Thread: A New Situation (Strangefate & Azayzal)

Susan barely acknowledged Hannah or her fawning compliments. Her gaze instead fell directly on Gabrielle, pinning the small girl in place with her captivating sapphire blue eyes. I thought I told you to deliver my guest to the study? Her voice was calm and measured but there was a heavy layer of frost on it, one that made the target of her soft-spoken wrath visibly shiver. Im sorry, she just pushed her way in and didnt give me time to say anything, I She cut the girl off with a sudden swipe of her hand. Enough. We are through for now. I will speak to you latter, be assured. Gabrielle bowed her head and hurried out of their sight with what almost looked like tears welling up in her eyes. I apologize for that, Susan announced with a thin smile, finally turning to Hannah as if shed only just noticed her arrival. It seems it is impossible to find anyone who can follow even the simplest instructions. I so hope you are different, dear. As for what might be meant by that peculiar statement, it was left unclear as Susan motioned for Hannah to follow her up the stairs. The large black Great Dane fell in alongside them, taking interest in this new woman immediately, snuffling curiously around her legs, its large slimy tongue attempting to lap at her fingers. Before long they entered the study, a beautifully furnished room that matched the conservative Old World dcor of the rest of the house. It might have been some eighteenth century baronesss sitting room with its high book shelves and framed oil paintings, portraits and nudes from classic literature and myth, depicting withering mortal women and exalted goddesses. Seating herself behind a large mahogany desk, Susan took a moment to study her old friend. Hannahs fortunes may have been lost but her looks remained in tact. Her eyes swept over her body from head to toe, taking in her pretty curls and nice curves, imagining what she looked under those drab business clothes. That sort of outfit would certainly never do for one of her girls. I trust you had your lawyer look over the paperwork? Very good then. Susan pushed the stack of papers across the tabletop, watching while Hannah signed it. Rather than putting down her own signature to finalize their deal, however, she neatly returned the pen to its holder with a slight smirk. I shall signlatter. Once I know youre sincere. There is a small requirement I may have neglected to mention over the phone. Taking on your debts is likely to cost me a heavy loss, at least until I fix the damage done by your half-witted husband. So I like to know that I am buying something more for my money than a headache. Her piercing eyes locked onto Hannahs own. Specifically, you my dear. A year of your time during which you will do whatever it is I may request, and I in turn will see that you're trained in all the skills you shall need to excel. From her tone of voice and the words she used, Susan might have been talking about teaching Hannah how to manage her business and finances herself, although she most certainly was not, whether or not the woman realized that. In fact, not only will I take this burden off your hands, but I will see that you are well-situated in a manner that suits you once our term of service is up. Her cat-like smile widened, as she extended a slim hand across the desk. Do you agree? If so we will begin just as soon as you shake my hand.