AN: I hope I am doing okay. This is the first story I have wrote and I put a lot of time and effort in this. Hope you like it.
The following day, a maid woke me up at 7:00 a.m. sharp, the usual time.
"Good morning Miss! Would you like eggs and toast or French toast this morning?" She asked with a sunny smile.
"The scones." I said as I rubbed my eye.
"Yes Ma'am." She said as she left the room. Leaving me to get dressed by myself, I presume. I walked over to my closet and stepped inside. I picked a white blouse with a lace corset. I also grabbed a pair of black slacks. I put those on and looked in my silver full body mirror, and adjusted anything needed. I pulled the top layer of my hair into a white bow and let the rest flow. I pulled on white gloves and my family crest necklace. I pulled on short lace up boots and started to walk out of my room and into my study, I stopped midway.
"I have the scones, Miss." The maid came up the stairs with a silver plate of blueberry scones. She followed me into my study and set the plate on my desk. I picked up a scone and analyzed it. I smirked and held the scone out to her.
"Huh?" She asked shocked.
"Have it." She gently took the scone and nibbled on it. After she ate half of it she looked back at me.
"But Miss, why did you give me a scone?" I chuckled.
"I simply do not like blueberry scones." I turned to the window to see the sun shining, I turned back to see my room clear. I smiled. Peace and quiet. I heard a knock at my door once I seated in my chair.
"Come in." I folded my hands on my desk. One of my maids came in with a silver platter. I took the letter from the platter and opened it.
"Princess Callista Avery Deadlynne,
I would like to invite you to my manor at 1:30p.m sharp for tea and a game of chess so we can get to know each other more. I hope to see you soon.
-Ciel Phantomhive
Head Phantomhive.
I looked up to see my room empty again. I set the letter on my desk and walked to the main hall.
"Make preparations for travel to the Phantomhive manor at 1:30."
"Yes my lady." A maid rushed to the calendar to mark my day was full. A carriage was called and a maid put on my coat, a trench coat with a cloak like end, on me. I pulled on my small back top hat and walked out and into the carriage.
We arrived at the Phantomhive Manor at exactly 1:30 p.m. I got out of the carriage and turned to the driver.
"Thank you for taking me."
"You're welcome, Princess." He smiled at me.
"You may pull the carriage over there." A new voice said. I turned around to see Ciel's' butler, Sebastian.
"Thank you, sir." The driver replied and took the carriage away.
"May I escort you to the Manor?" Sebastian gestured to the mansion.
"Yes you may." I said.
"You look very lovely today, Miss." He said pointing to my ensemble.
"Thank you." I did a small smile. We arrived at the front door; he opened and closed it behind us.
"The master is in his study. Up the grand hall to the left, the third door to the right." Sebastian said with a bow.
"Thank you, Sebastian." I said to the butler.
"A Phantomhive butler who can't do this much isn't worth his salt." He smiled a Cheshire cat smile and walked into the kitchen. I walked up the staircase, admiring Ciel's manor, which was lovely. I was then plowed into a maid who was carrying dishes, which were now scattered and broken.
"I'M SO SORRY, PRINCESS!" The maid shouted.
"It's no problem. But I suggest next time only take one or two." I picked up a few shards of glass, careful not to cut my hands.
"THANK YOU MISS, IT WON'T HAPPEN AGAIN! I'M MAY-RIN, PLEASED TO MEET YOU!" She shouted.
"My name is Callista Deadlynne. Here are some plate remaining's. If you don't mind, I must be going." I handed her the few plate remains and knocked on the door that should be Ciel's study. I knocked on the door.
"Come in." His voice drifted to me in the hallway. I walked into his study, shutting the door behind me. I looked over to see Ciel behind his desk looking at paperwork.
"Good afternoon, Ciel." I smiled slightly. He glanced up at me.
"Oh hello Callista. You're a tad late." He chuckled.
"I arrived at 1:30p.m sharp, but your maid-"
"I see." He cut me off. I chuckled lightly.
"Does that happen often?"
"May-Rin is just too big of a klutz sometimes." I nodded and Sebastian came in.
"Tea is ready, my Lord."
"Bring it to the game room."
"Yes, young Master." He bowed and walked out of the room. Ciel grabbed my hand and led me to the game room. Sebastian came in with tea and looked down at us holding hands. He chuckled.
"It's…Uh…I…" I stuttered, letting go of Ciel's hand.
"Not need to explain, Miss." He set the tea down and bowed, then walked out. We sat down and played out game of chess. But this time I knew he got me. No matter where I moved, he could checkmate me. I moved my pawn.
"Checkmate." He said as he moved his piece.
"Good game." I smiled at him. He picked up his tea and took a sip. I had forgotten we had tea; I was too caught up in the game. I picked up my cup and took a sip. Green tea, my favorite. Ciel and I enjoyed each other's company for the afternoon, playing many games of chess and getting to know each other. We told each other many things. I knew I could trust him, I just had that feeling.
"Callista." He said.
"Yes?" I made my move and looked up at him,
"Would you mind dining here tonight? I do have a meeting but I wouldn't mind your company." He moved.
"I would love to." We finished our seventh game of chess when Sebastian knocked on the door.
"He's here."