For a month, they kept their secret vows… on the eve of the ball however; the chamber family had a unexpected guest.
"Genevieve, this is Lord Aleister Chamber, the viscount of Druitt….."
This was very awkward for the young couple but Drocell had nodded toward his wife, she had to play along. "Lord Chamber, it is a pleasure to finally meet yo-" Genevieve was pulled into an embrace by the lecherous man.
"My, my… What a beautiful little robin you are." The viscount was seductive, seeming to be not human with that charm," It's a crime to keep such a diamond locked up in a cage."
"I assure you my lord; she is not locked up but heavily guarded." Her father said, sounding like a business man," I told you she was very pretty… she will produce fine offspring if given the chance."
"I couldn't agree more duke Mandalay." Aleister smiled, as he let go of Genevieve and looked her over like an expensive jewel," and she is a dove I hope, it'd be terrible if I have to clip her wings."
"Rest assured she is as pure as the day she came out of her mother's womb." Daniel replied as he took a breath before continuing," She is a very obedient girl; you shouldn't have a problem with her."
"Good to hear." Aleister snapped his fingers and his servant brought a dress to Genevieve. It was long sleeved gradient dress that started as a wine color at the top and ended up becoming a black color at the sleeve ends and hem so it was a beautiful with fabric bunched up in the back so the dress had a tail… it also had a chain that went around the neck and it connected to the dress; it looked very expensive. Genevieve thought that this dress was meant for a queen, not a girl like her.
"This is for you Genevieve; I had hoped that you would wear it tomorrow when I announce our engagement."
"As… As… you wish my lord." Genevieve was forced into a kiss by the viscount.
"Please don't be so formal with me… after all, when you return from finishing school we will be married and on progress to having our first born child." Aleister held her for a moment in his arms but Genevieve felt smothered; this guy freaked her out too much even for being her cousin. "Won't that be lovely little robin?"
"I-I'm going to fi-fin-finishing school?" This shock both Genevieve and Drocell, they didn't know that this was planned for the young girl.
"Why yes, it will only be for two years my love… you need to grow into your role." Aleister winked as he had her hands on her behind as she was pulled close to him, " I never rush perfection and you my dear are especially one to wait for." He slyly smiled as he freed one of his hands to grab her chin and pulled their faces close just so she could stare into his eyes… now this was getting too creepy for even her and Drocell knew it.
"Lord Druitt, shouldn't you be tending to the preparations for this said ball? Everything must be perfect." Drocell said calmly as aleister broke his gaze and then nodded, he did want everything perfect for what he had in store for his fiancé.
When the viscount left, Drocell hit his fist against the wall," That was the "big surprise"? What an idiot!"
"Drocell, we have to tell father that we're married." Genevieve said as she looked at him, fear was showed in her eyes," If we don't, we may never have the chance to…" Genevieve couldn't play along anymore; she had a bad feeling about the guy and was creped out by the guy.
"I understand, we should tell him." He kissed her cheek and petted her hair until she calmed down then tucked her into bed," Go to sleep, I shall tell him in the morning."
"Can you sing that song for me drocell…?" Genevieve asked as she looked at him standing beside her bed. Drocell smiled as he sat down at her bedside, nodding slightly," Of course my lady..." He said as he grabbed her hand gently and rubbed his thumb across the top of her hand.
"Beautiful dreamer, wake onto me,
Starlight and dewdrops are waiting for three;
Sounds of the rude world, heard in the day,
Lulled in the moonlight have all passed away…
Beautiful dreamer, queen of my song,
List while I woo thee with soft melody;
Gone are the cares of life's busy throng
But for now sleep in my arms little doll…"
While he sang, Genevieve pulled him so he too was lying down on her bed; she then cuddled into his chest as he continued.
"Beautiful dreamer, lost out at sea,
Mermaids are chanting their sweet Lorelei;
Over the streamlet, vapors are born
Waiting to fade at the bright coming morn…
Beautiful dreamer, beam on my heart,
Ehen as the morn on the streamlet and sea;
Then will all clouds of sorrow depart…"
He yawned and noticed Genevieve had shut her eyes, he smiled as he slowly shut his,
"And someday soon, you'll show them all,
Your beauty and talent that I see inside;
You are precious, sweet Genevieve,
I hope that we shall be …
Together forever for e…tern…ity…"
He drifted off to sleep and held his wife tightly in his arms… not knowing that a figure was watching them, chuckling softly," There she is, my successful prodigy…. Ihihihihihi she has grown up so quickly." He said as he lifted his bangs over to watch the young female cuddle into her husband's chest," Oh Genevieve…. This is not your world and your fate is sealed like mine… how closer the date comes for you to see it, then you shall find me when it happens, dear plant of my seed." He mumbled as he covered his eyes once again and jumped off the roof; walking the streets back to the place he roamed.
Author's notes: Hi again guys, thank you so much for the wonderful reviews! You don't know how happy those make me... just wanted you guys to know that the song is "Beautiful Dreamer." THAT IS NOT MY SONG, I only put it in buecase it was a lullaby my mother use to sing to me when i was a wee little sapling... I did add some lyrics to it like the 'but for now sleep in my arms little doll' and the last small bit at the end... just to make it drocell's version of the song... Hope you enjoy it, major foreshadowing.. lots happening next chapter... stick around!