The Phantomhive Nightmare

Chapter Fifteen

"Did you finish what I asked of you?" Ciel inquired as soon as Sebastian came through the door. "I did." He placed a file on his desk, "I'm going to be very busy these next few days. I have some important people to speak to, master." Sebastian bowed, just barely, "Did you speak to the Lex family representative?"

"I did, actually, I spoke directly to the eldest son."

"In person?" Sebastian's eyebrows raised in shock.

"In the flesh. He came here and he even met Celine by chance as well."

"Sounds like everything went smoothly."

"He's very informative, told me everything I needed to know." Ciel smirked and leaned back in his seat. "I'm glad to hear it, master. Does he plan on assisting?"

"At first he was hesitant, but I believe he has made up his mind on the matter."

"You're so sure?"

"No, I'm not. It's only a hunch." Ciel tapped his empty cup and Sebastian gracefully complied. "I cannot wait to see what you have planned, master." 

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"Take your time, love, I'll be shopping in town for a while. I trust you will behave accordingly for Mr and Mrs Parcey."

"Yes, ma'am." Elizabeth gave a nod and left her son in the care of the Mr. and Mrs. Parcey, along with Nellie. It was his first time seeing her since the theater performance. 

"Come on inside, both of you." Her father instructed with a huge smile under his mustache. Their home was well kept, as to be expected from a family of talent and wealth. Nellie gently grabbed onto Viktor's sleeve as he extended his arm for her to hold onto to better guide her inside the home. 

"I'll make some tea and biscuits, you two can have a seat on the veranda." Her mother insisted as her father disappeared somewhere in the recesses of the home. "Thank you." He nodded and lead her up and out onto the veranda. "Thank you, Viktor." She sat next to him and visibly relaxed at the familiarity of the seat. "It feels nice out today, I'm very glad you accepted my father's invitation. It's quite a transit out here to see me."

"Yes, well, it wasn't any trouble at all. My mother is out exploring the markets so I would say it's well worth her while." She laughed and Viktor gave a smile. "I should thank him for inviting me. I've never been out here before."

"Really? You'll have to visit us more often. There are many things you can do out here. We have some of the best museums and shows on the continent."

"I've heard."

"So have I." She giggled and he shook his head. "You don't have any siblings?"

"No, one was enough for mommy and dottie. What about you?"

"I have an older sister, Celine. She's the apple of my dad's eye. Like you.."

"I bet she's wonderful.."

"Wonderful is one way to describe it.." He chuckled and her mother scurried out with their refreshments. "Such a lovely day! Oh, Viktor, you and your mother should stay for the light show this evening. Nellie can go with you- erm- she won't be of much use though considering she's blind."

"Uhm.." He glanced over at the small opera singer, "Actually I had something else in mind for us- If that's alright with you?"

"Well what is it?"

"A surprise."

"Oh goodness, I love surprises! You two make sure to be safe and have fun." With that being said she excused herself. "A surprise?"