Chapter one
" I feel bad about this. I don't like lying to Mr. Cain. " DG said as she put on her red costume with black lace. " Seriously can't breathe with this corset. What was I thinking with a Marie Antionette theme. Cleopatra would have been easier , plus men in dresses."
Az smiled politely , she had no idea who her sister was talking about. " Do you want Mr . Cain to notice you ?"
" Yes."
" Then it's worth lying and not being able to breath."
Jeb chuckled. What women do for guys , unbelievable he thought. " Don't feel bad ,DG. We're just trying to have him see you in a diffrent light. Our plan will work. It's obvious you guys belong together , even I see it. It's just getting my dad to see the obvious. For a tin man he sure can be oblivious."
The sisters laughed. " Okay ,DG . I'm gonna tell him your in a purple costume with a black feathered mask.What I won't tell him is that it's me under the mask. You know the rest." Az giggled.
Jeb shook his head. " You princesses better get the giggles out now or this will never work. I'll be with Dellia ,DG , so don't worry about your sister. She's in good hands."
DG looked over at Az. ' Dellia' Methinks a certain rebel fighter and princess are getting close . DG smiled as if giving her approval. Az mouthed 'thank you'. Az hugged her ." Now let's go get you your tin man."
Later that evening...
Wyatt Cain sighed. He was dressed in a red costume that looked like something out of DG's Robin Hood drawings. He had no idea who Robin Hood was but was glad she had decided against the men wearing tights. He would do a lot for that princess but wearing tights was not one of them. He had a black feathered mask. He remembered Az saying something about DG planning on wearing a black feathered mask and for some reason wanted to match her. His son had brought the red costume to him.
Finally he saw a woman matching Az's description of DG's outfit. With her was a young man in a navy blue costume. He looked about his son's height and had the same hair color. Definately Jeb. It was the woman with them that sparked his interest. A young woman in a red costume with a black laced bodice. Her breasts barely staying in her dress. She looked uncomfortable and nervous. His heart went out to the sexy stranger , whoever she was she was obviously forced into a similar situation. He felt the sudden urge to protect her as he saw men try to talk to her. He noticed the mens body language around her. Talk to her , yeah right. They wanted more than talking.
He watched as Jeb and the two women came towards him. " Hello Dad. DG lost her voice but she wanted the ball to continue. " 'DG ' nodded her head. " May I introduce a new friend of theirs , Marie Anti - how do you say it ?"
' Marie' in a perfect french accent ." Marie is just fine . I hate formalities."
Cain smiled. No wonder DG likes her. Birds of a feather have flocked together. For some reason he was more drawn to this Marie than DG tonight. He couldn't figure out why.
" Dad we were wondering if you could watch over Marie. She's new to the O.Z. and you above all know the mischief a young woman new to this realm can get into. " 'Marie' and 'DG' looked at Jeb. 'DG' tried not to laugh while 'Marie' gave him a dirty look. " I wanna dance with DG tonight for a change." Cain raised his eyebrow . " What it's true . You two always hang around each other at these things. Plus you have a fan in Miss Marie. "
" DG speaks highly of you and I wanted to meet this honorable man." 'Marie' said.
" I'm nothing special , Miss. Just did my duty." Wyatt was becoming uncomfortable being center of attention.
" Nonetheless you are honorable." Marie said.
Jeb moved over to his father and whispered. " She's in love with on of the guards but he's a idiot when it comes to her. Totally doesn't want to see as anything other than a friend. "
" Your right this guy does sound like an idiot. Anyone could see she's a great catch." Wyatt replied. Jeb tried not to laugh. " This woman means a lot to you and DG ,doesn't she ? I can tell. Guard DG ,don't let her out of your sight. For you two I'll show her attention. Go on and dance with DG ."
" Thank you ,Dad." Jeb smiled and grabbed 'DG' and led her to the dance floor. Wyatt and Marie stood there awkwardly. This is gonna be a long night he thought. It would also be a night that would change his life forever.
