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Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
-Martin Luther King Jr.
Ch.2
The ride back to the manor was a quiet one. Thunder was all that could break the tense silence between them. Neither Ciel nor Lizzie would look at each other. Elizabeth hadn't told Ciel what the commotion in the store was about and he hadn't asked her again. Sebastian tried to make basic conversation with both of them but they both ignored him. Once at the manor, Sebastian removed himself from the carriage and opened the door. Ciel went second and Elizabeth stuck her hand out to be helped down the stairs. Ciel was walking away, his back to her, across the gravel walkway to the manor door. She was appalled that he hadn't taken her hand. It was a gentlemanly duty to help your lady from the carriage. She sprung from the platform after him.
Her voice was shrill,"Ciel!"
Lizzie tripped over the last stair and Sebastian caught her in his arms before she could hit the pavement. Angry tears prickled her eyes. After being righted again she stormed after Ciel some more.
"Ciel just look at me!" He walked through the door without so much as a glance. It was strange how things turned out. It was as if the universe was trying to make everything worse. A sudden downpour of rain soaked Elizabeth to the skin before she could reach the door. Even though Sebastian had covered her with his coat, it did little good.
Once inside Ciel was nowhere to be seen. He had retreated to his study, alone. The rest of the servants stood near the entrance looking worried.
Mey-Rin asked," Poor dear, you're soaked to the skin. Is there anything we can do?"
Elizabeth shot them a dirty look and proceeded to her room. After drying off, changing clothes, and rebraiding her hair,she stopped to apply a bit of makeup. If Ciel wanted to be a complete arse that was fine. She wasn't going to let that ruin the rest of her night. She reached for the powder but knocked it over. She bent over her chair to retrieve it and noticed her engagement ring. The diamond still sparkled but the band was slightly tarnished just like her feelings for Ciel. She guessed it was time for dinner.
Lizzie and Ciel sat across from each other and stared at each other. The food was not ready and they had nothing better to do. Ciel's expression was blank but Elizabeth was angry.
"Ciel, why won't you talk to me? Why are you treating me like this?"
"I am talking to you Elizabeth, right now, and how am I treating you?"
Sebastian stood in the hallway outside of the dining room listening. Of course the food was ready but he wanted the children to talk through their problems. It was in the best interest of his master of course.
Lizzie stood from her chair and walked around the table to Ciel where she crossed her arms," You've been ignoring me and earlier with the carriage thing..."
"That was because I was upset Elizabeth. What you did in my store was unacceptable."
"Those girls who came into the store were... Wait a minute! Your store! Once we're married we are supposed to share everything."
"It seems that you have forgotten my dear. We are not married yet. The store belongs solely to me and about valentine's day... I forgot. I was extremely busy and it slipped my mind. I am almost certain that that is what you are upset about."
"Of course I am! On Valentine's day, you're supposed to do something for the person you love," she was near tears ,"You did nothing for me!"
"Well you see Elizabeth. I do not love you at the moment."
Elizabeth gasped and pulled her arm back. Ciel, anticipating her reaction, shot from his chair and grabbed her wrist.
"How dare you raise your hand to me!"
He pushed her away and slapped her across the face. As he was aiming for another, Sebastian ran into the room and restrained him.
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