Lacey-
Jasper, Derrick, and I walked into the dining hall later that evening late which brought quite a few looks aimed at us. But I didn't care. None of it mattered anymore. Gossipers will gossip.
I coldly kissed my mother on the cheek, "Welcome mother. I was not expecting you since you did not request an invitation."
She looked at me in shock of my confidence and I just smirked back at her and walked to my seat. If she said something in return I did not hear it, as I did not hear much from anyone during the supper. I had asked Derrick to sit by me to keep me company and he was great entertainment. I laughed so hard at the things he was saying. I looked over briefly to see Matron scowling at us, but turned back and continued what I was doing. He had no right to be upset. Like I had said earlier to him, our marriage was nothing but a piece of paper now. He chose that.
Derrick and I continued our conversation until I excused myself and Jasper when I noticed his yawn. I looked around and noticed that many of the household had already left. It was unusual for me to stay so long.
"It was nice speaking with you, Derrick." I said as I stood up, "I hope we can meet up again on your stay…"
He took my hand and gave it a kiss, "It would be my pleasure, Milady." I smirked as I turned away and gave one last look at Matron.
I walked upstairs holding my son's hand and when he said he was too tired to walk any further I gave in happily. It was nice to hold your child in your arms once they get to the age of independence. I pushed open the door to his room and a maid met us inside preparing his sleeping clothes. I sat him down on his bed while the maid walked over with the linen pants and shirt he would wear to bed. I helped her get it on him as he was half asleep at this point.
I had tucked him in and turned to leave and walked straight into Matron's chest. He held onto my upper arms to steady me. I tried to ignore the tingling that went up my body at the touch of his hands. How can he still do this to me?
"I just came in to say good night to Jasper…but it seems he is already asleep." He looked past me and I followed his direction to the sleeping child. I smiled at this.
I felt Matron wrap his arms around my waist, but I couldn't bring myself to look at him. I refused to allow myself get lost in him.
"Thank you Lacey…" he said, "You gave me beautiful children." I had to turn at this comment. "I mean it Lacey. At least I know that even if I lost your heart, I'll always have a part of you in them. That brings me some peace."
I nodded my head curtly. I really did not particularly care if he had peace. If it were up to me he'd be miserable forever. I turned to leave and I could hear the sigh in his voice.
Matron-
I sighed as I watched Lacey move down the hallway, never looking back at me. I went to the sleep chambers next to Jasper's and slowly opened the door as not to wake up the baby. I walked over to her bassinet and ran my hands over her still very little head of hair.
I thought about everything I had ever done to Lacey over the years. I thought back to before we got married and all the vacations our families took to meet up. All the hateful words we sadi to each other during those visits. I'm not even sure why we disliked each other so. It just seemed like it had always been that way. Maybe it was because we knew we had no choice but to marry each other. It was an act of rebellion towards our parents.
I couldn't help but laugh at the thought of me hating her, when now I would do anything in this world just to get her to stop hating me. I sighed as I leaned over the bassinet and kissed my daughter on the forehead. I then walked out of the bedroom and towards my new sleeping quarters since I was no longer allowed in the chambers Lacey and I once shared. I missed those days. I honestly thought I'd be willing to die tomorrow just to spend on night with her. How could I have been so stupid…
Lacey-
I rolled out of bed the next morning and threw on a simple light green dress. I brushed my hair out but did not bother to put it up. I rarely cared how I looked anymore, besides all I wanted to do today was hold and play with my children. That's all I had the energy for.
As soon as I walked through the doors of Jasper's chambers I was met with his huge smile and him leaping into my arms. I hugged him back tightly suppressing the urge to break down in tears. I was starting to wonder if I'd ever stop crying.
"I love you Jasper. You know this, right?" I said pulling back to look in his eyes. He nodded with a look on his face that showed he truly understood. I hugged him again and this time I allowed myself to break down.
A/N Yes I've been gone a very, very long time and the reason for it is long and boring. Let's just say life has been busy. But now I'll hopefully have more time to work on my stories. I actually had to reread through this particular one just to remember the details. Eek. Along with adding chapters I plan on rewriting the entire Lacey and Matron story. I'm not going to change the plot, I just want to add more detail and perfect the writing, because it isn't overly exceptional. So hopefully you all will be able to enjoy the story more. Ideas? Suggestions? Feel free to share.