The Countess (2)
"That's all I can give you about your past, I don't know anything more than that ..." Sister Mary looked at the tears in the corners of Anna's eyes and reassured her, "But now it's all right, you will soon have a husband of your own and a home of your own. You will soon have a husband of your own and a home of your own. ... By the way, this is a suit I made for you, you may wear it tomorrow when you leave the convent. ..." Sister Mary gave Anna the suit.
It was a blue, blue, blue dress. The blue on the top seemed to glow with green. There was a striking elegance and splendour. Anna looked at the dress and her blue eyes and the dress in her hands reflected each other in an inexpressible harmony of beauty. Anna said happily, "Thank you, Sister Mary, I don't know how to thank you. ..."
"Have a good life, I only wish you happiness ... It's getting late, get some rest and good night." With that, Sister Mary left the room and closed the door behind her.
The silence in the room returned in an instant, and Anna simply lay down on her bed, staring at these things, and unconsciously lost her thoughts in some distant place ...
...
In the early morning mist, a horse-drawn carriage came through the gauzy white fog towards the abbey.
Behind the two brown horses, stomping leisurely and squarely, is a covered carriage with a black velvet hood that contrasts harmoniously with the light brown of the horses. The carriage comes slowly and eventually stops at the door of the abbey.
The coachman dismounted, opened the door and a man dressed in a black tuxedo stepped out of the coach. The black leather shoes were shiny. The suit was carefully tailored to the latest fashion favoured by the nobility. His black hair was oiled and slicked back, and his white bow tie seemed to add a touch of vibrancy to the black.
It was clear from this appearance that the Count of António had arrived.
The door of the convent opened at that moment and Anna came out. After nodding his greeting to the abbot, Antonio went to Anna's face and took her hand, planting a tender kiss on it. It was a gentlemanly kiss on the hand.
Anna turned to say goodbye to the nuns who had come to see her off, and then Antonio guided her to the carriage, which left the convent.
Anna looked through the back window of the carriage at the nuns who had brought her up, especially Sister Mary. The sadness in her eyes was mixed with reluctance.
Antonio thoughtfully squeezed Anna's hand in his and said, "You will live well with me, and I will bring you back whenever you want to visit."
In no time at all, the carriage stopped in front of an imposing villa.
It was an old-fashioned building with a red roof and solid walls of yellowish old stone, giving the impression that it was an old-fashioned home with an ancient history.
The cottage is set on a spacious lawn that has been carefully manicured and maintained. An unknown broad-leaved tree stretches out beautifully and underneath it is a small round stone table with two chic stone benches full of relaxation. On the other side of the lawn is the garden, where some unknown flowers are already blooming. Next to the garden is the outdoor swimming pool ...
Before Anna had time to take a closer look, she was led by Antonio to the entrance of the villa, which is supported by a few thick and strong stone pillars, giving the villa an imposing height. Following a long corridor of smooth marble flooring, the living room was filled with a variety of wines, champagne and sherry, as well as fruit desserts.
Antonio leads Anna through the living room and up a white escalator to a carefully decorated room.
The Baroque décor and the classically chic chandeliers glow with the light of crystal. The white carpet of long fur, the large double bed and the velvet bedding have an elegant glow. The dressing table is fully stocked with perfumes and powders ...