Chapter 6

Life in Mrs Helen's quarters was a happy one. It was distinct from the constant bickering she suffered back with her parents, who probably didn't care that she had left. Nicky had just had a bath and headed into the bedroom where Mrs Helen was waiting.

"Hello darling, don't you look beautiful." Mrs Helen welcomed her, raising her arms to help Nicky have a seat. She wore an elegant smile on her face.

Mrs Helen had bought Nicky some outfut, one of which she wore. She was dressed in a fine blue gown and seemed completely at ease in the grandiose setting; enormous chandelier hung from the ceilings and swathes of Holly and ivy decorated the large bay windows. 

Nicky sat feeling shy, and kept looking at the flower arrangements or gazing at paintings planing how to start her appreciative speech until, to her relief.

"So how are u feeling today?" Mrs Helen spoke first.

"I'm fine, thank you so