"I am going to my study. Do not disturb me," Master entered the manor from the rain filled outdoors. Ciel was a bit grumpy; there was a tense meeting being held in the manor later on today. Honestly I was more than a bit nervous myself. I knew one of the nobles and his butler. It hand been two years since they left England.
I hurried off to the kitchen to prepare a nice meal for the nobles during their meeting. My heart raced at the thought of seeing my dear friend again. I dazed off often during my work, thinking of his emerald and glistening autism leaf orange hair. That friendly, yet mysterious smile sent my heart into a frenzy. Scenes of his departure two years ago filled my mind. We had met due to our master's and became best friends. He and I used to scout through forests and plant the most beautiful flowers. His lips so gentle against mine...
"Did you hear me?!" Sebastian hit the counter, breaking me from my happy memory. I glared at him.
"What?!" I yelled back, irritated by his appearance in the same room as me. Things between Sebastian and I were not all lovely dovey between us. His betrayal had sent my rational mind into a frenzy; I now had a deep rooted suspicion for everything he did.
"The young master would like something sweet before his meeting. Since you are gracing the kitchen with your presence, I figured you could make him a nice dessert." Sebastian moved closer to me. On instinct, I backed up until my lower back bumped the counter. Sebastian put his hands on the counter on either side of me and leaned in.
I narrowed my eyes at the bold man, but otherwise ignored his actions. I had anticipated Master's sweet tooth. With a long gaze at my pocket I thought and smiled. I had opened it quickly, observing the time, then closed it smiling at the golden gift. There was a leaf design on the watch stained the same color as my gifter's hair.
"Lillian," Sebastian sighed.
I looked up at him momentarily,"The cake on the counter should suit him well," I finally answered. Sebastian touched his forehead to mine. I moved my hands to his chest to push him away, but he caught my hand.
"Do pay attention to your work sweet Pamuya," he bent to eye level with me. He then brought my hands up to his mouth and kissed them gently. Sebastian then let me go and cut a piece of cake for master.
I continued the meal preparations. While the beef roast was in the oven, I freshened up. Today was important...for the young master, of course. He would be discussing potential partnerships. A servant in the manor of the Phantomhives should not look disheveled. Master had also ordered that everything look presentable, that includes myself. Sebastian lectured me this morning about behaving and looking as a proud representative of the Phantomhive lot. Surely the dress I was now contemplating on wearing would not be too much. Unlike my uniform it would cover the large vines with silver roses on my forearm (the vines grew from when she killed all if those vampires). The dress had been a gift from Sarah, a light navy blue off the shoulders number. Cream fabric flowed from the sleeves, just at the elbow. There also cream ruffles across the wide crew neckline, at my bust keeping me modest. Around the waist there was a cream ribbon that tied up in a glorious bow on my left hip. The skirt of the dress picked up and ruffled like waves on a beautiful night.
It's decided I am wearing the dress.
"Mey Rin!" I called praying she would hear me.
"Yes, Lillian!" She ran in obviously frazzled my yelling. She must have been close. I smiled Nashville at the young maid.
"I'm sorry to have startled you I just need help lacing up my dress." I felt better about wearing the dress when I saw that Mey Rin was wearing a pretty purple dress instead of her uniform.
"Oh of course," she walked behind me, obviously relieved that I was not cross with her. Mey Rin pulled the strings taught and tied it nicely.
"Thank you so much Mey Rin." I smiled at the young maid, then put my apron on. Mey Rin hurried off to finish her work. I slipped on brown and cream heels. My hair had grown tremendously after the show down with those vampires. Finny had convinced me not to cut the cascading waves of my hair. I combed it to one shoulder and put it in a low pony tail with an ivory ribbon.
I flirted to the kitchen, pulling out the delicious looking roast.
"Perfect," I smiled as I added it to the lobby array of food and sweets on the counter. As I admired my work, I felt hands brush against my waist.
"You should be sure to tie this ribbon," Sebastian murmured. He tied it in a big elegant bow on my hip.
"Thank you," I said curtly. I pulled light brown gloves out of my apron and put them on before taking off the food stained apron.
"You look absolutely ravishing," Sebastian smiled a creepy smile at me. There was a tense silence before I heard horses coming up the drive.
"The guests are arriving," I murmured then pulled my watch from my bodice. They were right on time.
The first chapter is out!
-Empress Lilly