I could barely hold in my excitement. Jason laughed as we walked into our room. I gaped as we walked in, there were dresses... everywhere. On the bed, on the chairs, on racks all around the room. Three people came over to us.
"These are some of my favorite tailors. They will help size you and find the perfect dress you want for the ball." Jason said and they all bowed to us.
"I will leave you all to it." He said and turned back to me, "Don't have too much fun my dear." He said jokingly. I laughed and kissed him. "Thank you."
I watched him leave and turned to the three people in front of me.
"So what are your names?" I asked as they started to take my sizes and wrap a tape measure around my waist and chest.
"I am Lana, that is Tommy and that is Blake." The woman said softly.
"Well, it is nice to meet you guys. I am Isabelle."
They all three looked at me and smiled.
"So, my dear, I am thinking a silver, or a gold dress. Lots of sparkle but yet, simple. What do you think?" Tommy looked over at me while he stood by one of the racks.
"Oooo Yes!" I said too eagerly. They all chuckled at me.
"I have never... been to a ball before." I said shyly.
"It's fun. I love watching everyone dancing and seeing all the beautiful dresses and decorations. It is really a sight to see. You'll see." Lana said looking at me and smiling ear to ear.
"I can't wait!"
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"How was that, Princess?" Jason said greeting at me the door.
I cheesed really hard in response, he laughed and walked over to me. He said thank you to each tailor as they left.
"Bye! Thank you guys so much!" I yelled as they walked out.
I let out a big yawn, "Someone is sleepy I see." Jason said as he embraced and rubbed my back.
"Yes, I am. It's been a long day. I kind of just want to go to bed." I said softly.
"That is fine. I can have dinner be in here tonight. That way it is less of a chance of being disturbed." Jason said as he walked over to the door.
"Sounds good, thank you." I smiled and headed for the closet. While he was doing that, I figured a long, warm bath was just what I needed. I grabbed my Pj's and took a bath. I got out when I heard Jason come back. He knocked on the door and asked if I was okay.
"I will be out in just a minute." I said back to him as he stood half in the door. I could tell he wanted to come in, but I think he saw how tired I was. So he shut the door and went back into the room.
I got up and got dressed, I brushed my hair and put it into a braid.
Every time I look at myself in the mirror, I feel like I am still changing. I can never place my finger on it, where it looks different, but it does. Yet again... I am changing on the inside as well. I have done things I never even imagined going through and doing. I was growing mentally as well, and it was an amazing feeling. Learning how to trust, and learning how to forgive and be a tough, strategic Royal has not been easy whatsoever. But, I wouldn't trade it for anything. I am growing and developing into the woman I am meant to be.
I smiled at myself in the mirror and went back into the bedroom.
"Everything okay, love?" Jason asked as he motioned for me to sit down in the other chair.
"Yes, Just looking at how much I have changed since I have been here." I sat down in the chair and noticed he had everything out and placed on a table for us.
"Thank you." I said giving him the sweetest smile I could.
He waved and shook his head, "Do not thank me. I am always going to take care of you. No matter what. I do it because I want too." He was smiled this cute smile at the end and it made me melt, I swear. I was so thankful for him. After the hectic day we've day, this is exactly how I want to end it.
Once we finished, a maiden came in and helped us clean up dinner. We thanked her as she left the room.
I took my robe off and climbed into bed. I watched as Jason closed the balcony doors and went to the closet. He grabbed Pj's and said he wanted to shower before bed, and that he would be quick.
He kissed me and went into the bathroom. I got comfortable after a few minutes and then I heard a knock at the door.
Well this is getting pretty annoying, why is it always at the worst times?
I moan loudly, and hear Jason's shower turn off. He wasn't kidding about being quick.
I walk over to the door and open it, I couldn't help but scream when I saw who was standing in front of me.
I heard the bathroom door fly open and Jason ran out with only shorts on with a horrid look on his face.
"Isabelle! What I-" He stopped talking to me when he saw who was standing at the door.
"YOU. MUST. LISTEN. THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING. STOP HELPING THE BOY HEAL. IF YOU CONTINUE, YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE, ISABELLE STONE. I WILL BE WATCHING." Kyle said. But... It wasn't Kyle's voice. It felt like a scene from a horror movie. His face was white, his eyes are white, his voice was not his, it was deeper and... scarier.
Jason was standing next to me at this point just staring at Kyle.
"Knights!" Jason screamed, and suddenly there was four Knights around our door with their swords up to Kyle.
"I WOULD ADVISE YOU NOT. YOU CANNOT HARM ME. YOU WILL HARM KYLE. REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ISABELLE STONE." Kyle was still gone and this... ghost? I think? Was still here.
"W-ho a-are you?" Was all I could manage to say without screaming.
"THAT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO KNOW. IT NEEDS TO STOP, OR ELSE YOU WILL PAY THE PRICE AND YOUR MOTHER, WILL DIE. WITH NO MERCY. DO NOT TRY ME, ISABELLE STONE." I was going to throw up. I felt my face go pale and I couldn't move. It was like someone put super glue on my feet and froze my body from the inside out.
The knights moved in on Kyle and he suddenly collapsed.
I couldn't stop it. I threw up. I threw up right on the floor next to where Kyle was on the floor.
Jason asked one of the maidens to grab some water and towels. They did as he asked and came back just as fast as she left.
I went to the bathroom and threw up again. I felt so light headed and sick, I just wanted to sleep.
I washed out my mouth, brushed my teeth and went back into the room. When I did, Jason had a shirt on and he was at the door with two of his Knights. I went into bed and laid half down. Jason finished up with the knights and Alex came in looking like he saw a ghost or something.
"I came as soon as you called. Is she okay?" Alex said sounding upset.
"She's in bed. She threw up again in the bathroom. Will you just check her please? Make sure It didn't... leave anything behind." Jason said with a weird look.
Leave anything... behind?
Alex saw me and ran to my side, "Are you okay? Those aren't easy to... digest. They can be a lot to handle on the first time and extremely scary. Lay down, I am going to mumble some words. I am checking to see if It left anything behind before leaving." His words made me feel uneasy.
I nodded and slowly laid down, Alex helped me and Jason came onto the bed and squeezed my hand.
I got comfy and locked eyes with Alex, "Tell me when you're done."
I looked at Jason and said, "Then, You're going to tell me what the HELL THAT THING WAS!" I said raising my voice and looking back between both of them.