Chapter 8

                                    

                                          
(Let's all pretend that the picture above is of Lizzy when she got hit by the carriage and we finally get to see a little bit of that Ciel x reader action I promised! Yay!)
       The next day I got a phone call.
       "Hello is this miss (F/N)?" I heard the male ask. It was Sebastian.
       "Yes it is. Is this something important because I have tons of paperwork to d-" I was cut off. I bit back a growl as he told me what could be so important that it required a phone call.
       "Lady Elizabeth Midford is dead," Sebastian replied bluntly. I felt the phone slip through my fingers and I heard it clatter as it landed harshly on my desk but I couldn't fully swallow the situation. She's dead? Apparently I was thinking out loud because Sebastian gave me a reply.
       "She passed away last night," he said. She pasted away last night? So that means that she passed away because of the carriage that hit her?
       "I'm afraid so," Sebastian said. It took me a moment to understand that I was saying what I was thinking aloud. 
       "I'm terribly sorry for your loss but I must go now," I said. My voice cracked and I let out the sob I was holding in as I ended the call. Dead. She died because she was coming after me. I acted so rude to her. Thoughts of what I did wrong and what I should have done raced through my head as the tears continued to flow. I have never cried so much in my life. I grabbed onto the parasol I had the day she was hit and flung it across the room. A loud bang echoed throughout the manor and another wail came from my lips that were a tad bit salty because of my tear of grief.
       "Miss-" Mimi started but I cut her off.
       "Burn it! Burn that thing! I never want to see it again!" I demanded. I yelled my demand and I knew Mimi must be cowering with fear. She doesn't like it much when people raise their voices but I can't help it. I should have been nicer to her! Things shouldn't have turned out this way! I should have saved her! I should have been the one hit! 
       "Ucha!" I screamed. I heard the door fling open but I didn't turn to see who it was. I already knew. 
       "Get the carriage around. Tell the driver we are going to the Phantomhive manor," I said as I allowed my bangs to cover my watering (E/C) eyes. 
       "Yes miss," I heard him say before he swiftly walked out of the room. I dressed my self in a mourning gown. It was black and fancy made of the finest materials around. I slipped on black lace gloves and put on a mini black top hat with a black rose on it that had a veil attached that covered my right eye only. Sometimes I wish to not dress in such finery but my mother always said that it is best to be the fanciest you can for these occasions so I made the last minute decision to add black pearls around my neck and a black diamond ring. 
       "The carriage is ready," I heard Ucha shout from down stairs. I hurried down the stairs and let Ucha help me up into the carriage. No one spoke on our way there but I almost wish someone had broken the silence. It would have made the sullen environment the littlest bit better. 
       "We're here," the driver said and I nodded. The footman opened the carriage door and I gracefully walked to the front door of the Phantomhive manor. I didn't even have to knock. As soon as I reached the door it swung open and Ciel flung himself at me. So he has finally cracked.
       "She's dead," he whispered calmly. His tone was almost to calm. He sounded not upset but he still hugged me tightly as if I was his last chance. As if I was the only one left for him to turn to.
       "I-I know," I stuttered. Tears escaped my eyes and I bit my lip in a failed attempt to stop them. I didn't want to cry in front of Ciel. I want to be strong for him since he has so obviously been broken. 
       "Ucha go back and get Mimi to pack my trunks. After she is done I want you to bring them here because I have decided to stay the night a lord Ciel's," I said calmly even though I was anything but calm. In fact I was sad,nervous,and the slightest bit embarrassed but I will not let my feelings get in the way of Ciel's recovery from the loss of his betrothed. Everyone seemed shocked but Ciel hugged me tighter which gave me all the reassurance I need. I listened to the sound of the horses hooves grow distant before I allowed myself to be led inside. I have a long night ahead of me.