Endless Love

Endless Love…

By Mallory Quinn

In this story, Mr. George, Anthony, Alistair and Archibald weren’t able to stop Candy from being sold in Mexico. She was sent to Europe, in England and sold to a rich family as a maid.

Chapter 1

"I have to go back to America…"

In her bedroom, Candy cried almost every night. She had arrived in England a few weeks ago. After her adventures in Mexico, she had been sold to a child seller who had taken her to England. The family, who had bought her, was not really kind. But after living with the Reagan’s as a maid, and after having the stables as a bedroom, she thought her little bedroom was pretty and the bosses weren’t as bad as the Reagan’s. But she barely saw them. She worked in the kitchen, washed the dishes, peeled potatoes, cleaned vegetables and did other multiple tasks. Her days were long and tiresome. Every night she would pray to God to get her out of that situation. She thought about her friends, Anthony, Alistair, Archibald and she cried. But she had to be strong. Life had not been easy for her-- abandoned as a baby on an orphanage doorstep. She had lived happily there, until her best friend Annie was adopted by the Brightons. She had seen a Scottish with a kilt whom she nicknamed "the prince of the hill". He had been playing a snail serenade on his bagpipes. He had left something behind, a badge. She had picked it up and kept it. She had rushed into saying "yes" when someone came to adopt her for the Reagans because she confused their badge with her prince of the hill’s. But she had found despair and heartache at the Reagans and there was no "prince of the hill". There was a little light at the end of the dark tunnel when she had met the Reagan’s cousins, Anthony, Alistair and Archibald… and now she was in England working for nothing because she was bought… How can she go back to America? One morning, when she had gone to the market to buy bread and vegetables, she had met a young boy about 17 years old who thought she was adorable. He had protected her when he was there. His name was Jack Dawson. He was an artist and he sold his drawings for a living. That was Candy’s favourite part of the day, going to the market and meeting Jack. She always went there feeling happy. She got out of her room to go to the market to buy some food.

Hi Candy! Said Jack, smiling.

Hi Jack! Said Candy smiling.

What’s your chore today?

Potatoes…

It’s so good to hear someone saying "potatoes" with the American accent! That’s going to be heavy. I’ll come and help you…

Thanks Jack, that’s really nice of you.

Come on, I think it’s a crime to make children work this way…

I don’t really have the choice…

Yes, you do, come and live with me…

But… you’re a boy…

You’re my little American sister, who needs help.

I want to go back to America…

And I can help you… I don’t have a lot of money, but I can manage…

I’m going to think about it, ok Jack?

They walked to the potato table and they bought a lot of potatoes and other vegetables. Jack helped her carry the basket which was very heavy.

Those people are overseers! Said Jack.

Well I am their slave in a way. I was sold to them …

You’ve suffered a lot, Candy. I can help you. If you have the slightest problem, come and see me, and I will protect you, ok? I’m going to show you where I live…

Ok…

He showed her where he lived with his friend, so that she could get to there in case of a problem. She went back to the villa where she lived and worked and started peeling the potatoes.

You spent too much time at the market! You were flirting with that good for nothing Jack again! Said Cook, angrily.

Jack is not a not a good for nothing! He’s a friend who sells his drawings for a living and he’s making a life…

Well those drawings must not be worth a lot, because he not rolling in it!

It pays his rent and his food and that’s enough…

You talk too much Candy. You’re not here to talk! You’re here to work!

It doesn’t say anywhere that you can’t talk and work at the same time…said Candy.

Everybody in the kitchen started to laugh. Candy, despite her young age and her heavy tasks, never lost her joy of life. She was trying to smile and was willing to learn when she didn’t know how to do something. Everybody liked her. During her break, she would go to the garden and read or take a nap.

The family she was working for was called the Leightons. They were "nouveaux riches" and they were not very likeable. They had children around Candy’s age, girls and boys. They had one boy who was 16 named Damien, who was in his bedroom looking out the window. He saw Candy with her hair untied, reading a book. She was so beautiful and pure. He always looked at her while she was on her break. He thought about her a lot and as days went by, he became obsessed with Candy. He went to his mother with a request.

Mum, he said.

Yes… what is it son? Said the mother.

The little maid…

What did she do? Did she try to seduce you? Did she steal something?

No, nothing like that… I want to know how long as she been working here?

A few months…why?

I didn’t see her before.

You mean you didn’t look at her with your tail before…

Mum!

The little blond? We bought her, she’s ours…

So, I can do with her whatever I want?

Yes…

I want her to be at my service.

At your service?

Yes, my personal maid to order….

Damien, what do you have in mind?

Nothing, mum. I want to be served by a beautiful maid, that’s all…

Humm humm and your teenager’s hormones are raging… she belongs to us, but be nice to her…

Don’t worry about that, mum…I’m going to be very,very nice.

The order was given for Candy to be transferred from an aide in the kitchen, to being the personal maid of Master Damien. They gave her another uniform, one more elegant, and another maid was trained on her the first day. Candy followed her everywhere and she remembered the Reagan's house... Dorothy. She had taken her place because Eliza accused her of stealing. No, it was not the time to cry. She had to be strong. She could do it.

To be at Master Damien’s service was very intimidating. He was very nice with her, way too nice, like he was expecting something in return. Candy didn’t trust him. She talked to Jack about it when he came to visit her at the villa.

Candy, he’s one of those rich kids who think you belong to him. It won’t be long until he asks you… a little more…

A little more? What do you mean?

Candy, you’re a very beautiful young girl, most men and young boys have only one thing on their mind when they see a beautiful young girl…

What’s that?

Candy, you’re really very naïve…didn’t you tell me that you had male friends in America?

Yes…

Not one of them tried to… seduce you?

No, said Candy blushing.

They were very well educated then…

"And completely crazy," said Jack in his head. "Didn’t they see how pretty and attractive she was? Sometimes those rich boys are real sissies!"

But you didn’t try to seduce me…said Candy

The thought crossed my mind, believe me…

Jack!

But I see you like a little sister, my little sister…I want to protect you, you have my word.

Thank you Jack… I trust you.

Be careful with that snotty nosed kid…

Ok Jack, I will…

Meanwhile in America, the search for Candy continued in Mexico. By order of the great Uncle William, who officially adopted her, the search would continue until at least they find her body, if she was dead. But as long as there was no body, the search was going to continue. Anthony and his cousins were inconsolable. They were in the living room.

We’re going to find her Anthony, said Stear.

If only we had gotten there sooner, we could’ve saved her… said Anthony.

Yes, we’re going to find her, said Archibald, we have to…

During that difficult time, he didn’t care if they knew that he also had a thing for Candy. They had to find her at all cost.

Neil and Eliza and their mother were happy that Candy had disappeared for good. Mr. Reagan was not very happy, but he couldn’t do anything and he was always traveling. But they had received a letter from the great Uncle William telling them that Candy was officially a member of the Andrew family and they had better made sure that nothing had happened to her. Despite the fear for the great Uncle William, Mrs. Reagan was glad Candy wasn’t there anymore. Great aunt Elroy, who was worried about Uncle William, wanted Candy to be found safe and sound, even though she didn’t like her. Ever since Candy entered their lives, she only brought trouble with her.

Mr. Georges took the boat with Albert and they searched for Candy in different countries in Europe where the rumours that child trafficking was high. Albert was praying that she wasn’t sold to a prostitution ring. They were in Italy. Europe was big and one might as well be looking for a needle in a haystack! But Albert didn’t discourage himself. He would look for her and he was going to find her.

Jack came to see Candy often. Damien, who was obsessed with Candy, kept an eye on her during her breaks. He would see her laugh with Jack and he was jealous to see her laugh so well. Jack was drawing Candy so she had to pose without moving, but sometimes she would just laugh out loud and ruin her position.

When you’ll get older, I will draw a nude portrait of you…said Jack.

Nude? From memory? Asked Candy.

No, all my models are live models. And I’ll have to see you to draw you from memory…

Jack! Said Candy blushing and smiling.

But you’re too young. You’re my little sister and I don’t think I would be able to draw you naked even if you were older…

I’m happy you treat me like a little sister, she said hugging him.

Damien was at the window and he couldn’t hear what they were saying. All he could see was Candy in Jack’s arms.

There was a fun fair on a Sunday afternoon and the whole staff was allowed to go. Candy was eager to have a free day to have fun with her friends. Jack was supposed to be there. They were supposed to meet outside the fair. She put on her most pretty dress and arranged her hair to go to the fun fair. But another maid, Lina, came to tell her that the young Master Damien needed her, and that she wasn’t allowed to go to the funfair.

But it’s my day off too… said Candy disappointed.

Since they literally bought you, you have to obey, said Lina, I’m sorry.

But… Jack is going to look for me, can you tell him that I’m a little tied up and that I’m going to try to come later?

Ok, said Lina, I'm sorry Candy.

It’s ok, Lina, go and have fun. The young Master needs me, probably to bring him a glass of water…

Lina left, leaving Candy alone. The whole house was empty. Candy was wondering what the young master wanted. She had just finished serving him earlier. She took her dress off and put back her uniform. She was sad, but she was practically a slave.

Lina arrived at the fun fair and she saw Jack with his friends. He asked her where Candy was.

The young Master wanted her to stay, he needed her…

Really? Said Jack skeptical, and his family was there?

No, the whole family is out…

You mean she’s alone with that snotty nosed kid? Said Jack louder.

Yes… said Lina, a little afraid.

Lina, how could you leave her alone with that jerk?

He ordered me to leave, said Lina.

Oh my God! Said Jack, I hope nothing happened to her!

Jack left the fun fair and ran to the villa to get Candy.

Candy went to see the young master with an exasperated sigh. He was in one of the living rooms.

Candy, bring me a glass of water, please.

Of course, sir, you want anything else?

No, that would be all…

Candy went downstairs in the kitchen which was situated in the basement to go get a glass of water. She took it to him.

Can I get you anything else? She Asked.

Yes, that you keep me company.

That wouldn’t be appropriate at all, Master Damien.

And is it appropriate for you to be so close to that artist of yours?

My artist?

Yes, that good for nothing artist!

I have the right to have friends…

No, you belong to us! You hear me? We bought you!

Candy felt like a piece of meat at the market. She had been sold; she was not free; she was their slave…

I don’t want you to see your artist anymore! I don’t want to see him here either!

Very well sir, said Candy, looking down.

And I don’t want you to see him either…

Very well sir. That would be all?

No, I want you to come with me to my bedroom.

What for, sir? I've already changed the sheets this morning with your towels… and I've already taken your dirty laundry.

You’re not here to ask questions! You have to obey! He said suddenly.

Very well , sir, said Candy, with tears in her eyes.

She wanted to see Jack and have fun with him. But she was at Damien’s service. She went to the bedroom with him. He closed the door behind them.

Go lie on the bed…he said.

On the bed? Why?

I told you not to ask questions!

Candy looked at him horrified. Maybe she was bought, but there was no way she was going to lie on the bed with that snotty nosed kid! Not willingly…

And I’m not going on the bed with you! Said Candy, you bought me, but there’s no way in hell I would let you touch me!!!

You let your good for nothing artist touch you!

How dare you….?

You dare to respond to me? He said, slapping her.

Candy slapped him back, but he was taller and stronger than her and she knew she had provoked him by slapping him back She had to try and fight and not let this pig possess her by force. He took her and forced her on the bed. Candy started to scream and kicked him between the legs. He screamed and he became angrier. He slapped her a lot of times and he tried to take off Candy’s underpants…She yelled "no" as loud as she could. He was undoing his pants when suddenly, he felt hands taking him off Candy by the shoulders which sent him flying to the other side of the room…

But what…? Started Damien.

He got a punch on his jaw and another one to his nose.

Jack! Said Candy relieved.

If you come near her again, I’m going to kill you! He said, come on Candy, let’s get out of here… are you ok, did he do anything?

No…. I’m fine, thanks…

You’re not going to get away with this! I’m going to get you arrested!

Candy followed Jack as fast as she could. He took her to his room and she packed her suit case, changed and got out of the house with him. He took her to his apartment while he went to get his friend at the fun fair. Candy tried to calm down as she cried in silence.

Candy, are you ok? Said Jack when he came back.

I’m fine Jack, thank you, she said, jumping to his neck.

You’re welcome little sister, but we have to get out of here, right away.

Oh, the police is going to look for us…I’m sorry I’m making you leave your apartment…said Candy.

It’s ok, Candy, we had to leave anyway, let’s go now…

They planned to leave London the next second, to go to Southampton by taking the boat to go to America, once they had earned enough money. They found a room in a little inn where they were able to spend the night.

Jack, thanks for everything, big brother, said Candy.

You’re welcome little sister…Said Jack.

You’ll think you two are really from the same family, said Fabrizio, Jack’s friend.

What? You’re my brother too, despite your accent, said Jack laughing.

They had a group hug while laughing. There were 2 beds in the room. Candy took one bed and the boys shared the other bed.

Are you ok, guys? Asked Candy.

Yes. but for you….we’ll have to change the colour of your hair, said Jack.

So the police won’t recognise me?

Especially since we beat up the son of a rich family, said Jack, don’t worry, it’s a temporary colour with henna; it wall go away with time…

You sound like you know what you’re talking about…

I’ve done a lot of small jobs. I drew customers in a hair salon. I listened to what they were saying.

When we go back to America, I’m going to take you to my Pony's hill. It’s the most beautiful place on earth. You’ll be able to draw lots of pictures…

And I’m going to take you to the Niagara Falls, a natural frontier, water chutes, big and powerful. For me, it’s one of the wonders of the world, said Jack.

They grew attached to each other; they had a deep affection for one another, a brotherly love. He had risked every thing to save her. And now he was taking her to America. She was his little sister like he said, and he loved her like a sister. He had adopted her in his heart. She was happy to have found a friend in Jack. He had protected her and she would eternally be grateful to him because of that.

Chapter 2