it was clear her swallowed, Penelope closed her eyes and prepared for the worst. She was meet with nothing but silence. Her mind went wild with possibilities, her shut eyes tightening. This was pure torture.* Why did I have to make the stupid coffee? *, she questioned.
   She heard the man clear his throat.
     He sent Mama M a tight smile, giving Penelope the side eye. Once he saw her demeanor, he giggled to himself knowing full well Mrs. Mosley must had pushed her duty onto the poor girl. He decided not to make a big fuss, for Penelope's actions were of enough reward.
    "A little heavy on the grains there Miss Penelope, not too strong for my likings of course, but I'm sure the Richmond women won't take to kind to it. Start a new batch quickly, and let's each do our own jobs from now on, right Mrs. Mosley?" He raised a brow in warning; to which she didn't hesitate to nod eagerly.
       "Yessir"
  Sir Nathan grinned and held his mug up to the pair before dismissing himself from the kitchen.
    The air was still and silent for a few more moments, both individuals just staring at each other in shock; Penelope more so to find her ability to consume oxygen. Soon, after it sunk in, both women burst out into fits of laughter, reaching to grab each other.
     "I can't believe he didn't complete hate my coffee, I'm a legend!" Penelope threw her hands up in the air as if she was sworn in for presidency.
    Mama M nodded giggling with her, reaching her hands to pull Penelope's down. She gripped them tightly at her sides, looking into Penelope's big brown eyes. It soon became a serious moment. The young girl waited for her to speak.
    Mama M smiled sadly, face full of guilt.
      " I'm so sorry sweet pea," Penelope twisted her face in confusion, " I shouldn't have thrown my work on you like that. Even that little of a task." Mama M chuckled sadly.
   " I was wrong."
Penelope looked down and signed with a small smile.
     "I already forgave you Mama M, it wasn't that serious of an issue. I sorta learned how to make coffee-"
"Grainy coffee dear." Penelope rolled her eyes.
   "Fine, *grainy coffee*, and the look on Sir Nathan's face was more than satisfying."
  Mama M mumbled a 'bless you' before pulling her in for a bone crushing hug. Penelope closed her eyes, cherishing the embrace. Mama M reminded that there was still work to be done so the hug was ended. Mama M went over to the coffee pot and started to pour it out into the sink while sat to think of something quick to fix herself to eat. She quickly remembered something.
  "Mama M?" She tested. The woman hummed in response for her to continue; which she did while fumbling with her fingers.
   "Where did you run off to that was so important?"
  Mama M stalled from the inside, while her body language remained calm and collected. She knew what to say after a few raddles of her brain.
     "Mr. Mosley had a sweet surprise for me. Wanted to do something special since it's been so hard on us. Sweet lover of mine." She made sure to add a sensual sigh at the end for bonus points. Penelope gushed as predicted.
    "Awww, you guys are the cutest I've ever known. Mr. Mosley will definitely be getting a kiss from me. I just-awww!" Penelope continued to talk giddy about the lovers, letting her breakfast time fly away.
* Ha. What a hopeless romantic*, Mama M mused.

Note: So I started to get boredom again, no surprise, and decided to post chapter 4. I hope you all enjoy it and thank you to all of the beauties who have voted and commented on my works so far. You guys are so lovely and kind, please know that! Anyways,enjoy! ❤️❤️❤️

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