helo :) I don't own anything from the SON just the Story and some of the characters. Thank you for those who've read.
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Some guy's POV
I was talking to the current governor and his wife. I was certainly interested with his affairs because this can help me with my career. Most of my family are in politics or military and i am expected to follow suit. I'm using everything in my advantage to gain what i need to prepare myself from the demands of an upcoming war or laws that comes my way. The governor, Mr. Harrow, is now telling me how i should be able to divide my time wisely.
"You should most definitely know how you would manage your time. The government are very strict with the schedules. It is better if many things have been done in one day than to be put on the next. Our country is still growing, and it is still crucial to make choices that will be a benefit for the future." he said knowingly with a smile behind his seal mustache, it goes well with his mask. You might mistake that it came with the package and may come accross as something humorous though no one dared to jest or laugh because with his dignified gait even if he is big around the waist demands respect and it is given to him by the people.
"I agree with you sir, i'll keep that in my mind.'' i nodded my head and drank from my champagne flute.
We're drinking leisurely when his wife piped in with her nose held high, '' but do have time always for your someone else, if you know what i mean. It is great and all with what you might be able to do for our country. But your personal affairs will keep you sane and grounded. Now Richard, am i right? hmm'' he looked at her husband with a raised eyebrow.
'' Yes you are quite right'' he said to his wife as he put an arm around her shoulders. '' That is why you are so dear to me my wife''.
His wife shrugged his arm off and took a little step afar from him and said, '' Then how come i was not in your supposed schedule?''.
The governor may be able to have some control over the country and his men. But when it comes to the household it is quite clear who dictates the law. And it comes from a short stoutly woman with pink cheeks and the only word i could tell about her is adorable even for her age.
'' Now now darling, i only missed two dinners. i've been busy darling''. the governor said to his wife.
''You said it your self, you do your own schedules, and it's just dinner. how long will that take? 30 minutes at most.'' his wife countered back with a huff and crossed one of her arm while the other hand holds her glass. The governor was flustered with this because a ball is not the place to talk about that kind of matters but i just stood there listening to their conversation and i'm quite amused myself, seeing the governor like this to his too adorable for words wife.
'' Darling it won't happen again'' he cooed.
''But you said that when you missed the first one, should i believe you now?''.
As the two continuosly bicker, those around us are slowly showing interest. I don't want to be in the picture so i excused myself to have more refreshments and talk to other masked people.
'' Excuse me Mr. and Mrs. Harrow but i should go now and let you have your privacy''. i said with a smile, they stopped their bickering for a while to look at me.
" Remember what i said''. the governor reminded me.
''Of course'', i smiled.
'' As well what i have'' his wife chimed in again.
'' Most definitely'' i grinned. '' I will keep your advice at mind sir, and yours madame at heart''. i looked at them respectively.
''Your such a charming fellow i hope to see you soon and maybe will be discussing a more complex matter that will help this country''. The governor said with a smile.
'' And someday you'll have someone that i can give advice on how to keep your man grounded'' his wife said.
all three of us laughed. '' Someday madame'' i said, bowed, then left. Those two are lovely but odd couple.
I went to get a drink, i can't help but think about what they adviced me, specially when she told me that someday i'll have someone that will keep me grounded. I wonder when will that be. We'll be arguing like the very couple that told me on what to do. I can't help but smile with the idea. I just stood here by the sidelines while skimming the crowd on who i can converse next. Then i saw her walk in.
She's with a masked man with the same blond hair but a little darker than hers on her right and a brown haired girl on her left. She's wearing a different dress from all the woman in this ball. It was like this dark blue billowy dress. it looks like grecian and egyptian inspired and she has white gloves that goes just below the shoulders. a part of her chest was exposed with her smoothe neckline. Her lips glistened and under that is a shade of pink red rose, the color matches well with her rose bud lips. Her hair was carfeully tied up that left a small part of her upper back exposed as well. I was a little faraway to see her eyes behind her cream mask, her beauty still exudes from behind and every one can notice it.
They we're greeted by a man and woman with same blond hair. They all took turns in greeting each other and giving hugs. I think they were their parents but i don't know the relation of the brown haired girl but it seems she is family to them. She was pretty too with her victorian dress that suits her very well. They're a handsome family . But the girl for me stood out like no other.
I made a decision to make myself known to them, she might be the girl that will keep me grounded. At least i want her to be. I hope she will be.
Spencer's Pov
From the moment we entered their gravelled path with fire lanterns on each side that leads to the house, I could tell that they want it grand as it should be because the house itself speaks the magnificence that awaits inside. The carriage halted to a stop in front of a staircase, the man that opened the door for us was wearing a mask as well. He bowed as he assisted each of us out of our carriage. The path of fire lanterns goes on up the stairs. the merriment and orchestra can be heard from the inside.
'' That was a very warm welcome'', i said.
'' Taybe there's a man that spits fire inside like in the circuses''. Kyla said.
'' And i'll ask them if they can try it on you, for your crazy ideas''. Glen said mockingly. I can tell he's not up to this ball like i do.
'' Glen, I heard they have girls that do that as well and that's not what they talk about mostly''. i said as we climb the stairs.
''Spencer, they blow out fire from the orifices of their faces, what's more to talk about?''. Glen asked amused.
''What they wear. I mean what is left of it ''. My brother perked up when i said those.
''Well come on already, we don't want father and mother waiting for us any longer''. he said as he rushes us from behind.
Kyla and i just laughed at this. Glen is all about the ladies. We're giving him a hard time by making ourselves be dragged by him. '' You ladies are heavy!, What do you have behind that dress of yours?! Come on we might miss the show.'' we looked at him, '' I mean father and mother have been waiting for us, i don't want to upset them''. We just rolled our eyes at his feeble excuse to see ladies spit fire and do other worldly movement.
As we reached the doors, someone was there to accompany us to the ball, the servers all have the same plain black mask , he opened the main doors for us everything was dim at first with the only giving light are from lanterns that hang on the walls. He showed us to the door on the right side of the foyer. He knocked three times and the double doors opened at the same time. We have to adjust our eyes from the sudden change of light. Mr. Hancock never failed his guest, first thing i saw was how glamorous the room is, with the crystal chandeliers and painted walls. everyone was wearing masks, talking, laughing, drinking and exchanging glances. This sets a standard for grand balls that will follow suit.
''Well, he'll definitely going to be our next governor'', Kyla quiped. I was still taking it all in.
''Hey. Where the ladies at'' Glen said with a sound of disappointment in his voice.
We walked in further and started looking for our father and mother.
" How will we know it's them?'' glenn asked. we're still looking around and some of them are looking at us.
'' Glen they're your parents, you should know that.'' kyla argued. " Besides just look for a couple that can't seem to let go from each other. And blond hair''.
I can heaar someone calling our names, it sounded like my mother. '' and apparently are not discreet, obviuosly not getting the concept of a masquerade ball'' i added just for them to hear. I heard them snickered.
We saw a blonde lady and has red for a mask with a matching gown that similarly looks like Kyla's walk toward us. she did chose it for her and she has a man with her also with blond hair wearing a black mask like glenn's following closely behind her. They we're both smiling. My parents.
'' Spencer! Glen! Kyla! it's us. You're mother and father.''. she said excitedly as if we haven't figured our own parents. They stood in front of us, you can see that they love each other on how my father has his hand above my mothers hand on his arm and how my mother always look at father when he is not looking.
''Father!mother! we didn't noticed you behind the mask. can you believe it? your own flesh and blood didn't notice the one who conceived them. Quite sad actually.'' Glen said dramatically.
All four of us laughed at Glenns antics except for my mother. She just shook her head but smiled and went along with Glenns drama.
She turned to father and whispered but loud enough for us to hear.''I told you darling they won't notice, we can easily leave them and go on with our adventures''.
'' Yes darling we can leave later while they are still here in the party'' my father said from the corners of his mouth.
'' What kind of adventure?''. i asked.'' father will be a masked hero that rescued a damsel from roguish men, then she will be your maiden forever holding on from behind while riding your horse to the horizon?''. i said candidly.
'' Not a bad thought Spencer, we do have magnificent horses to choose from''. my father said seriously but we can see he wriggled his eyebrows that tell otherwise. we are all laughing from the exchange of absurd ideas. I glanced at Kyla, i know she has something to say because she always does but that side of kyla was only reserved for my brother and i. My parents usually see the lighter version of it. When n front of my parents she's the one who is definitely the good one out of us three.
'' Don't worry Mr. and Mrs. Carlin, I'll make sure nothing will be broken, stolen or sold when you leave home .'' Kyla said with an assuring nod. My father and mother softly smiled.
'' I'm not quite sure of that kyla, you might be on it with their plan''. My mother said with a smirk. The three of us were shocked. I looked at kyla i can tell she's confused and shocked like the two of us. Her wide eyes can't be hidden by her mask. My father and mother shared a knowing look.
'' Kyla you are like a daughter to us, you were like wearing a mask all the time when in front of us but we assure you that we can definitely see right through it, even now that you have a real one on. Both of us love you like Spencer and Glenn.''. My father said wisely. That did it for kyla, she has her hand on her mouth trying to stop the sobs, then she rushed to hug 'our' father and mother at the same time.
''Oh kyla'' i heard my mother said, her eyes are glistening but she tried to stop it like all of us are. I can feel mine pricking on the corners as i held my hand on my heart. Glen put his arm around my waist and i held on to his. This moment is lovely. They let go of each other and Kyla turned to look at us and hugged both of us just like what she did to my parents. We held her tightly. I'm trying hard not to let the tears flow now.
'' You think you can get away do you''. i heard my brother say from the othere side of kyla's shoulder. Kyla struggled to laugh or cry.
'' Now we're finally real sisters'' i sighed. She just nodded. We let go of her and she used her handkerchief to wipe the tears that escaped her. We smiled at each other.
''Good thing we're in a mask ball eh? or else i'd be running off to have a fix up in the powder room. Nice timing mr and m..'' my mother cleared her throat with a stern look.'' I mean father and mother'' kyla finished sheepishly. We all laughed.
'' Ok i think we had enough of this for one night. Spencer and Kyla you look lovely. Glenn, charming like you're father. Lets have a look around and have all of you meet people.'' mother said methodically.
Maybe this night is not so bad after all.
Same "some guy's" POV
Okay i know i have decided to be known but they're having a family affair as of now and i did not want to get in the way. So i talked to other guests for the mean time. I'll catch her a little bit later. It's easy to look for her anyways with that dress and beauty.
I'm talking to a lieutenant about an encounter we had but i can't seem to take his words in so i just nodded and tried my best to keep up with the conversation. I chanced a look around and saw that the family was going around to meet with the other guests. This is my chance to meet with them. I excused myself with a bow and hurriedly went to where they are. They we're talking to Mr. and Mrs. Harrow and laughed about something about the governor said. i went to their side.
''Goodevening ladies and gentlemen'' i said to all of them.
Mr. Harrow clapped my back and introduced me just what i want it to be.
'' Aiden my boy, glad you could join us. Meet the family of Carlins".He said to me. 'Mr. and Mrs. Carlin. Meet Aiden, one of the youngest lieutenant we have''. The governor told them.
"Really? it's unusual for someone to join the ranks and so young." Mr. Carlin said questionnigly.
''I'm quite forunate maybe'' i informed them with a smile.
I shook his hand then bowed while holding his wifes hand.'' Shall we always call you lieutenant, liutenant Aiden?''. she asked humorously.
''Forgive me for an informal introduction. I'm Lt. Aiden Dennison, a pleasure to meet all of you. I hope i can tell each of you after this ball with the mask and all '' i said chuckingly.
''You're a very handsome young man and not as dull as some, this is my son and daughters'' she said grinning. "Glenn'' i shook his hand firmly. " Kyla" i held her hand then bowed. '' and Spencer." i held her hand like what i did with Kyla. Spencer, what an extraordinary name. i stood from bowing and stared at her eyes. It was blue.
"You have the bluest eyes that i have seen'' I told her, she said a thank you and courtseyed.
'' Can I ask you for a dance?'' i asked hopefully. She looked at her mother and sister then to me.
'' Certainly''. She smiled.
I believe we had a good time she was smiling all the time , i think i am as well. After the dance i lead her to her sister.
''Thank you for the dance'' she said shyly.
"It was my pleasure" i said
I smiled again, asked to be excused because i still have many guests to talk to. As a lieutenant it is customary to socialize with everyone in the society. It helps with upholding the reputation. As i left i heard her sister ask so many questions.
Spencer Carlin, she might keep me grounded always.
thanks for reading again.=) ashley will be in it as the story goes. pls. Just a little more patience , its part of the story line. And i purposely put aiden as "some guy" because i don't want to give him away until the introductions. thank you again. Tell me if there's some confusions.
reviews will be really really helpful. even if it's the good , the bad and the ugly. =)