His Precious Pearl

Chapter 24

Emmett stomped all the way back into the cottage. He opened the door to see Jack sitting and drinking beer. He was staring outside the window, his blue eyes focusing on the green grass. He took another gulp of beer. "She hasn't changed a bit hasn't she ?" He asked in a low voice. 

He took another sip. "She still cries for everything"

"Alright Jack, we seriously need to talk." Emmett grabbed a chair and sat next to his friend. "This whole case has been a leap forward in our lives. Thanks to that underground rat, Mother, Edeline and all the others had to move. I really hope they're safe."

"But why are we here ? I am here to make sure that those low- lives don't come after the two of us. We have already lost a lot of people. Aren't you here to keep watch over Amelia ? Wasn't that you're whole idea of coming here ?"

"What the hell is your point ?" Jack asked Emmett. He was clearly annoyed. "My point is that you already lost her once. This was your chance, Jack. But you've let her go again."

"Jack, you need to get her back again. I am tired of seeing you like this. Look at yourself ! You need her, Jack." Emmett got up and looked down at Jack. "So go and get her back."

Jack took another gulp. His eyes were still fixed on the green grass. "I don't want to go back to her." He said in the same, low voice. Emmett stood there, in disbelief. He reached down and grabbed Jack by the colour.

"What do you mean by that, you thickskull ? Think about Amelia, you fiend ! If that is the damn case, then why did you come with me ? They destroyed almost half of us ! If they come for us now-"

"Then I'll gladly take your place and die. After all. They wanted Amelia. So I don't mind going down for her. She found someone better now, didn't she ? Unlike me, he is more safer to be with." Jack replied, cutting him away.

Emmett released him and turned his back on him. "Jack. Do you still love Amelia ?" he asked. Jack got up and sat down on the chair again, in his previous position. "Of course I do. I want her to forget about me. That's all. I don't want to see her again. But I love let me tell you. I love her endlessly. Do you know how hard it was for me to see her, knowing that I cannot have her again ? Do you know how heartbreaking it was to see her leave all over again ? I just want to hold her in my arms again. I want to tell her that I love her."

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Amelia went back into her own house and went straight up to her room. She sat on her bed. But she did not cry. Didn't she cry enough already ? Will her problems dissolve in her tears ? Damn right they won't. So what is the point ?

She got up and walked towards her mirror. Her face was pale and tear stained. Her eyes were dyed red and the usual gleam in her brown eyes was gone. She went to her bath and dipped her lace handkerchief in the water and wiped her face thoroughly. If he did not want her, then so be it. She did not want to pester him, throwing herself at his knees, begging shamelessly to be with him. 

That is when she decided, to stop this nonsense and act like the mature woman she is supposed to be. A lady of nineteen years should not be acting so childishly. She washed herself and changed into a new sky blue dress, with white lace sleeves. Her long black hair was pulled back, preventing strands of messy hair to fall sluggishly in her face. 

She put on some make up to hide the paleness of her face and the dark circles under her eyes. Her lips had a soft coral brown coloured Lipstick applied on them. Her cheeks had a light vermillion blush applied on them. Amelia returned as the beautiful princess of the Lewis family. Her emotional unstableness had it's way for a long time. Now it is her turn to step up and take back her place. She can't let one man, who broke her heart, destroy her. 

She walked out of her room and went into the library. She picked up a book titled Winter's Dawn. She walked outside to her garden. She wanted to sit near the rose bushes and read, like how she used to. Oddly, ever since she returned, she always spent majority of her time, sobbing in her room. 

As she stepped out, she was greeted by young blue eyes with a lively gleam in them. "Liam ? What a surprise," She smiled at him warmly. The carriage boy stood in front of her, blinking thrice to register a beautiful Amelia Lewis, not a pale damsel in distress. in his mind. He was shocked to see a beauty in front of him. So could this be the youngest daughter of the Lewis family that was rumoured to be the town's blooming rose ? 

"Liam ?" Amelia had to call his name, to wake him up. " M'deepest apologies for staring at ye like that M'Lady, But, Master had sent me here to check on you. To see if yer fine and apparently, I haven't seen any one with more beauty !" He smiled and added the last sentence with a bow. 

Amelia laughed and smiled at the boy. Indeed Liam was astonished by her smiling face. She looked even more beautiful. "Thank You Liam, that is very kind of you. Please inform William about my well being." Amelia replied. "I will. Glad to see yer alright M'Lady. Have a good day." With a nod, he left. 

Amelia smiled at him. He was certainly a joyful company to be around with. She walked around her garden. The lush green and scent of flowers lit up her mood even more. She sat down on her favorite spot and opened her book. She felt so nostalgic. The scent of roses, the birds chirping, the fresh air, the light breeze, everything. She smiled softly as she read her book. 

"Miss Lewis ?" A familiar soft voiced called. Amelia turned around. It was the maid. "Ah yes ! I am so sorry, You must have been waiting for me ! I completely forgot, please do forgive me." Amelia got up and apologized. 

"Not to worry Miss. It is alright !" The Maid bowed and smiled. "Would you like to sit down ?" 

"N-Nno ! I can't ! Mrs Burchard would be awfully cross with me !" She nervously replied. "Also, I have loads to do and If Mrs Burchard catches me sliding away, I do not want to imagine what would happen to me."

"Alright how about this, you stay at the Maid's quarters right ?" 

"Yes Miss."

"How about you meet me at my room after dinner ?"

"I think that would be possible."

"Fine, so we have a meeting." Amelia smiled. "I still did not get your name yet." 

"It is Margueritte, Miss." She replied, pushing her fringe away from her eyes. "Margueritte, That is a lovely name !"

Margueritte and Amelia discussed for a little longer and soon she was off. Amelia was left alone with her book. She breathed in and closed her eyes. I am not going to sob over him again. I have to be strong. I cannot afford to be the weakling I am.

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Wow, It has been long ! Sorry for the looooong hiatus ! I hope you like this chappy. I'll try to upload more chappies :D