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Chapter Two: Shopping
"Young Master, please come out?"
"No! This dress is ridiculous! Who the hell picked it?"
"You said blue dresses. It's blue."
Ciel scoffed and looked at himself in the full length mirror. If he was trying to look like a whore, this dress would be perfect. But that wasn't the look he was going for.
"Young Master, would you like to try this pale blue gown on?"
Ciel opened the door and stuck out his hand. Sebastian rolled his eyes and handed the dress over.
It took Ciel a few moments to change dresses, but once he did he was glad.
"I like this one. Are there any with a similar shape?"
"Hmm... Let's see. There's a dark indigo one. Come out and let me make sure that you've got it on properly."
Ciel sighed but opened the changing room door despite himself. They had already visited a salon and gotten Ciel long extensions. The dress was a pale shade of cerulean. It's corset was beaded with darker blue beads in an elegant swirling pattern. The skirt was long and swept the ground. The top layer of material on the skirt was see through and was shimmering in the light. The dress made Ciel look absolutely stunning.
"Young Master... that is... a good choice."
Ciel glared. Then the assistant came in. She stopped short and gasped.
"Oh my darling, you are radiant! We have many dresses like that in different colors. Would you like me to bring you those?"
"Uh... yes please."
Ciel looked at Sebastian as she left to track down the other dresses.
"I'm going to put my clothes back on."
He changed back into his own clothes and left the gowns he didn't want in the changing room.
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On the way back to the estate, Ciel thought of all the dresses that he had purchased. There was two for every color of the rainbow. There was a pale version and a deep gemstone version of each dress. He had bought about 18 dresses. And of course shoes and accessories to go with each different gown.
The car pulled up to the manor and Ciel got out. Meyrin was outside.
"Meyrin! Come help Sebastian with these bags."
He walked up the stairs and into the house. Meyrin and Sebastian weren't far behind with the many bags and boxes that had been purchased that day. After removing his hat, Ciel walked up the stairs to go to his study.
He shut the door of his study and leaned against it. He couldn't believe he was to be a woman for however long it would take.
Who should be suitors besides Lao... maybe Finny. And of course Sebastian.
Right as he thought the butler's name, there was a knock on the door. Ciel turned around and opened the door.
"What?"
"Dinner will be ready shortly Young Master."
He looked at Sebastian and nodded before shutting his door once again.
He walked over to his desk and skimmed over the Queen's letter once more.
She said anybody I want...
"This should be interesting..."
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After dinner, Ciel had a meeting with some man that was in charge of part of the Funtom Company in London. Mr. Gales was a large man, so it was no surprise to Ciel to learn that the man was in charge of the confections part of Londons Company. They were sitting outside in the gazebo in the garden. The only thing that made Ciel comfortable were the freshly blooming white roses.
"So, as you see Earl, this dilemma could cause the company to lose money."
His voice sounded congested. Probably due to his vocal chords being buried in multiple chins.
"Well, Mr. Gales, I trust you to think of a few new candies the Confectionery could make. That won't be a problem will it?"
"Hahahaha! No My Lord, that would not present a problem. If I may, I've already got a few new ideas?"
Ciel nodded and Mr. Gales went into lecture mode, discussing the new brownie bites, blueberry candies, and a gummy animal idea.
"Yes, those all sound fine. Just make sure they adhere and meet the standards of the Funtom Company. And just so you know, I'm unsure of how long I'll be away for, but if any problem presents itself take your concerns to Tenaka."
Mr. Gales looked a little surprised, but he agreed. After a little more talk of the new candies Mr. Gales left.
"Thank heavens! I thought he would never shut up."
Ciel stood and began to walk to the manor, sunset casting a long shadow as he shut the door.
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"Oh, don't be modest. You look stunning My Lady."
Ciel glared at "Michael." That was to be Sebastian's undercover name. Grell was Mr. Evans. Madam Red stayed Ann and she was taking "Victoria" to meet with a bunch of her friends. As the car stopped, Ann opened the door and stepped out, Ciel following after her.
"Oh, I'm so glad that the lady lessons we gave you stuck." She said quietly while frantically waving to a few other women.
"Ooh! Who is this? She is absolutely enchanting!"
"My name is Victoria. Pleased to meet you."
They all smiled and Ciel figured that meant they accepted him.
"She is darling isn't she. So well mannered. AND! She has three- count it- THREE suitors!" Ann was very giggly. She was good at pretending this was a friend she had known for a long time.
They walked to a little cafe for lunch and all giggled and asked Ciel about the suitors. On cue, Finny walked up and took Ciel's hand and lightly kissed it before pulling a small bouquet of flowers from behind his back. Ciel did blush out of embarrassment, but smiled because he had to pretend to be fond of Finny in a slightly romantic way. He pulled up a chair and made small talk with all the women, but made cute comments directed at Ciel.
After lunch, Finny departed with another kiss on Ciel's hand.
"OH! I'm so jealous Victoria! Where on earth did you meet him?"
Ciel smiled. "I grew up with him. He was my childhood love I suppose."
They all squealed as they drug Ciel to go window shopping.
Later in the afternoon, Michael showed up. He bowed and as Finny did, kissed Ciel's hand. He blushed furiously at Sebastian. Sebastian walked with them a while, talking and being absolutely charming. Ciel actually had to remind himself what Sebastian was.
When it was almost time to for Ann to take Ciel home, Sebastian departed.
"Parting is such sweet sorrow, my lovely little rose." He kissed Ciel's hand and vanished into the crowd.
Woo! I know the Shakespeare was a little cliche but, its Sebastian. He's gonna go out of his way to embarrass Ciel. XD Two of three suitors. Next chapter, we'll meet Mr. Evans and Lao. review? ^.^