Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters mentioned in this story except for Charlotte, who I created. Any others that I made up will be mentioned in future disclaimers. All other characters, such as Eliza Doolittle, Freddy Hill, or Henry Higgins do not belong to me.
It wasn't often that much happened in Miss Eliza Doolittle's life that was worth mentioning. At least, not after what happened that was openly known to the public. After that, which encompassed her lessons with Professor Henry Higgins, the Embassy Ball, running away, and then returning again, life was pretty commonplace for her. Everything that occurred happened to other people too. She ended up living at 27A Wimpole Street, with Professor Higgins. But, once a month, she got a chance to venture beyond the commonness of everyday life. For on that one day, actually, night was more of the proper word for it, she got to go with Freddy Eynsford-Hill out to wherever he wanted to bring her. On a partly cloudy summer night, something happened that normally did not happen. Something out of the ordinary. Something that the public never knew about, and, until this day, no one ever heard about it.
Freddy opened the door to the taxi for Eliza. "After you Darling," he said politely, giving a bow.
Eliza smiled at Freddy. "Thank you," she said, nimbly climbing inside. "You are such a gentleman Freddy."
Freddy followed her. "I try to be," he responded, looking away to try to hide his blush.
Looking at Freddy, Eliza realized that he had grown on her. Something about him made her feel at ease, as if everything was perfect; nothing could go wrong, or at least, so she thought. Freddy too echoed her feelings, although both were too timid to say anything to each other.
Freddy finally decided to say something to Eliza. He hadn't told her that he would have to sneak her into this 'family' party that he decided to bring her to. She'd have to pretend to be his cousin. "Eliza, there's something I have to tell you. I'm going to have to sneak you in because this is a family party and they don't exactly know about you," he said sheepishly.
Eliza giggled. "Freddy, you are always getting yourself into trouble!" she said teasingly. "But I'm sure that if anyone can sneak me in, you can!"
Freddy beamed back at her. Feeling the taxi come to a complete halt, he opened the door for her and helped her down. "Come on Eliza Darling, let's go in," he said.
Eliza nodded and followed obediently behind him. It was a fancy house they were going to, there was no doubt about it. Easily, they slipped inside without detection. As she saw the amount of people inside, she realized that if they just got lost in the crowd, no one would ever realize she was there. "So this is your big family? You weren't kidding when you told me that you had a big one," she said.
"Well, let's just say that some are close friends of the family..." Freddy said. Trying the change the subject, he added, "May I have this dance?"
"My pleasure!" Eliza instantly said.
The two danced around, as the music played. When the song stopped, Freddy looked over to his right to see a familiar face. He hadn't seen this girl in years, although, strangely enough, she seemed so familiar. "If you'll pardon me Eliza..." he said politely.
Eliza looked back and forth from Freddy to the other girl, who had to be around her age. "Okay Freddy, go ahead," she said, taking a step back. The girl was beautiful, anyone could see that from just a glance. With shoulder-length blonde hair, blue eyes, and a cute smile, Eliza was sure that this newcomer would win over Freddy.
The girl looked up at Freddy and smiled. "Freddy, that has to be you! I haven't seen you in years!" she cried happily. "I thought you went somewhere, like, to another country!"
Freddy snickered. "I've been here all along. And, excuse my humor of this situation, but it seems as if you know me like you were my sister. I'm sorry to say, but I don't quite remember you very well," he said bashfully.
Giggling, the girl grabbed Freddy's hand. "It's Charlotte, remember me? And also remember...say, four or five years ago?" she asked him.
Freddy shook his head, not out of temporary memory loss, but in bewilderment. "Charlotte?! I-I-I thought that-well, never mind. But I do remember. Uh, if you'd give me a moment with Eliza here, uh, I'd appreciate it," he stuttered.
Charlotte nodded. "Anything my dear!" she said happily.
Freddy took Eliza to the side. "Eliza, this may come as a complete surprise to you, but, Charlotte over there, well, she's, well, she was going to be my wife."
Thank you for reading. There is more to come, as this is only Chapter One! Please keep on reading and post a review if you have the time. I'd love to hear what you think of my first fan-fiction. Thanks again!