The rain is so cold…I feel like I'm going to freeze to death, maybe this is for the better..
I blinked opened my eyes and let them adjust to the bright room. I sat up and looked around at the luxurious room. I looked and down and saw I had been changed into a clean, white nightgown. I was a little shocked and panicked because I honestly had no idea how I got here. My name is Annabel Wittmayer. I am the eldest daughter of a poor farmer in London. In order to help my family out financially, I took a job working at a large manor in London. I worked for the Fitzgerald household. I thought it odd that such a large and prestigious family had a maid opening, but I took it without a second thought. They even had me move in that day.
It was the worst mistake I have ever made.
When I entered the home, I noticed that none of the workers smiled. I was very friendly, but only one maid returned my friendliness. Her name was Rosaline. I never caught her last name, for it was foreign. She barely spoke an ounce of English, but she always smiled at me. She was considered my only friend. I worked hard day in and day out, yet I never had the pleasure of meeting my boss. I wish it had stayed that way. My first encounter with Archibald Fitzgerald was when I caught him whipping one of his yard men. I thought it was normal, yet when I walked by, he glared and stopped what he was doing to talk to me. He grabbed my shirt and looked me up and down like I was a piece of meat. "Not bad. A bit skinny I suppose." was what he said. "Come with me. I have work for you." I was hesitant, but not wanting to upset my boss, I followed.
He led me to the master bedroom, who I was told by Rosaline (when she could get the English words out) to never go into that room. From there, Archibald threw me on the bed and tried to do lewd things to me. In my defense and natural instinct, I kicked and slapped the large man off of me. He looked at me sweating from the effort and with his beady eyes I could see him undressing me. "A feisty one aren't you? Well I know how to cure that." He grabbed me by my hair and beat me until I could hardly breathe. From there he made Rosaline take me to my room. I sobbed and she tended to my wounds.
Archibald would find time to get me every day. He would beat me, for I wouldn't let him lay a grimy finer on me. It got to the point where I could hardly work anymore for I was so swollen and broken.
"You must go." Rosaline said. "He will not stop till you dead." "GO!"
I was panicked. Where was I to go? I blindly ran off into the city and the dark woods on the outskirts of town. I remember it was cold and it began to rain. Then I tripped on some branches and began to cry. What could I do? I was stuck here. Lost, freezing and soaking wet. Not to mention, I was bleeding from my cut from falling my eyes were swollen from my beating earlier. The last thing I remember was sobbing and my body going numb from the cold as the darkness grew around me..
I opened my eyes and looked around the room again. It was beautiful here..was this heaven? It sure smelled delicious. I could smell fresh baked goods and tea brewing. My stomach growled as I got up to freshen up. I slid out of bed, but the minute my feet touched the ground, I collapsed. Before my body crashed to the floor I was caught by strong arms. I turned around and looked into the face of the most handsome man I have ever seen.
"Be careful Miss. You had a late night last night. My name is Sebastian and I am the butler of this mansion. Welcome to Phantomhive Manor. I have Earl Grey tea this morning, fresh brewed."
I stared at the sophisticated butler for a moment, and then decided to go along with what the beautiful man was saying, I mean I was very hungry after all.
Author Note: YAY! My first ever fan fiction and writing! Whew..i not sure how that went but hey..I don't think it's too bad. I seriously had no idea how this was going to turn out. If you're reading this…I would LOVE any type of criticism or review on this! Seriously, I want to get much better at writing. Thanks!