She took the ointment and stood before Emerald. She began to pull the collar of Emerald's dress, slowly revealing the bond. Emerald held her breath.
'Oh good God'
Just when the last part If the bond was about to be revealed, a servant spoke.
"Excuse me for my interference, a message just came from the King." reported the servant.
The Baron had many emotions flushing across his expressio, but worry was dominant. Worry that it was trouble that awaited him.
The Baroness took the letter from the servant and tore it open. When she was done reading, a wide smile formedbom her face.
"We were invited to a ball the king is holding on behalf of the prince. The prince is to choose a bride from the maidens present." The Baroness smioe grew bigger and bigr as she narrated what she read.
This was her chance to become a royal. Yes, the Baroness planned on letting her only child, Tracy, to marry the prince.
Emerald didn't have any interest in going to the ball. She already had the bomd to deal with, but knowing her father, she was very sure thatshe would be dragged there if needed.
Truth be told, the Baron was already perfecting a plan. He had decided to allow both of his daughters to go to the ball. Yes, he was putting all his cards on deck.
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(Royal Palace of Hansonia)
The palace maids were running around the palace like headless chickens. Why? Because they just got informed that the would be a ball tomorrow.
The head servants walked through the hallways with an expression that showed that they would not tolerate any mishaps.
Their eyes were as sharp as that of eagles. Making sure not even dust was left unattended. They had to bring the palace to its full glory. They were aiming for one thing, PERFECTION.
Alex looked at the deciration being done with a dull and unintended expression on his face. He didn't think the was any need for a ball. Besides, he had already chosen his wife to be so all this was useless to him.
Only one thing bugged Alex. The bond he placed on Emerald could lead her into trouble. So he needed to do something about it before any one was to notice it.
"John." Alex called John who was talking to one of the head servants.
"Is there any thing you need?" John asked. In a way he already knew that Alex called him for a reason. And he had this feeling that it involved the girl they met
"I need you to hide the irreversible bond I placed on Emerald." Alex said. He waited patiently for John's reaction. As expected, John eyes widened. He no longer had his usual calm and consecutive expression.
"Y-you made an i-ireversible bond on her." For the first time, Alex heard John stammered. Where was the calm John?
Alex simply nodded at John's question.
"Does she know?"
"Not yet"
John pursed his lips. How could Alex make such a bond and without even asking for permission.
"I need you to hide the mark for me. It would be troublesome If someone was to see it."
"I don't have enough magical aptitude to hide a bond as strong as the irreversible bond." John reasoned. He wasn't that powerful to pull a stunt like that.
"I would increase it for you."
John just nodded. The was a question bugging his mind,"Do you think she would becoming?" John asked.
"Let's hope so" was Alexander's hopeful answer.
Guest started to arrive one by one in their luxurious carriages. Men wore rich designer suits while the women adored themselves with rare stones. Their dressing made the servants wonder why the guest had dressed like it was on their honour that this very ball was being held.
Meanwhile, Alex laid lazily on his bed as the servants tried desperately to get him dressed.
"Prince Alexander, please open the door." the servants on the other side of the door spoke.
"Let's inform the queen." a maid suggested. Alex sprung out of his bed like the world was about to end. He walked towards the door with long strides and let the servants in.
The maids could not help but let their jaws drop in fascination.
' Why couldn't their shameless prince put on a shirt. why was he displaying his perfect torso like that?' they internally questioned.
The maid were snappy in their job and soon Alex was dressed in a jet black suit with edges that were made with golden threads. The maids hoped they could have at least admire their charming prince but Alex was having non of it as he shooed them away.
John met up with Alex at the large hallway. Both men dressed to impress, walked into the large ballroom that made the guest gasp in awe. How could someone look so heavenly beautiful. Wasn't it a sin to look as handsome as they did. The gods must be jealous.
Alex greeted everyone he had eye contact with a kind smile he had faked. Like the dutifully sun he was, Alex went to his parents side.
"Have you spotted any body?" the king asked. Alex gave his father a smile," Soon father." he said.
Then it happened. The time Alex had been waiting for.
The hall went silent as the huge doors to the ball opened. A young lady entered with her father. Her white hair mached her silky white gown that flowed to ankle lenght like a silky waterfall. Her Jade green eyes were emphasized by the hairpin that rested on her head.
It was Emerald!