Truth and Hope or Lies and Despair

Chapter Twenty Five "Deceitful Game"

~* Venus's POV *~

"CIEL~!"

We leaped away from each other, frightened that someone had almost caught us. I placed my hand over my pounding heart from what was about to happen, my breathing uneven. Glancing at the Earl, his cheeks were flushed, almost an embarrassed expression on his face from what we were about to do. Also, a little disappointment from being interrupted.

I looked at the door, seeing a familiar blonde headed girl with emerald green eyes. She noticed me as well, her lips tugging into a cheerful grin, "Venus? Is that really you?"

She squealed and lunged towards me, pulling me into a tight hug, "I knew I was going to see you again! It must be fate! We are going to be the bestest friends. I can't wait!"

"Lizzie," I gasped, "I c-can't breathe!"

"Oops, sorry," she giggled, letting go of me. I inhaled the air greedily, wondering how on earth a girl like her could be so strong.

I asked, "What are you doing here?"

She smiled before sauntering over to Ciel. My eyes widened as she hooked their arms together, anger wavering over me as she gazed at him lovingly. She exclaimed,

"I'm here to visit my fiance!!"

I forgot how to breathe for a moment as she said those words. My eyes flickered between Ciel and Lizzie. Fiance? She is Ciel's fiance? I looked at the Earl for confirmation. He just frowned at the floor, guilt written all over his face. I knew my answer from that. Ciel Phantomhive is engaged.

My heart clenched, hurt from being kept in the dark. He never told me. He didn't tell me he had a fiance. Hurt filled my eyes. Why did he kiss back if he was betrothed? Why didn't he push me away!? Unbelievable anger blazed in me. So this is how the Earl really is? A two timing bastard! And to think I actually thought he was kind. I am such a fool to believe he loved me back. Perhaps that demon was right, I am cursed.

I plastered a fake smile on my face, "I had no idea, Ciel. Congratulations Lizzie and may you live happily together."

He stepped towards me, shoving Lizzie's hand off of him, "Wait, Venus-"

"We should finish the task at hand, Earl Phantomhive. Capture the leader of the Dark Knights, make sure they never become a threat again and then you and I will never see each other again," I stated, coldness seeping from my voice.

Pain crossed his face. I turned away from the two, glad the Lizzie held him back tightly while whining about how cold he is towards her. Tears brimmed from my eyes, thankful that the Earl couldn't see my face. I wouldn't give him the satisfaction of my tears.

Pushing the door open, I couldn't help but to glance behind me, seeing Ciel's sorrowful stare before the door slammed closed. I shook my head. I must have imagined his sad face. After all, I was delusional to think he actually cared for me.

I started to run, burying my face in my hands. How could I let this happen? How much pain much I bear before I realize that love only bring sorrow? I am cursed after all.

I bumped into someone causing me to fall to the ground. I winced and looked up, seeing Sebastian staring at me in shock.

"My apologies, milady. It was my fault. I should have paid more attention," he said, concern in his eyes as he helped me up.

He gazed at my face, seeing the tears falling from my eyes, "Are you alright?"

I sniffled, just staring at the ground, shuffling my feet awkwardly. How embarrassing. The butler even saw me cry.

Realization sparked in his maroon colored eyes, "You've met Lady Elizabeth, haven't you?"

I stayed silent. He sighed and gently wiped the tears from my face with his gloved thumb, sympathy written on his expresion. I became enchanted, staring into his glimmering eyes. Is this the power a demon holds? Making someone feel safe and protected, like there was nothing dangerous in the world. Could Ciel also be a demon? I felt the same way around him, except more.

"The Earl can be quite cruel. It's a pity that you had to be caught in his deceitful game."

A scowl formed on my lips, "Game? What ever do you mean by that?"

"We are all merely pawns to him. He just uses his pieces until he can announce checkmate," Sebastian answered.

I was a pawn? He used me? Of course. Why am I surprised? Why do I feel hurt? My heart should be use to being stabbed, shattered and betrayed.

"Is that so?" I laughed dryly, "Then I am truly the fool in this game."

"What do you mean?" the butler asked, confused by my words.

I looked up, revealing my tearstained face. He seemed shocked from my pained expression, something flashing in his eyes as I spoke in a heartbroken voice,

"It is forbidden for a mere pawn like me, to fall in love with the King."

I turned around, walking away with those words hanging in the air. I was glad that Sebastian didn't follow me. I just wanted to be alone in my thoughts. That's how it always was. I am always alone.

Entering my room, I took a seat in front of my desk, it covered with files and papers. I scanned my eyes over them, determined to finish this case so I could leave this place. The sooner I solve it, the better. I would soon forget about the Earl, forget about this foolish love I carry in my heart. It would all soon be like a dream.. A delusional dream.

The fact that Ciel was engaged would no longer hurt... the thought of him being with someone else wouldn't shatter my heart... the feeling of when our lips touched would drift away... the love I felt would merely go away, lost in the wind... and I would be alone once more.

Yes, it truly is forbidden for a pawn to fall in love with its King.

It would only bring pain and sorrow to the fool with an unrequited love in the game. 

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