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Chapter 4:
The rest of the day was pretty uneventful. After Maxon left my maids came in to spend some of the day with me. We laughed and played cards until dinner, I didn't even realize I completely skipped lunch! Anne was very curious why Maxon was in my room last night and I told her I had a nightmare and he was here to comfort me.
"But how did he know you were having one?" Mary asked.
I opened my mouth to respond but didn't even know. Why was he there? I never really asked. Now I feel guilty that I shared all my problems with him but didn't even ask what his were.
"It doesn't matter Mary." Anne said, "Let's just get her ready for dinner."
Everyone else continued as if nothing happened but I just felt so bad that I didn't ask him. He's always there to comfort me but when he needs me I completely forget.
My Father and I entered the dining room and I looked over the table that once sat thirty-five beautiful women. Elise and Marlee were there but America had not yet entered. I hope she didn't decide to have dinner in her room. Marlee saw me searching and shook her head. So she didn't know either? Ugh! I thought she was fine now!
The doors opened and America rushed in. Her face was flushed from running but I couldn't help admire how stunning she looked. Her dress was a deep-violet that complemented her figure so well. Her fiery, auburn hair was braided in a single braid and tumbled in front of her shoulder. I couldn't take my eyes of her until my Mother cleared her throat. "Sorry." I mumbled.
Out of the corner of my eye I saw her try to hide a smile. I know I've told her a lot about America but I couldn't help but make it more obvious.
"Maxon would you like to make the announcement?" my Father asked me softly.
I nodded my head and stood. All three girls stood with me and I motioned them to be seated. "Ladies I just wanted to announce that we will be holding a ball to welcome the King of France back to Illéa." I paused and watch their faces brighten with excitement. "The ball will be held on Saturday after the Report on Friday."
"When should we expect them?" Marlee asks politely.
"They will be here on Friday to join us for the report." I told her.
America wasn't meeting my eyes and I shot a desperate look at Marlee. But she shrugged her shoulders and mouthed 'Sorry'. "Well then ladies, please enjoy your dinner." I said trying to sound cheerful.
But judging from the silence in the room, everything was surely not cheerful.
"Oh doesn't a ball just sound divine?" Marlee squealed to me as we walked back to our rooms.
I still was a little upset with myself about earlier but I couldn't seem to get over it. I got over Aspen in a matter of five minutes but this one thing kept bugging me. The only way to get it off my chest was to tell Maxon about it. Funny isn't it? That one little thing I didn't do for him makes me feel awful?
"Yes it really is exciting." I try to say cheerfully.
Marlee frowns but then pastes a smile on her face. "Well I'll see you tomorrow! I want to go over some dress designs with my maids before I go to bed! Goodnight America!" Marlee says kissing my cheek.
I kiss hers back. "Goodnight Marlee."
Once her door closes I trudge my way down towards my room. The officers are between rounds so no one's outside my door. Thank God because if I ran into Aspen it wouldn't be pleasant.
Slowly I opened my door and closed it behind me. I closed my eyes and leaned my head against the door. The only thing that made me open them was a scuff from behind me. My eyes shot open and I met the eyes of what seemed like half a dozen rebels.
"Well hello m'lady." one of them snickered.