Aria looked like she would cry as Joseph mouthed, "This is the punishment."
Aria narrowed her eyes at him as Helen grabbed her hand saying, "Come on. Let's go."
Aria smiled and replied, "Sure. You don't mind if I grab a book right?"
Helen shook her head and Aria snatched the book she had been reading from Joseph's arms before heading out with Helen.
Once the two girls were gone, Jacob asked, scratching his head, "We need to get ready for dinner here?"
Joseph rolled his eyes, "Yeah. But mainly the girls. We'll be fine if we just change our clothes and comb our hair. Come on."
He started walking but Joseph stood rooted to the ground. "What's wrong White?" Joseph asked, turning around.
"I don't....I didn't....bring...." Jacob hesitated and Joseph sighed.
"I already promised Helen to lend you clothes. You're a bit taller than me, but we'll manage. Now come on!!!" Joseph spoke before walking away.
Jacob looked at Joseph's retreating figure and a small smile crept on his lips. Joseph tried to act like a tough guy, but he was really a softie inside. "Thank you Scott." Jacob murmured to himself before following Joseph.
The dinner bell had rung as Joseph and Jacob made their way down the stairs, Joseph wearing bright blue coat ans pants, and Jacob wearing the same design in burgundy. Jacob tugged on his collar. He had no experience in wearing these royal clothes. Joseph slapped his hand away with a frown and adjusted his collar, saying, "You're gonna have to start wearing them sooner or later. Better start practicing now."
Joseph's mother met them as they entered the dining hall and exclaimed, "You both look so handsome. Almost like brothers!! I'm so glad Joseph has found such good friends."
Joseph rubbed his nose as he said, "Stop it mom. You're embarrassing me."
Lady Scott chuckled and stroked Joseph's head saying, "Look at you. I can't believe my little Joseph is all grown up already."
"Stop it mother. Anyway, where are the girls?" Joseph asked, changing the topic.
Lady Scott looked around and frowned, "It is very unlike Helen to be late. Liza, quickly run off to Helen's room and see what's taking her so long."
The maid named Beth bowed and left as Joseph asked, "Who's coming to dinner today mother?"
Lady Scott waved her hand, "Some friends of your father's, and a family friend."
"So father's coming back?" Joseph asked as his eyes shone.
Lady Scott laughed, "Of course Joseph. How could he miss your birthday. Of course he's coming back for a few days."
Aria was barely able to breathe as she stood by the window in Helen's room. She really felt like she would suffocate in this dress.
Aria thought of loosing up a fabric or two to make room for herself to breathe but she quickly discarded the idea.
Aria sighed as she looked down at the light yellow dress, with a big neck, revealing her collarbones and marble like neck. The dress trailed on the floor, so Aria was pretty sure that she would fall on her face even before she could make it to the dining hall.