A few days had passed since i found out Lady Danbury was the one who stole the letters Benedict wrote to me. It had also been two days since we have spoken to one another. Though we do try to not let the Sharmas feel uncomfortable, i'm sure that they feel the tension.

During this time, many suitors have come to see Edwina. It seems as if everyone in the ton wants her. I mean, can you blame them?

But Kate is not having it. It is quite amusing to see the suitors try to charm Edwina while Kate is in the room.

She will not settle for anything less than perfect for her sister. Kate has also made it clear she is very much against Edwina being with Anthony. I have no idea why Kate dislikes Anthony so much but i also did not question it, everyone knows what he can be like.

Today we our on our way to the races. I have never been to a race before but i've been told it's quite exciting. When we arrived, Edwina met up with one of her suitors who escorted her around the race tracks.

I looked around trying to spot any familiar faces but it was too crowded. Edwina and her suitor swapped conversation while Kate and i walked beside them.

While we were walking, a man asked Kate to escort him to their seats, leaving me alone. I walked around looking at everyone in awe. Though i had been to many balls, everyone seemed to be dressed brightly, with top hats, umbrellas and the most gorgeous jewellery.

"Would you like some company?" i heard a voice say. I looked behind me to see Alice with a apologetic look. "Hello Miss Carter" i said not making eye contact with her. "Please don't call me that" Alice said looking uncomfortably at the ground.

"What would you prefer me to call you? Shall i name out some of the wonderful names you and your goon squad came up for me?" i said sarcastically.

"Juliet... You must know i feel terrible about all of this. But i have to stay friends with them. They have connections and mother says my best chance of finding a wealthy suitor is with them" she said.

I rolled my eyes slightly while biting my tongue. I know that Alice has it hard, but that does not mean i have to forgive her. "Juliet please say something" she said desperately. "Alice... If you shall excuse me, i see someone is calling me" i said walking away.

I looked around to see anyone i know. I spotted Anthony through the crowds of umbrellas. As i pushed my way through the swarm of people, i saw Anthony looking like a lost puppy. "Viscount Bridgerton" i said with a smirk.

Anthony looked around swiftly but his cheery expression dropped as soon as he saw me. "Oh, it's you" Anthony said continuing to look around. "Wow, you sure know how to make a girl feel special, huh?" i replied sarcastically.

"I apologise Miss Bennet but i am trying to find Miss Sharma" he said. "Well... Which one?" i asked. "The one who is not satin itself" Anthony snapped. I put my hands up in the air gesturing surrender. "Well... Okay then. Where is you brother?" i asked.

Anthony turned around slowly and gave me a stern look. "Why do you want to know?" he questioned. "Because i...Why did you get so defensive when i asked which Sharma you were looking for her?" i questioned back.

There was silence between us. "Touché" he replied. "Well, if you tell me where your brother is, i'll tell you where Miss EDWINA Sharma is" i said. Anthony gave me an irritated look.

"You know, i heavily dislike you" he said. I gave him an innocent smile back. "The last time i saw my brother he was with Will Mondrich over by the seating area... Now, where is miss Edwina?" Anthony said giving in.

"Thank you. Edwina is in her seat as well i believe, with her suitor" i replied. Anthony gave me a fake smile as he walked away.

As i made my way through the crowd, i saw Benedict speaking with Lady Danbury. I was confused to see them interact as i knew Benedict was immensely afraid of Lady Danbury's quick wit.

Benedict had a very concerned and confused look on his face. "Hey..." i said making my presence clear. "Miss Bennet... Hi" Benedict said awkwardly looking at Lady Danbury. "Mr Bridgerton, we'll speak soon" Lady Danbury said as she left.

"What was that about?" i questioned. Benedict was in his own world staring at the floor. "Benedict?" i said snapping him out of his day dream. "Hmm?" he said. "I said what was that all about?" i repeated.

"Oh well, Lady Danbury just telling me about the Sharma's visit" Benedict said with a fake smile. "Your lying" i said. "Excuse me, i am not lying" Benedict said with a scoff.

"Tell me what she said" i said sternly. "I just did..." Benedict said once again looking at the ground. "Fine... I'll ask her myself" i said as i walked over to Lady Danbury.

"Woah, woah, woah" Benedict said stepping in front of me. "Fine... She told me about the incident that happened the other night at the ball" he said.

"What incident?" i asked. "With Cressida... And what she said to you" he said. I went quiet and looked at the ground. "Why didn't you tell me?" Benedict asked in a concerned and angry tone.

"It wasn't important" i replied. "Wasn't important? Juliet, what they said to you was cruel... And..." Benedict started but didn't finish his sentence.

"And what?" i questioned. Benedict looked at me with a blank expression. "What Benedict?" i asked angrily. "The ton... They talk Juliet" he said.

"What are they saying?" i asked feeling myself getting more and more anxious. "It seems that people believe you left because of some secret pregnancy" he said. My heart sank.

"Do you know where the rumours started?" i asked already knowing the answer. Benedict did not say anything but i saw him stare behind me.

When i looked around, i saw he was staring at Cressida Cowper. The anxiety i had felt quickly turned to anger. Cressida looked at me and i saw her whisper something to her friends as they all laughed.

"Juliet, let's just leave, okay?" Benedict said as he saw me getting upset. I looked around and i saw everyone staring at me. I looked at Benedict who looked embarrassed to say the least. My breaths were getting heavier and i shook my head.

I marched my way towards Cressida as i held back my tears. "Cressida!" i exclaimed. "Miss Bennet, we were just talking about you" she said in a mocking tone. "Could i speak with you... In private?" i asked.

"Miss Bennet with all due respect, i do not wish to be alone with you with all the rumours going around. So you can speak to me with people around" she said with a smile. "Fine. I want you to stop telling people fibs about me. You know that is not why i left" i hissed.

"Oh i'm sorry, did you not want me to tell people? I just thought people would want to know the truth about you before they made any misjudgments" she said looking directly at Benedict.

"That's enough Cressida" Benedict said chiming in. "I want you to apologise to me... And i want you to tell everyone that what you said was a lie because you know it is" i snapped.

"Miss Bennet, please calm down, i do not wish to upset you. Please, tell us why you really left then?" she asked. "Juliet let's leave" Benedict said grabbing my arm.

I stayed quiet trying to hold back my tears. "Don't-" i said. Cressida couldn't hold back her smirk. "Tell us" she said viscously. I saw everyone quizzically staring, waiting for me to answer.

I looked at the floor and crossed my arms. "My sister... She..." i started but couldn't get the words out. "Exactly" Cressida said as everyone giggled. "Mr Bridgerton, you are better off not associating yourself with Moss Bennet, for your own sake" she said.

"Miss Cowper i'll have you know-" Benedict began but i put my arm out as to tell him to stop talking. He looked at me with a confused expression but i could not bring myself to look at him. I knew he felt embarrassed to just be standing next to me.

The crowd murmured while Cressida walked away. Suddenly, i felt as if all my built up anger was about to spill out. My anger from what had happened to Beth, what Lady Danbury did, what mother never did. Everything i had built up and pushed deep down.

I knew Benedict was upset about the situation just as much as me. But it was not the same. Everyone will stop talking about him in days. But for me, this could hang over me forever.

As the crowd dispersed, i spotted Cressida. Without second thought, i stomped my way towards her. "Cressida!" i shouted. She turned around and i clenched my hand in a fist. I swung my arm, until Anthony stood in front of me and practically dragged me away.

He dragged me behind the seating area so no one could see us. "What the hell are you doing?!" Anthony exclaimed. "You are seriously willing to risk this opportunity of living here with Lady Danbury over Cressida Cowper?" he shouted. "What is wrong with you?"

I stayed quiet until i couldn't keep my tears in anymore. Anthony's angry and tense aura, quickly turned into concern.

"Miss Bennet! I apologise i did not mean to raise my voice i-" Anthony began but was cut off by me mumbling to myself. "Should i get a woman?" he asked. I ignored him as i grabbed my neck to keep my breath steady. "Will i get Benedict?" he asked.

I shook my head. I sat down on the grass and put my head in my hands. Anthony slowly sat beside me.

We sat in silence for a few minutes. "What is wrong with me?" i said breaking the silence. "What do you mean?" he asked. "I do not think i can do this" i said. "Do what?" he asked again.

"All of this. The lies, the gossip, just everything. I'm not cut out for this Anthony" i said. Anthony stayed quiet not knowing what to say.

"Gossip, comes and goes everyday. Remember Colin and Miss Thompson? Nearly everyone has forgotten about that" Anthony said trying to comfort me.

I stayed quiet. Anthony put his hand on my shoulder. "Miss Bennet, you have nothing to worry about. Cressida can be wicked but her mouth is untrustworthy. I'm sure everyone with a brain will know not the believe her. And plus, i'm pretty sure her hair untied when she spited you" he said.

I let out a small chuckle. "Thank you" i said giving Anthony a small smile as i wiped my tears. He gave me a soft smile back.

"But that does not mean you can go around attacking anyone you would like!" he added on. We both let out a loud laugh and laughed until we could not breathe.

Authors note:
-Hey everyone, i just wanted to let everyone know my updates will be inconsistent for a week or two due to exams!