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[color=#007ba7][h2]Charlotte Waldegrave[/h2]
[h3]Location: School Garden[/h3]
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It was the giggle that caught her attention. Charlotte looked up and saw the two people. She pursed her lips. Charlotte didn’t begrudge them the ability to find a quiet place to have a tryst. However, she recognized the boy. Several girls had been left in his wake. 

She could not allow this poor girl to be damaged by him. Charlotte walked around so she could approach the pair. [color=#007ba7]”Oh Nigel Keigh this is what you have been doing. This is who you left me for.”[/color] 

There was a moment’s hesitation as Nigel looked at Charlotte upon her approach. There was a hint of fear in his eyes, quickly replaced by confidence, none of which was earned. “I do not have the slightest idea who you are lass, but I will not take offense. I am certain this is a misunderstanding and you did not mean to interrupt me and Marianne’s time together.”

The woman, meanwhile, glanced between Charlotte and Nigel. Perhaps there was uncertainty there?

[color=#007ba7]”Am I that easy to forget? Just like Sophie and Elizabeth? Oh trust me I know all about it. I saw how broken they are now because of you.”[/color] She turns to the girl. [color=#007ba7]”If you want to know the truth about him, go speak to Mary, she will tell you all about how Nigel will string you along until you are completely ruined. Do not trust him. If you do not want to believe me that is for you to choose, but I suggest doing research on this cad before ruining yourself for him.”[/color] 

Marianne looked at Charlotte, eyes widening. “I…I heard, but I never thought,” Nigel  interrupted her, putting himself between Charlotte and Marianne. “Now, there is no need to go spreading vicious rumors without evidence. It appears to be my word against yours and, well, who is going to believe you over me? Now,” he said, grabbing Marianne by her wrist, “Let us go elsewhere.”

Charlotte sighed, [color=#007ba7]”Poor girl,”[/color] She said mostly under her breath. She hoped the woman would start to doubt Nigel and get free of him. Men using women like Nigel did was not why she preferred the company of women, but it certainly was a bonus for her. She would never fall for a cad like him. Never be ruined by one of them.