Two weeks of constant practicing of dance steps, eating less, poses, learning of etiquette, smiles and learning how to converse on trivial subjects without giving too much of herself and carrying pleasant conversation had it own troll on Madison. As she laid wide awake exhausted in her bed staring at the names written on the paper mademoiselle had given her earlier.
They were names of all the elegible young men she should engage in a conversation the next day. mademoiselle had even gone through the trouble of writing their titles and a thing or two about them to keep her well informed about them and their families, most of them were men with a noble lineage which she thought was a bad choice because her father was an earl himself but not one of good breeding and character. He had inherited his title along with a substantial amount of wealth but unfortunately he had squandered the money on his frivolous and expensive lifestyle.
Tomorrow was finally the day she will be launched into the upper class society and start her search for a potential husband, but the though of that didn't excite her as she knew most girls were.She just saw the next day as another day she wanted to get over with as soon as possible.
She didn't want to pick a husband from the ton, she wanted to find one for herself, a person she will spend the rest of her life with without any regrets. She wanted love as funny as if may have sounded she wanted it and desperately at that.
She tried stilling her mind from all thoughts running in her head in order to sleep, but they kept coming, feeling simple tired she goggling stood up and walked over to the window to close the curtains but she pursed midway admiring the dark night, it looked so beautiful as if sparked around her giving her a sort of peaceful feeling and reassurance.
She kept on staring into the sky before she decided to go back to bed, she had no idea how the next day was going to be or the outcome but she wanted it to go as perfectly as planned for her and Jen without any bad occurrences.
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"Tighter"
Mademoiselle instructed the woman who was currently choking the life out of her by how tight she was tying the corset, but it seemed to her that mademoiselle intended for her to kill her first.
Today she was clad in a dark blue gown for the ball which looked absolutely gorgeous on her. It was tailored to her exact measurement and it fitted her perfectly as it brought out her lovely figure.
The gown had a deep front which revealed quite an amount of her cleavage giving a tantalizing view of her chest while leaving a trail of beautiful blue frills at the edge of the neck and waist belt. Due to the manner her corset was tied it emphasized her waist making it appear slim and slender before the skirt spread out to the floor, it had sparking white diamonds scattered on it as it glowed in the light.
Her hair was carefully brushed before being let down in the open as it fell in beautiful waves and curves, similar diamonds and pins were attached to it which made it sparkle and complement her diamond jewelries. She had worn white long gloves and high shoes which were covered by her long skirt.
she looked absolute stunning in it But never the less all she felt was suffocation in that gown . Everything she wore matched so well that she looked like an empress. words couldn't be put together to describe her unearthly beauty at that moment.
And as she turned away from the mirror she saw the appreciation on everyone faces including mademoiselle who looked proudly at her "you look beauty my dear just like a queen"
she smiled at her before looking towards the door as Jen walked in wearing a very eye catching red dress that cling to her body and made her look simply gorgeous and had also highlighted her pale blond hair and beautiful icy blue eyes.
Standing up mademoiselle hugged both her girls before hurrying them towards the carriage as they were already running late. She had wanted them to make a grand entrance and therefore opted for them going a little late but it seemed they took a great deal of time more. This past two weeks she had heard nothing but anticipation about the Fedinards ball as the whole ton was creating a huge buzz about it and news had leaked that Wilsons and Williams were going to be in accordance.
It was common knowledge that the Fedinards, Wilsons and William were the most influential families in London. They were all extremely rich and had noble titles in their linage. And while the Fedinards always threw lavish balls to show their wealth they Wilsons and Williams were more subtle in showing their riches. Both the heirs of these families were very close and were often seen in each other companies as the associated mostly within themselves only, but what was more shocking is that the Williams heir was going to be present.
Rumors had it that he had been in India for the last two years and had only returned a few days ago. Everyone in London knew how dashing he was and how he was also extremely handsome that it was told that he could make any young lady swoon with just a glance. He was the most sorted bachelor before his departure and never the less will continue to be for sure after his coming back.
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Dropping down from their carriage along with Jen and mademoiselle Madison felt herself suddenly become nervous as her palms grew sweaty and she felt her cheeks become hot, she had no idea why she was feeling this way, she just knew it wasn't a good feeling.
As she looked around and took in the place, it looked like everything and more of what she had imagined.
Women were dressed their best clad in they latest fashions to display their beauty while the men came in the most expensive carriages to show their wealth, each one of them purposely flashing their money and status to the other.
Madison felt her confidence vanish as she walked up the Fedinards staircase beside mademoiselle and Jen.
she felt terrified and her head kept swirling with all the things she had memorized this past two weeks, she was happy that she wasn't required to go with an escort because by now he would have noticed how she was crumbling inside.
As she entered the hall she saw that the placed shone with blinding illuminant light from the chandeliers and sparkling jewelries as each of them were looking extremely beautiful and women with expensive set of Jewries and smooth satins that must have caused a fortune. To Madison she had never seen anything so beautiful and it made her remember the first time she had come to London for a debutante ball.
Most of the women wore red or white as it will make them stand out but with Madison wearing dark blue people couldn't help but notice her.
Moving among the ton mademoiselle had pulled them over to a group where young women were conversing and made the necessary introductions before they were both drawn into the conversation.