Second Life's Revenge

"What is Miss thinking?" Lester slammed his hands on the table. "We weren't allowed to be near her and this what happens?"

It has been hours since Lester and Mary heard the news about what happened. They both couldn't believe that she did this. Lester thought the hourglass to her patience wasn't going to run out but eventually, it did.

"What are they thinking? Giving her tasteless- no inedible food? She's still counted as a lady of this estate," Lester vexed while his foot nonstop tapped onto the ground.

"Lester, calm down. What do you think others will say about you? Also won't you ask your father what's happening to Count Harrison?" Mary stood up and gently pushed Lester to the unoccupied chair.

Right he could have just asked his father, Percival to ask however he was not seen around the estate and he did not return to his own chamber either. Lester sighed out loud replying, "I can't find him. Just like lightning, he disappeared in a flash."

Just in a day, many things happened.

"Anyway we need to do something," Mary said as she tied her hair into a bun.

"But Miss Laura told you not to do anything," Lester reminded as he watched Mary fix her hair.

"Lester, we can't sit and do nothing," Mary said sternly.

"Trust her. Our lady has a plan. She's not the type of person not to have a plan."

Mary didn't want to admit what Lester said but he was right. Laura wasn't the type of person to move without a plan. But she couldn't hold it in. The way this place treats her and the fact that no one knew Tine's true personality.

"Alright. Let's wait but if things go wrong I'm charging forward and you're not going to stop me from doing so," Mary muttered.

This is better. The food on the tray was much better than the past few days. Instead of bread, there was meat and a warm bowl of soup. At least the warning worked. It's funny how violence can silence a person.

Laura placed the empty bowl back on the tray and walked towards the window, watching the birds flying. She stayed quiet, had her arms crossed together, and leaned her head on the window.

'Should I climb down?'

Climbing down would be a gamble but it wasn't a bad plan. Unless she decides to stay locked up in her room. She wasn't going crazy but she wanted to know what was happening to this estate. Why isn't Count Harrison doing anything?

Then this leaves her no choice. When it turns midnight she'll escape from her own room. Midnight was the perfect timing. There were fewer guards roaming around the garden though insides the estate she was unsure.

But that won't stop her from escaping.

Midnight arrived and Laura was prepared. Let's take this time to thank Mary for leaving comfortable and easy moving clothes in her closet. To be exact they were male clothes. Perks of being a male in this estate, the guards don't care at all. But that doesn't mean she'll walk carefree.

Laura looked out the window, checking if there were guards stationed but there wouldn't since they were shifting with the next group of guards. She tied the end of the blanket onto a heavy object that could hold her weight before throwing it out of the window.

She looked down the window and gulped. It was high. It was high and it was her first time attempting to do this.

'Angry Lester is scarier than this.' she thought.

Without any hesitation, Laura held onto the blanket and placed both of her legs onto the wall. Slowly she made her way down the ground however before she noticed the blanket was short. The only way down is to jump.

Laura took deep breaths and took the jump down onto the ground. When her foot touched the ground her legs wobbled, dropping her legs onto the grass.

'I am not doing this ever again. Never.'

The white blanket flew as the wind blew, making her notice it. Laura looked up the window. Well, there was nothing she could do to hide the blanket but before she can get caught she planned to go and find Mary.

Leaving Lester in the estate was alright because he was the substitute of Percival whenever he was out with Count Harrison. If he's the one managing the estate Tine wouldn't be able to touch him.

Not only that but during the past few months Laura ordered Lester not to act friendly towards her whenever they were in a public place. Act distant and cold. This might be another reason why some maids in the estate disliked Laura.

In short, some maids admired Lester for being a hard worker and being a handsome man.

But because of that Tine also thinks that Lester dislikes Laura. It seems the acting fooled the people.

There was no time to spare Laura made her way to Mary's chamber which was located a bit further from the estate. Usually, there wouldn't be any guards on the walkway there so it made Laura's plan a bit easier.

Laura lowered herself, noticing one guard standing by the doors of the servant's chamber. She clenched her fist in annoyance and decided to take a long way around. She recalled Mary telling her there was another way into the chambers and that was the back door.

It's all or nothing. She quietly moved behind the tall trees and looked down the ground, avoiding the dead branches. She kept walking and got startled as she saw a small light getting closer to the guard who stood by the door.

When a familiar uniform appeared the guard standing by the door yawned out loud and got the torch that the guard was holding earlier.

Right, shifting, she almost forgot that existed. She exhaled softly and continued to make her way in.

Finally reaching the back door Laura turned the knob as quiet as possible. Good thing the guards did not know about the back door. When she entered the room she saw a servant looking at her, mouth opened, and pointed at Laura.

Laura swiftly ran towards the girl and covered the mouth of the girl, avoiding to let her make a sound.

The place was dark and she couldn't see who it was. If it was maid she recognized she's lucky if not Laura's going to need to threaten her.

"Don't make a sound or I'll kill you," Laura threatened.

The girl stopped struggling and followed when she heard a familiar voice. Laura removed her hands off the girl's mouth and asked, "Are you perhaps Miss Laura?"

"And so if I am what are you going to do?" Laura asked in a low tone.

"N-no. I don't plan to do anything," The girl stuttered. "It's me Vivan."

Hearing the name of a familiar person for a while Laura closed her eyes and thanked her luck. She was ready to threaten her anytime. She opened her eyes and sat on the wooden floor.

"Do not say anything to Tine if you do I-"

"Please trust me," Vivan answered making Laura silent with her response. "I'm willing to do anything to help you."

"I don't trust you one hundred percent however I will trust you fifty percent."

"T-thank you very much," Vivan thanked happily.

"I do not have time left. Direct me to Mary's room."

"Y-yes."

"Also what happens here will stay," Laura glared while Vivan responded with a nod.

Vivan led Laura to Mary's room and when they arrived Laura entered the room without any hesitation. She saw the resting face of Mary and felt bad for having to wake her up.

"Pst, Mary wake up," Laura softly called.

Mary's eyes fluttered and saw Laura. She titled her head in confusion, thinking she was dreaming Laura was in her room. She rubbed her eyes and pinched herself. It hurts that means it wasn't a dream. She covered her mouth and gasped.

"Mi-"

"Shh..." Laura hushed and continued. "Listen pack your things and run away to the Smythe family. If ever the guards stop you from entering show this letter and they will allow you. I don't have time to explain the rest but trust me and run away."

The purple eyes filled with determination reached Mary. Though she didn't want to listen to Laura she had no choice. If her lady says to listen and stay quiet it means it was important.

Mary held Laura's hand and said, "Please don't do anything rash."

"I won't," Laura answered with a saddened smile. "You need to move now. As you know there is a guard in front of the entrance and so you'll need to use the long cut out of this area."

"I know my way, Miss. I grew up here remember?" Mary smiled.

"I didn't want you to be involved but I was left without a choice."

"If you continue to act like this I won't listen," Mary scolded as she got out of her bed. "Now go. As you said earlier I'll go to the Smythe family."

Laura bit her lip and retained her smile. If only there was another way she would do it but there was none.

"Thank you, Mary."