The other woman nodded as if they hadn't been waiting long. Caroline hid herself away to the farthest part of the room and sat upon a love seat. Her mother didn't look her way so she tried to find something to focus on as her mother talked on. "I have decided for this Springtime Ball, my daughter Caroline will be put in charge of the festivity. She has come of age this year and I think it fitting that we allow her the chance to learn so she can use it in her everyday life. May with God's blessing she finds herself a suitable match," the statement made Caroline's eyes widen. Heads turned towards her clapping delicately as she was forced to join her mother in the center of the room.
She had no experience with balls or the choices that had to be made to keep them maintained. Smiling timidly she stared at her mother with bewildered eyes. A smile was returned as she whispered in her daughter's ear, "May this teach you some responsibility so you don't go about day dreaming every morning. You're a woman now Caroline act like one." Unable to retort the young woman turned and beamed at the ladies. This was not how she had pictured helping out with the event but she might as well take the opportunity given to her.
Elena Gilbert stood up from where she had been talking to Jenna. The attention was drawn to her, she was wearing a clover colored dress. Her bodice was a slight shade darker drawing attention to her breast along with the emerald pendant that rest upon it. Dark waves rolled down the right side of her head and they bounced as she adjusted her dress. "Well with Caroline Forbes as our new head of this committee for this event I suggest we get this rolling. Generally we hold the ball outdoors in the gardens, this year I suggest we have an indoor portion for the dancing and keep the gardens for the catering." Gratitude emanated from Caroline as Elena allowed everyone to start making opinions on the event planning.
Pearl was the committee secretary and kept track of the final decisions on each topic. It was neatly written on parchment and placed in a folder for Caroline to keep track of. Contacts for the florists, and drivers along with any other needed services were enclosed. Many things still needed to be discussed but overall the main idea had been agreed upon. Exiting the meeting the Forbes gave their farewells to their guests as Matthew held the door open for them. Waving goodbye Caroline turned to her mother exhaustion evident on her features. "That was only, completely tiring. How do you deal with that every day?" she asked. A small smile appeared on the older Forbes face as she wrapped her arm through her daughters. "You will learn to deal with it when you are the woman of an estate."
Walking together Caroline retired to her bedroom and allowed her mother to continue with her busy schedule. Bonnie was waiting for her by her windowsill sewing the ends of a laced glove. Looking up her hazel eyes showed concern as Caroline sat upon her bed. "I have to plan the entire ball and now the only thing I can think about is that I have nothing to even wear!" Bonnie's eyes became lighter with a smile at the news and Caroline's true underlining concerns.