He’s A Fast Learner

Elsie heard the engine of the Hummer. She looked up to see Kira rushing through the front door with flushed cheeks. She changed into her slippers, ran upstairs, and didn’t notice the housekeeper. Elsie watched Kira disappear on the staircase landing. Austyn came into the living room. ‘Young Master, what’s wrong with Young Madam?’ Austyn hid a smile. Kira had refused to look at him during the rest of the drive home. Her face was crimson. He cleared his throat. ‘No idea. She seemed fine a minute ago. I’ll go upstairs and check on her.’ ‘Okay.’ Elsie took the leather shoes from him. ‘I thought you guys had words.’ They did, just not the kind of words Elsie had in mind. Austyn headed upstairs with a spring in his step. *** Kira luxuriated in a long bath. The soapy water calmed down her pounding heart and cooled her cheeks. She sat in the tub, hugged her knees and touched her lips. She had just confessed her feelings to Austyn, and he hadn’t shot her down like she feared. In fact, he’d reci