Char thinking as he fell asleep

I'm really starting to like Victoria……. Maybe I'll invite her to the ball……….Or maybe I'm jut hoping to see Ella….

With that last thought he fell into a night if fitful dreams surrounded of his love and the new girl…

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Ella however could wait to see Andy again. Not that he wasn't nice but he was no Char. Wait did I just think that…Oh god. The next morning she woke up before dawn, dressed quickly, and went down to help Mandy. "Well Sweet, I'm very glad you've met this Andy boy, but don't do this trying to replace Char.." At those words Ella knew they were almost true… She did miss Char and would give anything to have him back, but Andy was new and he didn't love her and she couldn't  put him in any danger that was what was most important….. She couldn't hurt him.

Besides that moment her day was about normal until late afternoon. Andy came calling for her. Kahlan having known Andy for many years and eager to see both him and Ella happy, let Ella have the rest of the afternoon off.

When Ella went out the door Andy took her arm, locked it with his, and they started to stroll around the garden. Talking about general things like the weather and happenings in Bast, until the topic of the upcoming party. "Now I know this is a little sudden but I have taken an instant liking to you Ella, and it would honor me greatly to escort you to the ball." "It would be my pleasure." Ella responded after a few moments of thought. What happens if Char is there ?Silly Char already met someone else by now. But he'll still might be there. JUST GO! "Then I shall see eight next Friday night" "Yes that would be lovely" And with that they headed back to the manor to say goodnight. Andy moved in for a quick kiss, but Ella's mind was somewhere else as she turned towards the door.

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            "I don't know if you would like but would you come to the ball with me?" "I would LOVE to. When shall we leave next Thursday." (Char asking Victoria)

A/N I'm not one to go into much detail about the week but you know fast forward dah dah daaah!!! Sorry I think after writing so much I'm getting real corny…hm?

 Fast Forward to the next Wednesday……..

            Ella was with Julia working on her gown while keeping a conversation at a light tone. "So Andy is taking you to the ball." Ella just nodded and kept sewing. "I heard from Marissa, mistress' handmaiden, that the Mistress invited your beloved Char." Julia said with a smug smile. Ella gasped in shock. Composing herself. "Why would I care?" she snorted. "I'm going with Andy." Not getting the reaction from her friend that Julia wanted she began to worry. I know no matter what she says she still loves Char. All I have to do is get them together. And as she was sewing her plot began.

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THURSDAY!!!
         Char's journey with Victoria started bright and early the next day. Char rode horse and Victoria in a carriage. This suited them both just fine. They brought along two dozens soldiers just in case. The journey was quick with not much trouble except from a group of bandits although Char can't say his father won't be pleased to have then arrive shortly in chains. (A/n I forgot how long it takes to get to Bast so for the purpose of my story one and a half days? SORRY.) They rested the night before they reached Bast. Although Char didn't see Victoria as a "camper" she didn't complain once. As they settled in for the night everyone said good night and retired to their tents. Char up for most of the night didn't get any sleep till about midnight. Victoria on the other hand had the perfect opportunity to make her move. At about two in the morning she got out of her blanket and cloak and made across the circle of tents to Char's tent. Pulling open the flap she came in. Kneeling beside Char she nudged him and started to whisper for him to wake up. When he finally woke up he was startled to see the lovely Victoria in his tent in nothing but a flimsy night gown. Although not sure if he in fact wanted her there he was quite amused. "Char I can't get to sleep… I hate to say this But I'm scared." "Victoria you have nothing to be scared of you are perfectly safe." "Char this is my first time outside of a house in the middle of no where. Would you mind if I sleep in here?" "No I guess not…" Char was still uncertain about his answer, but knew that she needed someone to protect her. So for that night Victoria sleep where she felt safe and Char felt uncertain.

A/n Had you worried there for a moment huh? Well I'm not about to put anything of that in here you should know better!

=Friday=

Char reached Bast a little afternoon. Having a very awkward moment this morning when everyone woke up and saw Victoria in his tent…… He quickly checked into one of the best inns in town, paying for two rooms (the company was sleeping just outside of the town), and set out for the market. After looking for quite awhile he decided to head back when suddenly A BIG PIE HIT HIS FACE! (No sorry just a joke …. Really sorry I couldn't resist… I was trying to lighten the mood… GOD you looked like you were getting into it and well I thought it was funny… stop staring at me like that… Ok I know I'm leaving end of a/n) something caught his eye. He turned and started walking to this woman of such beauty. Almost reaching her and touching her shoulder when she turned around. "Hello?" "OH I'm sorry I thought you were someone I knew!" "Oh that's ok" and with that she left. It hadn't been Ella… Why am I looking for Ella… Ok Char stop just stop you know she doesn't want to see you… but isn't she the reason why you came…. But you came with Victoria remember… realizing his mistake he continued on to the inn. The owner of the inn kindly informed him that Victoria went out about an hour ago. Slumped into a state of despair he returned to his room. All afternoon he stared out of his window with a glaze over his eyes remembering all of his time with Ella, sliding down stair rails….. Proposing to her…. Saying yes… and finally leaving. With a sigh he flopped down on his bed and fell into a deep sleep.

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Ok since me being a genius misplaced the rest of chapter 4 here's what I had so far sorry the ball will have to wait… I love you guys but give me some time ok… I'll find it!