The morning after the ball, i was woken up by Edwina singing and scurrying around the house, Kate running around after Newton and Lady Mary trying to calm her girls.

I put the pillow over my head and tried to block out all the noise. As i tried to go back to sleep, i heard a knock at my door. I groaned trying to tell them to go away. "So i see you have been woken up as well?" i heard Lady Danbury say coming into my room.

I threw the pillow off my head and sat myself up. "It's certainly more chaotic then it was when it was just me and you, huh?" Lady Danbury said as she sat on the edge of my bed. "It certainly is" i said with a light laugh.

"Miss Bennet, Lady Mary informed me about your "disagreement" with Mr Bridgerton last night... Are you ready for the ball this evening?" Lady Danbury asked.

"Lady Danbury, with all due respect, it would take a lot more than Benedict Bridgerton to get a rise out of me" i said sarcastically. "Really? What about the time-" Lady Danbury began. "Don't!" i exclaimed cutting her off quickly.

Lady Danbury chuckled and we made our way downstairs. "Good morning!" Edwina exclaimed. "Morning" i said stretching my arms. We all sat down at the long dining table and ate our breakfast.

When i first heard about the Sharma's arrival, i thought that it might be awkward or maybe uncomfortable living together. But all they have done since i arrived, is try to make me feel comfortable. I am growing very fond of them.

"Did anyone catch your eye at the ball yesterday, Miss Edwina?" Lady Danbury asked. "I danced with a few kind men last night but no ones caught my eye yet" Edwina replied.

"How about you Miss Bennet?" Lady Danbury questioned. "Well... No one tonight" i said with an awkward chuckle. Lady Danbury raised her eyebrows in judgment.

"Oh yes that reminds me, there was a man asking for you last night Juliet" Kate said as she ate her breakfast. I felt my heart drop. "Who was asking for me?" i asked quizzically.

I don't know why my heart raced when i heard Benedict was speaking about me. I was angry with him. Furious even. But i was just... Curious.

"Let me think... I think his name was Henry Brooke's?" Kate said. My smile slowly faded. "Oh... Harry Brookes?" i questioned. "Yes! He was nice. The only decent man at the ball last night" Kate added on.

"Oh yes, i always liked that boy. Why did he suddenly stop calling around?" Lady Danbury asked. "I... Have no idea" i said trying to hide my smirk.

Later that night, Edwina, Kate and i all helped each other get ready. And when i say helped each other, i mean Edwina helped me while Kate sat in the corner with her book.

When we all arrived to the ball, i couldn't help but notice everyone's anxiety over who would be the next "diamond of the season". As we made our way into the crowd, Lady Danbury guided us all over to the queen.

We all bowed and the queen smiled. I felt a wave of relief come over me once i saw her smile. "I do hope you are finding everything in town to your satisfaction, Lady Mary" the queen said.

"Indeed i am, Your Majesty" Lady Mary replied. "And Miss Bennet! I see you have wandered back here again" the queen said in a snarky tone. "I have your Majesty. I had to leave last season due to... Unfortunate circumstances" i said politely.

The queen chuckled mockingly. "I bet it was unfortunate. But i do hope you will be able to stick it out this season... Though i doubt it" the queen said with a chuckle. I looked down at the floor trying to keep a straight face.

"Perhaps your mother would like some refreshments Miss Sharma. And bring Miss Bennet with you" Lady Danbury said trying to urge us to leave.

As we all walked away, I wondered what the queen meant by "I bet it was unfortunate". I was lost in thought until Kate grabbed my arm lightly. "Are you alright?" Kate asked. "I'm fine, truly" i said with a fake smile as i walked away.

I walked away quickly and stood in the corner trying to calm myself down. I took several deep breaths until someone caught my eye. As i looked over, i saw Eloise shoving some food in her face.

I made my way over to her and when i tapped her shoulder she let out a small scream. "Jesus Eloise, it's only me" i said with a chuckle. "Oh, Juliet... My brother told me you were back" Eloise said awkwardly.

I couldn't help but notice that there was some tension between us. "Well, i am happy to be back. I missed you" i said with a soft smile. Eloise nodded and gave me a tainted smile back. There was silence for a moment.

"I think... I hear my Mama calling me. It was lovely to see you" Eloise said practically running away. I was confused to why she was acting so uneasy around me. But, i decided to ignore it.

A couple of hours passed and i had danced with three suitors. They were all pleasant but they always seem to just want to dance and never have a conversation.

As i made my way off the dance floor with a tall, sweet, red headed man, i turned to him with a bright smile. But, before i could say anything, he quickly walked back to his Mama. I slumped my shoulders in disappointment.

"Don't worry, it's not that they do not like you, they are just going back to their Mamas to determine if you are a suitable wife" i heard someone say over my shoulder. I already knew who it was just by the tone of voice. It was Anthony.

"I do not know why you are dancing with him anyways, have you see his hairline?" Anthony said. We both snickered loudly until the queens trumpets began to play.

"I'd like to thank you all for coming here tonight. Allow it to now be my honour to present to you, the seasons diamond" the queen announced.

It was as if everyone in the room was holding their breath. I looked around the room to try find Kate and Edwina but i could not spot them.

"Miss Edwina Sharma" the queen exclaimed. I gasped as i jumped up and down with excitement. "Oh my god!" i exclaimed. I turned to see Anthony looking Edwina up and down like prey.

"You look at her the way i look at a finished painting, brother" i heard a voice say. I froze still as i already knew who it was. I looked to see Benedict beside me with his arms folded.

I looked away quickly and decided to ignore him. "Every man needs a muse, does he not?" Anthony responded. "Yes, i suppose they do" Benedict said as i felt the burn of his stare on me.

I kept a straight face, and pretend like i did not notice. When Edwina presented herself to the queen, all the men huddled around her like animals. Without saying a word, Anthony walked towards her leaving me and Benedict alone.

"So, can we talk now?" Benedict asked, breaking the silence. "About what?" i asked sarcastically. Benedict tilted his head in annoyance. "Maybe about why you are so angry with me?" he responded.

"I'm not angry with you" i said not making eye contact with him. "Really? So, you don't mind i i do this?" he said putting his arm above my waist. I moved away from him quickly. "We are in public for god sakes" i hissed at him.

"So you are annoyed?" he said cheekily. I rolled my eyes and looked ahead. "Okay look, i'm sorry for whatever i did. Just, please don't be angry with me" Benedict said desperately.

I stayed quiet with my arms folded. "Juliet would you please just-" Benedict began to nag again. "Jesus, would you shut up already and leave me alone!" i shouted. When i raised my voice, Benedict tried to hide his laugh as the ton stared at me.

I heard them all whispering and snickering to eachother. When i looked back, i saw Benedict in hysterics. I scoffed and walked away with embarrassment.

As i was pushing my way through the crowd, i heard murmurs of my name. When i looked around, i saw Cressida Cowper, Alice and the goon squad. "I heard the reason she left last season was because she was pregnant" one of them said.

"Well, i heard that when Benedict Bridgerton danced with her last year, she tried to lead him out the garden and do... "improper business" with him" another said.

They all snickered swapping comments. "Well did you see her yell at him? She's just embarrassing herself" Cressida said.

I tried to not let their comments get to me until, i saw Alice snickering with them. Alice laughed until she looked up and saw me standing in the crowd. Her face dropped.

Without thinking, i marched over to them. I grabbed a red drink and took a sip of it. "So... What we talking about?" i said sarcastically with a huge, fake smile.

They all went quiet. "Hmm?" i said questioning them. "We we're talking about you, Miss Bennet" Cressida said in a passive aggressive tone. "Really? Well Cressida, i'm here now. Give me all your theories, and i'll confirm or deny them" i said talking a gulp of my drink.

"Well, we talked about why you left. You must not think we're that daft. We all know what you are" Cressida hissed.

"And what is that Cressida" i asked sarcastically. Cressida walked slowly towards me. "Well, a whore of course" she said intimidatingly. "Oh and we already heard the dead sister sob story bullshit, so don't even start. For all we know, she was probably a whore too. A whole family of them" she said as snickered.

"Jesus Cressida, leave it" Alice said chiming in. Cressida gave Alice a death stare and she turned back towards me. "We all know why that Bridgerton boy left you" she added on.

I stood still as i felt my heart beat quicker and quicker. Without thought, i grabbed my drink and splashed it all over her. They all gasped. "You bitch" she said as she pushed past me.

"Juliet, are you alright?" Alice said grabbing my shoulder. My chest was moving quicker and quicker. "Juliet?" she exclaimed, lightly shaking me. I couldn't believe this was happening again.

"Get Benedict" is all i could get out.