The morning was very long in my opinion and after what happened only a few hours ago, Claude would sneak in a smile when I would come in or if Alois would call me for something. I would comply immediately and do anything that he asked me. I sat next to Alois in the dining hall as we talked about a few trips that he wanted to take; including bringing Claude and I as well. When considering places to go, he excluded Paris, he knew why. I thanked him quietly and suggested Belgium or Russia. The subject changed instantly and we laughed and made fun of Claude on having such a tight attitude and everything. He really did have a stick up his ass most of the time; he needed to loosen up more. I looked at Claude with a grin after laughing about him and I'd see him roll his eyes at us.
A half hour later, Claude was taking the dishes to the kitchen and Alois had already left to go to an important meeting. I insisted that I help him but he would take anything out of my hands and walk away, ignoring me. I growled, snatched them back and go past him to the kitchen. His eyes burned into my back but I forced myself to ignore it.
"Any special plans in the next few days?" I scowled thinking about it. I hated that day and only that day. I shook my head, remaining silent while putting the clean dishes in the cabinet after putting the dirty ones in the sink. The clash of the plates rung in my ears but it wasn't a bad sound; I kind of liked it. Claude was next to me, washing the dishes. We finally settled an agreement on me wanting to help with the chores around the estate. I needed something to do; I would do the minor things though.
"I don't care for that day." I said while reaching the cabinet door. My voice fainted off. "I never did…" I said and looked down, wanting to keep those horrifying memories at bay.
"You're going to be 21 in the next two days." He said as if I didn't know that; I didn't reply and continued on with my small task. "I take it something bad happened on that day." He asked while I was climbing a ladder to get to the highest row of plates. I stacked them carefully, one on top of the other.
"I'm not human anymore, I don't age the same way they do. I'm still 18 and I guess I'll always remain 18; Ciel will still be 20. Besides…I don't normally take about it." I said and headed down. My foot slipped and I fell backwards but I was caught inches before I hit the ground. The air almost knocked out of my lungs. I should've thought faster to caught myself.
"Are you alright?" He asked gently and held me closer to him. I nodded and thanked him, stepping away from him as soon as I was standing and finished the rest of the dishes. We didn't talk much after that; we would only ask for something to each other, ask for help, mainly me, and say thank you whenever we got the assistance. The rest of the time was very quiet but also uncomfortable, at least to me it was. I would try to avoid any eye contact he gave me as well.
Walking out of the kitchen, I stride towards the balcony of my room and sat on the banister with my leg on top of the other and my feet pointed down. I was wearing a light blue gown that was a halter; Alois tend to like me more in halter dresses, and had a slit on the side that reached my thigh. I liked it; I had gotten used to revealing dresses ever since I started living here. I swung my feet back and forth and held my arms watching the edges of my dress sway gracefully. It was so beautiful outside today. The birds were singing, the sun was bright and everything seemed to grow with care more and more. The garden in front of the estate was blooming in season, carrying every color you could ever think of. Because my sense of smell was so much stronger and sensitive, I could smell each and every single scent that the flowers gave. I looked down to the pavement and saw a carriage pulling up. The horses were elegant and I heard the clacking of their hoofs.
I assumed it was Alois who was in the carriage and that his meeting had been cancelled. Usually his meetings lasted a full day; it was rare to find him coming home early. I waited for him to come out so I could wave and jump off the banister to see him in. However it wasn't Alois. I could feel my heart beating out of my chest. I freaked out when I saw greyish hair and a black suit. Ciel… He got out of the carriage, his shadow following right behind him. My whole body froze with hesitance as I forced myself to get off the banister and stay inside Alois's room. If they had seen me, it wouldn't have been good.
I heard the door click open in the front however I couldn't just stay in the room, I had to go and hear them better so I headed for the corner of the hallway with my back against the wall and listened. I saw Claude walk to the entrance but not after giving me a look. He nodded briefly and opened the door; at this point, I thought it would've been best to stay inside my room.