Hard Time's

Under Your Spell

'Where are we going?' she asks as you take her hand leading her down the street. 'Just trust me you take her so far down the street and stop.'Ok, wait here.' you squeeze her hand then run ahead. The Baroness watched you and looked around for a split second she wondered if you abandoned her. The tiny cart turns the corner being pulled by a chestnut-coloured horse the Baroness raised an eyebrow. The small carriage stopped beside her and you hop out opening the door for her. 'My lady.' The Baroness looks at you like you are mad. 'Where the hell did you find this?'

You laugh and place your hand on her hip helping her inside then join her as the driver encourages the horse to ride you wrap your arm around her. 'They have them all over Regent's park I've always wanted to ride one, just didn't have anyone to do it with. I always thought it was kinda romantic.' The Baroness looks at you, you never fail to surprise her. 'Have you ever done it before?' The Baroness shakes her head. 'I haven't but I used to ride.' You blink in surprise. 'Really? I always thought it looked scary.' she touches your cheek. 'It isn't I will teach you.'

You cuddle into her as the little cart takes you around you love to hold her. Eventually, the cart stops at the fountain and you get out holding out your hand for her and she follows. You both stand at the fountain and you notice that she looks sad. 'Love? What's wrong?' you ask with concern. 'I just was thinking how much I enjoy you, and how you have changed my life. What I had with the Baron it was never a relationship it was more like a contract.' you listen to her and nod slowly. 'That's because he didn't love you as you deserved.' you speak softly and she snorts.

'He did not love me at all....but I do.'

You nod but she looks frustrated that you have not understood her. 'I mean about you.' You nod but you still haven't understood so she stamps her foot in frustration. 'For Heaven's sake (y/n)! I love you!' You turn to her looking shocked she's never said that before. 'You've never said that before.' she's attracted the attention of some passersby which has caused her to go pink. 'Well, I do. Alright? I love you, now let's not make a big deal out of it.' she turns back to the fountain. 'I mean your okay I guess.' you smirk at the fountain. The Baroness snaps round to you with wide eyes.

You look at her from the corner of your eye and burst out laughing. 'I love you too you turn to her.' She grabs the collar of your jacket. 'You, little-' she growls and you cut her off in a kiss. You part from her as a young girl approaches. Your defenses are up they always are regarding the Baroness. 'Can I help you?' The girl swallows looking nervous. 'I...w-was wondering if I could have the Baroness's autograph. You relax and you turn to the Baroness for once not letting her usual horrible demeanor shine through and you know why. She's touched. She has been publicly humiliated within an inch of her life she knows people are making a joke of her.

'Of course.' the Baroness speaks softly and you step aside. The girl shaking, hands over a pen and a newspaper article. To your relief, it's the photo of her in the Godiva robe, not the embarrassing maid costume. The Baroness takes it and signs her name across the article then hands it back. 'Your beautiful, when I grow up I want to be like you.' she runs off. You look at her with a soft smirk. 'Look who's still got it?' you grin. 'I'm proud of you.' The Baroness gives a smile. 'Shall we go home?' you ask softly. The Baroness nods and you both get back into the little cart.'When you showed me your wedding album I thought you made such a beautiful bride you know?' you stare at her with a glint in your eye. You wonder......

"I'm under your spell

How else could it beAnyone would notice me?It's magic, I can tellHow you set me freeBrought me out so easily"

When you get back to the house it's cold from being open all day with people working in it. 'We are going to need to get new furniture.' she walks through Hellman Hall her hips swaying. 'Okay, Baroness, and a trip to Ikea it is.' you sigh. 'Hey.' you call to her. 'Baroness you are okay to be back here after everything?' you ask sounding a little worried. You hear the pitter-patter as Genghis runs towards you wagging her tail behind her. 'As long as you are with me I'm gonna be perfectly safe. Do you want a glass of wine?' You keep your eyes on her and it's now that you know.

The next morning you get up before her and sneak out of the house.