My duties with the children were not onerous and I discovered that I had much free time to read and explore the house and grounds. Despite the wonderful experiences, this still felt strange and I wondered what new adventures there would be?
The next day Lady Blackheart returned. She knocked on my door "Miss Summers may I come in?"
I called out "of course, your ladyship."
She hugged me and said "have you enjoyed your stay?"
I hugged her back "yes, thank you." I remembered seeing Susan swallow his lordship's seed and then being touched so intimately by her in the bath, "I have had quite the pleasant time."
She smiled "I'm pleased. I have arranged a spot for a luncheon for us."
"Thank you," I smiled back.
We went down the stairs and into the garden. It was a lovely day, very warm. We walked along the path to the summerhouse.'
There was a wooden table and chairs laid out for us. Rogers had set out some sandwiches, cheese and white wine in an ice bucket.
We sat down. "I'm very pleased to have you here," said her ladyship.
"Yes I am," I replied "thank you."
"Next month we will be hosting an annual ball for our closest friends, it is something of the highlight of our year." Her ladyship held my hand. "We want you fully prepared, our guests share our tastes."
I blushed, "I look forward to meeting them."
"I'm sure they will be very happy to meet you," she said while her gaze looked me up and down.
We ate our sandwiches and cheese and Rogers poured us both some wine. We were enjoying the sunshine and the scenery.
She turned to me "you haven't been bored these last three days, have you?"
"No, not at all," I smiled. "Susan was very nice and attentive."
"Ah, Susan, yes," she smiled "I trust she looked after you."
"Oh yes, she did," I blushed. "she gave me the loveliest bath."
She laughed "good."
"May I ask about Susan?" I said.
Her ladyship smiled "what would you like to know?"
"Do you and Susan share your husband?"
"Yes, I do, and not just her. All the servants here are very accommodating, I can assure you"
I tentatively asked, "this makes you happy?"
She smiled "oh yes, my husband and I enjoy our freedoms and we like to share them like good teachers."