[RP] Come away with me..

Arthur_loxley wrote:Employing the nanny.. he heard Lynna say. No, my love. I have already hired some staff for the estate: 3 Guardsman, 2 maids, and a nanny. We needed to hire some staff as we have had many resign and move to the new colonies in Ireland and even moved abroad to Spain and France for more opportunities. The nanny that Brianna has sent with William should return back to her once we have settled in with the boy. Have you met the new staff? Esperance d'Amour, Kaige D. Peril, and Anita Friske are the Guardsmen.. Frenchie and Missy Demeanor are the maids, and Teezme Moore is the nanny, if I'm not mistaken. He brought his hand to his chin trying as if trying to think if he was right. I'm not sure.. but I always confuse Teezme and Missy. I know that Frenchie is the maid, and she has a delicious sweets recipe for bon bons that she is supposed to give to the kitchen to make for the family and guests.

The new nanny that was hired should be a great asset to the Estate. She should be able to help you with William. You know, I will be around to help you as well, hun. I love children. Lynna tried the pomegranate fruit in his fingers, changing the subject from William. It tastes a bit sour to me. He took a few more seeds into his mouth. Once you get past the tartness, it tastes pretty sweet.

Lynna wrote:As Arthur was telling her of the new staff he had hired for the estate, Oh you have been busy Love I didn't realise you had been short staffed here. I was thinking more of for when we get home to Coventry. We can wait until we get home to find someone for the position. She was excited about the arrival of William and holding him in her arms.

She watched Arthurs face as he tried the pomegranate seeds again, maybe they are meant more as a juice Love then no need to chew those seeds she laughed. She looked out to the lake her thoughts distracting her for a few minutes, before she turned her attention back to the picnic basket. I think the staff thought they were feeding an army instead of a small picnic for two she smiled as she closed the lid to keep the insects out.

If you're not very hungry though Love we should think about heading back to the estate so you can finish the business you have there.

Arthur_loxley wrote:Aye, my love. The estate has not been well staffed since before Bridget left for the shores of Ireland. He thought back to his sister and how he missed her. They'd not grown up together, but the short time they knew each other they were inseparable. I bet you miss your brother, his hand reached out to hers, looking up into her eyes. It has been a long while since you've mentioned him. He knew the subject was painful for her.. just as the mention of Bridget was for him. They'd both been through tremendous loss, but somehow they managed to pull through. Arthur and Lynna had always relied on each other in hard times, and perhaps that is what made the transition from friendship to lovers so easy.. It wasn't until the auction that he was forced to face his emotions for her. Several times, he felt the need to protect Lynna, and guard her from any tragedy, or conflict that would arise. He looked down to their hands, bringing her hand to his lips. Giving her hand a kiss, he awaited a response from her.

Arthur's eyes drifted to the lake, watching the tranquil waters and small ripples across the top of the waters. I don't want to leave yet. He said to her quickly, almost as if demanding. He smiled at her so that she could know that he was enjoying their time together, and didn't want it interrupted for 'business'.

Lynna wrote:Her eyes turned back to Arthur bringing her back from her wandering thoughts, she smiled at him she could feel her eyes twinkling in the sunlight as she admired his features. I do miss Rohannon very much Love, the family estate just doesn't feel like home without him around. Logoth doesn't get to spend much time there, he is so busy with studies now I hardly see him at all.

He bought her hand to his mouth kissing it lightly, she blushed a little as he always made her feel so loved, they were starting a life of their own now, with the imminent arrival of William they would have a child to share their love with. She wondered how long it would be before they would have a child of their own a little brother or sister for William to grow up with. She didn't want there to be lonliness and feelings of lost belonging to affect their childrens lives, they would always have a family closeness to surround them.

She moved the plate of food back over near the basket, Arthur was looking out to the lake, she wasn't overly hungry herself but looked forward to spending some time alone with her busy husband. A chance to just relax, talk and take in the beautiful scenery that surrounded them. I am glad there is no hurry to leave Baby. She layed down next to him propped up on an elbow she leaned forward and kissed his lips softly. Time seems to change a persons direction she said softly, you think of how things will be then something happens and it changes that outcome. You, we she corrected have had quite a few things dealt us recently to alter our path but we always manage to bring it back into perspective again. She smiled and laughed a little to herself, I don't know what comes over me sometimes Love, my thoughts run rampant and I begin to ramble out loud. Do you have many things that often come to your mind like that?

Arthur_loxley wrote:Arthur listened to her speak, his eyes drifting from the lake to her face. He always was more focused when looking at who was speaking and he didn't want to miss anything his wife had to say. I haven't seen Logoth in such a long time. Only brief messages from him regarding the Stafford Guard, but nothing else. I wonder how his studies are progressing... his voice faded as he thought about the last time he had spoken to her brother.

She continued to speak, and he was momentarily distracted; he sat up briefly on his elbow, looking to her eyes once more. She had gone quiet and appeared to be in thought, and he was curious. She moved the food back near the basket and packed up the goods to guard them from the insects roaming about. Just as he was about to ask her about her thoughts, she began to speak, moving closer to him. He cupped her cheek, kissing her back tenderly and gazed into her eyes. He listened to her speak about time.. outcomes.. situations that they have both had to deal with. Aye, I am always wondering about those things my love. Time doesn't change a person.. experiences do. And, the Tudor family, always has interesting and sometimes, difficult, experiences thrust upon us. I try to shield you from the difficult situations, and it is not always easy.. and sometimes, I may seem distant. But know that it is for your protection just as I promised on our wedding day to care for you. I will continue to do so until my dying breath. He knew she didn't like speaking about death, and he paused thinking of what to say next.

A strand of her hair fell from her face and he tucked it behind her ear. Leaning forward, he kissed her tenderly. I want to apologize for being busy and not including my wife in all the details of my.. He chuckled as he had to correct himself, our.. life. It is a difficult task to shoulder the burdens of my family, as well as our family. I don't know how you have managed since you became Matron of your house. Looking down at her hand, which had moved to his chest, he moved his to cover hers; his eyes looking down to their hands. I love you, he declared to her. And appreciate you more with each passing day. I don't know what I would do without you..

Lynna wrote:His hand brushed against the side of her face as he moved a loose strand of hair from her cheek, his lips against hers she kissed him back softly. I know you wish to protect me Love and you do a wonderful job of that, I have never felt so secure and safe she smiled as I do when I am with you. Don't ever feel you need to protect me from you own worries though Baby, I am here to share those with you so they do not build up inside.

She moved her face against his hand feeling her cheeks warm a little as he spoke of his love, she loved the way he made her feel. I love you too, deeply Baby she said in a soft voice, I can't imagine my life being without you now, even though you are busy I have never been happier, she assured him.

Arthur_loxley wrote:They'd spent most of the afternoon by the lake of the estate, enjoying each other's time. It'd been such a long time since they'd been able to just be by themselves without any other distractions.

I think we should be getting back before it gets dark, wifey. He grinned as he called her that. It always made her smile and he was glad that he could keep her smiling.

Lynna wrote:You're right Love we should be heading back, she smiled as called her wifey she took a grape from the plate and popped it into his grinning mouth. C'mon then Hubby she laughed as she placed things back into the basket kissing him again tenderly before she stood up brushing her clothes down.

Arthur_loxley wrote:He helped her gather the things from the picnic setup, and they walked towards the horse together. He placed everything in the satchel as best he could except the basket that would be tied to the back of the saddle. He helped Lynna up on the horse, and helped himself up behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist firmly, urging the horse on the path home. He slid tight behind Lynna so she could feel his chest. Baby William will be spoiled by you, I think. He whispered in her ear. She was very caring and he knew that William would adore her. I can't wait till he is with us. His mind had been on William since they spoke about it earlier that day.

Lynna wrote:As they packed up the basket of goods and walked back towards TraX, she watched as Arthur placed goods in the stachel and tied the basket to the back of the saddle, I hope that holds Love she grinned as they hadn't come prepared to take the goods back with them. He helped her up then mounted the saddle behind her. She leaned back and kissed his lips gently as his arms wrapped around her waist. Leaning back against his chest as they made their way back to the estate.

I can't wait either, truely Love she said as he mentioned that William would be spoiled by her she placed a hand on his and I know you will spoil him also she laughed. I have already been thinking about decorating one of the rooms in the castle at home. You know Love since the renovations you hadn't prepared a room that could be used as a nursery yet we will have to fix that.

She could feel the freshness of the breeze against her face, and warmth of Arthurs breath against her ear, she couldn't stop smiling.