Excerpt: The Castle of Countess Flora

Countess Flora appeared at the top of the giant staircase, looking down at the girl standing in the entrance. “So, you’re the girl from the vineyard.”

“I just work for my uncle at the vineyard, but I live in the village.”

“I see. I’m Countess Flora. What is your name, my dear?”

“Milana.”

“How old are you, dear?”

“I just turned 18.”

“My, you’re very pretty.”

Milana blushed, “Thank you, Countess.” Milana was a buxom girl, big & plump in all the right areas. She had a very sweet, pretty face & beautiful, dark brown hair. Today, she had her hair down & was wearing a very pretty dress, for she knew she would be going to the castle today, but had no idea she would be meeting the countess.

“So, let me see the wine you’ve brought.” The Countess asked.

“It’s right here in my basket. Five bottles.” Milana said.

“Wonderful. Come with me down to the wine cellar and I’ll put it away.”

Milana was slightly apprehensive, as she was always a little frightened of the castle. “Oh, no, that’s alright.” She said.

“It’s very quiet down there. We can each have a glass. I’d really like you to come down and see it.” The Countess said, as she put arm around Milana. “You’re not scared, are you, child?” Countess Flora then looked into Milana’s brown eyes. Milana, blushing a little, said “Yes, I’ll visit your wine cellar”.