Previously in Needle in the hay: "W-well ima g-go n-now Cathy is waiting for me." I didn't want to leave just like that because then it would make it seem like I didn't like the kiss so I peeked him on the cheek before leaving or rather fleeing.

The guard Cathy left in the restaurant was just around the corner. Man I had no idea I could run so fast. I guess I should have token it easer but grrrr I'm too embarrassed. My face is still burning. I don't know how I'm going to look Altair in the face. Wait a second al my stuff, I left them at the hide-out! I starched my head in frustration. I guess it's no use going back to get it after all I ran all the way here might as well go to Cathy's house. I'll bring my stuff later I'm just to tired right now. I turned the corner and searched for Cathy's guard. He was standing in the entrance focused on some kids messing with an old guy. I approached the guard and cleared my throat to get the attention. I seemed to startle him because he jumped a little.

"Hello there I'm Ela Cathy's friend." I smiled kindly to him.

"Oh, your Lady Catherin's friend, I've been waiting for you. Please follow me I'll escort you to the castle."

"Eh, castle you say?" I said blinking.

"Why yes Lady Catherin own a castle just outside the city." What Cathy didn't say anything about a castle! I just assumed she had a house somewhere. Wow Cathy always has some kind of surprise with her.

"Um, miss are you alright?" The guard said with a hint of concern in his voice.

"Huh, oh yeah I'm fine guess I must of spaced out." I said scratching the back of my head.

"Alright then shale we go then?"

"Yup, lead the way."

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The whole time we walked to the castle I was talking to the guard. In which I learned his name was Rodrigo. We talked about his family and what he usually does for Cathy. Turns out when Cathy gets her urge to go shopping, he's the one who ends up carrying the stuff she buys. He told me that once Cathy woke him up at 3 in the morning to kill a spider that had crawled in her sleeping chamber which was very much like Cathy to do.

"Ah, miss Ela we have arrived at the Castle." The moment I saw the castle my jaw dropped. The castle was huge. It must have over 100 rooms. It was bigger than the one she owned in our previous town. Just how much money does her family have?

"Miss Ela shale we go in?"

"Er I don't know if I want to go in. Perhaps I should just go back to my old room. This place is too big for my taste." I sighed but either way Cathy's going to make me stay whether I want to or not.

"Ela my dear you're here!" Cathy said clapping her hands together.

"Good evening Cathy." I said politely.

"Good evening to you Ela. Tell me this guard didn't annoy you all the way here. After all he is quit a loud mouth." Cathy said glaring at the guard.

"Oh, Lady Catherin you so cruel." The guard said whipping away some tears with his handkerchief.

"No the walk here was quit enjoyable. Thank you Rodrigo for escorting me here." I said bowing gratefully.

"No need to thank me miss Ela, I do hope you enjoy your stay here." He said with a light blush.

"Yes, yes now go on with your dudes Rodrigo and stop drooling over Ela won't you."

"Y-yes, excuse me." He left waving and then almost tripping over a rock. I gave a small wave to him, and then turned to Cathy.

"Ela where's your stuff don't tell me that air head forgot them."

"If the air head you're referring to is me then yes I did." I said shamefully.

"He he, oh Ela you never change, but never mind that I'll send someone to get your stuff later." She said giggling.

"Come I have something to give you." She grabbed my hand and dragged me in to the monstrous castle.

"First I'll show you your room. I do hope it's to your liking."

"I'm sure anything you pick out will be lovely Cathy. Thank you for letting my stay here."

"No need for thank you's Ela sweaty you know that you like a precious younger sister." She said with a huge grin. I could help but to smile back.

"Ok before you we enter close your eyes." I placed my hand over my eyes. We walked for a little bit and then I was stopped by Cathy.

"Alright you can open your eyes now." I took my hands out of my face then slowly opened my eyes. I gasped at the sight. The room was absolutely beautiful. There was a large queen sizes bed with red covers. A fancy dresser next to it and at the foot of the bed was a fancy couch which was also red. There was a large carpet on the floor that had a nice scarlet color to it and matched the curtains of the balcony. Also there was a walk in closet that was filled with beautiful expensive looking dresses in it. There was another door which led to a bath room that was huge.

"Oh, Cathy it wonderful, but you shouldn't have gone to all the trouble."

"What trouble are you talking about? I though it was fun decorating your room. Oh, and all those dresses are for you. There are also more clothes in the dresser. I knew you would most likely forget your clothes so I went ahead and got you some." She said proudly.

"I can't accept it Cathy it's too much. These dresses must have cost a fortune."

"Well I bought them already so might as well take them." She said with a wink. I sighed in defeat.

"Thank you Cathy I don't know how I'll ever repay you."

"Oh speaking of pay. All the money your father left for you is in a chest under your bed. It's quit a good amount so enjoy it well Ela."

"Oh, I see. What about Zeno did he get anything?"

"I'm not sure. All I know is that chest arrived to your house with a letter saying it was for you from your father."

". . ."

"But don't look like that Ela I'm sure your father left Zeno something."

"Y-yeah, but still I'm going to hive half of the money to Zeno."

"Alright suit yourself after all if you ever need anything I'm here."

"Thank you, but you've done enough." I said hugging her.

"Don't thank me just yet. I have one more thing for you."

"Eh, no Cathy you've already given me enough."

"Oh well follow me." Again she grabbed my hand and dragged me into what i assumed to be her room because of all the pink.

"Take a look at this." She pushed me in front of the most beautiful ball gown I've ever seen.

"It's for you to wear to the ball." I was speechless. The gown had a corset in the back and a lovely ivory pattern in the front that led down the sides of it and it had a transparent layer falling over the bottom layer of the dress. Best of all it was my favorite color, scarlet! It was simply breath taking. I almost cried of its beauty.

"I knew you'd like it!" Cathy said happily.

"Oh thank you Cathy it's amazing." I then bear hugged her.

"I'm glad you're happy." She said hugging back.

"You want to try it on!"

"Are you sure I don't want it to get ruined."

"Oh silly girl that's what dresses are made for and that way if there's any fixing it needs we can get them done before the ball."

"Well then I guess I could try it on."

20 min. later

"Oh my Ela you look like a princess."

"Y-you think, it fits pretty good."

"Oh yes you'll be envied by many women."

"Why thank you Cathy."

"Excuse me Lady Catherin there is a young man outside looking for Lady Ela." One of Cathy's maids said calmly.

"Oh, I wonder who it is."

"We should go see, come Ela."

"But I need to change."

"No time." Cathy said once again dragged my throughout the castle.

"Oh and Maria tell Rodrigo to bring Tea to us at once." The maid bowed and went off to get Rodrigo.

We came to a halt. I put my hand on my knees to catch my breath. How on earth does Cathy get all that energy from?

"Aden let the man in."

"Yes my Lady."

"Ela if you're tired sit on the couch and rest for a while."

"Good idea" I walked over to the large couch and sat down on it. Cathy joined me.

"This way sir." We heard one of the guards say. We both turned are attention to the door. To our surprise Zeno walked in. He had all my stuff with him too. We both immediately stood up.

"Zeno what are you doing here and how did you find this place?"

"I came to bring you stuff and as for how I found you, I'm a skilled assassin, it wasn't very hard." He said eyeing my outfit. I could help but blush. Then we heard a loud crash.

"Gyaaaaaaaaaa!" It sounded like Rodrigo. He must of tripped or something and dropped the tea. Cathy immediately light up.

"RODRIGO WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING!" She said racing towards the noise leaving a trail of flames. Great she left me. I turned to look at Zeno. He was still staring at me. That made me blush harder. I hope Cathy comes back soon I gulped.

I kno it's taking forever 4 da ball chpt but please be patient. Also yes this chpt was boring I kno TT-TT but I'm soo sleepy I can't think of straight.