How could I forget such an important day? I mentally slapped myself, this explains the excitement in the air and the fancy decorations.

"I assumed a woman would not forget her engagement day." Evander said with a half-smile as he leaned back in his chair, crossing his arm over his broad chest.

"I don't even know how I forgot..."

"These days must have been quite exciting for you to forget."

These past couple days were exciting. And not exciting in the way: "Yeah! These days have been so exciting!" but more like, "these days are stressfully exciting." If that makes sense...

I had a feeling this was going to be a busy day.

"So to begin with, after breakfast you are going to be meeting with Liliac in her chambers and she will properly teach you how to officially present yourself as a goddess."

I nodded, "And then?"

"Then, you and I will practice our dance-"

"Wait wait wait, our dance?" I questioned.

Evander raised an eyebrow, "Yes...our dance?"

"In front of...people?"

"Yes... in front of people."

I gulped, "N-Nobody said anything about a dance.."

"Oh? Is our soon-to-be-Goddess frightened of a mere dance?"

"N-No! It's just that...that I can't dance well.."

"Well you can practice today. To carry on, after our practice, your womanly needs will be taken care of by Liliac's good friend, Mary. And then you will just have to be your charming self at the engagement ceremony."

"I wouldn't hardly say charming."

"Is that so? Then what would you call yourself?"

"You know, maybe alluring or...mesmerizing." I joked with a wink.

"Ah, I do think that those words will work as well." Evander locked eyes with me, and I found that I couldn't look away. A slow smile crept on Evander's lips as he studied my face. I realized I had a smile that was identical to his.

"Alright love birds, I apologize to interrupt but I do think it is my turn to take our dear Isabelle now."

"I believe you are correct. Do not tease her too much, Liliac."

"I cannot promise anything." she said with a devilish smile that once again, seemed to remind me of a prowling tiger.

As I was walking away with Liliac, I remembered one thing I wanted to ask Evander.

"Oh, Evander?" I said, turning around.

"Yes, Isabelle?"

"Will you play your violin for me some time?"

Evander paused, in shock for a moment, then smiled at me, a smile that sent my heart into my throat, "Your wish is my command." he said, and tipped his head gently. I bit my lip, trying to conceal my building smile, then walked away with Liliac.

"I see our Princess has a crush."

"Who? Me?"

"Who else?"

"A crush on Evander?" I let out an uneasy laugh, "No. 'Course not."

"I smelt love in the air on the terrace."

"That wasn't "love", that was me being kind. If I'm going to be married to him, then I might as well be nice."

"Well, you can always look at it from that point of view." she chuckled. Liliac and I were led into her bedroom, which was far more grand than mine. Atleast three times the size. I was speechless. Liliac giggled at my reaction,

"Oh do not worry, Princess, Evander's chamber is much more beautiful than mine."

"Why would I care about...oh..." I realized, at first questioning why she was telling me about Evander's bedroom, but then it came to me that it was going to be "our" bedroom. So this my room is just a guest bedroom then? Then that means we'll be sharing a bed...and then maybe even..- no, no. You're thinking to far into this, Isabelle.

Liliac laughed, again, "Do not worry, he will not force you into anything you are uncomfortable with."

I cleared my throat, "Let's just start this already."

"Good idea. Ok, so to cover what I need to teach you and what you need to learn. You will need to learn how to walk, with elegance, how to reveal the presence of your Gift, so the People are aware of your power, maybe even intimidated-"

"Why would I want to intimidate the People?"

"So they know not to rebel, so they do not doubt our security and rank."

I nodded, allowing her to go on, "You will need to learn how to project your voice without raising your voice and how to communicate with people, using your eyes."

"How am I going to learn how to 'walk'?"

"The old-fashioned way, of course." Liliac said with that devilish smile. She picked up a book, that was bigger than a dictionary, and placed it on my head. After nearly 2 hours of mastering the elegance of walking, which was much harder than I had ever expected, we continued to "revealing the presence of my Gift". It was basically, leaking the strength of my power. Now this was the most difficult part, because it was the one that's going to be tiring me out the most.

"Focus on your core, call your Gift out like you would to use it." I did as I was told and felt it reach out to Liliac's core. "Hold on there tiger. Do not go draining me, that would not turn out well." she said, dangerously, her voice going low. "Circle your power around your body, but only let out a little at a time." After finally, mastering this as well, we moved on to all the rest, which seemed like it would be in my Public Speaking class.

"You are a natural this." I thought back to Evander's intimidating training,

"I've had practice." We ended our "Becoming A Goddess" training and I was immediately rushed into the ball room where I was given the longest heels I've ever worn in my life. The ball room was a large room with wooden floors and wooden walls. It had a bar in the back corner which currently didn't have anything in it. I heard footsteps on the other side then the doors flew open. Evander walked through, looking distant and tired, but it seems as the once he saw me, a light came on in his eyes. He wasn't wearing the same outfit he was wearing at breakfast. Evander was wearing a simple black v-neck, which outlined his biceps and fit his body very nicely if I might add, then dark blue jeans. His shoes were his normal fancy black shoes and his hair was neatly combed, yet messy.. He always seemed to make that hairstyle work.

"Have you danced at all before?"

I paused, trying to think back, "Ball-room dancing? A couple times with my father at an event."

Evander nodded then strode up too me. His eyes looked like a lion's, when they circled around their prey. His eyes analyzed everything I was doing and mine stayed focus on his. I wasn't able to look away from his intense gaze.

"Your heart is beating...quite quickly." he said, his breath on the back of my neck. My breath caught in my throat and a shiver traveled down my spine. I felt as though I was frozen in my spot. I couldn't speak or move. Evander chuckled lightly and his cool breath, once again, tickled the back of my neck. Finally, he backed away and then snapped. The music instantly turned around and I was finally broken from my trance.

With a sly smirk, Evander offered me his hand. I narrowed my eyes,

"Tell me what we need to do first."

"It would be better if I demonstrated it for you."

"Then demonstrate."

"I need a partner."

"I'll call Madison in here then!" I said, turning around. Evander grabbed my arm and twirled me into his body. My heart skipped a beat...maybe even two. I gulped. Evander's lips lightly brushed my ear,

"Just follow my lead." he whispered, then stepped backwards. I stepped forwards. And it continued like this. I was able to not focus on the closeness of our body and to watch my steps in these heels. It seemed as though time was flying by because Evander gently let me go with a light smile on his lips.

"You did well."

I clenched my jaw, "Thank you." Then pursed my lips, "Now if you'll excuse me." And with that I left the room as fast as I could. As soon as I got to my room, I tried catching my breath, not thinking about the way our bodies fit into each other, or the way I felt when I was being held in his arms. I shook my head, you're thinking about it, Isabelle! I sat on my bed with a 'huff'. But before I had time to even catch my breath, Kendall and Madison burst through the door with grins that reached from ear to ear.

"Why are you two so happy?" I grumbled.

"Because you are going to look gorgeous!" Kendall exclaimed.

Liliac followed shortly after them with a tall woman with short blonde hair and brown eyes. She looked like a woman version of Darak. I was rushed into the bathroom where a bath was filled in my gigantic bathtub that I have yet to get used too. The bath was filled with rose petals, bubbles and a beautiful scent coming from it. I actually couldn't wait to get into the water, so not even being embarrassed of my body anymore, I stripped off my clothes and climbed into the water.

Madison quickly began working on my hair and while Kendall began doing my nails.

"It's great to meet you, Lady Isabelle, I am Mary." she said with a slight bow of her head.

"Oh, it's nice to meet you, Mary. And just call me Isabelle, please."

She chuckled, "Not used to the formality, are you?"

I shook my head, "I don't think I will ever be used to it."

She smiled kindly then spoke up, "As you are bathing, I am going to show you a variety of dresses that you can pick from, then we'll work on your hair and make-up."

I nodded, relaxing into Madison's magic-hands. Liliac stood up and silently walked out, throwing me a quick smile before she left. Mary, soon after, rolled in a cart that many dresses hung up. Different lengths, different colors, different designs. She pulled out a golden dress that was beautiful but a little too revealing in the chest area. Then a green dress that was beautiful as well but the slit went too high for my comfort. But, then she pulled out an absolutely beautiful darkred, strap-less gown that had beads decorating over the left breast then traveling down. It had a little bit of layering and a slight mermaid tail at the end.

"That one." I said, instantly. Mary smiled,

"I knew you would like this one." Mary snapped her fingers and two maids rolled in another cart with layers and layers of heels. "I was thinking, with your choice of dress, that the color would look greatly beautiful with golden heels, jewelry, and make-up."

"That would be great." I said with a smile. Madison wrapped a towel around my body as I got up. Kendall glanced at the nails and smiled proudly. She did a beautiful French tip with a pink shine.

"Are they dry?" I asked her.

"Yeah, they're dry, just be careful since they might still get scratched." I nodded and kept careful with my nails as Madison placed me in the chair in front of the mirror.

She began blowdrying it, quickly while Mary layed out the makeup and jewelry in front of her. After my hair was dry, Madison began curling it and spraying it with hairspray. As soon as it was completed, Mary began working on my makeup. She evenly spread concealer over my face and added blush on my cheekbones, defining them. She did a beautiful job with my eye makeup by using a couple different shades of golden and bronze eye shadow. She blended them professionally, and added eyeliner and mascara.

Now I know how pitiful Barbie dolls really are, because that's exactly how I feel. Kendall brought over the undergarments, which I quickly put on. Then Madison held perfectly ironed dress down so I could step into it. They zipped it up in the back and put on a golden bracelet and necklace on. Kendall quickly put in the beautiful golden earings. The three women stepped back and smiled at me,

"You look like a true Goddess." Kendall mumbled. Madison and Mary smiled proudly. I walked over to the full-length mirror and gasped at my reflection. I truly looked like a Goddess. I never expected myself to...appear this beautiful, I didn't know it was possible. It was almost like this wasn't even...me.

"Well, come on Your Highness, we can't keep the guests waiting!" We walked towards the double doors that lead into the main hall, where Evander was patiently waiting. As soon as he saw me, he froze. His mouth slightly fell open and his eyes revealed a sort of intensity and admiration that I would never expect too see in his eyes.

"You look...beautiful." he said, his voice barely audible but still loud and clear in my ears.

I blushed and smiled, "Thank you."

"Are you ready?" He said, gesturing towards the doors. I nodded and took a deep breath,

"Let's do this."

Hi guys,

I wrote a long chapter just because I had a slight writers block and since I didn't update for awhile! So here you go, and enjoy:)

The links to the dress, the heels and make up are on my page so be sure to check them out and let me know what you think of them in a review:) thank you!

-Hira