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Chapter 2

The sun was lowering down beneath the trees as Celeste starred with her deep blue eyes at the window. She had her knees close to her chest as she gazed down at the front of the mansion where a car awaited. Wearing dark clothes and dark suit, Celeste's father came out, along with his loyal butler, Sebastian. Sebastian open the door staring straightforward. She was tempted to wave but the stinging pain on her hand that was still left untreated remain down.

Sebastian didn't gave her single glance before he climb into the front of the driver's seat. She sometimes wondered where they go constantly. They left always at night that it brought suspicious. A silent knock came to the door. At first Celeste was hesitant before answering it, fearing it might be her mother. Relief rushed down on her as she saw it was only Mary. She tiptoed as she left her a tray of her favorite meal. Mary even remembered to give her scoop of chocolate ice cream for dessert.

Excitedly she jumped out from her spot and rushed in and wrapped her arms around Mary. Once they were done embracing, Mary held Celeste hands. She had brought bandages and clean water to clean.

"Please sit my Lady" She whispered as she carefully began wiping the dry blood and fresh blood. Celeste couldn't help but winced but she tried to keep a firm expression. At first it began to sting but then soothed down.

"Okay" Celeste nodded sitting as the silver tray was now on her lap. She tried to eat properly as she can but missing supper, she couldn't help nearly wolf it down. The warm bread and chicken felt so good in her belly and now her hand wasn't hurting.

"Let's get you to bed, my lady" Mary smiled pulling the first layer of blanket out. Celeste snuggled into the bed deeper. She was on the verge of falling asleep but not quite yet.

"Can you read me a bedtime story" Celeste asked pointing slightly to the night stand. The beauty and the beast book lied inside. It was read by Sebastian countless of times and this would be the first time that it would be read by Mary

"Bea-ty a-a-nd T-t-t-he-e Be-ast" Mary tried reading the title. Hardly able to read the first four word in the cover, Celeste could tell that it wouldn't be as impressive as Sebastian reading it. Nether the less Celeste listened any way as Mary struggled reading. Luckily for Mary she didn't have to read to the end of the book because by then the little Earl was already asleep. Wiping her forehead no longer having to read any more, she closed the dreaded book placing it back in the drawer.

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"It's time to wake up my lady" The light flashed inside the room bouncing on to Celeste eyes. She groaned a bit and snug deeper into the covers. It wasn't until Sebastian tore the blankets off for her to awaken. Rubbing her crusted eyes, she saw Sebastian clearly. He was dressed usually of his Butler clothing although something seemed to be off. He seemed more tense. Tilting her head slightly "Is something wrong, Sebastian?" She asked bluntly.

Sebastian remained calmed usually exterior but inside were a boiling of emotions. The wretched mother isn't back from her trip, I have to prepare the servants for dinner, make sure the guest from second largest company in the world is satisfied, and lastly make sure Celeste behaves with the companys son since they are to be of marriage when they are older so the relationship between the Phantomhive company and theirs would be strong. The master said it would be easy but I'm not quite sure...

"Nothing is wrong." He said simply as he had her quickly dress and her teeth brushed by him. Once he finished with her outfit, he gave her one more look. It was then he found an error. Her right hand were wrapped. Gloves would help, perhaps. Too focused on the idea of gloves, two small fingers were pushed up forming a smile on Sebastian's face.

"Se-bastian, always looks mad maybe, you need to smile more and then things would get better. Right?" She said as he stared back to himself of his reflection on her navy blue eyes. Surprisingly a struck of peace went through him. Holding her hand firmly, his eyes were becoming darker.

"Celeste, I need you to be on your best behavior. We are having guest today and you'll also be joining your mother and father. A boy your age would be there attempt to befriend him" He said as clearly as he can.

"B-but i'm not good at talking to people." She mumbled. Her chin was tilted up returning back to facing Sebastian.

"So pretend you are talking to me. Play, have fun. But remember your manners as well" He reminded her. Celeste has always been a quiet child. She has splendid manners but similar to his old master he was a wallflower when it came to dinners and parties.

"I'll try" She nodded as usual. Now finding white gloves to match her dress. He wasn't quite sure if he had bought her any. Over the years, women are revealing more of their skin so gloves now are becoming unpopular.

" Celeste let me see your right hand" he said as he lends out his own. Nervously she brought her small hand on top of his as he observed it. Scars and deep scratches were on both back of her hand. Instantly he knew it was either from the pesky mutt or her mother. Something twitched inside of him as if a nerve hit. It was maybe the load of work he has gone through and is now beginning to stress over it.

"Yes gloves will have to do for now." He sighed. Checking his ancient watch, he had a few minutes to head to the store and retrieve her white gloves.

"Ill be back momentarily. Stay here and don't leave the room. I'll have Mary bring you the breakfast to eat here" He said just to keep her out of harms way if her mother came back. Right when he was about to hurry and leave her small pale arms wrapped around his legs.

"Bye Sebastian!" She grinned. Sebastian eyes went wide from the hug. Celeste didn't suspect for Sebastian to hug back. He never did, although Celeste could care less if he did.

"Yes bye" He said feeling that similar annoying feeling in his chest. Once he left, she had turn to her toys once again. She had her wooden doll house set and the collection of dolls that her grandfather and grandmother gave her before they had passed away. She had never gotten to know more of her grandparents but they were kind before they left.

Slipping her fingers through her doll's brunette hair placing her in the top floor in her doll room's house. At times she pretended she was Rapunzel and one day she'll be free from her room. The only thing that is standing in her way is the fear of the outdoor.

"My lady" Mary knocked outside her door. Slowly she came inside with a small smile that seemed to brighten Celeste day. A silver tray was brought to her bedside. The scent of pancakes and syrup lingered in the air.

"Breakfast today is pancakes with a side of eggs and two streaks of beacon and to drink is fresh made orange juice" Mary beamed with joy. Excitedly she hurried to the bed and ate. She didn't have to worry about manners when she was around Mary. On the other hand if it was Sebastian or her parents thats a different story. Sebastian is extremely strict on table manners besides when he's teaching.

"After when you are done eating you may come with me to the garden and water the roses. How does that sound, well of course when Sebastian comes back dresses you" She smiled. Celeste wasn't to sure of leaving the room. The aggressive chihuahua and her mother caused her to want to stay in her room at all cost.

"B-But what about the doggy?" Celeste asked.

"Don't worry about that rat of a dog. I secretly bought a cage and left it there so it can't get out." The servant grinned cheekily. Celeste smile grew wider and hurried to finish her meal. Before Sebastian came back the meal was already gone. Mary had to quickly brush the crumbs off Celeste face before Sebastian would notice.

"Mary would you please dress, Celeste. These are the gloves to go with her outfit. I am needed for the master and his wife" He said hastily leaving the room without a single glance back. Mary bowed slightly as he left. Even though as much as Celeste loved Mary, it still hurt that Sebastian left.

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Roses are so pretty Celeste thought as she gently watered the white and red roses. Mary was pulling out the weeds from the vegetable garden. Celeste insisted on helping her as well but Mary declined the offer fearing that she would dirty herself.

A chiming of bells rang signaling that lunch was nearly prepared. "We best be hurrying back. Our guest should be here shortly" Mary said grabbing her hand.

Dinner was going to be served outside since it was such a beautiful day. The wind was cool but the beaming sun kept it warm. They arrived to the table before her mother or father. Sebastian came second leading the guest. Looking behind Sebastian the family appeared expressionless. The boy beside them was about her age. He was the only that had a smile on his face

" My young Lady this is the Wellington family."Sebastian introduced. Squeezing Mary's hand tighter "Hello" She said shyly. Sebastian let out a small sigh, Well at least she attempted to greet herself.

"You have finally arrived Donovan, ." the voice of her father cringed her further to Mary's side. A secretly harsh slap to the back caused her to push forward. It was no other than her mother that had finally arrived. "Don't slouch" She whispered as she tried to keep a fake plastered smile on her face.

"It's good to see you Donovan and Samantha. I see you brought your son, Arthur." Mother said as she ever so kindly patted the boy's blond locks of hair. She never done that to me Celeste thought sadly. If I wasn't mommy's child would she have treated me better? Would she like me bette? The thoughts quickly dispersed once a kind warm hand was place on head. Oddly enough Sebastian found himself out of character and took back his hand.

"Please come in and sit, Sebastian please bring our meal" His Master grinned slightly as he led the family and rest to the outside table. The two family sat divided facing each other. So far it was only the grown ups talking and Arthur talking non-stop to Celeste. Surprisingly as Sebastian viewed from the side Celeste didn't find him the slightest bit annoying. It reminded him a hint of the past only reversed...

As the servants from the kitchen set the meals everyone was given oysters and different types of fish. One dish had salmon and then other different exotic fish that Celeste has never seen. The pit of Celeste stomach sunk. Everyone had began eating as she awkwardly drank her tea. Why did today dinner had to be fish? Mary glanced at her Master's wife as she happened to enjoy the dinner more than anyone.

"Sebastian...I thought today dinner was roast beef and rice" Mary whispered to him as they were farther from the table.

"Yes so did I" Sebastian said his eye twitching from the constant stress that this women loving mutt gives him. He quickly went to the Kitchen his steps click clacking angrily. The chef was nothing like Bard but he did had his moments that annoyed him. Pushing the kitchen door open revealing the Servants and Cheff on their breaks.

"Someone please tell why the dinner was changed to fish?"

"The Master er wife wanted the meal changed." the youngest servant replied.

"Are you idiots aware that our young lady Celeste is extremely allergic to fish" Sebastian seethed. The dinner would be a complete disaster if she is forced to eat it and then headed to the hospital. I would have to hurry and switch her meal. Sebastian pushed the chef out the way and had pulled out chicken with rice and broccoli. It would take few minutes for everything to be ready.

"Mary bring me Celeste dish" Sebastian ordered. Mary quickly nodded and head off back to the dinner table. The guest were talking and nearly finished with their meal as Celeste meal still remained untouched. Arthur place his napkin over his plate and continued to ramble on about his horse that his father given him.

"We should go to the stables and ride them. It would be so much fun" He said excitedly. Relief sunk in as a rope was given to her to crawl out this hole. Celeste quickly nodded her head and smiled.

"Mother, Father can me and Celeste go to the stables?"

"It's already becoming dark to go ride?" Arthur's mother thought seeing the sunset slowly fall behind the tall trees.

"Fine can we at least go visit the stable? I promise we won't ride them" Arthur promised as his mother still debated but eventually agreed. The children Father had already left to speak of business of the two companies. Right when Celeste was beginning to hop off her chair dagger of cold eyes watched her.

"Celeste, your meal is left untouched. Where do you think your going without finishing your meal?" Celeste's mother said tapping her red nails on the table. Celeste retreated back to her seat staring at the deathly meal.

"Fine. Just take one bite and you can go off and play" Her mother sighed thinking she was giving her great deal. Celeste gulped not sure if she wanted to take that much of risk. It's just one bite...and Arthur really wants to go play. Lifting up her small fork, she cut a small piece of the salmon aiming it toward her mouth. The scent of the sea salt gave her chills knowing full well that what she's about to eat would make her gravely ill.

"WAIT, Sorry for the mishaps my lady. Here's your real dish. It seems the Chef had a made mistake. Chicken and broccoli with rice" Mary grinned swiftly taking the fish dish away on to her other hand and placing the chicken onto the table.

"Thanks Mary" Celeste whispered. Mary nodded as she began picking up the dishes that were finished. All Celeste mother was thinking of was how spoiled her child was. They were two different person with total separate likes. The fact the mother was never there during Celeste life, she sometimes forgets that she gave birth to her.

"Mary, have you seen Benjamin?" Celeste Mother question. All day she hasn't seen her dog assuming he was out playing somewhere.

"No my lady, I have not seen him" Mary said continuing on picking up the plates. Celeste took quick five bites of her meal leaving with Arthur to play. It was then that Celeste's Mother grew more suspicious of the situation.

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