When I got up this morning, I felt a sense of power. Call me crazy if you want, but I felt like something powerful almost controlling had taken over me. I had awaken as I heard the knock on the door.

"Come in," I said.

One of the maids walked in with a tray.

"Good Morning Ms. Cadence," she said smiling.

"Good morning," I said watching her put the tray on the small table. She kept smiling making me feel a little annoyed.

"Mr. Langston would like to meet with you later to go over tonight’s agenda."

"Please let him know that will be fine."

"Yes Ms. Cadence," she said walking out the door. I got up and walked over to the table. When I looked down I was wearing a long white silk gown. I didn’t remember changing my clothes last night. I looked in the mirror and what I saw sent a chill down my spine. The face in front of me was mine but something was different. I felt as if someone else was inside of me using me for god knows what. I moved away and sat down and ate.

After eating I showered and dressed. I looked at the time and I had a few minutes before the decorator and caterers would arrived. I went down stairs to see Gabriel.

"Good Morning Gabriel." He turned around and smiled.

"Good morning Mistress. I hope breakfast was too your liking?"

"It was very good. Thank you but you can just call me Cadence."

"It is customary to call the woman of the house Mistress as she controls what goes on in the house."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Langston and Mrs. Ashford will explain it to you. I’ve said enough."

"Gabriel please."

"Have you read the letter that Ms. Lilly sent you?"

"No I was on my way to get it."

"You need to read it," he said.

I walked out of the kitchen and headed to Lilly’s office.

"Ms. Cadence the decorators are here," Janissa one of the housemaids said. I looked in the direction of the office and turned away. After following the decorators around telling them of our expectations and then going over the menus sampling I was exhausted.

Chateaux Dijon better known as the Algiers House would be transformed into the old southern balls of yesteryears. Who ever said that preparing for your first event was easy, they lied. Marci had called a few times, but she was having issues, tracking two of the girls and working to get a location on them. All the girls must be accounted for because they were required to attend. I told her I would handle the details at the house but it was exhausting.

"Ms. Cadence you need to be ready for tonight. Why don’t I make you some tea and you go lay down? Angela and Michelle will be here in a few hours to get you ready. Why don’t you take this time to refresh, we can handle any issues," Gabriel said.

"Maybe you’re are right. I had a really awkward dream last night and didn’t get a lot of rest. I think I will go lay down."

Before I headed upstairs I went to Lilly’s office and retrieved the letter addressed to me and handed the other envelopes to Gabriel to distribute to the caterers and decorator and headed up to my room. As soon as I sat down on the bed someone was knocking on the door.

Sheesh, can a girl get some peace around here? I said more to myself. "Come in."

"I brought you some tea. It will help you relax." Gabriel poured the tea and handed it to me. The smell of blossoms radiated from the cup.

"What is this?"

"It’s Passiflora. Better known as passion fruit. Langston makes it with the vines of the Maypop and other fruit stems and brew it. Drink it and I promise it will make you feel rejuvenated." I continued until I finished it. He took away the cup and tray with a smile. What was up with these people and all the smiling?

I reached over and grabbed the letter that Lilly had written. I opened it slowly as if I was opening a Christmas present. The light lavender envelope was sealed with the gold seal of LMM in french script. I peeled off the seal and two sheets of personalized stationary appeared. My hands shook a little not knowing what it would say. I slowly unfolded the sheets and read.

My Dearest Cadence,

Tonight you will embark on a transformation. Things may seem a little strange but it will guide you to the self experience you so desire.

Being Mistress is more than just meeting and greeting people, it is a glimpse into what you want and can control. The Mistress of Chateaux Dijon is the one that has absolute control of the charges that are presented to her. I have had this roll for so long that it has become a part of me, and only one other has taken my place, Marci. This is an honor and I want you to take full advantage of this opportunity.

Langston will prepare you for tonight. He will give you the tools you will need to conquer your fears but also give you the freedom to give into your darkess desires. Everything will fall into place and I know you will wear the title well.

Don’t be afraid. Open your mind and let your confidence shine through. Remember you are the Mistress of Chateaux Dijon and you are in control.

See you soon,

Lilly

I read the letter over and over. I was in control of charges. Did she mean the staff? Was that why the maids and Gabriel were so nice to me? Maybe I was over thinking this. I could feel my eyes getting heavy. My body was lax as my head laid on the pillow. I looked at the ceiling as the intricate designs danced around causing my eyes to slowly close.

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