" Does it look good? "
I had finally finished dressing in my scarlet scoop dress as I heard Christina's question
' wow '
Awe naturally enveloped me as I got a sight of the fully dressed Christine
" You look absolutely stunning!! "
" R... really!?? "
" Yes Yes Yes "
Nodding frantically at her inquiry it almost felt like I'd dislocate my head
Christine was a natural beauty that would turn any head, however now dolled up for the ball her overall look shot up to another level
Having put on an elegant blue ball gown with stripes of green it blended spectacularly with her luscious blue hair and turquoise eyes, the gown felt like it was made for her
" I'm glad, Sir Nicholos always stated that I looked good in this however it was hard to take his words at face value... "
" I'm guessing he's the type to say that you look good in everything? "
Blushing at my comment Christine lowered her head as she answered softly
" Yes... "
" Pfft... turning so red over something like this....
God your just too cute!!! "
Seeing face turn to numerous shades of red I barely held myself back from taking her in my embrace
' Calm down... calm down... we just finished dressing up '
" You also look beautiful... "
" hmm? "
" You... also look beautiful lady Elizabeth... especially with your long red dress it matches you perfectly"
Her face was red like a tomato, and her speech was like a whisper, but she continued staring at me her face all resolute with eyes screaming to get back at me for all the teasing
however seeing her like that...
' what is this... '
My hand made its way towards my heart as I could feel it aching
' just what was that... '
" Lady Elizabeth? "
Staring at me with concern Christine called out my name but that only made it worse
" Adorable... "
"Excuse me?? "
" Christine you are just too adorable!!! "
Pulling her into a hug she froze for second before returning it perhaps used to my sudden outbursts by now
' Screw the outfits, I'm sure Jake wouldn't mind if we were a little late'
and like that we spent another half an hour before making our way to the banquet
.....
" So do I look good? "
Asking with a teasing smile as she twirled around in her pink bouffant dress, standing at her side I could see Isabella holding back a sigh
having met up in the halls we had decided to go to venue together and like always before long Sophie started to play her usual games
" You look marvellous lady Sophia "
beaming at my words Sophie looked like she was about to jump up in her place, yet as if that was all a lie she suddenly turned all gloomy
" You're also doing it... "
" Huh??? "
" Just like bella!!!
No more big sis Sophie, just cold-hearted lady Sophia from you... "
Wiping away tears, I had to watch as Isabella went to calm her down for the next minute or so
" Sophie come on now, have some dignity "
" Sniff... sniff... I'll try "
" Ugh "
Watching like that I stifled a laugh
" Actually, lady Isabella I had a question on the back of my mind for a while now "
Believing it was best to change the topic I brought up something that I was curious about ever since seeing her
" Hmm? And what is it? "
Perhaps also interested in what I might say Sophie also stopped whining as the surrounding turned silent waiting for my question
' No wait now you're quiet?? '
for some reason I felt rather awkward as I suddenly became the main focus
" Uhm... it's just that... and don't get me wrong you look stunning... why the sudden change in colour pallet? "
Looking at the Isabella in front of me I could only think of such a question, as instead of the usual white and silver dress she wore a black mermaid dress with stripes of white
The contrast with her white skin and hair only helped highlight her beauty, still it made one wonder why the drastic change especially knowing how the Whitehearts are famous for their white pieces
Having asked that I waited for her answer, yet nothing came as her face seemed to turn blank
It was only when I was about to ask if she was okay that Christine, who had been quiet all this time, decided to speak
" Are you matching? "
And her words immediately threw all my thoughts do disarray
' match?? '
Normally I would have simply laughed off such a notion, however the person who was supposed to deny this stayed silent, in fact her face was growing redder by the second
" Really!! "
At my exclamation Sophie grabbed hold of her hand as she quickly bombarded her with questions
" Its him, right? It's got to be him, there's no one else!! Is there?? "
Watching her I could easily figure out who she was talking about, I mean he was basically a celebrity at this point, not to mention the one who asked her out on a date
" Sir Nicholas!? "
Watching her turn even redder at my words simply confirmed what was basically a forgone conclusion
' REALLY!! '
Usually, I would be reluctant to speak about him or even any of his actions, yet when it comes to such gossip, especially about one's friend the need to know overpowers all emotion
" Wait!! When?? how?? "
At some point I had also taken hold off Isabellas other arm as I barraged her with questions, with her staying quiet only adding fuel to the fire
" Did you decide to match when you went on the date? "
yet as if not realising the first bombshell she had let out, Christine decided to drop another just as casually
" Date!! "
" Date!! "
Which simply drove both me and Sophie into more of a frenzy
" You actually went!?? "
" How could you keep this a secret from me!!?? "
" How was It?? "
" What did you do?? "
We had stopped moving for a while now as all we can do was ask questions
' Well, we could wait a bit, I'm sure Jake wouldn't mind '
Right now, the most important thing was getting the information out of Isabella
Like that another half an hour passed before we continued on our way
.....
Walking softly across the halls we were guided outside were countless carriages awaited us to take as to the venue with multiple already departing
" He really went all out, huh? "
Arriving by my side seemingly from nowhere was Jake seemingly having waited for us to appear
' ah... damn it '
My heart started throbbing wildly as he stood watching the scene, with his white suite and neatly done hair he looked ten time more dashing than usual!!
No matter how I saw it today was a bad day for my heart, and looking around it didn't seem like I was the only one having these thoughts
Even though we were simply standing at the entrance I could feel the stares coming from all around us, but I was already used to such antics
I wasn't a narcist or anything however I know that I look good and not only me, after all no one in our group is by any means ugly, taking into account how we all look all dressed up it was no wonder they were staring
Still seeing how Christine was slowly moving backwards I guess it was better to hurry
" Do we have a carriage ready? "
Nodding at my words Jake smiled as he gestured for a driver as the carriage immediately stopped before us causing for my eyebrow to rise in confusion
" He has been waiting for a while "
Seemingly understanding my confusion Jake explained simply, exchanging a weird look of understanding with the driver
' What is that all about? '
Shaking my head at the odd duo I made my way into the carriage as we took off to the banquet venue