The red string(William James moriarty)|| Moriarty The Patriot

Chapter 19 (The scandal in the British empire Part 2

"Oi! Hurry up!" Moran called out to Emilia who was taking her time in her room. "Aye aye Ex-Colonel Moran!" she replied laughter hinted in her voice.

"Don't call me that anyways I am heading downstairs make sure to come to the carriage" he sighed and left soon.

"..." , Emilia stared at herself in the mirror as she tried to hid the marks William gave her last night. "Why can't they just obey me?" she pouted as she applied more makeup at her neck eventually giving up as they showed not signs of leaving.

She rampaged through the cupboard trying to find a muffler or scarf which she could use to hide the marks on her neck. She stumbled upon a box which was probably William's. She checked her surroundings to make sure no one was checking on her since the box seemed to be quite personal.

She slowly opened it and found the same scarf she gifted him 16 years ago. She was speechless since she hadn't expected him to keep it treasured like that. She was left dazzled until William knocked on the door.

"Love are you in?" he knocked again waiting for any response. "Y-Yes I am!" she replied panicking a bit. "I have to get my cane so I am coming in" he opened the door without waiting for any reply.

He stood there surprised at the sight which his eyes were viewing. Emilia was wearing the same red scarf which was gifted to him 16 years back. With a smile fixed on her face with red cheeks she greeted him.

"How am I looking?" she giggled waiting for his reply. "Outstanding" his face softened up as it formed into a warm smile. "I am truly happy you kept my gift so protected and treasured even after all this years..."

Emilia closed her eyes and kept on caressing the scarf. "How could I not? It was gifted to me by my most beloved person after all" he answered as he hugged her lovingly.

"What's taking you so long?" Moran's annoyed voice echoed through their room giving them goosebumps. "W-We are coming!" Emilia answered, as she grabbed his cane and pulled William out the room.

"Finally" he rubbed his temples and left once again while the couple sweatdropped at Moran. "You don't mind me wearing this tonight do you?" she tilted her head slightly waiting for his answer. He shook his head gently earning a bright smile from her.

After that they boarded the carriage and left off for the old chapel where Albert was to meet Irene Adler as well as Sherlock Holmes.

"Do you think Sherlock will show up William?" Albert asked. "Yes I do. It's certain for Irene Adler's sake. The document means nothing to him Mrs.Adler's life would be his top most priority here" William replies confidently.

"I agree with you there. I am sure he would save a life rather than exposing the mystery of the lord of crime when he is just in front of him" Emilia nods her head in agreement as she states her reason.

"Wouldn't it suffice to keep Holmes away from the location of the exchange?" Moran questioned still doubts lingering in his mind.

"Moran, if there aren't any profit for both the sides than he probably wouldn't agree to our terms unless Adler-san's safety is guaranteed" Emilia explained while he quietly listened.

"Indeed without any proof of Adler's safety he wouldn't give in" Albert reasoned with her before handing an empty letter to William. "William, we are counting on you again" Albert told him. "Oh? I already have a plan in my mind" he took the letter and replied.

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"This is the chapel?" Emilia observed her surroundings as she found a huge old chapel which looked dark and broken which seemed to be the perfect place for the exchange.