-Karen-“Well, it’s good to see you both in such a good mood.” Bart commented from the chaise. I could hear Joanne rummaging in my armoire. “I trust everything is okay between you two now?” I walked behind Conor and hugged him while smirking over at Bart. “That’s a definite yes. You both have the same smirk on your faces.” He laughed heartily. “I’m glad to see that.” I kissed Conor’s cheek sweetly and stood up and stretched. “Kay! I have your beach outfit!” Joanne called from the armoire room. I walked into the armoire room as Joanne motioned for me to shut the door. After I did, I walked over to the table. She had it layered out for me. “Have you ever worn a bikini?” She asked me with a grin. I shook my head while I undressed. “You have a great figure for one. Here’s the bottoms…” She handed me a pair of black stretchy underwear. “And the top.” Followed by a weird top that was made primarily of strings. What kind of top is this?“How do I put it on?” I asked confusedly as I turned i
-Karen-“Nope! But that’s what makes it fun!” I shouted as I flicked my finger to have the pillar push me five feet higher and then disappear. I squealed as I plummeted back to the water. I loved the rush I got from the sudden drop but only because I knew I could get myself out in a pinch with my magic. Any other time, I was nervous about being high up off the ground. I hit the water making a large splash and resurfaced a few seconds later. I floated in the water deciding to relax for a bit after that extra burst of magic was used.I heard a splash to my left and felt someone grab onto me tightly. I looked over and it was Conor. “What is it?” I asked confused.“Oh- I thought you were injured… That was really high, Kay… And you’re completely crazy!” He chided me as I giggled. “Sorry but you just now noticed? I mean… Day one should have told you all you needed to know about me.” I replied coolly. We watched Joanne jump off the upper platform. “What was it you said? Crazy plus crazy equ
-Karen-“You know what I mean, Kay.” He replied narrowing his eyes. I do but that was amusing for me. I waited for him to ask his question. He was silent for a moment. “You act like nothing happened yesterday… I’m just… I’m concerned that you’re-” Damn it. I knew this was going to happen. I sat up and looked down at him with a steely look stopping him mid-sentence.“It’s because it’s happened so many times that I have been able to emotionally delete things like that. So, yes, I was really bothered by it yesterday. Today, I have been able to push it completely away from me. As far as I am concerned, it was a mistake, and I don’t plan to think about it anymore.” I paused for a moment. “Honestly, as far as attacks go, that was practically a slap on the wrist. I’d take that again every day over the other things I’ve suffered through, Conor. You didn’t beat me nearly to death and then walk away leaving me to die like has been done in the past.” He said he just like Lewis. Ha! Never! “You d
-Karen-“Perfect, we have all day tomorrow and I want you to pick things for yourself to get.” Conor commanded. I looked up and started to protest when he grabbed my lips held them shut. “Not a damn word. I’m not taking no for answer. You have to get at least ten things and you better not be a smart ass about it either.”Bart and Joanne laughed at the dirty look I gave him. “Fine! No point in arguing.” I glowered sourly. “You haven’t eaten yet, Conor.”“I’ve had someone far more important to take care of than myself.” He whispered in my ear. I looked up in surprise that he would even say that. “You’re very important to me. I regret hurting you like I did which means I have to make sure I take much better care of you.” He kissed my cheek and hugged me tightly. I’m important to him? Why though? I’m replaceable.“Awe! Geez Bart. I don’t know if I can handle all this cuteness!” Joanne squealed grabbing his arm and burying her face into his left shoulder.“It is cute isn’t it? Don’t worry
-Karen-I woke up to pretty gray eyes staring at me. I squinted at him and slowly realized I was in the bed next to Conor instead of on the chaise where I started out last night. “Morning gorgeous.” He whispered with a gentle smile. “You were asleep on the chaise when I got back… I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. My father wouldn’t stop talking.” I sat up and stretched. I don’t know if I can handle my emotions today… I haven’t been able to separate everything from yesterday. “I didn’t wait for you. I took a quick shower and then went to sleep.” I remarked plainly. I started to get out of bed when he grabbed my wrist and pulled me back. “Her words really bothered you, didn’t they?” Conor asked with a note of concern in his voice. “Are you going to be alright? We can go shopping on a different day if you want?” It won’t matter what day we go. The problem is me.“She isn’t the first to say things like that, remember?” I reminded him. She probably won’t be the last. I left the room be
-Karen-“Don’t- It’s fine Joanne.” I said flatly. I held out my hand for the first article of clothing. I felt slightly cold since I was naked. I could hear Bart and Conor chatting cheerfully in the main room.“No. It’s not fine at all. I just- I really want you to be happy… You deserve it so much! And I know Conor can do that for you. You just need to trust him.” She instructed, handing me a set of silky lace underwear. “I know for a fact that you make him happy. More than you could ever know.”“Every single pair has had lace you know.” I giggled lightly. “I like it though… It makes me feel… Sexy and dainty.” I smirked at the thought. “I know he has been trying since the beginning to make me happy and I am. I’m just not use to feeling so many emotions all the time. It’s got me feeling like I’m losing control of myself… And I am. Punching that mirror was the only thing I had from completely losing my composure.” I shook my head at myself. She handed me the dress and I pulled it on wit
-Karen-“Karen? Is that you?” A familiar voice called to me.I turned around and saw an old acquaintance of mine named Oriana. She was a bit older than I was. She was tall and slender with black wavy hair and sharp blue eyes. “Oriana! How are you?” I asked her happily.“I’ve been well despite the invasion. Good to see you made it through…” She said warmly. She looked over my clothes and gave me a quizzical smile. “Did they change the uniforms for servants? I don’t recall that happening when Zargo took over.” She walked over to the counter and started unfolding the bolts of fabric. “How much fabric were you looking for?”“They didn’t change the uniforms… But I’m not a typical servant anymore either.” I answered trying to figure out how to explain my new position. Despite the companion offer, I was still an official servant to Conor even if he didn’t treat me like one. “May I please have three yards of each fabric? Four of the black though please.” I walked over to the scrap bin and pic
-Karen-“Actually, I was looking at that one. It reminds me of one of the hybrids I made… I named it Dark Devotion. It was the prettiest rose I had created, and it was my favorite one. I have a barrette that is similar to this pin.” I said thinking fondly of the times I would stay out in the garden falling asleep under the open sky surrounded by my flowers.Conor and the shop keep joined us fifteen minutes later. “Have you picked something, Kay?” Conor whispered in my ear. “Yes... May I please get this pretty brooch?” I asked pointing at the rose bloom. It’s pretty and it will make him happy. I hope.“Absolutely! Jasper, if you please.” Conor instructed the shop keep.“Yes, Majesty.” Jasper pulled at the beautiful pin and handed it to me. I carefully ran my finger over it and then kissed it sweetly. “Thank you Conor. I love it!” I pinned it to my dress and showed it off to him.“A pretty rose pin for a gorgeous flower.” Conor said proudly. He kissed me warmly and led us out of the j