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Suze's POV

"Susannah!" Senora de Silva called.

I drew myself from the window and I walked lazily towards the door.

It had been three weeks since my arrival to the de Silva ranch. And needless to say, I was a little bored. I didn't see Jesse as often as I wanted to. Just at dinner.

Meal times were the greatest here. I wasn't treated like a slave, I was allowed to sit with the family upon request by Jesse. The sisters had told me that he begged his father to let me dine with them. I guess it was an apology from the night he almost kissed me. I don't see why he would need to apologize. I actually wanted him to kiss me.

I soon got out of my daze when Senora's 3rd call filled my ears. I ran down the stairs and right into Jesse.

"Oh Susannah!" don't you cry for me…He said as we collapsed right on top of each other.

"I am so sorry Jesse." I tried to pick myself up, only I fell right back.

"Easy…Here...let me help you"

He slid out from underneath me and amazingly helped me too my feet.

"Thanks Jesse." I dusted myself off.. "Oh you have something right there." I dusted his shoulder off.

"Thanks Querida. How have you been Susannah?" Jesse asked.

He looked super hansom in his work clothes.

"I'm fine thanks."

"My mother says you have worked harder than any one that has ever worked for her. So she would like it if you would come to the Annual de Silva Ball."

"Dances aren't my thing Jesse."

"Well, I actually meant that I would like it if you went. You deserve a night of rest Querida."

"I don't think I'd get any rest at a dance Jesse. But okay…I will go...Now your mother is calling me. I don't want her to think I forgot my job. Good day Jesse"

Yes I know what an idiot I was.

Here he is being all nice to me and I was acting so harsh.

I was still a little peeved that he didn't say anything about the almost kiss.

I left his presence and heeded my Boss's call.


Jesse's POV

The day of the Ball arrived.

I couldn't wait to see Susannah wearing the new dress that mother had given her as a gift. I actually hadn't seen here in it yet, since I made it clear to myself not to be in one room with her while she was wearing a nice dress. Not that she never looked nice in her dresses, but I knew I wouldn't be able to resist her.

I hadn't seen her all day. Since I had to be with my father at the Hall (where the party was to take place) I hadn't the chance to speak to her. But I knew she'd be coming soon. The party was about to start.

Just then, when things were starting to lighten up around the hall, all five sisters walked in. No Susannah.

I rushed to them.

"Where is Susannah Marta?"

"She will arrive in a minute or two. She wasn't ready yet, and she wanted to make sure she was perfect"

"She's going to walk all the way over here? I must go and get her."

"NO! Hector Jesse de Silva! You will not go to her!"

What was she yelling at?

"Fine." I backed up

"We already have that taken care of Jesse. She will arrive as soon as she is done. Be Patient." Josefina said.

I had to wait.

I hated waiting.


Suze's POV

I didn't want to take too long. But I wanted to be perfect. Today was the day I was going to tell Jesse about how I felt about him. Wearing the dress I just received from Senora de Silva made me want to do anything. I applied the chain that I bought from the peddler and checked myself in the mirror.

Something wasn't right. Something was missing.

Not from my outfit.

From my life.

I didn't think a second longer and I walked downstairs and into the carriage that would lead me to the dance. The show must go on.


Jesse's POV

I just noticed Maria's presence when the doors opened.

There she stepped in.

Susannah.

Wearing a pale green gown and her brown hair nicely done, I take it by my sisters. She was beautiful. My eyes stayed on her as my mouth went dry.

Other men made their way to her, but I noticed that as soon as she saw me she left the little circle that they formed around her and made her way to me.

At least that's what I thought before she walked past me and headed right to the food table behind me. I was a little crushed. I went up to her.

"Good evening Susannah. You look nice today."

"As do you Jesse. How are we feeling today?"

"Why so curious?"

"Well, she's here isn't she? The girl you were supposed to marry?...She was a de Silva wasn't she?"

"Yes she was, sadly to say. I am fine. You don't have to worry about me Querida."

"Someone should."

"Would you like to dance with me?"


Suze's POV

"But there is no music playing," and just as I said that, the orchestra started to play.

"Now you have no excuse." He held out his hand and I grabbed it.

The way he pulled me close to him was very powerful. He put his hand on my waist and the other held my right hand.

I can't say I knew how to dance. But It was so simple with Jesse leading me.

It was a fast tune.

By the time it was over, I was out of breath. And the next thing I knew, this girl in this peach frilly dress stormed up to us and smacked Jesse right in the face.

"How dare you Hector!" she hissed. "You will not hear the end of this. I swear on Felix's grave, there will be justice on his behalf."

Oh no she didn't.

"excuse me, me and my partner here are trying to dance. And if you slap him one more time, I will find a place to fit this heel." I showed her my sandal.

"Who is this girl?"

Who was she calling girl? I didn't look younger than her.

"Maria, I don't care what you have to say. You have nerve stepping into this place. Now I do not control this young woman's feet or her mouth or her fist, so if you don't mind, Have a nice day."

And he began counting as he once did and we strolled across the floor.


Jesse's POV

The dance itself was excellent.

I couldn't have asked it to be another way.

Okay maybe minus the threats

But on the whole, the night was one I would remember forever.

After the dance, Susannah suggested that we go outside to cool off.

"Sure Querida." And I lead her to the patio of the hall.

"3 and a half weeks ago, you almost kissed me. Why did you stop?" she asked as soon as we were out of the ear of everybody.

"It wasn't for me to begin. I shouldn't have done anything. I had only known you for a few days"

She put her hand on the metal railing.

"And what is the problem with that?" she asked looking strait into the field.

" I didn't want you to think that I was forward or anything.'

It wasn't the real truth.

I loved Susannah, but I knew that one day she would leave me and I wouldn't be able to take it.

I put my hand on hers. And she looked at me.

"Jesse, for the longest-"

But I couldn't resist no more. I put both hands on both of her cheeks and lowered my mouth to hers. Kissing her gently. She opened her mouth and welcomed my tongue as I welcomed hers. I felt her hands go around my neck. It felt as though she had went on her toes to try to be as tall as me. It was a moment in heaven.

A moment that I didn't want to end.


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