Love Without Words

Chapter 10

Over the course of a few weeks, Lady Beneviento was tied to your hip. It was completely her choice, but what made her never want to leave you was the separation anxiety. Yes, Lady Beneviento does have separation anxiety but you developed it after your mother died.

Lady Beneviento was going to have you stay home while she was going to go get something from Duke, but that's when you started to panic. That's when your lady realized what was going on. She told you her experience with the issue. You have tried to get over it, to be less anxious when Lady Beneviento isn't in sight.

Nothing you did or tried to do worked and you were starting to get frustrated with yourself. You were sitting next to Lady Beneviento as she was working on her new doll. Your lady was kind to give you a drawing book and a set of pencils. You sketched out a very simple drawing of an apple. You then started to do shading.

It was really quiet, meaning Angie was sleeping. You learned recently that Lady Beneviento can put Angie to sleep for awhile. You noticed this when you started getting worked up and slightly annoyed with Angie. You had a smile on your face as you continued to shade. You jumped slightly when you hear cracking sounds followed with a long moan.

Your eyes snapped over at your lady who was stretching. It sounded like all her bones in her body snapped in half. That then made you question how long the pair of you have been sitting here. You took a look at the clock and it was 5:35. You have been sitting here for a good five hours.

Your stomach started to grumble and a frown formed on your face. You then heard a chuckle from your lady.

"I guess it's time to make dinner. Would you like to help?"

A smile replaced your frown as you nodded. The two of you went to the kitchen to make a simple beef stew. It was quite as the two of you ate. Angie would probably wake bright and early tomorrow morning. At the end of dinner, the phone rang. Lady Beneviento excused herself as you cleaned up.

Yes you got nervous, but she was only answering the phone. You knew she would come back and that was enough for you to relax. The call was taking a long time. You were already done cleaning the table and the dishes.

When Lady Beneviento came back, she seemed tense. You looked at her with a confused look.

"Lady Dimitrescu just called and tomorrow I will need to go. It's a dress emergency."

Your lady paused and seemed even more tense than when she walked into the room.

"I have the feeling I already know the answer to this but, you can come with me or stay here."

You really haven't met Lady Dimitrescu, you've stood near her but never actually met her. Not to mention the stories you hear about her and her daughters. Chills ran down your spine at the thought of something bad happening to you, but your mind got plagued with being alone.

You grabbed your book and wrote down your answer, even though both options for you were terrifying.

I would like to go with you.

Lady Beneviento hummed.

"Like I said, I had a feeling I would know the answer to that. We will talk more about it in the morning. I don't need you getting hurt again after your wounds just healed."

You nodded and walked with your lady back to her room in the basement. You've been sleeping in the same bed as her with Angie either in between the two of you or in your arms. You didn't mind Angie all that much, even when she gets in your nerves. She's like a child.

You got changed into your nightwear and hopped into your lady's arms. It was a very warm welcome and honestly, it was keeping you sane. You had nothing other than your lady. You got closer and closer to her everyday and she started to talk more and more to you, like Angie.

You soon fell asleep listening to your lady's breathing. Yes she still had the veil on, but it was moved to the side. You could tell she was getting comfortable with you as well.

Soon enough morning came bright and early with a side of Angie laughing and running up and down the halls. Your lady groaned as she moved her arm over her face. You were tired still trying to wake up, but you couldn't help the small smile on your face.

It's was always funny to you how annoyed Lady Beneviento got with her own doll. You went to the bathroom to change into your uniform while your lady got ready in the room. Trough the door you could hear Angie giggling away.

"I can't wait! I can't wait! I can't wait! It's been sooooo loooooong since I played with Dani!!!!"

You assumed "Dani" was one of the three daughters.

"Yes yes. I understand that. Please just don't cause too many problems or break anything."

Your lady seemed... worried about this trip.

"What's got you all tensed up? This isn't the first time Alcina has asked you to fix up one of her dresses." You heard Angie say.

You leaned closer to the door, fully putting your ear to it.

"I'm not worried about you and I. I'm worried about Y/n. I'm worried about Alcina liking her way too much and the daughters... They will most likely torment her."

You had a bad feeling now. You felt bad. You didn't want your lady to worry this much about you.

"Okay! Why don't you just have her stay with you while you work? I mean, it's not like she's going to wonder off. I don't think she will considering that her mother died recently."

"Angie!" You hear your lady shout at Angie.

"What!? It's true! I'm not lying about that!" Angie shouted back.

"That's not the point! Keep your mouth shut! Not another word of the incident."

"Okay! Okay! Damn Don."

You put a hand over your mouth. You were doing your best to not sound like you were hyperventilating even though you were laughing the best you could.

You pulled away from the door before opening it. Angie and your lady turned towards you. You had a smile on your face as you opened up your arms. Angie didn't need to be told twice. She giggled and ran into your arms.

"Good morning!!" Angie beamed.

You were happy to see Angie in a better mood than the last time. Angie hopped out of your arms, heading back to Lady Beneviento who had a black satchel with the Beneviento crest engraved on it.

You tilted your head while you took it.

"It has your art book, pencils and writing book in it. I hope you like it." Your lady's words got quieter towards the end.

You smiled brightly and hugged her. Without hesitation she hugged you back.

"Are we going now?" Angie asked tapping her foot.

"Yes, we are going now."

Lady Beneviento let go of you and you followed her close behind as you traveled to Castle Dimitrescu. It was slightly chilly out but nothing you couldn't handle. You walked through the village earning many gasps and many whispers from the villagers.

A long breath left your lips. They feared your lady for the wrong reasons in your opinion. Once you get to know her, she is like any other person. Soon the doors of Castle Dimitrescu stood tall in front of you.

Lady Beneviento walked in and was being mindful by keeping the door open for you. You nodded as you moved passed her. You felt really uncomfortable the deeper you entered the castle. The maids that you passed were terrified to go near you or you lady to where they would go the other way.

Lady Beneviento eventually walked up a few stairs that lead into a open room with stairs leading up, some seats, more doors ahead and a fire place.

And there she stood. Lady Dimitrescu. She was very tall now that you were actually looking at her. You never paid attention during the meeting you were attending. You could also see three girls and a few bugs buzzing around them.

You swallowed hard as Lady Beneviento made her presence known. You had a feeling that you were about to deal with some whack events and you were starting to panic on the inside, nit showing it once.