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Daphne Wexley (daphnelovering) wrote in toujoursliberer,
@ 2008-06-06 20:44:00

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aime_laurent, amandine_devereux, charles_hurst, christopher_blake, daphne_wexley, demetri_blake, lucas_blake, lysander_mountford-miles, olivia_blake, tobias_hurst

THE FUNERAL
Subject: Lord John Wexley IV's memorial.
Where: The Wexley family home.
Who: Daphne Wexley
Warnings: N/A
Open to: everyone who would have attended the funeral.

"...Lord John Oliver Wexley IV was buried today, but his spirit will live on in the rest of us... Amen.." finished the priest as he crossed the grave and then there was silence for a few moments. The first noise came from Lady Wexley, letting out a bellow of sobs that was obviously for show but no one would dare confront her about it. Daphne stood in between her brother, Johnny, and Daniel Perkins, trying her best to hold in any emotions that were fighting their way to the surface. Tears streamed down her face, but she made no noise, simply stared straight ahead and made eye contact with no one.

The party moved to the Wexley's family home where the guests were able to meet, discuss, and remember the passing of a very important man. Refreshments had been set up next to a rather large painting of John Wexley IV. Plenty of chairs and sofa's and places for people to sit and converse. Though, the object of the after party was to uplift the deceased and speak about him, but like any other party, everyone had their own objectives as to being there.

Daphne stood at the picture of her father, holding the glass of wine that Daniel had given her, not moving. She didn't to move, show emotion, talk, eat or drink. Knowing, though, that her mother was pretending to be completely beside herself, it was up to Daphne to be the hostess. Thank God for Johnny, though. He took up most of the duties himself.

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krochester
2008-06-07 11:46 pm UTC (link)

Katherine's body was still horribly cold for the early summer, but her insides felt warm, her chest desperately hot. She took in every word of Eward's, absorbed them, tried to make sense of them. Considering their shock value, they were remarkably clear and easily understood, but coming from Eward they held a very different weight.

So many things ran through her mind. She wanted to apologize in return. She wanted to stop him from speaking of the past. She wanted to weep at mention of the deceased Lord Wexley. But most of all, she wanted to express that, despite evidence to the contrary, she felt very much the same. Her mouth was dry and words did not come easily, but, knowing their privacy had little chance of being compromised, Katherine ran one hand back up to Eward's face, cupping his cheek against her palm. "Eward," she murmured, only able to provide the one word before drawing his face to hers and kissing him gently on the lips.

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lord_eward
2008-06-07 11:57 pm UTC (link)

The kiss was sweet if unexpected. He returned it gladly but it felt completely different to their previous encounters. More emotion was hidden in this kiss than ever before; more unspoken feelings, more tenderness and meaning. Eward took a moment to bring her closer to him, using the hands already on her back to press her inwards. It was not an intense kiss exactly, but a deep one nonetheless and he enjoyed it while it lasted.

Eventually breaking away Eward took a sigh to return his mind back to where they were and what was actually happening. His name sounded so perfect in her voice. "I think - we should return... you look cold..." It was not trying to ignore the situation, but rather move on from it naturally. He would gladly stand and kiss her more but only if she wished.

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krochester
2008-06-08 12:25 am UTC (link)

Katherine savored his return of her kiss, shivering in his arms both from cold and in the sensation of his lips against hers. She felt a strange warmth in her stomach, stronger than she had in their previous chaste kisses. Perhaps it was the situation, or just maturation, but Eward's hands felt that little bit stronger on her back, his lips only a bit more tender, his body softer and gentler.

When Eward broke their kiss, Katherine was not surprised; it was horribly inappropriate of her to have kissed a man not her betrothed at a funeral for a father figure to them both. She looked softly up into his eyes, shifting closer, their bodies nearly touching, not a breath between them. "I cannot go back there, not yet," Katherine murmured, her voice tinged with sadness. "I...I can bear the cold," she continued, pressing close to him and laying her head against his chest.

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daphnelovering
2008-06-08 12:39 am UTC (link)

Daphne burst through the back doors, heaving as if she couldn't breathe. It wasn't the outfit she was wearing - though to be honest it didn't help matters. It was just the pressure of everything and everyone around her, expecting her to take duties into her hands. On any other normal basis, she wouldn't have minded one bit. But she wanted to grieve. Damn society. Damn manners!

Tears poured down her face as she kept walking into the wooded area outside of her house, leaning against a tree and taking several deep breaths to keep from fainting. Daniel had told her this was called Hyperventalation, well, whatever it was, it was not pleasant what so ever. Just as she started to calm down, she heard hushed voices coming from a few yards away. Wiping her eyes quickly, she looked around but saw no one. She heard a name! Lewis?... no.. Shephard... no.. She gasped! Eward?! It sounded like Katherine's voice too!

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lord_eward
2008-06-08 10:01 am UTC (link)

Eward was about to reply to Katherine when he heard some rustling sounds coming from close by. Choosing to ignore them for the moment he placed a kiss on Katherines head and simply told her; "Whatever you want." He was not about to go back indoors when Katherine wanted to stay here with him. In truth it was what he wanted too. The tears which had stung his eyes were now drying but the emotion was still swirling round in his gut.

With his embrace bordering on an actual cuddle, Eward rested his mouth against her head, not kissing her but using it to comfort them both. It was only when he heard footsteps that he raised his head, his suspicion mounting and the fear banging in his chest.

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daphnelovering
2008-06-08 12:49 pm UTC (link)

Daphne moved towards the sounds, walking around a big tree and saw them in an embrace. She jumped, even though she pretty much knew what to expect, placing a hand over her heart. It was still a pretty odd thing to witness. "I'm... sorry.. I just.. came out for air.." the tears still streaming down her face and she turned so she wasn't looking at them. It was like looking at a carriage accident.. you just couldn't look away.

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krochester
2008-06-08 03:37 pm UTC (link)

Katherine savored Eward's embrace, the gentle caress of his lips on her skin, his arms around her. In the comfortable silence and the warmth of his body, Katherine barely registered a sound from the other side of the trees. When she did, however, she initially ignored it, thinking it was just a small animal. But then it moved, and was surely something much larger than a bird.

When she heard Daphne's voice, her heart slipped into her stomach. Her best friend would not be shocked at the sight before her, for Katherine herself had confirmed what was going on with Eward, but she was unsure that the man she held was aware of Daphne's advance knowledge. Pulling herself from Eward's arms, Katherine spun around to face Daphne, managing to slip her hand back and take Eward's in the process. "Daphne, no...no, it's not your fault. I ought to be the one apologizing, not you." She squeezed Eward's hand behind her back, as if to say that it was all right, that there was no harm done.

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lord_eward
2008-06-08 04:53 pm UTC (link)

Daphne? F...iddlesticks. Eward knew Daphne had an idea of their relationship; as she had told him of Katherine's affection during the ball he had an incling that Katherine had told Daphne of their encounters. Though she probably thought they were still strictly not speaking, only coming into contact when they wished to... well... Daphne probably knew.

Eward squeezed Katherine's hand in similar assurance. He did not want her to panic and he placed his other hand on Katherine's waist. "Daphne... we had not wanted to disturb the gathering, Katherine wished for some air. I hope you do not think we were avoiding anything.."

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daphnelovering
2008-06-09 12:03 am UTC (link)

Daphne shook her head and looked back at them, wiping her eyes. "I understand.. it's fine.. Thank you both for coming.." she started walking further into the wooded area, wanting them to have their privacy and didn't really want to cry in front of Eward for fear that he would make fun of her. He'd be a serious prick if he did, but as far as she knew it wasn't beneath him to do so.

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krochester
2008-06-09 12:07 am UTC (link)

Katherine's heart broke for Daphne as she saw her wipe away the tears on her face. All she wanted was to go after her, but if her friend had come out here, then she must have wanted time alone, and Katherine would give her that. She instead turned back to Eward, their hands still entwined, his other hand soft and comforting on her waist. "I suppose we ought to go back," Katherine murmured, glancing to where Daphne had gone off to. "She wants her privacy, and we've had ours."

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