"Hush little Phantomhive you're in good hands." I murmured to the infant as he calmed from his fit of crying. Rachel was supposed to be tending to Ciel but it seems as though something came up. She would never know her baby if she never took care of the little guy. Then she'll have my head when he calls me mama.

Any other time I wouldn't mind having the little blunette bundle with me, but today I had business to attend to. There was a young tailor that I needed to meet. Her name was Nina I believe, her work seemed promising and the previous tailor had passed. She was due here any moment, and it was near impossible to do work with Ciel in my arms.

I looked down at the little boy,"I swear if you weren't so cute you wouldn't hardly be worth the hassle."

Ciel stared up at me with big sapphire eyes and cracked a toothless smile.

"Oh you charmer," I smiled and poked his nose.

I rocked him as I stood by the nursery window. Surely either Vincent or Rachel would come to relieve me so I could tend to the work that they themselves had assigned to me. They were lucky I was doing anything more than what was in my job description. They have the tendency to forget I'm a friend not a servant.

Ciel cooed and pulled at the loose ringlets of hair that fell out of my messy bun. I looked down at him and bit my lip, how could he be so adorable and such a nuisance at the same time. My eyes found their way back to the window. It was early spring now, little Ciel' s birthday had come and gone months ago. The snow had long melted, and the small animals had shaken off the last of winter's sleeping spell. It was sunny today, without a cloud in sight. The sun had been scarce the past few days it was nice to see it up and out prominently in the sky.

I saw the carriage as it rolled up the way to the manor. Looks like Ciel was coming with me.

"Lady Camilla," Mr Tanaka called.

"Nina is here?"

"She is being escorted in as we speak."

"Any sign of Vincent or Rachel?"

"No, sorry my lady."

"Really have they forgotten that they have a child?" I complained," I feed him, I change him, I entertain him, I play with him, I get up at all bloody hours of the night with him! I have not slept in days!"

"Yes you look it," the butler spoke with a smirk. I glared at him then cracked a smile.

"I barely even look human anymore. It's even been a few days since I ate...this is regrettable." I sighed.

"Lady Camilla," Tanaka called.

"Ah yes, Nina."

I left the nursery with a groan. My arms had lost feeling long ago. I had been holding this little imp since midnight. Anytime I dare set him down he wailed like someone had flogged him. My legs felt like sand bags as I hauled myself downstairs to the parlor.

Ciel just kept cooing and smiling, he would be a happy young child. If only his parents would have more to do with him.

Nina sat in the parlor holding a few envelopes.

"Nina Hopkins?" I asked as I entered.

"Yes," she looked up quickly. I smiled and sat across from her. She was cute, big green eyes, light brunette hair, nervous disposition. Yes, she was very cute.

"So you think you're qualified to be a tailor for the Phantomhives?"

"Yes my lady," she nodded.

"Oh drop the my lady business. I am Camilla. Now you understand the position the Phantomhives hold. They as the queen's guard dog must look nothing less than stellar. It is also important that they seem innovative and trend changing, but you must balance that with custom."

Nina nodded," I brought sketches, of ideas I have for the Lord and Lady of the house."

She offered me the envelope. I readjusted Ciel in my arms then took the manila envelope. Ciel grabbed the envelope.

"Now ciel, let go," I said with a sigh. He tugged harder. I groaned and pried his little fingers off of the envelope.

He let out a defiant little shriek;I glared at him.

"My apologies Nina, the lady or Lord have not come to relieve me of the young Phantomhive, so we'll have to work around him."

"Oh that's no problem, he's darling." She cooed and smiled.

I shifted my hold on the squirming baby and opened the envelope and looked at the coal sketches some were even in ink. She had talent that proved to be most promising. I personally like her style and technique, it showed a more daring disposition.

"You have talent," I murmured.

"Thank you, you are much too kind."

"Contrarily, I am not kind at all. I like your work. You have promise, I want you to start on work for the Lord and Lady immediately. You will meet with them tomorrow for measurements." I said putting the drawings back in the envelope.

"Thank you, wow, that was fast."

I looked up from the manila and smiled at the young lady. She,was beautiful. Flawless cream skin, rose lips, soft tresses pulled in a side ponytail. The vibrant light in her eyes entrapped me, so jovial, and jubilant. She smelled nice too, a bit like rich fabric and summer daisies, absolutely enthralling and enticing.

"Camilla," Vincent called me.

I ended my train of thought and looked at him,"Yes."

"Is this the tailor?"

"Yes, um she is most innovative. Her name is Nina Hopkins."

Vincent walked past me stirring the air. He smelled simply amazing. He shook Nina's hand.

"It is nice to meet you."

"The pleasure is mine, my Lord," she smiled.

Vincent's skin was pale, lips a pale shell pink, vibrant.

"She was just leaving, she'll be back to take measurements tomorrow, right."

"Oh yes! Thank you very much for your time."

Vincent nodded as Tanaka began to lead Nina out. I glared at him all the while. He turned to me and smirked.

His smile was so bright and young.

"I'm sorry, my dear Millie. You look tired, and starved."

I began glaring at him again.

"Give me Ciel, rest yourself."

I kept glaring, then looked down at Ciel,"He has not eaten."

I turned quickly, heading for the nursery. Ciel had managed to pull most of my hair out of the bun I held it in. He was pulling my black ringlets viciously.

I sat in the rocking chair in the nursery and nursed Ciel. Vincent never let me go this long with Ciel, it was simply irresponsible. What would stop me from leaving the little babe to fend for himself while I attended to my business?

The answer was simple, he knew me, and he knew I would not do something to hurt his child for his wrong-doings. I was too nice to him for my own good. It was rather precarious of me to neglect myself so much.

Ciel had his eyes closed as he fed, completely content with life. He was so young, so careless, and pure. I would never punish him for anything, especially not his father's negligence. I could not blame Rachel, for she knew not of my predicament. Vincent had always been arrogant, even when we were children. He would gladly put another's needs on hold so that he may attend to his own affairs. He used to be much kinder to me then, though. Now I was cast with the common lot.

Ciel was soon full and rejected my breast. I covered myself then put the tired infant over my shoulder to be burped. After a few good belches I set him in his crib and left to talk to Vincent.

I entered the study and locked the door behind me. Vincent sat at his desk and smirking at me.

"Millie you look fatigued, you should take better care of yourself."

"You arrogant swine, do not call me Millie," I said spitefully.

"Ah Camilla, you are as mal tempered as ever."

"Just as you are uncaring!" I hurled back.

I crossed my arms over my chest and looked away from him.

"My dear Millie, what is the matter?"

I glared at him again," You are starving me."

"You could have gone for a meal."

"What, and leave the baby alone? Neither Rachel or you have come to relieve me for days. Not only am I starved, as if that were not enough, I'm all but delirious with sleep deprivation. That Ciel is not a restful babe. Of course you wouldn't know that because you are not up with him at all hours of the bloody night."

"Is that all?" He asked pushing away from his desk

"All?" I cried out in disbelief," is that not enough. Am I not your friend anymore, have I been cast as a mere pawn now?"

"Now now Millie."

"Don't you 'Now, now, Millie' me," I chastised wagging my finger at him," you've stopped caring for me. You take advantage of my fondness of you," my lips set in to a pout as I folded my arms over my chest.

"I do not mean to take advantage, but you do make it easy."

I gasped and glared at him open mouthed,"Nay." I denied.

"Nay? Are you a horse now?"

"Oh shut up, you idiot. It is not wise for a man as yourself to burn bridges."

He stood from his desk and walked towards me.

"Aye, do not get too close!" I warned. Still, he moved closer. I turned away from him sharply, turning my back to him.

"I am burning bridges? Will you leave me Millie?"

I sighed but didn't answer. He pulled at my messy hair, and spoke in an innocent tone.

"You can not leave. You are my only true friend."

I scoffed," if you treat me as you do, I shudder to think how you treat your enemies."

"Ah, I forget that you need me, because you only cater to my needs."

I rolled my eyes," Yes if it is not you it is Ciel, if not Ciel then Rachel, and if not Rachel then Tanaka or Amelia, or Isabelle. You all need and when have I time to eat, or sleep. Never and my dear Vincent could not care less." I whined

"I care, I do."

I scoffed.

I heard the whisper of paper.

"I have a bountiful menu for you, hopefully it will atone for my negligence."

I turned immediately, and made a grab for the papers. He pulled them out of my reach.

"Hold on Millie," he tsked.

I pouted,"What?"

"Say you'll forgive me."

I eyed the papers, there were two and they seemed to be filled with writing.

I nodded.

"And you promise to always take care of me?"

I sighed," You and your perfectly noble son."

"That's all I ever wanted," he gave me the papers with a mischievous grin. I snatched them from him and frowned.

"Apparently not all you're getting. You nobles sicken me sometimes."

Vincent pulled my hair as he headed towards the door.

"We nobles are a gluttonous and greedy lot hmm..."

"Don't forget the other five sins you are all guilty of."

He chuckled and held the door open for me, "Happy hunting."

I was gone though, out in the night. It was time for a well deserved feast.