The Cinder Bullies (32)

What did Cindy and Mattie's mother do when she suddenly became aware that Maddie was no longer going to be the scullery maid for her and her family? She was stunned, to say the least. So were her daughters and their friends, as well as her own friends. Now, Cindy and Maddie's mother, with her friends mocking, rather than supporting her, would have to find someone else to fill the scullery maid role immediately, or assume that task herself. That was not likely to happen.

Everyone knew that Cindy and Maddie would probably never return home again, because of the terrible way they had been treated. But, fortunately, they had escaped! Maybe in time, they might forgive their mother and sisters, too.

To their mother's way of thinking, she would just have to find another scullery maid. Maybe this time, it would be another sister, or a brother of Cindy and Maddie. Maybe she would be able to find a destitute, older person, a hard up street person, or a desperate, homeless, young man to assume the role.

Whoever the new scullery maid would be, he or she would be probably be mistreated, just like Cindy and Maddie, or Xaviar.

Rosa and Nadia would likely try to continue to help new scullery maids and thus provide a steady stream of students for the new school.

Taking a peek into the future, one might be tempted to ask what eventually becomes of cinder bullies? There is no doubt that the old tradition continues on during that era, and cinder bullies keep on bullying sculley maids.

Perhaps in time, some cinder bullies learn compassion, if they are shown compassion. Whoever would choose to use and abuse scullery maids is destined to lose them in time, when they would no longer accept abuse and seek help elsewhere.

What about the future lives of Cindy, Millie and Xaviar? Their school has been well founded and thus, it is destined to thrive under the guidance of Rosa and Nadia as its matrons, especially with Bentley and Bessie providing funding for it.

Cindy's fame with respect to growing beautiful roses would likely spread around the world. Millie, with her seamstress skills is destined to sew for many others, including royalty. Xaviar's ability to play the flute, his love of music and dance, in conjunction with his love for Cindy and Dancer, would cause him to succeed in that realm. For his exceptional cobbler skills, he could become famous, too.

What happens to the two young men, Phillip, the prince, and Patton? Do they ever succeed in turning their lives around? They will likely do that, with the help of Bentley and Bessie, who are serious about helping them and other young folks.

Phillip's future as prince, is relatively secure, as long as he behaves like a responsible adult. His realm of learning likely extends beyond that of growing roses under Cindy's nurturing, as Bentley has future plans for him.

Patton, with his powerful, singing voice might become famous. Under Bessie's guidance and Bentley's supervision, his ability to care for others could lead him to make positive changes in elder care, as well.

Which one of these young folks is most likely to inherit the huge estate? Would it be Phillip, Patton or Xaviar? Or maybe it would be Cindy, Millie or Maddie?

Who is predestined to become the princess? Those questions remain unanswered.

Would it be Cindy? Probably not, because Xaviar would always be her prince, and her first love. Maybe it would be Millie, or even Maddie. Who knows, as that part of this story still remains to be told. Meanwhile, Dancer will still be dancing to the sound of the Xaviar's flute.



***Epilogue

Scullery maids were basically slaves and servants to their parents, or others, and many of them were seriously maltreated. Some spent most of their lives in that role, from early childhood onward.

Thousands of young women and men were forced into compromising situations from a very early age. Many did not know the difference, or realize that it was possible to break free from that kind of bondage. Even when they did manage to find their freedom, they could often wind up in even more oppressive situations.

Note that scullery maid oppression in this story is fiction. In reality, it probably did not come to an end during that particular era, but kinder, gentler and more compassionate people gradually introduced social changes that allowed young people increased opportunities for advancement in accordance with their interests and personal preferences.