Chapter 9

Chapter 9
Chapter 9

2 . Mrs . Barnes and Mildred -4
Yes, Daniel nodded . He rubbed his chin and said,
"I promised to pay for your treatment and your dress . I suppose I'll take a dressmaker as well . When will it be all right?"
People say he is good at business and I think I know why . He was speaking to me as if it were natural, as if he didn’t think I would refuse .
I hesitated for a moment to say no and then came to my senses . Why refuse in the first place?
It's not about this guy, but it's about his life, right? This brunette . Iris and I don't resemble each other, I don't look like her even though we have a mother-daughter relationship .
Maybe it's different if your mom is different, or if your dad is different .
I reckoned Daniel was trying to make up for his brother's mistake . Then, of course, that is worthy .
"Anytime is fine . "
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"Lily! Should I discard this paper?"
The next afternoon, I was cleaning up the drawing room and shouted . The paper Lily had been writing last night was flying around the base of the drawing-room .
What did she draw? I raised my eyebrows and Lily ran into the drawing-room .
"No!"
"I told you not to run in the hallway . "
Lily’s face burned in my scolding . She came over to me and grabbed the paper .
"You can't throw it away . "
"I won't throw it away even if you run, which, of course, should not be done in the hallway . "
I let go of the paper by saying so . What is this about? I looked at her with curiosity and saw a princess .
Huh? Princess?
It's not surprising that girls paint princesses . I drew a princess when I was young . It's because I was still so young back then that I couldn't believe it .
Lily has already come to an age that does not draw princesses . I asked in bewilderment .
"What's that, what's that about?"
Surprisingly, Lily's face turned red . Why are you shy? I asked with a bit of force .
"Did you paint that?"
"No!"
She sounded surprised, and she screamed, without knowing it . Huh . I winced with surprise . Adolescence? Late puberty?
"Oh, no, it's just . "
Fortunately, Lily's face also showed a sense of embarrassment . She hesitated and said, showing me the paper .
"We're discussing what dress to make with Dabina . "
That's right . A few days ago, Dabina came and got the children's sizes . And she talked about what design she was going to make .
She brought her own Design book, which was quite heavy, and I was surprised that it was just a collection of designs for the debut .
"Ms . Dabina told me to tell her if there's a dress I want, but I think it's better to draw it than to say it . "
Lily said so and stuck out another paper . You drew it yourself? I looked at the paper she gave me and looked at Lily in amazement .
You drew it well .
Very well painted . This is the Dress Lily wants to wear .
"Good drawing . "
I spoke lightly as I handed over the paper . Then something amazing happened .
A look of as if she had been struck in the face formed on Lily's . What is it? Did I say something I shouldn't have? Is painting well in this world a curse?
I searched Mildred's memory in amazement . Shouldn't you tell someone if they did a good job?
"Well, do you really think so?"
When Lily's trembling voice came out of her mouth, Mildred's memory flashed into my head . But that was an information I already knew .
Mildred did not like Lily painting . It's a very expensive hobby, but that was not exactly the reason .
Because she didn't think it was a good hobby for a lady . It's okay to play music, read books, or play tricks . Because it doesn't get dirty .
Writing or painting as well is not a lady's hobby . Not to mention, gardening . The reason is simple . Your hands and clothes get dirty .
Hmm . I stared at Lily as if I was waiting for the rope to come down from the climbing tree . I think differently from Mildred . Lily draws really well .
And I think it is a good hobby as long as it is not about cost .
But can I really say that to Lily?
Mildred stopped her from painting for her .
There is a prejudice that women who write, paint, or gardening cannot marry in an aristocratic society . And in this world, it is possible for noble women to have a fortune from those, but it is difficult path to be situated in .
If you are a rich heiress, women like Lily should marry a wealthy man, if you are not wealthy, at least you are a man who can feed Lily . That would also be fine .
And Mildred was afraid Lily wouldn't get married .
"I think you draw well . "
I said with a sigh . But Mildred's idea is right . Art was an expensive hobby even in the world where I used to live . Many were born poor, daughter, and gave up art .
Then, someone knocked on my door .
"Oops!"
I turned my head toward the hallway in surprise . There was a reason for this rush . We were supposed to have a visitor .
Last night, I said to Daniel, who took me from Gary's house, "Come any time . " And he said he'd come the next day, so today .
"Lily! Put it away here! Quick!"
I left the drawing room with Lily and ran out on the aisle . I heard Lily talking from behind .
"Mother, you told me not to run .
I know, man, you can't run .
But I can't help running . I'm in trouble . I was busy cooking in the morning because I couldn't send him away without at least feeding him anything and I was . . .
Of course the cooking is cooking well in the oven . I left this oven to Iris because there was no fire control or timer .
And Ashley . . . .
I crossed the hall to open the door and found Ashley still cleaning the floor of the hall and approached her .
Hey, it's lunchtime when I asked you to clean this place up . You can't clean the hall for three hours!
I'd like to shake Ashley's shoulder if I could, but I don't have time for that . I said, fishing for a rag mop with Ashley on it .
"Stop and put it away . "
"But, Mother, I haven't finished . . . … . "
Oh, that’s frustrating . I put the rod back in Ashley’s hand and said,
"The guests are here . Put this away and go change your clothes . Got it?"
What the hell did she do to clean up? Ashley had black spots on her face and clothes . And I swear there's no stove in the hall of this house .
I only approached the door after I checked that Ashley went in with a mop and a bucket of water . And I organized my clothes .
"Welcome . "
When I opened the door, I saw Daniel standing in a creaky way . With one hand on his back, he remained expressionless and straightened his posture when the door opened .
Oops . . .
I felt a little strange . It's not because he was standing well . It was because Daniel's expressionless face brightened the moment he saw me . It was as if I had seen the stage before the curtain went up .
"Come on in . "
I checked Daniel and the people standing behind him and opened the door wide, And he led them to the drawing room where we ran hard earlier .
Lily cleaned it up, didn't she? I hope so .
"Welcome . "
Fortunately, the drawing room was clean . Lily was also waiting for us empty-handed . The clump of paper she was holding seemed to have already been removed .
Thank God . I felt a little relieved and offered a seat to the guests . Daniel brought in a total of three people . There were two women who looked like a dressmaker and one man who looked like a doctor .
I'm not against it .
"Thank you for coming . "
Iris then came in with a cart . I introduced my daughters quickly .
"Iris Barnes and Lily Barnes . There's a youngest one named Ashley Barnes . "
Then, I heard Ashley running from somewhere . Maybe I should write it down in the hallway .
It's like some high school .
"This is Ashley Barnes . "
I introduced Ashley as soon as she entered the drawing room . Ashley's appearance was disheveled by the change of clothes and the rush .
But she's so beautiful . She's still pretty .
"I'm sorry I'm late . "
"It's okay, but don't run in the hallway . "
Daniel chuckled and laughed . Yeah, you're funny . Daniel opened his mouth when I ignored him and arranged Ashley's hair and clothes .
"This is Dr . Hampton . And this is the white dress . . . … . "
"White dress?"
Iris gave a shrill shriek . Huh? I looked at her in amazement and found that Lily and Ashley had the same intense look on .
Luckily Daniel had a surprised look on his face with me . Together with the doctor .
The women from the white dress looked natural in Iris's response . Is the white dress famous? I threw a warning look at Iris and asked Lily in a whisper .
"Is it from a famous place?"
"Of course! It's the queen's exclusive dressing room . "
It's a great place . My eyes were all on Niel again . You're going to make me clothes in such a tremendous place? Daniel seems to have a lot of money, a lot .
"The white dress . It's great . "
After seeing the doctor, the dress room staff took my measurements and went back, I advised Daniel to eat as scheduled . And he came into the restaurant as if he knew I'd recommend it .
The children were the cause of the disease throughout the meal . A white dress .
"It must be a very famous place, isn't it?"
I asked while eating roasted chicken . Daniel picked up a glass of wine and spoke with a modest hand .
"It's a nice place . "
"It's not just a nice place! That white dress!"
It was Lily who was excited . And Ashley . Iris managed to contain her feelings, feeling envious of the excitement she saw in front of the staff of the first white dress .
That white dress? I looked at Daniel with an interesting look . Come to think of it, Lily said, the queen's exclusive wardrobe .
And it was only a week ago that I told the owner of the first costume shop that Iris had asked me to listen .
"Not to that extent . "
Daniel grinned and said to Lily, then turned his eyes to me . Then he took a sip of wine and said,
"It's a good place . "
"I heard it's the queen's exclusive wardrobe room . "
"I make the Queen's dresses . "
He said, I've brought him here, but I didn't know . Slowly, it was starting to get confusing whether the man was really modest or showing off his skills with high caliber .
The white dress was certainly a piece of good work, and compared to Dabina, I showed him the design catalog before I asked for the design I wanted .
And I went back the next day, saying I'd come back with a cloth that would suit me . It means that out of the many pieces of cloth, you can look at me directly and make me what I want .
I guess that's how you'll be the queen's consort . Daniel opened his mouth when I sighed .
"More importantly, how's the wound? The doctor said it won't be a problem, is it hard to walk?"
"Yes . "
I answered reflexively and looked at Daniel . He looked uncomfortable talking about the white dress .
Is he just modest?
"After a week, I'll be fine . The doctor said no scar would be left . "
He even gave me a plaster . Put it on in the morning and in the evening . I don't know what they're made of, but I'm afraid I can't use them .
Daniel's eyes have eased off . He tilted his head and smiled .
"That's a relief . "+
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CL: I finally finished this . My phone was lagging, fortunately, I strengthened my gut and pulled through . Thank you really so much for the support!!
Keep safe guys . We are in quarantine and there really have been a lot of problems lately . I hope this corona virus ends soon .