I managed to write this between two meetings. Hope you like it
Disclaimer: I don't own any recognizable characters from DA. I don't own the song either.
"Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did"
Ha!
Time for a little revenge
The story starts when it was hot and it was summer and...
I had it all, I had him right there where I wanted him
She came along, got him alone and let's hear the applause
She took him faster than you could say "sabotage"
Lady Alice Neal woke up early just to write the invitations for her birthday. She asked her parents if they are familiar with the Hughes's and it turns out they are. She couldn't be happier at the mention because it means she can send the invitation without any suspicion. She contacted Charlie Grigg the former best friend of Charles to accompany her with her plan. Charlie Griggs has been the best friend Charles when he went to boarding school. She didn't know the whole story, she only that Grigg was finding a way to revenge something.
They met yesterday and Alice evaluated her plans to him which he quickly agree to. This is getting easier she thought wickedly. She also contacted Richard Carlisle in case her plan succeeded. She wants Elsie Hughes to face the humiliation she had face. It's not really humiliation to anyone else but for her it is. The only thing she's planning now is how to approach Charles and Elsie without suspicions.
I never saw it coming, wouldn't have suspected it
I underestimated just who I was dealing with
She had to know the pain was beating on me like a drum
She underestimated just who she was stealing from
Elsie was strolling the garden with her mother, they just received a post from the Neal's inviting them to Lady Alice birthday. She was not familiar with them but her parents already met them so maybe they are nice. But Elsie couldn't grasp the boiling feeling in the pit of her stomach, it was like something going to happen but she couldn't quite put a finger on it.
Elsie suddenly remembered what Charles said two nights ago I was supposed to court Alice because I was attracted to her then ... Maybe that's the Alice, Charles was talking about. Nevertheless she have a bad feeling about this party. Just as they are returning back to the house, they saw a footman running towards them.
Alfred has been sent by his Lordship to fetch Lady Hughes and Lady Elsie. An unexpected arrival stirred the was not only by the person cheek but the unladylike actions of her.
"Milady, Lady Mason has just arrived and His lordship sent me to fetch you immediately " Alfred managed to talk but breathlessly.
Elsie lit up when she heard the 'Lady Mason's part. Beryl's here. I couldn't wait to tell her about Charles she said in her head. They watched as Alfred run back to the house leaving them to rush their walk. It seems her mother was eager to her too.
As they made their entrance,they saw Beryl standing on the center of the great Halloween looking like it's the first time she had seen the house. When she looked down her settled to Elsie. Both girls run to each other and hugged.
"Oh Beryl it's good to see you" Elsie squealed.
"You're a sight for a sore eyes" Beryl put her hands on Elsie's shoulder and study the lady up and down.
She looked her arm to Elsie s they made their way to the library " Tell me about this Lord Carson of yours".
"How do you about him? " Elsie wondered.
Beryl threw a glance whine them to her mother and said "Your mother wrote to me. That's why I'm here now" she paused " When can I meet him? "
"He'll be here later. " Elsie smiled.
"I can't wait to meet him" Beryl chuckled which made Elsie feeling nervous.
"Pleare don't interrogate him" Elsie pleaded.
"Don't worry I wont" She said in a way that no one will believe it.
Elsie did not believe a word she said. Anyhow, why ever on earth she pleaded when she won't listen. She just hoped that she will refrain from saying any embarrassing moments from their childhood. She hoped too that Charles wouldn't ask a lot of question.
She's not a saint
And she's not what you think
She's an actress, whoa
She's better known
For the things that she does
On the mattress, whoa
Soon she's gonna find
Stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't
Make you many friends
She should keep in mind
She should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge
Charles was preparing for his journey to the Hughes's house, after that wonderful picnic. Seeing her so young and carefree. Thinking about her made him want to move faster that he ought to. The desperation to see her even though it's only been a day, he already missed her. He received a post from Alice earlier inviting to her birthday. She didn't need to send the letter because he never missed her birthday, the only proof of their long-lasting friendship. The post unnerved him but he pushed it aside and change his mood into a positive one.
"Is the car ready? " He asked a footman as he passed along the hall.
"Yes, Sir" The footman replied before scurrying away from him.
An hour later, he's already standing in front of the Hughes's manor. He took a deep as he walked to the door and rang the bell. Three minutes later the butler named Borrow opened the door, peeling the coat off of him. Barrow led him to the library which was the customary place where aristocrats stay, sometimes.
"Lord Carson" Barrow announced before closing the door and left.
Charles gaze fell upon the lady that he's just thinking about. As always she looked beautiful. Then his gaze fell upon a red headed woman looking at him with venom and a smirk. He gulped at her from the look she's giving him, he suddenly became very nervous.
"Lady Mason but if since you're courting my best friend you can call me Beryl" Very stepped forward and offered her hand.
"Nice to meet you.. Uh... Beryl" He hesitantly said before bending to kiss the offered hand instead of shaking it.
"Definitely Charmer" She winked behind her back to Elsie which made Elsie chuckle.
"Good Afternoon Lord and Lady Hughes" He bowed to them.
"Good Morning Lord Carson. I trust you're here for my daughter as always" Lady Hughes greeted back before pushing Elsie forward. A blush crept to Elsie's cheek as Charles kissed her cheek as a greeting.
"May I steal your daughter for this afternoon?" He politely asked.
"Of course" Lady Hughes dismissed.
"May I steal her Beryl? " He turned.
"What a lucky lady you are for having this gentleman " Beryl paused as she looked at Elsie approvingly "Of course but she's mine tomorrow" she chuckled.
Elsie couldn't be more prouder than this moment. Not many people got along with Beryl very well never mind a gentleman.
"May we, milady? " He asked Elsie offering his arm.
"For heaven's sake call her by her name " Lady Gaisabeth exclaimed.
Elsie glared at her mother before taking the offered arm" we may" she smiled.
Beryl whistled as the two walked away. Her friend chose very well,if she ever let him go it will be her lost. No one else can compare to Lord Carson's gentlemanly attitude since she hasn't had the chance to talk to him, she couldn't tell if he had a sense of humor. But if Elsie like him maybe he has a sense of humor.
She looks at life like it's a party and she's on the list
She looks at me like I'm a trend and she's so over it
I think her ever-present frown is a little troubling
And she thinks I'm psycho 'cause I like to rhyme her name with things
Alice saw Charles with a lady which she guessed the infamous Lady Elizabeth Hughes. Edna the lady's maid who always informed where Charles would be going, told her that they'd be here in Ripon. Charles intended to stroll Elsie around before going to their destination for a forest picnic again. She watched as the called Lady laughed from what ever Charles said. She watched as Charles looked adoringly to Lady Hughes as she laughed. There's no denying that Charles was already in love, it will be easier to break his heart and she'll be there to mend.
She glared as Lady Hughes leaned her head to Charles arm clinging tightly to him. What a who're she thought disgustingly. She should've known, for her Lady Hughes was only playing Charles once that she get what she want, she'll leave him in the air. Now she know what Lady Hughes looked like she'll have more advantage. If they compared her to Elizabeth Hughes she's more beautiful than her but from the looked of Charles she's the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. She'll find a way somehow.
Alice was contemplating if she's going to make her presence known or she'll just stay where she is now. Summoning her courage, she chose the first one. She walked towards them with head held high. They didn't saw her yet, walking a bit more. She saw Charles took a double take when he saw her before saying something to Elsie. They both turned with a smile and Charles waved at her.
"Good Morning Charles and Elizabeth Hughes if I'm not mistaken? " She greeted them.
"You're not mistaken" Elsie offered her hand. Alice pretended that she didn't see the offer hand before turning to Charles.
"How are you Charles? It's been four months since we last saw each other" Alice smiled at him praying that he didn't see her dismissal of Elizabeth Hughes offered hand.
"I am well and I must apologize if I didn't contact you between that four months" He replied not aware of what Alice did.
The two converse animatedly with each other. Elsie felt a bit left out that no matter how many times she tried to slip between their conversation they won't noticed her. She tried to make her goodbye but they didn't heard her so she chose to leave since Charles already forgot her in a space of minutes. Alice watched as Elizabeth Hughes walked away from them waiting for a cab to take her home. She smiled triumphantly and turned to look at Charles, he looks like he didn't notice that her precious lady already gone.
But sophistication isn't what you wear or who you know
Or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
They wouldn't teach you that in prep school so it's up to me
But no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity
As the cab stopped in front of the manor, Elsie paid the chauffeur and almost ran her way to the door. Her tears was on the brink of falling but she held it until she entered her room. She couldn't believed that Charles completely forgot about her when he saw his Friend Alice. She should've known better. She didn't know why Charles action hurt so much but it seems she became a toy of Charles Carson. There's no denying that Charles likes Alice very much.
What did you expect? That he will fall in love with you easily she bitterly thought which made her cry more. He didn't even noticed that you're gone .
Lady Gaisabeth heard the front door banged and the sound of someone running upstairs. She have a bad feeling about this. She walked upstairs to her daughter's room and heard her weeping. They're not even gone for an hour and she's already home. This is not good.
She knocked but she didn't seem to heard it or just ignoring it. She opened the door and saw her daughter crying her eyes out.
"Oh my darling girl, what happened? " she rushed to her after closing the door.
"I hate Charles" She heard the muffled words.
"You don't mean that" She gently lay down beside her daughter and encouraging her to turn around.
"But I do" Elsie turn around and buried her wet face to her mother's bosom.
"Why? " Lady Gaisabeth asked as she rubbed gentle circles to her daughter's back calming her.
"A friend of his turned up then he already forgot about me" Elsie mumbled. Lady Gaisabeth couldn't but be angry. Why would Lord Carson do that? There must be an explanation.
"So you chose to leave him wherever you went to" she stated rather than asked the answer was very obvious.
She's not a saint
And she's not what you think
She's an actress, whoa
She's better known
For the things that she does
On the mattress, whoa
Soon she's gonna find
Stealing other people's toys
On the playground won't
Make you many friends
She should keep in mind
She should keep in mind
There is nothing I do better than revenge
"...don't you agree Elsie" Charles asked waiting for a reply. When he didn't got any he looked at his side and found that Elsie was gone.
"Where did she go? " Charles asked Alice.
"I saw her walked away earlier" she stated carelessly.
"And didn't care to inform me" he dumped before running to a cab. Instructing the chauffeur to drive him through the Hughes manor.
The cab stopped and Charles got out quickly and rang the bell. Instead of a footman, Lady Gaisabeth opened the door looking mad.
"Before I let you in. You better have a good explanation " Lady Gaisabeth crossed her arms and glared at Charles.
"I swear I didn't mean to completely forgot about her. I was just caught up in the moment, I just... It's been four months since I saw Alice Neal" he explained hoping that Lady Gaisabeth forgive her.
"Alice Neal? She's a friend of yours" She curiously said.
"Yes milady" he nodded.
"Well, I understand the fact that you just haven't saw her for four months and you just want to catch up but my daughter didn't understand that" she paused "she was hurt that you didn't even tried to include her to your conversation and of course you not noticing her while Lady Neal was talking to you" she glared at him with dagger.
"May I talk to her,please? " Charles was desperate. He didn't mean to forgot Elsie.
"You may and I forgive you Lord Carson but never make my daughter again or you wish you have never been born" she softened "I'll lead you to her room, poor girl still crying so you better make up for what you did" she informed as they walked upstairs.
They passed a lot of room before they reach Elsie's room. Charles heard crying and he couldn't feel more worst. It broke his heart to hear her crying. Lady Gaisabeth opened the door and gestured for him to enter. Her sons rocked very body. She was really hurt and it's your fault Charles chastised himself. Lady Gaisabeth closed the door leaving them making him a bit uncomfortable because he's in a room of a woman.
He sat down on her bed and rubbed her back. "I'm so sorry I did not mean make you feel left out" he felt her stiffened but not moving from her position.
"But you could at least include me to your conversation" her rasped voice replied.
"I tried but Alice quickly change the subject" his voice sound apologetic.
"I know" she sat up and looked at him with red eyes.
"Oh my Elsie, what did I do to you? " He said forlornly. He wipe her tears away and tucked the strand of hair that fall out of her around the world braid.
"I'm sorry that I left you there and for acting childish" She felt ashamed of her actions.
"You didn't to say sorry, I should be the one who feel sorry" He kissed her forehead and caressed her face.
They stared at each others eyes with intensity. Elsie felt an electric surged through her veins making her a bit breathless. Charles looked like he's going to kiss her, her mouth open a bit and her eyes closed in anticipation. Charles watched her angelic face flushed, proper or not he's going to kiss her.
"I'm going to kiss you Elsie. Tell me to stop now" his voice rumbled a bit. He was giving her time to push away from him.
"Kiss me please" she pleaded softly. She may sound bold but she was curious what would it felt like to be kiss.
"Are you sure? " he asked patiently.
"I've never been so sure of anthing" she opened her already dark blue eyes before closing again.
Charles slowly bend his head down before completely planting his lips to hers. He felt her stiffen knowing that she didn't have experienced yet. His lips move a bit coaching her lips to open. After a moment of hesitation Elsie opened her lips and gasped as Charles slip his tongue inside her mouth. Charles heard her gasp and was about to move away when he felt Elsie's hand grasp his neck tightly.
Elsie never experienced this before since it's her first kiss. The kiss was wet, warm and smelled like sandalwood. Their kiss was a bit awkward as they both still learning. They experiment what angle works the best, how to not hit his or her teeth and how will they use their tongue. Elsie's palm was getting clammy from the kiss. They kissed until they are out of breath. Charles couldn't believe his lucky stars. He just kissed the most beautiful girl on earth.
They both smiled to each other until Elsie flung herself to him, hugging him tightly which he happily return.
I'm just another thing for you
To roll your eyes at, honey
You might have him but haven't you heard
I'm just another thing for you
To roll your eyes at, honey
You might have him but I always get the last word
Alice was furious when Charles left her standing there. He's completely devoted to that lady but not for long. Three more days to go and the life ruining was about to start. Elizabeth Hughes will regret stealing Charles.
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing?
'Cause I don't think you do. Oh.
Do you still feel like you know what you're doing?
I don't think you do
I don't think you do
Let's hear the applause
Come on show me how much better you are (so much better, yeah)
So you deserve some applause 'cause you're so much better
She took him faster than you could say "sabotage"
A/N
I know you hate Alice, I hate her too haha haha!
Thank you for reading and please leave a review or two :)