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Chapter Ten

As the next few weeks went by, Lady Clarissa and Lord Lucas became closer.    He had taken her to the opera once again when a new opera came to London.      They attended balls, soirees, and house parties together.   The talk of London was that finally Lord Lucas was going to settle down and marry.   A man of his position was due to marry and produce an heir.

They were attending a ball this evening for Lord Royce’s youngest sister.  It was her coming out ball and everyone was attending.

“Annie…..please try again and pull my corset a bit tighter” asked Clarissa.

“Milady, I’ve tried, I’m just not strong enough.  Besides, this gown you’ve chosen, your bust does not fit anymore.    If Lord Stephen sees you in this gown, he will be furious with you.   You are practically fall out of it.     I hate to say this Milady, but you seem to have put on a few pounds.   This gown is not going to fit,” stated Annie.

Sighing….Clarissa knew that she was right.    “Annie, well I need a gown for this evening.  Do you think you could alter one for me.  It’s still is three hours before Lucas comes to get me”.

“I’ll get right on it Milady, but let’s find one of your gowns that can actually be altered.   We need to find one that you have not worn yet either”.

After searching her wardrobe, Clarissa found a gown of scarlet red that had extra fabric in the lining.   Annie was currently altering the dress while Clarissa fixed her hair.   After putting the gown on, Clarissa realized that her bust was still overflowing a bit, but now she was out of time and could not change her gown once more.   She tried to pull the square neckline up as much as possible, but it was no use.

Lady Clarissa was waiting for Lord Lucas in her study when he walked in.  She had never worn a gown of scarlet red before, she knew the color was striking, especially against her porcelain skin and her chestnut curls.   What she wasn’t expecting was the heated look that Lucas gave her the minute he saw her.    She melted right then and there.   That uneasy ache in her woman’s center started throbbing as he was undressing her with his eyes.

In two strides he was beside her, putting one arm around her waist, the other cupping the back of her neck, Lucas stared in her eyes.    “You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.   It amazes me that every time I see you, you become even more beautiful than before.”    Swallowing hard and looking down at her ample cleavage on display, Lucas didn’t think that he was going to be able to stand the evening with her looking like that.

“Love…..um……do you think it’s wise to wear a gown so low?    You could temp a monk out of celibacy.    I’m not so sure that I’ll be able to keep my promise of being a gentleman,”  Lucas said chuckling.

Noticing that her eyes started to water, Lucas caught the first tear with his thumb.   “Sweetheart, don’t cry.   What has you so upset?    Was it something I said?  asked Lucas.

“No, it’s not you” Clarissa said sniffing.    “I don’t know why I’m getting so upset over this, but I’m embarrassed Lucas.  I don’t want to go out like this but I have no gowns that fit me.    I had to find a gown that had some extra fabric in it and have Annie alter it for this evening.  I have nothing to wear.”

“You look beautiful Love, but I’m going to be fighting every male at the ball this evening for looking at you.”

“I put on a bit of weight Lucas, I guess I need to have a few more of my gowns altered or I need to go and see the seamstress to have a couple more made.     I guess I cannot go out this evening looking like this.   When Stephen sees me, he will be very upset.”

“Milday…..milady…………..oh…….sorry to interrupt Your Grace, but Lady Clarissa, I may have a solution to your problem.    I have a bit of lace that I could quickly sew to hem of your bust line.  It should work, that is,  if you were still wanting to attend the ball this evening.    It won’t take me long, you may be a bit later going to the ball,” exclaimed Annie.

“Lucas……..do we still have a bit of time?   I would really like to attend the ball,” asked Clarissa hopefully.

“Of course Love, take all the time you need” Lucas replied.

Quickly removing her gown in her bedchamber, Annie sewed the lace that she found onto Clarissa’s bust line and worked a miracle.

In the carriage ride over to Lord Royce’s, Lucas…….with a sparkle in his eyes whispered to Clarissa that he preferred her dress before the lace was added.     “You rogue, now you won’t have to fend off any of my unwanted attention,” giggled Clarissa.

Dancing the night away, Clarissa was feeling a bit lightheaded and breathless.    “Lucas, do you think we can step outside for some air?   I’m feeling quite warm,” asked Clarissa fanning herself.

“Sure, let’s head out onto the balcony and then I’ll get us something to drink,” Lucas said heading outdoors with Clarissa.

“I’ll be right back Love, stay close to the doors”.

Clarissa leaned over the balcony railings, breathing in the night’s fresh air.    She was cooling down from all that dancing and feeling so much better.   Sensing a presence behind her, thinking that Lucas has already return, slowly turning Clarissa said……”Are you back so soon?..................Oh, Lady Celia.    I thought you were someone else”.

“Hmmmmm…..I assume you are waiting for Lucas,” Lady Celia said bitterly.

“Of course I’m waiting on Lucas, he went to get us some refreshments.    Is there anything that I can do for you Lady Celia?” replied Clarissa very sweetly.

“As a matter of fact, yes there is something that you can do for me.   STAY AWAY FROM LUCAS!” spat Lady Celia taking a few steps closer to Clarissa.

Laughing now, Clarissa could see how jealous Celia was acting…….”I’m sorry Lady Celia, but Lucas is courting me, I won’t be staying away from him.”

“You b*tch, I’m warning you!   Stay away from Lucas…………..while he may be courting you during the day, he is still warming my bed at night,” Lady Celia spat out.

“I don’t believe you Lady Celia, you are just jealous.   Lucas told you it was over long time ago.   He also told me that it was over long time ago as well,” said Clarissa in a very calm manner.

“Oh really, I have it on good authority that Lucas hasn’t been warming your bed nor have you been warming his.    A man like Lucas doesn’t go very long without sex Lady Clarissa.   So if he’s not getting it from you, then he’s still getting it from me!”

“How dare you!    Are you having Lucas and I followed?    You are correct, Lucas and I do not have an intimate relationship but that is because Lucas is being a perfect gentleman.    He knows the difference between a Lady and a slut”.

“You vile b*tch………………SLAP……………………….I’m only going to say this once more to you, STAY AWAY from Lucas.    He’s mine, I’ll be his Duchess one day, not you.     You naïve girl, Lucas has been warming my bed for the last month, do you actually think that he would tell you that!” Lady Celia said in a huff and then storm off.

Clarissa was stunned, her hand on her cheek where she was slapped stung badly.     Pulling her hand away, she noticed a bit of blood on the palm of her hand.    When Celia struck her, one of her rings must have scratched her face.     Feeling embarrassed, what if what Lady Celia stated was true, maybe he had gone back to her.    Fresh tears coming to her eyes, she needed to get out of there, she didn’t want to see anyone, especially not Lucas.   

Luckily no one had come out onto the balcony while they exchanged their bitter words, the last thing Clarissa wanted was a scandal.    

Peering outside the balcony doors, Clarissa noticed Lord Royce only a few feet away.    Tapping him on his shoulder and motioning him to join her outside, Clarissa stepped back out on the balcony, into the shadows.

“My god………….Lady Clarissa, what has happened to you?    Let’s see your face.   Your bleeding, who did this to you? ” Lord Royce was demanding, sounding extremely upset.

“Please Royce, can you take me home?    I don’t want to be seen like this.   Lady Celia and I exchanged a few bitter words.   She was the one that slapped me,” Clarissa told him.

“Lucas needs to be told about this, she cannot go around slapping innocent people because she still wants him.  I’ll be right back,” replied Royce.

“NO…..Royce……please do not go and get Lucas.   Please, I don’t want a scene caused here, please, just take me home.    You can come back and tell Lucas after and let him know that I will see him tomorrow.    She said some very dreadful things, I just need to be on my own for while.   Please Royce!” Lady Clarissa begged him.

“Okay, I’ll have my carriage brought around front, I’ll only be a few minutes.    But I’m telling you right now, whatever she said to you, they are all lies.   Do not believe her,” Royce stated.

Keeping to the shadows, Lady Clarissa fled the ball unnoticed, to the front of Lord’s Royce’s home to await his carriage.

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