At 7:00 in the evening, they finally reached their destination and arrived at South Pond Town without encountering any mishap on the road. It was such a peaceful and comfortable journey for everyone.
By 7:30, they arrived at the mansion in good spirits, wanting to rest early.
Outside the mansion, Sir Nicholas and Cooper are already waiting at the entrance of the house, eager to see the ladies, making sure they are safe and sound.
When the carriages stopped in front of the house, and the ladies came out, Sir Nicholas rejoices. "Thank God! You're safe, ladies!" he exclaimed. Huge relief washed over him.
Graven also exited in another carriage.
Laura and Rebecca smiled warmly at Sir Nicholas.
Cooper rushed to the ladies' side and embraced Laura. "I'm glad you are safe, wife! You have no idea how scared I am after learning that you and Rebecca were abducted together. I don't know what to do if something bad happens to you!" he said worriedly, not shying away from expressing a public display of affection to his soon to be wife.
Laura sighed and allowed Cooper to embrace her. She can't blatantly ignore him in front of his brother and father.
"Alright, children, let's go into the veranda and have our dinner feast there. I ordered the cook to prepare special dishes for this occasion. You have no idea how happy I am that my two daughters-in-law have returned to my home safe and sound! Let's have a feast tonight!" Sir Nicholas said, feeling of happiness and relief radiated on his face.
The group went to the veranda while the servants deposited their luggage into their respective rooms.
In the veranda.
A rectangle shape table was set up in the middle of the veranda surrounded by five chairs. Plenty of delicious dishes arranged appetizingly on the table.
Sir Nicholas sweeps his gaze at his children's faces affectionately. "This is a good night for celebration!" he said. He picked up the glass of wine and looked at them. "For safety, longevity, and good health for my beloved family! Cheers!" he said.
"Cheers!" they cheered in unison. Raising their glasses in the air and sipped the sweet-tasting wine, smiling at each other.
On the west side of the front yard, twenty meters away from the veranda, the servants released dazzling firecrackers in the air that lasted for five minutes.
It was a sight to behold. Bright lights exploded in the air to the delight of everyone.
Fifteen minutes later, they began feasting on the delicious dishes displayed on the table.
Everyone was having a good time that night, sharing good food and wine.
After they finished eating, Sir Nicholas instructed the servants to clear the table and bring all the food to the servants' quarters allowing other employees to take part in the food feast. The only thing left on the table is five bottles of light alcohol and wine.
After the table was cleared from the clutter, Sir Nicholas looked at his oldest son. "Graven, tell me what happened to the ladies? And where did you find them?" he interrogated him.
Then he changed his mind. "Ah, I should ask the ladies first," he looked at Laura. "Daughter, what happened to you and Rebecca in the Mayor's Masquerade Party? Why the two of you disappeared from the pavilion without a trace?" he asked.
Laura glanced at Rebecca first and then at Graven. Her mind recalled everything that happened inside the Mayor's pavilion. She cleared her throat. "Ahm...Rebecca and I were admiring the koi fishes in the pond when a waiter approaches us and offered us fresh juice. We took one glass each and drank the juice. Then he told us about the Mayor's private koi pond where the bigger carp fishes can be found. Excited to see the pond, we followed the waiter. He brought us to the private pond, there, we saw bigger koi fishes. Then suddenly I feel dizzy and passed out on the floor. The same thing happened to Rebecca..." she concluded her narration.
Sir Nicholas's brows knitted together. "Hmm, it seemed, the drinks were laced with sleeping powder," he said in a grim voice.
Rebecca looked at Sir Nicholas. "Father, allow me to continue," she offered.
"Okay, go ahead..." Sir Nicholas replied.
Rebecca took a deep breath and began her narration. "A few hours later, we found ourselves aboard a moving carriage with our feet and hands bound by a rope and our mouth gagged, preventing us from screaming for help. Then they put us to sleep again. When we regained our consciousness, we heard the driver and the men having a conversation. They're going to take us somewhere -because Laura and I are gifts for the Lord for entertainment purposes.
Hours went by.
We finally reached our destination. The men brought us to the cave and deposited us in the chamber where prisoners were being kept.
We were given food and water, and they allow us to use the toilet. The guards put a chain around our neck to prevent us from escaping the cave.
When the Lord and his men arrived at the cave, we were instructed by the guards and servants to dance for them.
When we're about to dance...pandemonium occurred. Graven and his men arrived and fought the enemies left and right. The bloody fights ensued around the cave. Laura and I stay away from the fighting men and found a safe corner to hide. We only get out of our hiding place after we have noticed that Graven and his men finally defeated the enemies. That's all!" she concluded her story.
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