Chapter 29 : The Marichoness

Disclaiming Kuroshitsuji !


A week later...

At noon of earlier today, Gwendolyn Holland was pronounced the wife of the Marquess, Felix Oliver II at St. Margaret's Church. As of now she you may address her as Lady Oliver. The wedding reception will be held in the Main hall at the Oliver Estate.

Ciel's POV

" Ciel ! Can you believe this !? A wedding reception held in the evening ?" Elizabeth said.

It was already a quarter to nine in the evening and I was headed to The Oliver Estate for the wedding reception.

After a long day at the wedding, I was waiting ever so eagerly just to go home. Instead I am going to talk to people who will pretend to give a damn about my life , while they brag about whatever they've done recently. A night were drunken mistakes will happen, bachelors make failed attempts at asking the single bridesmaids as we all watch the " happy " couple do their first dance as man and wife.

Elizabeth was sitting beside me as we rode inside the carriage. Leona sat across from us and paid no attention to our conversation. She instead stared at the landscape through the window, counting the stars as they passed by. Her face was visibly tired as she forced to keep her eyes open. We all wore clothes tailored by Nina Hopkins except for Sebastian.

" I thought the wedding ceremony was absolutely beautiful ! I can't wait 'till the day we exchange vows ourselves. " Elizabeth cupped her own face and moved her head side to side, her delicate cheeks now a bright pink, " Leona, aren't weddings wonderful ? "

" Hm ? " Leona focused her attention on us, she gave a weak smile, " Yes they are. "

" Are you ever going to get married Leona ? " Elizabeth asked.

Leona facial expression showed a bit of surprised from Elizabeth's sudden question, " Honestly... I don't know. I might not ever get married. " Leona's voice faded out as spoke the last word of her sentence. Leona rested her hands on her round stomach, her belly almost hidden in her big dress.

Elizabeth gasped, her hand just inches away from touching her chin, " Don't ever say that. You never know what the future may bring ! Right Ciel ? " Elizabeth turned her head to me.

I lowered my head to see my hands resting in my lap. I took my thumb rubbed the surface of my ring, the gleaming jewel now dimmed by the smudging of my finger print," Right. "

The carriage slowly came to a stop at the Oliver Estate. Elizabeth moved closer to the window to see the unfamiliar mansion. The large estate seemed one with nature as dark green vines climbed the brick walls of the building. The vines symbolizes the Oliver's wine vineyard behind the home.

Sebastian opened the door and helped Elizabeth,Leona, and I out of the carriage. Elizabeth pulled Leona's hand as she pulled her closer to the main entrance. You can see carriages lined up all around the estate. Sebastian stayed behind with me as we had a small conversation by our own.

Sebastian pulled off his glasses and wiped the lenses with a handkerchief he pulled out from inside his coat pocket," Impressive. Although I must say that vine on the left side needs to be trimmed, it could possibly puncture the glass by the nearby window. "

" A little too much plants here if you ask me. " My top hat was slipping off my head, I fixed it so that it was sitting properly, " Remember what I told you earlier. We must give off a good impression in the sake of the queen. "

" Following orders like a good watchdog ? "

" Hmph. " I glared at Sebastian, " Let's at least try to act normal in front of everyone. " I gave a smile, " Let's make this night go smoothly for the most part. "

" Certainly. "

Yesterday evening, I received a call from Felix Oliver. He spoke in a low, voice. " Is this The Earl Of The Phantomhives ? "

" Yes... who is this speaking? "

" It's Felix Oliver of the Oliver Estate... I am checking in on your invite... Are you sure you will be able to attend the reception ? "

" Yes... "

" Um... well, unfortunately we won't be able to accommodate for your butler. "

" May I ask why ? "

" Many reasons as in the guest arrangement. " A loud noise was made in the background, " I apologize for short notice. " He abruptly ended the call.

I told Sebastian to look into the call, from the start I new his voice was uneasy. I ordered Sebastian to find a way to get a reservation to the exclusive wedding reception on such short notice.

Sebastian stood at this very moment smiling as he tucked his hair behind his ear, he wore his usual tutor uniform as his outfit for tonight." As of now, I am tutor that works late shifts. "

" Hey ! You guys coming ? " Elizabeth yelled from a far. Leona and her were now standing in front of the door.

Sebastian and I caught up to the two of them, Leona turned her head to face the both of us, " What took you so long ? "

Suddenly Leona's eyes flashed a different color, before returning to its normal brown color. Sebastian and I exchanged concerned looks. Leona looked at each of our faces in concern, " Is something wrong ? "

" Everything is well. Just knock on the door. "

Leona was hesitant but followed suit, she knocked on the door. The grand door creaked as it opened, to the four of us. A woman with long silver hair, blue eyes with deep red lipstick. She wore a green bride's maid dress with white elbow length gloves. Standing next to her was a man equal in looks with a black suit.

The woman smiled politely and curtsied. " My name is Evelyn, this is my twin brother Evans. Welcome to the wedding reception of the newlyweds. " They made way for all of us to pass through. "

Elizabeth took the first few steps inside and twirled around in her dress, " Look at the limestone flooring ! " She exclaimed in fascination.

The rest of us followed behind, looking around the new surroundings. Evans flipped through his clipboard as he made his way through and stood directly in front of us, " You are the fiancee of the Earl. The one who stands behind you is the Earl himself. His tutor stands beside him on his left side, while his maid is on his right... " He pressed the clipboard to his chest, he close his eyes and raised his head, " A pleasure for you all to attend. Please follow me to the Main Hall. "

We only took a few steps before we all heard Evelyn shout something, " Wait ! " Evelyn caught up to us and stood beside her brother, " Lady Oliver would like to speak to Leona before the festivities begin. She is in her dressing room."

Leona nodded to Evelyn's request. She glanced at the three of us, " Don't worry I'll be fine. I am sure she wants to tell me all about the ceremony. " Leona turned to Evelyn as she directed her to the direction of Gwendolyn.

" Now then, let's go. My sister will direct Leona to the main hall so that she won't get lost, " Evans bowed and lead us the the main hall.

I looked at Sebastian, who seemed to be returning the action. I nodded my head, he smiled in response.

Evans led us to the Main Hall, inside was an array of tables arranged in a " U " formation. In the middle of the " U " was the dance floor for the bride and groom. Each table was filled with the loud guests of the bride and groom. Evans showed us an empty table. Sebastian pulled out the chairs for Elizabeth and I to sit. The table was covered in a milky white table cloth with the rims covered in sliverware and fine china.

Elizabeth took a sip from the glass of water sitting in front of her. I instead picked up a fork and moved it around in circles.

" Hello Ciel... "

I heard a familiar voice, I jerked my head up to where the sound was coming from. Elizabeth turned her head around to see who called out my name, she turned back to me and spoke, " Ciel, someone is calling for you. "

" Alois... ? "


AN: Say what !? XD

Things are about to go down...

Right?

Well you will have to just wait and see !

Leona : * munches *

Me : Hey ! Are you here to say the background music ?

Leona : Hm? Oh ! Um... yes? Today's background music is " Counting Stars " by One Republic...

Me : Are you eating my pretzels !?