Chapter 6: New Arrival

Sarah stayed unconscious for hours after that. She didn't wake up until right before arriving at her Uncle's estate. As Sarah woke up, she saw her Aunt and Uncle talking. But, she couldn't hear them? Oh no! Where am I? Sarah thought. Her Uncle turned to her and started talking, but Sarah couldn't understand him. She couldn't hear. "I CAN'T HEAR YOU!" She said as loudly as she could without yelling. Uncle Luke pulled something off of her head, they looked like headphones, but there was nothing playing. Sarah thought. "Sarah? Can you hear me now?" Uncle Luke asked. "Yes, what was happening?" Sarah asked, her confusion growing. "You just had noise canceling headphones on. You're fine, don't worry." He said. Sarah started shaking, profusely. "Are you sure? I feel so…..off…." Luke and Mallory swiftly glanced at each other. "It must have worn off." Luke mouthed. Mallory reassured her, "yes Sarah, you're quite fine. We're almost at your Uncle's estate." Wow, that's huge! Sarah thought as they pulled into the property. Gosh, my head still hurts. Why though, nothing should have triggered a headache-"OWW!" Sarah yelped. "WHAT? WHAT'S WRONG? Aunt Mallory said, startled. "Something, something hurts. I-I- can't really remember. It hurt really bad when I started thinking about my ti- OWW! OWW! OWW!" Sarah shrieked. Sarah started thinking, I have to get out of this car! I gotta-. "I'm fine now, I think." Sarah said, returning to her calm self. "We need to get this figured out before you get hurt." Uncle Luke said. "But first, you need to know your role in this gathering of ours.

As they entered the house Sarah spotted the many maids and butlers. This part of our family really is rich, huh. Sarah thought, curious to just how much she didn't know about her own family. All of a sudden she felt a hand on her arm. "Mrs.Bensyl, I need you to come with me." Said a short blonde woman, Sarah assumed she was one of the many, many maids. "Ummm, okay I guess." Sarah said, as the maid pulled her down a corridor and into a royal looking room. The unnamed maid started speaking, "Miss, we need to get you changed. You have 3 days to prepare for this party, we need to hurry. I'll give you the appropriate clothes to wear, then you must head to Mr. Bensyl's study. "So, can I ask you a few questions?" Sarah asked. "Yes, of course Miss." The maid responded while pulling a long mermaid style dress out of the enormous closet. "First, what's your name. I don't know what to call you." Sarah calmly asked. "I will be your chambermaid so I assume that it is appropriate for you to memorize my name. I am Astrid, I'll be at your beck and call until you head back home." Astrid said. "Well, nice to meet you Astrid. What's the point of this party? I was forced to come here and I have no idea why. All I was told is that I have a role to play. What does that mean, exactly?" Sarah asked, throwing herself into a train of questions. Astrid started her response to Sarah's questions. "I, I'm not sure that I'm authorized to answer all of your questions. I understand that you're confused but you must wait until you shall meet with your Uncle." "Alright, well, thanks for the dress. Umm.. how exactly do I get into this?" Sarah asked, once again, completely confused. Is it a dress, or a body suit? Why is there padding on the stomach? Sarah thought. "Here, let me help." Astrid insisted. She took the dress from Sarah and lifted it over her head.

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Half an hour later they finally Sarah dressed and ready for the meeting with her Uncle Luke. "Alright Miss, I think you're presentable now." Astrid said with a chuckle. "WAS I NOT PRESENTABLE BEFORE, ASTRID?" Sarah said, her voice slowly rising with a laugh. " Of course you were Miss, just, now you're ready for a real meeting." Astrid said while holding back a laugh. As Sarah was guided down to her Uncle's study, she couldn't help but think about these awful pains that had started effecting her badly. What were they from? Why are they happening? As well as so many other questions running through her head. But the biggest question, why was her Aunt acting so nice. She normally wasn't nice, she's normally cruel and harsh. Also, Aunt Mallory hadn't been seen in a while. Sarah was starting to wonder where she had run off too. Sarah's thought process got cut off as she reached the estate's first study. She opened the door to be greeted by a butler. "Miss? Are you here for your official meeting with Mr. Bensyl?" "Yes Sir, I am." Use your formal speaking as Aunt Mallory would say. Sarah thought. "May I ask your name?" Sarah asked. "Of course Miss, I am Peon." Their conversation was cut off by Uncle Luke speaking up. "Ah, Sarah. You're here. Let's get straight to business so that you can get settled in right away." Uncle Luke said, very professionally. "Okay Uncle. What's the deal? Why am I here?" Sarah asked. "You are here to test one of my theories. Also, play a very important role in a very important party that I will be throwing in precisely 3 days. Of course, you should feel at home here. This will be your permanent home eventually, if everything goes to plan that is." Uncle Luke announced. "Wait, wait. Back up. What theory?" Sarah asked, she started getting upset at the thought of being controlled, being a pawn for someone else again. Uncle Luke started, you'll see in time. Alas, it's not a matter for you to concern yourself with just yet my dear." Sarah was getting irritated with him. He called her here. He's making her help him, and yet, she can't know what she feels she should? To Sarah, that was the most outrageous thing she had ever heard. Another memory to add to the others that reminded her of the olden days. When everyone controlled her, even outside of her family. Back in her days with the former government.