Infatuated By You

III

"my lady your father is home" Maria said as she woke up Eliza "Maria can you please prepare me a bath" Eliza said in a very much tired voice "of course my lady" Maria replied as she hurriedly walked away. "Your bath is ready My lady" "thank you Maria" Eliza watched as Maria walked out of her room as she stood up and went to take a bath.

After her bath Eliza was walking towards her fathers office, she knocked "come in" Eliza entered the room nervous worried that one of the maids or Maria said something. Eliza's father looked at her "why are you so nervous" He asked "am I in trouble papa" she asked nervously as her nails dug into her palms her father chuckled breaking the silence "trouble...why would you be in trouble" Eliza's heart calmed down "well because I skipped practice today" "darling I always tell you if you are tired or not feeling like practicing then don't practice none is forcing you" Eliza exhaled Sharpley "of course" " I have great news actually you are invited to a ball by the royals they want to see you dance again"  "oh really oh my!" Eliza exclaimed excitedly "when! when!" " in 3 days time" "oh...that's a bit early" "I know that's why I wanted to tell you to start practicing and attending your class " "oh Papa I am so happy" Eliza's Farther looked at her with a smile "Alright its late go to bed now" As Eliza opened the door about to leave her father's office "Eliza you are going to be a star just like your Mother" Eliza looked at her father then behind him where a big painting of her mother laid "I hope so Papa."

Eliza woke up the next morning, and went to eat breakfast with her father she noticed that Maria was looking at her a lot, After breakfast she went upstairs took a bath when she was done Maria helped her get ready she noticed Maria looking at her through he mirror. "Maria" Eliza called "Don't tell my father about the gentlemen from yesterday. Do. You. Understand" Eliza said with a cold venomous voice as the room turned cold and uncomfortable for Maria "y-yes....yes my lady" Eliza exhaled "Alright thank you I will be taking my leave" "goodbye My lady" Maria said in a low quiet voice as she kept her head down.

Eliza spent the 3 days practicing attending classes and writing back to Vronsky. 3 days passed and Eliza was preparing herself for the ball she was wearing a beautiful angelic white tut. With a feather as a head piece. "you are a white swan, a white swan exudes a pure and delicate beauty. Its movement are gentle, flowing , and ethereal as if floating on a dream" Eliza repeated to herself as she approached the stage. Vronsky looked down at a Eliza with a smirk on his lips as memories from that day started to pop up, he watched her as she gracefully took the stage, her movements as ethereal as an angel's wings. With each step, she seemed to float on air, her body a picture of elegance and grace. With that Eliza finished her performance as she bowed her head as the silent ballroom echoed with claps she looked up only to be met by Vronsky who was clapping with a big smile she couldn't help but chuckle to herself.

After that she walked of stage as people went back to dancing and socializing. "My lady" Eliza turned around as she looked at Maria "yes" she replied "Princess Betsy request for you" a little nervous Eliza followed her maid there she was met by Princess Betsy in the flesh "what an amazing performance you dance so delicately so talented Lady Eliza" "why thank you your highness I am honored" Eliza said as she looked up only to be met by Vronsky who was standing at the side of princess Betsy "we should be friends I do like keeping the best by my side" Princess Betsy said "It would be my honor " Eliza said as she glanced over at Vronsky who was looking at her with a smile. "Here is a gift for your excellent performance" Eliza took the gift as she thanked the Princess.
After that she was walking around as she started to receive flowers from men all she could do was accept them and say thank you. As she looked around her eyes met Vronsky's however, he was not smiling and he's eyes were not gentle they were clouded with jealousy she looked away breaking eye contact with him. As she turned around she was meant by her father he was looking at her with a confused expression he looked back on Vronsky and back at her. "Eliza" Eliza turned around  nervously as her nails dug into her palms "Papa w-why didn't you tell me you were coming" "I got of work early to watch you perform you did brilliantly as always" "you reminded me of your mother" Eliza smiled at her father. Eliza looked up to see Vronsky who was staring at her she walked away and into the Garden. A few minutes later Vronsky appeared "You look dazzling and your performance always amazes me"Vronsky said as he kissed her , Eliza kissed him back passionately " are you alright" Eliza asked "yes I am fine why?" "Well back in the ballroom you didn't look that happy" "oh it was nothing just a little bit of jealousy that all" "brave for you to admit that"Eliza said as she laughed Eliza wrapped her hand around him pulling him closer "No need to be jealous Vronsky I am all yours" she said as she kissed hungrily. As you went back into the ballroom Maria came towards you "my Lady we have to go" Eliza looked at her confused "but the ball has barley even started" "your father said so" Eliza was confused she looked at Vronsky but he was busy talking to fellow military officers.

So she left with a gut wrenching feeling. As she was in the carriage her father didn't talk to her nor even look at her Maria was fidgety she kept her head down till you got home. Your father dragged you to his office as he shut the door. "Papa what's going on" "why don't you tell me?" Eliza was confused however, realisation suddenly hit her "P-pap-" "HOW DARE YOU!" Eliza's father shouted she slapped her across the face. "HOW DARE YOU PERFORM LEWD THINGS IN MY HOME WITH A MAN WHO HAS A SCANDALOUS REPUTATION  YOU ARE NOT EVEN MARRIED TO FOR GOD SAKE " Eliza was sat in the corner as she cried uncontrollably her body shaked from fear. "Listen Eliza you have commited such a grave sin and for that you will be locked in your room for 3 days with no food do you understand"Eliza looked up as she met her father eyes that were filled with wrath and disappointment "Y-yes Papa I-i understand" "good now got to bed you must be tired" as Eliza walked down the hall to her room she met Maria who stood there shaking and crying "Why are you crying" Eliza asked angrily "i-i am so sorry my lady it slipped out" As Maria kept talking Eliza walked away if she stayed there any longer she would end up pushing Maria off the balcony.

She woke up the next morning tired her eyes were red from crying all night all she could thing of was whether Vronsky was writing to her she missed him so bad. The second day she stayed in bed all day However she had to abruptly get up to puke. Thought the day she felt nauseous and extremely hungry. On the 3rd day she was finally let out and giving food she eat like a starved dog she didn't talk to her father she also requested for a new maid to which her father refused after that she stayed in bed all day feeling nauseous.
The next day she woke up to Maria shaking her lightly "My lady you have to wake up and get ready" Eliza woke up as she pushed Eliza away "don't touch me" "I am sorry but I was told to wake you up, you have some visitors coming over"