The 5 Maids

Albert-*started to get a bit upset but when she apologized he softened and smiled at her* Thank you...

"Would you like to see the orchard and vegetable garden?" she asked.

Albert-...yes I would *He stood up and followed her*

Valentina showed him to around the side where a large tree orchard was situated and a large vegetable garden was in full grow, as well as a glass green house.

Albert-oh my this is a nice little private area *he smiled*

"Its a peaceful place to relax." she said, "I don't like being cooped up inside." she walked into the veg garden, finding good sized zucchinis growing and as well as tomatoes all red and bright.

Albert-you grew all this yourself? *He looked at her* you really do have a wonderful talent for this

"We grew it together but i am the best at keeping it in good health....forgive if you become upset, but your father was a keen gardener." she said.

Albert-...its ok *He smiled* thank you for your concern

".......Would you like to sample?" she offered, grabbing her collection basket.

Albert-i would like that yes *he smiled walking up to her*

She got one of the cucumbers, one of the different types of tomatoes, she pulled up a PURPLE carrot along with a yellow one, a couple of baby onions and some of the snow peas. She got them washed first, "These are the ones we've been getting most of lately, I'll show the green house soon."

Albert-a...purple carrot? *he looked at it and took a bite*

"This is actually an heirloom varieties....orange carrots are not the original." she said, they were these colours." she motioned to the purple and yellow carrots.

Albert-still just as good *He smiled* you know your stuff

"I learned much from your father giving me books to read on horticulture and the hands on experience on this garden." she said.

Albert-so you work really well with your hands *He half joked*

"Yes." she said, knowing he made the joke, but kept her stoic expression, "You like them?"

They were VERY different tasting to the supermarket veg, much more flavour for one.

Albert-Yes I do, these taste really really good, you'd have to find a specialist to get stuff this good

"Again, your father had connections and we grew everything, except the trees from seed." she said, "But our special crops are in the green house." she took the veg she collected, "Come and see."

Albert-followed her but looked over for a second and before she could open the door and pushed against her from behind* OH umm...so...sorry

She blinked, and blushed feeling he was against her, ".....AHEM....well....." she got inside the green house, ".....Cl-close the door."

Albert-closed the door behind him and looked* This place is pretty cool, never been in a real greenhouse before

It was was more humid in the green house and the reason for for the greenery, the plants looked tropical, including banana trees.

"It houses our special crops and a few special herbs." she said, showing him to back area with a side table and an outdoor lounge chair.

Albert-pleasant smelling as well *he sat down in the chair to relax*