Beauty & the Beast

The Job No One Wanted

Picture is Elizabeth

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I could hear her screams echo throughout the mansion and I knew that she was dead. The lord was a cruel man and he could care less about who he hurts or worse kills. I knew that it would be a blood bath in the morning but all the girls seemed to want to get up and sneak a peek at Lisa's body. I tried to lay in bed and ignore all the girls but I knew that as soon as they were caught that they would be punished. I got up grabbing my candle and lighting it so that I could see through the dark. I slipped my house shoes on and began out the door.

I cupped my hand over the flame and walked up the large stair case that sat just in front of the entrance into the mansion. I began my ascent and could hear the gasps and whispers that found their way down the hall. I sighed knowing that trouble was just around the corner. Once I hit the last step and turned towards the Lords room I shook my head at the group of girls that stood around gasping and crying. I could feel the hurt rise to my eyes but I forced it down clearing my voice and walking a bit closer.

"Girls, I think that its time you head back to your rooms before Sir James finds you here and punishes you for this." My voice was in a hushed tone but still firm.

"I think she is right....I suggest you all go down stairs to the common area and I hope that you all do so promptly." I felt a hand on my shoulder and I looked up to see Sir James looking down at me.

"I am sorry I was trying to get them under control." I gave him a small shrug and he just smiled.

"I think you can clean this one up. Once you are finished come down to the common area as well." I nodded in response to his orders and walked into the Lords room my eyes widening at the blood bath lied out in front of me. My eyes roamed over the deep read liquid that stained the wooden floors and walls. I took a deep breath and walked to the bucket that was filled with water and soap it didn't take long before I was scrubbing the blood away. I knew the body had been disposed of already and I was glad because I didn't want to have to look at Lisa's body in a mangled mess.

I had scrubbed every inch of Lord Julius's room and even replaced everything in his room to be washed. The room would be ready for him when he decided to return. Cleaning up the last of the mess I put my things away and headed down to the commons. My feet were careful not to make any noise as I entered into the crowed of girls and to the front. I stood there as Sir James walked to the top of the stairs and began to speak.

"Lord Julius has had to step away for the rest of the night and he will be back first thing in the morning. I have not been able to stress this enough but you girls need to be sure to follow all procedures and protocols. I am telling you this for your own sakes. I know that things are different now but we can all keep our jobs and look forward to raises." He cleared his throat with a worried look on his face.

"I have been asked to select a new server to replace Lisa and I have contemplated this. I have decided to go with someone I know can comply with the rules and I think that they would thrive in this position." He looked around the room until his eyes landed on me. I looked round me but there was no mistaking it. His eyes landed on me and I knew right then and there that he would call my name and chose me to replace Lisa.

Lord Julius use to be a kind man and he was open to ideas and allowed us to speak when we ate dinner. It was not until 4 years ago that he gradually became this ruthless man who if you even so much as breathed wrong he had you killed or thrown out. The man that he was before no longer existed and the man that was now who we called our lord was not a man at all. At least he didn't act like a civilized human being.

"Elizabeth Rose Dumont!" He called out over the crowed and I felt the cold chill run down my spine.

"You are dismissed, Anna grab Miss Dumont's things and place them in her new room. Miss Dumont please follow me." He began down the stairs and into the main room heading up the stairs and down the hall that that the lords room was located. When we past his room we stopped at the immediate door beside the lords and James opened the door. The walls were white and the curtains blood red with hints of gold. The bed was a light wood with white sheets and red comforter. The room was huge and spacious.

"Get some sleep he will be here at sun rise." With that James left and I began to the bed taking off my house shoes and letting the soft silk caress my body and before I knew it I had drifted off to sleep only to dream of death.

I woke up just before the sun began to rise and I began to prepare for the day ahead of me. I placed on the all black uniform and then I went to the kitchen and poured Lord Julius's Red wine and placed two waffles on his plate along with some orange juice and a small cup of syrup. Once I had his plate ready I brought it up to his room and walked to the balcony and placed the trey on the table. I walked back into the room and began to straighten up all the things that I felt were out of order and then began to check for any missed blood stains.

I began to the balcony my green eyes looking over the vast mountains and beautiful blue skies. My curly black hair fell softly down my back as the wind blew it softly and the warm sun hit my face giving me the feel of being free. I took in a deep breath and closed my eyes wishing I could go home to see my family and friends. It had been so long since I had seen them and I could only wish that Christmas break would come quickly.

The door flew open with a loud smash and I jumped turning around to see a tall dark haired man with Ice blue eyes and a sharp build. He through his jacket down on a chair and looked up his eyes piercing me right through the heart. I felt my heart begin to beat harder and my breaths becoming shallow. I couldn't speak and I was at a loss for words. He was a gorges man and I could see now why the girls fanned all over him.

He began a slow stride toward me and I felt a lump in my throat as he neared. I wanted to speak but my voice had ran with its tail tucked between its legs. Julius came to a stop in front of me and his eyes seemed angry.

"My Wine...?" His voice was low and husky almost like he was tired. I swallowed my lump and moved to grab the glass. As I turned he grabbed my arm and pulled me face to face.

"I don't appreciate you hanging around in my room like it is your own. I want you prompt and quick. Is that clear?" My eyes widened and I lost my breath when he jerked me.

"Y....Yes sir" I said with little breath. I walked to the table and grabbed the glass turning to see him watching me closely. I walked to him and held up the drink waiting for the next order.

"Get out!" He growled and snatched the glass from me causing me to squeak. I turned and walked out of his room as quickly as possible.

Once I was out of the room I let out the breath I was holding and walked to my room sitting on the bed and trying to calm myself down.