Ghostly Encounter (Ghostly #1) (Ghostly Series) by Daniels Suzannah

Author:Daniels, Suzannah [Daniels, Suzannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-12-06T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

A soft rap on the thick, wooden door awoke Mia from her dreams. Soft rays of early morning light brightened the room through the sheer curtains that hung elegantly over the windows.

Mia blinked her eyes as the realization of where she was dawned on her. 1863. It was such an odd feeling. She expected any moment to awaken and realize that she was only dreaming, to be surrounded by her zebra print décor and hear the soft hum of air conditioning. She blinked again and the sheer curtains still hung in place, radiating sunlight throughout the room.

Beautiful antique furniture was polished to a gleam. Well, it was antique to her, anyway. She supposed it was the newest and most luxurious furniture available during the time.

The soft rap sounded again.

“Mia,” a muffled voice spoke through the door.

“Emily?”

“I’ve come to help you dress.”

“Just a moment.” Mia crawled out of the high bed and unlocked the door, opening it just enough for Emily to squeeze through.

“Good morning!” Emily greeted her. “I trust you slept well.” Brunette ringlets bounced about her head as she spoke.

Mia raised her hand to her mouth to cover a yawn. “Yes, I did.”

Emily handed Mia some drawers and a linen chemise and turned her back, waiting for Mia to dress. Mia stepped into the drawers, pulling them to her waist, and tugged the chemise over her head, smoothing it around her hips while Emily chattered excitedly. She sat in an ornately carved chair in the corner of the room and carefully pushed her toes into the stockings, pulling them in place. Emily showed her how to fasten them with garters.

Emily picked up the corset and motioned for Mia to stand in front of her. She placed it around Mia’s torso and began lacing it, pulling it tightly as she went. “He really likes you, you know.”

“Who? Benjamin?”

“Who? Benjamin?” Emily mocked in a disinterested, aloof voice. Mia watched her roll her eyes in the dresser mirror. “Of course, Benjamin.” Her musical laughter filled the room.

“I suppose he does like me a little bit,” Mia conceded.

Emily scoffed. “A little bit,” she shrieked. “I’ve had my eyes set on him since I became old enough to realize that boys were more than someone to kick in the shin when they got on your nerves.”

Emily gave the corset strings a final tug after that announcement, expelling air from Mia’s lungs. “And he never once looked at me with the slightest bit of interest. Oh, he’s always been a complete gentleman to me. But you….”

Mia felt her cheeks redden.

“Well, let’s just say that he’s smitten. Haven’t you noticed that he can’t take his eyes off you?” Emily’s ringlets were riveted in motion as she shook her head.

“I hadn’t really noticed, but I’m sorry if…it disturbs you.”

Emily waved her hand. “Don’t be silly. I gave up my childish dream of being with Benjamin a long time ago. I have my eyes set on someone else now. And I do believe the feeling’s mutual.”

“Good. You deserve to be happy.

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