I groaned, falling in step with Mrs. Windly. She had insisted I stay the night with her. Obviously, as would anyone else stuck in a century far past their own – without a place to say, I accepted. It was also my own little way of getting to bottom of this whole nightmare. As mentioned before, Mrs. Windly is a suspicious character, with that twinkle in her eye it was quite clear she knew much more than I did. Frightening, isn't it?

We came to a stop, she smiled and sat down on the couch. We were in some kind of parlor, the entire space adorned with feathers and silks. It was beautiful, reminded me of my grandmother's house. She gestured me to come sit, I eyed the furniture. Turning around and sitting on a quaint little chair diagonal of her. We didn't say anything, it felt like the silence was suffocating me. It was extremely uncomfortable; she would occasionally gaze at me with this unreadable expression. I being the bumbling fool I am said nothing, keeping my mind occupied on my fingers.

"If you keep that you won't have any fingers to bite on"

I glanced up, my teeth still attached to my nails. She grinned and looked away, I quickly tore my hand from my mouth and looked down. No matter how much I tried, I still blushed. How long has she even been starring at me? I knew that habit was not proper, but what did she suppose I do? The bloody women hadn't said anything in the past ten minutes. Six hundred seconds of pure agony.

"Mrs. Shaw has gracefully arranged a carriage to take us home" I jumped; she seriously needed to stop that. I nodded, sitting up and clearing my throat. "When will we be leaving" Mrs. Windly said nothing, looking past me. I sighed, well that was very rude. After a few moments I grew annoyed, what the hell was she staring at? Turning around, I gasped.

It was a massive portrait of what looked like Mrs. Shaw – of course assuming. Though, with the matching one right behind Mrs. Windly, obviously being Mr. Shaw, my guess was good as right.

It was a very beautiful portrait, quaint and charming. Mrs. Shaw looked absolutely regal, with her pale pink gown drained in lace and pearls. The women look like a queen, it was quite amazing. You see these sort of drawings in text books and online, but to be right in front of the actual thing is something totally out of this world. It's intimidating to be quite frank, made me want a damn portrait like that at my house…

"Mrs. Windly, Miss Ambrossio, your carriage is ready" I turned around, smiling nervously and getting up. Mrs. Shaw grinned and walked towards me, I gulped and looked down. "You were admiring my portrait, do you like it?" I looked up and nodded. "Tell me Amelia, do you have any portraits done?" I sighed, to answer her question, no and yes. No, I do not have any portraits of me but if you visit my grandmother's home in Monte Carlo and Barcelona than yes, I have quite a few portraits of my ancestors.

"Yes, my grandmother has a few in her home in Barcelona and Monte Carlo" Mrs. Shaw's eyes lit up and I looked away. "Barcelona and Monte Carlo, you wouldn't say?" I nodded, this time trying my best to smile. "My f-father is from Spain, coincidentally my mother is from France" She looked at me in awe, I didn't blame her. When I told people about my freaking loaded grandma, they always have the same expression. "Ambrossio, that is Spanish correct?"

"Yes"

This time Mrs. Windly spoke.

"How charming" Mrs. Shaw giggled and took my arm, placing her hand on top of mine. "Well, we mustn't keep your carriage waiting" Mrs. Windly smiled, standing up and following behind us. As we walked through the parlor, we stopped in front of the stair case. "Robert Darling, come say goodbye to our guest" My stomach jumped, and I could feel my right arm twitching underneath Mrs. Shaw. After a few seconds, the stairs began to squeak and I looked up.

Robert came walking down, his hair a bit ruffled and without that blue jacket he had on earlier. He smiled and stood in front of me, all I could do was stare. He, really did look like Ferris Bueller, or Matthew Broderick looked like him. Whatever it may be this boy was hot. He bowed, standing up straight and nodding his head. "It was a pleasure to meet you Miss. Ambrossio, I hope to see you tomorrow evening"

Without even thinking I smiled, pulling him into a hug. He stiffened and cleared his throat. "Miss. A-Ambrossio" It took a while but I gasped, pulling back and looking down. Not even daring to look at his face, what the actual hell was I thinking?

"I-I, uh" I heard Robert stammer, I heard a mumble and looked up. Mrs. Windly was chuckling, the nerve of that women, though it was soon silenced as Robert said his goodbyes to her as well. I swear my face is going to stay red forever, what was I even thinking? "Well, off we go" Said Mrs. Shaw, glancing up at her I smiled, following everyone towards the front door.

"Well this is my humble abode"

Mrs. Windly smiled, her eyes twinkling. Her house was small, but decent I suppose. Not as nice as the Shaw residence, but close. I glanced around the space, unsure what to do. Mrs. Windly sighed and grabbed my hand, guiding me towards the living room. She sat me down on the couch, turning around and taking her set on the chair across. None of us said anything, reminded me of earlier, having so much to say but not speaking a word. Though this time around, it was much more awkward.

"Amelia-"

"Call me Mia"

She shook her head and cleared her throat, her green eyes seeming to drift off as she sat there, thinking of what to say. As we sat there in silence, I began to think. Part me really wanted her to tell me what happened, but the other part was frightened. Scared that whatever she had to say would be, bad…

"Well, Mia I guess it's a good time to explain what's going on" My head shot up, I could feel my body tense, my heart pounding. I wasn't sure if I wanted to scream or jump up in down in excitement.

"My name is Emma Windly, I-I am your great, great, great, and dare I say it, great granddaughter"

Well, what do you think? Sorry it's so short, I just wanted to leave it off with a cliff hanger because I'm evil ;)

Just kidding, but really I hope you enjoyed it. We got a little Mia and Robert action this chapter. I don't know if you aware of this yet but Mia is one awkward child, and it was quite clear in this chapter. lol

Anyways, I want to say thank you to SimplyMonkey, AnimeGirl1220 and CarminaxBuranax for reviewing chapter one.