Chapter 28
A/N : sorry for taking longer than expected . i went out on the 19th to watch Thor . He was so hot *-* (drools) then on the 20th i went to a party in the morning and came back around 12 am . i was almost half dead. . I have no exams now and currently waiting to go to college in Jan so I am very free ! I hope you enjoy this chapter. i know it is not very interesting but thhe next one will be better ! I promise!
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Cecilia's Pov
Prince and I walked slowly along the brick pavement , stopping once in a while to look at the things on the display window.
''Have you found any dress that you want to purchase , Lady Cecilia?'' Prince asked in a fake sweet voice.
I shook my head and sighed heavily. I rubbed my hand on my tummy and said ''I am hungry though.''
''Didn't you just ate lunch? I guess I can't make a flatboard hungry for too long,'' He said , saying 'flatboard' softly so that no one can see through his facade.
I pouted and crossed my arms like a little spoilt child that did not get the toy that she wants.
''I'm hungry and as my butler you have to do something about it ,'' I said raising my voice .
Prince looked around and then pointed at a fancy little shop just across the street. I nodded satisfied at his suggestion.
''WATCH OUT!'' Prince said while grabbing my wrist. A horse-drawn carriage which was an inch away from me passed by me in front of my eyes just a millisecond later.
''What were you thinking?'' Prince said loudly, causing the people around us to stop and stare.
''I-I-I...'' I couldn't think or say anything . My would have ended if Prince did not pull me back. 'I could have died,' these word kept playing in my head over and over and over untill i was dizzy. My mouth opened and close many times but no voice escaped my mouth.
''*heavy sigh* Don't space out. *grabs wrist* Stay close to me. It's my duty to protect you so make sure you don't do anything silly,'' Prince said . Even though he was a demon, his warm hands were warm and not cold . They made me feel safe for a moment, just a brief moment.
Prince walked in front of me grabbing pulling my wrist as he picked up his pace.
The shop was filled of beautiful women, sipping tea , munching on pastry and gossiping about various things. While Prince went to get the cakes and tea I ordered , i overhead a group of ladies whom were clearly more beautiful than the rest.
''Did you hear? I heard that they found the Phantomhive sisters whom went missing some years ago,'' One lady clad in a brown summer dress whispered to the others.
''I know, maybe the young Earl is lonely that is why he employed those two girls to be his family?'' Another woman who wore a pink brooch replied.
''I mean people don't just appear all of a sudden! And now there's a rumor that these so called twin sisters are overseeing the new Funtom project,'' The lady who is fiddling with her silver bracelet butt in.
''Yes.. Do you think that the Earl is being blackmailed? We should do something shouldn't we?''the lady wearing a soft salmon lipstick said , knitting her eyebrows.
''We should! All of us are invited to the party hosted by the Phantomhive's tomorrow evening aren't we?'' The lady that was wearing the brown dress said once more.
no
''Should we ... Sabotage the party then?'' the lady that was keeping quiet spoke. She was beautiful like a porcelain doll during christmas. Her frail smile did not match her sharp words. She looked really sweet and it looked as if the other ladies respected her. She was like the leader.
''Lady Elfreda, are really planning on doing that?'' the lady with the silver bracelet asked.
The lady, i guess her name is Elfreda did not reply but showed a weak smile.
I have to stop them , they are going to sabotage the event and I can't allow it. Scar worked very hard for tomorrow's event and they are going to ruin it.
I clicked my tongue and sipped the tea that Prince brought.
''Trouble my Lady?'' Prince said treating me the way he does when we are in public.
I ignore Prince and stared at Elfreda . Prince chuckled at me and whispered in my ear.''That is Lady Elfreda, she is the only daughter of the Gladwin household,''
''The Gladwin household?'' I asked
'' They own several renowned jewellery stores across Britain. They are gaining popularity steadily because of their beautiful handcraft pendants.,'' Prince said .
''How did you know this?'' I asked, surprised by his knowledge of Lady Elfreda .
''My lovely dedicated honorable brother made me memorized these ,'' he said sighing deeply.
I bit my lower lip and nodded. Prince noticed this and asked me what was wrong. I explained to him what I overhead softly so that nobody else heard me.
''I see, that is a problem… I will do something about it. Just sit here and act like a lady of high position,'' Prince said.
''What do you mean?'' I asked irritated .
"I will take care of this, just say here and act like…. '' Prince paused.
"Like?" I asked
"… Like Lady Scarlett. Act like a Lady of nobility,'' Prince said before walking where Lady Elfreda was sitting .
"I stared at Lady Elfreda while calming sipping my tea. 'Act like Scar' I repeated in my head. I guess it means act calm and cool while in a bad situation that pisses me off? Anyway, I strain to hear what Prince said.
"Pardon me, are you Lady Elfreda?'' Prince said with his most charming voice.
"Yes, I am. And who might you be?'' Lady Elfreda said putting down her cup on the saucer.
"I am the butler of the Phantomhive household and my Lady ask whether do you mind if she join you? She has been meaning to meet you ,'' Prince said in a dream-like voice
"Why does she wants to meet Lady Elfreda?'' the girl with the bracelet spoke hastily .
Elfreda stared at me, causing me to panic.
''Behave like Scar,'' I whispered to myself before impersonating Scar's cold but sweet smile that sends chill to your spine. I named that smile the 'beautiful night.' She only shows that smile to people who irritate or insult, or even look down on her. That smile which makes her more mysterious , I hope she will never show me ever.
After staring at me , Elfreda nodded her head, signaling that it is okay for me to join their little group temporarily. Prince bowed at them slightly before he came to bring me over.
''Good afternoon,'' I said in a honey-coated voice while curtsying.
"Greetings, what does the Lady of the Phantomhive household wants from Lady Elfreda?'' the girl wearing the brown dress said harshly .
"No , No . I wanted to know all you beautiful ladies better before tomorrow's event. This is the perfect opportunity isn't it?'' I said while sitting down on a chair which was opposite Elfreda.
"Don't you know that it is manners to introduce yourself first?'' the woman with the silver bracelet said, mocking me.
"I am dreadfully sorry. Where are my manners. My name is Cecilia Elvina Christine Elise Phantomhive , the second born of the Phantomhive household,'' I said in a cold calm tone.
"That's good enough for someone who just joined the elite circles , I guess,'' the lady with the brooch said.
"I am sorry, is there another way of introducing oneself? " I said sarcastically .
"*clicks tongue* My name is Margaret Milburga Colton, the youngest daughter of the Colton household ,'' the lady with the brown dress spoke confidently .
"*cough* And mine is Monet Audie Darwin the middle daughter of the Darwin household,'' the lady with the salmon lipstick said.
''Christella Sawer , please to meet you ,'' the lady with the pink brooch said sarcastically .
''Harriet Freya Madeleine ,'' the girl spoke as she fiddled with her silver bracelet.
''*grins* I see, that's how elegant noble ladies of the higher class introduce themselves. I better take note of that, I don't want to make a fool of myself tomorrow ,'' I said trying not to roll my eyes at them.
''Are you belittling us? You little -'' Monet said but was stopped by Prince.
''My , my , my . Remember to mind your language young lady ,'' Prince said putting his index finger on her lips. He turned around and said,'' I think it's time we get going. The preparations are not done yet,''
"yes, I think we should,'' I said getting up from the chair. I started to walk towards the door but decided to give them a final blow .
''I will be looking forward to tomorrow. I hope you ladies will teach me more of your lovely high class mannerism . Have a good day,'' I said leaving with a cold smile.
As soon as we walked around the corner , I laughed out loud and some passersby looked at me awkwardly . I couldn't stand it. The look on their face was extremely hilarious. It was like I won some kind of competition. It was pleasing to me. I guess that is some kind of sick person I am.
"I hate to interrupt but we got to go… Flatchest,'' Prince said with a slight smirk hidden at the corner of his lips.
I tidied the invisible crease on my skirt and said "yes" softly, embarrassed at the fact I laughed so loudly in front of him .
After that we walked for a while before meeting Aunt Frances , Elizabeth and Sarah window shopping .
''Hello Aunt Frances, such a pleasure,'' I said curtsying .
"Cece! I missed you!" Sarah said while hugging me.
I petted Sarah on the head gently and said "me too.''
Elizabeth tugged on my skirt and asked me why I was in London since I rarely was in town unless there was something on.
"I was looking for a dress to wear for tomorrow,'' I said looking at Elizabeth's deep green eyes.
"If it is a dress-'' Aunt Frances said while looking at me.
"Perhaps you no need to look further. I have the perfect one for you,'' Aunt Frances continued with a slight warm yet sad smile.
Preview for next chapter :
Scarlett and Sebastian arrived in a place which was like a lab where Belphegor works on his various experiment. The only way to retrieve the dolls that Belphagor took is by finding it in a labyrinth where he has hidden it deep within the labyrinth. But the only way to find the door is by working together. So how are they going to retrieve the dolls when they clash each other like fire and ice?
