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Chapter 3: Hiding in the shadows

"Ugh!" I groaned.

I felt groggy, and well, hung-over. What in the kings' name happened last night? I only vaguely remember. I didn't dare open my eyes in fear of where I might be. I had only two semi-vivid memories. One when "Sir" Jacob had left, the other of an extraordinarily handsome man talking to me, and I believe took me home (or at least I was hoping it was home...)

Home or wherever I was, I still hadn't opened my eyes, but the curiosity was driving me wild. All I hoped was for it to be somewhere familiar. This is it I thought, time to take a peek at where my drunken adventures had taken me. I opened one eye, my headache beating like infested drums. I could hardly see, so I opened the other eye. A white painted wall and ceiling. 2 black wood dressers, a black powder table, and scarlet rose vases all around. The bed I was laying on, black wood and scarlet sheets. It was...my room. I breathed a sigh of relief.

I rubbed my blurry eyes. Hearing a sloshy like sound, of a silky fabric moving against itself. I glanced down at my attire. I was in my night gown. My eyebrows furrowed, how did that happen? I don't even remember getting home let alone changing. My gut twisted. The alternative explanation wasn't all too proper. Suddenly a figure swept in, draped the curtains, set a tray of tea on my bed side table and quickly retrieved clothes from my closet. It was my maid. She laid the clothes on the bed, and quickly left, but not without saying anything. "Your father is expecting you, breakfast is in the garden."

Soon I was alone with my room again. What had happened to me last night? The ideas were endless and terrifying, I finally settled on being grateful I was here. It could have been Jacob that had brought me back, but the chances of that were very slim so I continued to assume I got home due to mystery man. All I had to thank was the memory of him, and what a smoldering memory that was. What a shame I'll never see him again.

I rapidly got dressed, threw my divine curls up and glided to the gardens. The smell of orchids and roses hit me hard, and I heard the loud but unmistakable sound of my mother's voice as I neared the alcove of the garden, the noise only reminding me of my hangover. A stone pathway led to the terrace, hand carved. At least three fields of flowers and draping widow trees trapped us. It was mystifying.

My eyes caught a nicely dressed table, but the people sitting by it...were even more so. My father, mother, the duke of Ireland and his duchess, the Queen and King of Phoenix, and countless other imperials. Then there was George... I definitely did not like where this was going. My mother got up from her seat next to fathers. She put on a smile, and kissed my cheek. "Your late" She whispered. I returned the false smile and found myself being gestured to an empty seat next to George. Once I was seated father rose from his seat and smiled broadly.

"My lovely daughter, she has become a fine woman." I relaxed a bit. "And Jacob... " Never mind, my stomach twisted at just the mention of his name. "...You've always been like a son to me." Jacob stood as well. "Well, I think maybe that term could become a 'is' rather 'then' like?" He moved his chair out of the way, turned to face me, and knelt at my side. Oh dear king, please tell me he's not..."My lovely Isabella, we've known each other for a long time, but I feel that we still have so much to learn, but love has no boundaries, Miss Isabella will you marry me?"

My mother put her hand to her heart and swooned, her and father held hands. Jacob pulled out a ring, more like a rock, who knew diamonds came in that size? I burst out laughing, the crowd went numb. I looked at Jacob, "It's, it's a joke right?" he had to be kidding, I knew this would happen some day, but I thought I would have some time to think of a way to get out of it. Besides Jacob could handle a family he could barely handle himself. Jacob just smiled at me . "No my beloved, this is real." Wow he must have been thick to interpreted my stament as a "Ooh my charming prince this is to perfect to be real?" when it was obviously more of a "ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MIND!" Everyone in the crowd continued to stare at me as if I was turning into a fish right before their eyes. What was I supposed to do? I stood up. I cleared my throat. This was obviously one of those moments where I should have kept my mouth shut. "Do excuse me for a moment"

I rushed out of the garden and took another path to the pond, I sat down on a stone bench. "Great, now everyone likes the shady cheat." I groaned and tossed a rock in the pond, it wasn't till another rock flew into it as well that I realized I wasn't alone. I took a deep breath and looked behind me bracing myself. No one. Then I turned back to the pond, and let out a small quite odd frightened noise. The man from last night had suddenly appeared in front of me leaning against nearby tree.

"Are you always this easily frightened?" My attitude instantly shot up "Are you always this creepy?" The man still in the shadow, let out a dark but I'll albeit lovely chuckle, "Oh you have no idea, Doll" I rolled my eyes. "Your charms are long overdue." The man leaned on one side, on the tree, arms folded over his chest. "Is that so?" I nodded confidently, "It is in fact." The man cocked his head to the side. "My dear, if I were in the wanting to seduce you, I'd have you swooning by now, it's by your own safety I chose not to." I raised my eyebrows. "Is that so?" "It is in fact." he stated mocking my early statement "and your denial that you're not attracted to me is intriguing."

My eyes widened. "Are you saying I have a...that I …fancy you?" "Not in those specified words, but if YOU say so then...yes" I rolled my eyes, "This conversation is over." The man bowed. "Always the woman's wishes" I smiled fakely, and got up to leave when he said, "Oh, and your welcome." I stopped then turned to him. "For what, what do I owe the pleasure of such manners?" The man already leaving said over his shoulder. "Last night, getting you home wasn't the easiest task to preform, but it had its perks." He paused as an amused smile cut his lips. "Cute nightgown by the way." With that he slipped into the forest.

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