I was able to eat breakfast in silence. Thank God! I then went out to the garden and read Gone with the Wind until lunch was served. I joined the others and settled down to the summer salads and Panini's. I ate and much to my dismay was whisked away by Narcissa. I was pulled into my room sat in a chair and clipped, curled, poked, painted, brushed, shampooed, conditioned, etc. She helped me into my dress and worked on her hair and makeup. Finally it was time for the ball and we both were to make a grand entrance. She was going first at the queue of the announcer. "Presenting the lady of the house, Mrs. Narcissa Malfoy." She slowly and gracefully made her way down the grand staircase and grasped Lucius's arm. "Presenting Jayna Lee L'Morale Riddle." I slowly and gracefully made my way down the stairs steaming mad because they added HIS last name to my untarnished one. I placed my arm in Draco's and he escorted me to the dance floor. I caught a death glare from several girls but one in particular caught my eye because the girl giving it was dressed in the most revealing dress I had ever seen and she had the face of a pug. Talk about ugly. After the first dance was over and the torture had begun, I was introduced to Draco's friends. Apparently the one sending the death glare my way was his ex-girlfriend Pansy Parkinson. Not that I care. She was as lacking in character as she was in looks. "Drakie-poo let's dance." she squealed. "No I'm Jayna's date tonight." he responded. "Oh it's fine you go have fun." I said because I could tell he didn't want to dance with her. I smirked in his direction as he was yanked on to the dance floor. I talked as little as possible and was than whisked away by Narcissa to be introduced to prominent pureblood women. I met about 15 women which was, in my opinion 15 to many. Than I was sent back to Draco to dance some more and then whisked away by Lucius to meet prominent pureblood men. Again way too many people. I had made a pact with myself before to attempt to enjoy myself and so far I was failing epically. All in all at the end of the night I was tired and trying to get feeling back into my feet upon which Draco had trod many a time. I hung up my dress and let the hot water in the shower run over me sinking into relaxation. I put on a nightgown and turned on my lavender scent bug. I played some classical music and fell into a deep slumber. I awoke the next morning to the sounds of birds chirping. Oh what a beautiful morning. That is until I realized where I was. Back rolled my sour mood. I dressed in a blue sundress and skipped down to breakfast I had the usual fresh fruit and yogurt. "So, Jayna did you have fun at last night's ball?" questioned my father. "Somewhat, I suppose." I answered. Alright it was a bit of a white lie but I was secretly hoping he wouldn't continue to press about the subject. He didn't. "So Jayna do you have plans for today?" daddy dearest asked. "I was thinking about going for a swim." I answered. "Draco will keep you company, won't you Draco?" father said. "Its okay father I can go by myself. I'm sure Draco has better things to do." I said hoping to be left alone. "No actually I have no plans." Draco said. I kicked him in the shins and mouthed "not helping" in his direction. "Yeah schedule's clear I have nothing better to do today." He said with a smirk in my direction. Have I mentioned before that I despise that sniveling little rat? Great so now I have to go swimming with Draco. What more bad luck can the day bring? Time would tell me that. Actually it would shout it at me.

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