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Anyway I know these next two chapters aren't great cause the change of scenery but no worries Jack will reappear in chapter 16 which should be up soon!

Isabelle stood and watched Lilly run along the waters edge, she was amazed at how soon she forgot about her pirate days. Though they were few they felt like they lasted a life time, and it was only times like these when she looked out onto the endless deep blue of the ocean that she actually recalled those days and even then they felt like a dream.

"Isabelle" Lilly said. "Aren't you gonna play tag with me." The little girl looked up at her sadly. She had soft blonde hair and the light ice blue eyes; she was going to be a heartbreaker when she grew up.

"Of course sweetheart" Isabelle smiled. "But we should probably be getting back. We can play at home" The little girl nodded in agreement and grabbed a hold of Isabelle's hand. The walked up the stone pathway to the governor's mansion, a play Isabelle had called home for a grand total of three months. She had grown to love Lilly, and even thought of Andrew as a father. Her life seemed perfect and she couldn't have asked for a better family to take her in.

They walked into the house and the butler took their coats to be hung in the hallway closest, almost immediately after the governor came rushing in. "Ahh good you two are home" Andrew smiled affectionately at the two girls. "I have some wonderful news so go wash up and I'll tell you at dinner."

Lilly smiled excitedly "Is it presents Daddy"

The governor chuckled and even Isabelle grinned at the excited little girl before them. "No darling I'm afraid not, but its something better…promise"

"You prooomise" she dragged out

"Yes now go on hurry up" Andrew laughed once again/

"Come on Lilly" Isabelle said while swinging Lilly up into her arms earning a squeal of delight in response. Lilly than rapped her arms around Isabelle's neck and they walked out of the room grinning at each other.

After dropping Lilly off at her bedroom to be changed by a maid, Isabelle continued on to her room and was prepared herself. Once she was properly fitted in one of her fancier dinner dresses she went to retrieve Lilly and they both continued on to the dinning room. The governor was already seated when they entered and they quickly sat down eager for the news.

"As I can see you both are quite excited for the news" the governor started. "It seems will have a visitor for the summer. Alexander is coming to see us"

Isabelle looked questionably, but Lilly on the other hand was jumping up and down in her seat "Brothers coming home!" she exclaimed.

"Brother" Isabelle questioned.

"Oh silly me" the governor said. "I don't believe we've really mentioned Alexander before he's my son and he's been off at school. And as I said before he's coming home for the summer."

Dinner went by quickly and before she knew it she was tucking g Lilly into bed.

Isabelle pushed Lilly's hair off her forehead and placed a light kiss there. "Good night sweetheart sleep well"

"Night….I love you" Lilly replied.

Isabelle paused in the doorway, facing the hallway. Tears welled up in her dark eyes "I love you too." And she did it seemed like more than anything, this little girl had worked her way into her heart in a matter a days and seemed to hide a gap she'd always felt. She heard Lilly role over contently and then she left to her own room. Her life here seemed to be going smoothly she just hoped this brother wouldn't change things, for once in her life everything seemed normal and she liked it.

The house was in a frantic frenzy when Isabelle woke up. All the maids were cleaning and preparing for Alexander's arrival. Soon after she woke up a knock sounded at her door. "Come in" she called. The door was opened and Andrew with a maid walked in.

"Good you're already" Andrew commented in his usual happy demeanor. The maid through back her covers and another walked into the room with a white square box. "I decided for such an occasion as this you deserved a new dress."

Isabelle smiled in delight. "Andrew you shouldn't have"

"Nonsense" he replied. "I bought Lilly one as well, my two favorite girls deserve it." Isabelle continued to smile and the Governor left the room so she could change.

Isabelle went behind the changing screen and the maid, Miranda, slipped the dress over her head. The dress was a deep green, the neck line had black lace peeking over the top and although modest it was a little lower than most of her dresses. It must really be a special occasion Isabelle thought to herself. Her hair was done up and necklace with a single white pearl was fashioned around her neck. She then exited the room and went to pick up Lilly as she always did in the mornings. When she got there she was greeted by a messy room and a bouncy five year old. Lilly had on a pink dress which only added to her bubbly mood. Isabelle laughed "Come on Lilly dear your father wants us downstairs Alexander will be arriving soon." Lilly squealed in delight and rushed out the door. "Lilly" Isabelle called somewhat sternly. "Remember no running in the house" Lilly stopped and waited for Isabelle to catch up.

"I have to be a popper girl" Lilly said looking up at Isabelle.

Isabelle smiled. "Yes you have to be a proper girl" she corrected.

They met the governor in the foyer. Lilly ran up to him and was scooped into his arms. "Daddy do I get to go to the ball tonight" Lilly pleaded. Isabelle on the other hand turned to the governor surprised.

"I'm sorry darling" he said. "The balls for grown ups, how would you like to stay at the Cardinal's." Lilly grinned in response.

"Ball?" Isabelle questioned, "What ball?"

"Oh silly me" The governor answered "It seems I forgot to tell you, were holding a ball for Alexander's return. You're to come of course."

Before Isabelle could protest there was knock on the front. The butler who was already waiting at the door and opened it, a young man then proceeded to walk in. Isabelle almost forgot to breathe. He was tall with a kind of shaggy chocolate brown hair, which was odd for this time but seemed to suite him perfectly. He also had the amazing blue eyes that matched his sisters. He allowed the butler to take his things and then he turned to us.

"Brother!" Lilly exclaimed. She ran towards him and gave him a huge hug which he returned

"I missed you too Lilly" he replied, his eyes twinkling. He then detached himself from his sister and made his way over to his father "Father" he said and then they gave him a hug as well. The he turned to Isabelle. "And I don't believe we've met"

Isabelle smiled politely. "Isabelle Smith" she curtsied politely. Alexander stuck out his hand and Isabelle placed her hand in his. "It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Johns""Call me Alex" he replied. And then brought her hand to his lips, "everyone does."

Isabelle nodded and pulled her hand from his grasp. "Oh course sir" Isabelle didn't know why she reacted the way she did. But that twinkle in his eye his forwardness it reminded her of someone and she didn't want to remember him. Isabelle smiled politely, "If you'll excuse me I have to go speak to Miranda for a moment." The governor nodded knowingly and she could've sworn she saw Alexander, Alex she corrected, smirk out of the corner of her eye. She walked quickly towards her room nothing ever seemed to go her way and it seemed that even though she hadn't wanted them to, things had changed…again.

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