I'm back guysss! Finally! After much much hardship at school, we finally finished off our finals with a Christmas break! I can focus again on the story ((but would procrastinate again tho...)) but surely, I'll not hesitate to give out more interesting chapters for you!

What happened on the last chapter..."Bastard child..." I'll really make him pay for it and to threaten me like that!

And so it begins...

Your POV
I went straight to the bedroom only to see an old trunk placed on the bed.

"Oh, what is that thing?" I gulped as I came close to the trunk. What if it's one of brat's tricks or pranks? This is why I do not simply trust anyone during my investigation.

'Should I open it? It seems the padlock is quite sturdy despite of its rust. I'll open it then in another time.' I sighed and dressed myself simple as possible and went ahead.

Ciel's POV
"I have cleaned Mey-Rin's mess by the corridor. It is now free to use." Sebastian bowed with a contented smile on his pale face. I said nothing but have him prepare tea. While he mixes the tea, he opened his lips for to say something.

"I've also already took in the trunk into Lady _'s room."

I scanned through several papers here and there without averting my eyes to Sebastian. I would not like to imagine what she sees inside that trunk and rather, she wouldn't care for it. The key, when the day would come she would need it, I may as well open the trunk.

"Now, that I got the girl she would not be running around like a buffoon of telling my secrets." Just as I sipped on the tea. Ringtons for the day? I prefer something more elegant today.

"Come to think of it, young master, why don't you simply order me to kill her like you do to other people who have seen such fate? Is she different from the others?"

"...This is only business, Sebastian. Knowing that she is a reporter, if she was discovered dead, we are possibly to be the witnesses or the killers if she went missing as we are the last ones she visited."

"But is not imprisoning her here consider she went missing? Surely, one of her co-workers would go send forth a search party for her."

I chuckled at Sebastian's clueless conclusion. "I have everything laid all possibilities about her absence." I got everything planned out simply good! That way, none shall seek out to-

"Ah right, I have invited her in your morning meal as a welcoming of the Phantomhives." Sebastian smirked with a chuckle.

Eyes, widen. I stood up, slamming the desk just as the documents flew anywhere. I couldn't care less anymore to see her face! "Do you expect me to have a simple conversation with THAT buffoon?! Can't you simply understand our conversation?! It would involve screaming and shouting and arguing! It is pointless to talk to that old lady!" I hated the thought of that...! I simply want to let the day flow without ANY destruction but then again, the household is a whole chaos even with Pluto that is guarding outside.

Sebastian saw my dreaded face and cunningly smirk. "Oh, I don't suppose you do not have the courage to speak to a single lovely lady, hmmm?"

Lovely? Such sarcasm…!What a spiteful butler Sebastian is...! Forcing me to such ridiculous interactions with her...! He is a pain in the head!
"Tch, enough with your good-for-nothing talk! I do not want to be disturbed for the whole day!" Sighing as I sipped onto the tea.

And so...
My brow was twitching with annoyance as Sebastian successfully managed me to eat the morning meal with... That buffoon across the long wooden oak table. Only the clattering of the silverware against the plates and the munching of our mouths were only heard. Sebastian just stood beside by the table that was only separating from me and... The old lady. Is he awaiting for me to say anything to her?

Your POV
I only munched on the breakfast that Sebastian especially well made for me according to him anyways. Though I'm hoping he didn't put anything in it.. The meal has... Interesting flavor and scent to it as it would though I feel like I am having morning meal with the Queen, Herself. I just remembered what Sebastian told me before proceeding here with the brat.

"Do cooperate well with us, Lady _. If you do, we'll return to your favor but if you do not-"

I do not want to think about it...! I've had enough of being blackmailed! Sebastian seemed to eye on me.. Is he telling me to start a conversation with the brat?!

I heard a small cough across the table. The Earl cleared his throat ought to say something.

"Any troubles in the manor lately?" That is indeed surprising.. Considering the fact that he couldn't care less about me. Strange.

"Not a chance. Everything seems to be normal. Except for this time. Quite rare for you, Earl, to ask me something like that." A smirk formed on my face with his brow twitched.

"Be grateful that I am being nice to you for TODAY." I snickered at his statement making him let out a small growl. What a terrible actor the Earl is..

"Being nice? It isn't fitting you the image of 'nice' or rather playing with the minds suits you more well?" I let out a small chuckle as he crossed his arms. I heard Sebastian chuckle out of the truth. Of course, the Brat would use his charms to hypnotize people... But I won't get simply hypnotized especially to him!

Ciel's POV
This old lady...! Quite the hard-headed one I might say... She seems to be the difficult one to please. This'll be a challenge but only one option to do so.

"Hmmm~ perhaps, Ms. _. 'Nice' isn't my forte though and it disgusts me to hear it." I smirked making her jolt in surprise of agreeing with her. If she doesn't like this side of mine, I'll then be my attitude as I please around her!

"Earl, what is happening to you today?!" She jumped out of her seat and backed off. I stood out of my seat and slowly walked to her direction with Sebastian getting out of the way.

"Since you've said that, why don't we play a little game? A game where you should not be a pathetic old lady!" I returned her the snicker she gave out on me. From a surprised look, she smirked as though something came up.

"A little game, eh? I am much obliged to hear that from a pesky brat as yourself, Earl!"

"You shouldn't fall for my tricks if you do not wish to lose to me!" Our eyes met and came closer to each other until our foreheads hit.

"I am no reporter if I cannot see through your lies!"

"We'll see about that, Lady Reporter."

I cannot wait to see the boldness of hers as I smash through it!