In the middle of a field where the night crickets chirped and the gentle sound of a lake pushing the currents could be heard was Adeline. It was already past her bedtime, and although she was supposed to be in her own bed right now, she found herself lying on a beating chest. She smiled as she counted his heartbeat, sometimes noticing a skip. Adeline knew this was wrong, but right now she did not care. All she cared about was being wrapped in the arms of the man she loved, hoping this feeling would never leave.
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Adeline looked at herself in the mirror as Thea brushed her hair, adding some finishing touches before they had to leave for the ball. More than a month had passed since she had confessed her feelings for the man she believed felt the same way, but Adeline knew she had to stop feeling sorry for herself. It was time for her to do what she needed to do as the diamond of the season: find a husband. She had picked out her dress herself today, a dress that said she would meet her future husband today.
It was an elegant, light blue almost looking white gown with a square neckline adorned with delicate lace trim. The short, puffed sleeves added a touch of whimsy, while the bodice and skirt were embellished with intricate white floral embroidery. The waist was cinched with a band of lace, giving the dress a graceful silhouette. The sheer overlay on the skirt, also embroidered with floral patterns, added a layer of ethereal beauty to the garment. To keep herself warm in the winter chill, she had chosen a matching velvet cloak lined with fur, its hood resting gently on her shoulders, ready to be pulled up against the cold. Smiling to herself, she felt good about her choice, but a hint of nervousness still lingered in the back of her mind.
A lot had changed since her love confession. Falling into a depression for a while, her brother Atlas had begun to check up on her more often, even accompanying her for breakfast and her morning walks. This was one of the things that helped her get out of that depression because she felt as if she had her other half back with her again.
Arriving at their destination, Atlas led Adeline to where the crowd was gathered. They saw everyone around them either dancing or skating happily. As they moved through the crowd, Adeline could feel piercing eyes all around her, which normally would make her want to run and hide, but this time Adeline made sure to make eye contact with the men around her, keeping her head high and smiling confidently. Atlas also kept his head high as he carefully studied the men looking at his sister. It was not normal for him to be beside Adeline during these events; it was usually easier for the men to approach her. Would Atlas complicate things now?
As Adeline saw the beautiful ice pond and people ice skating, she looked up at her brother with eyes full of excitement. Atlas knew this meant she wanted to go ice skating; she hadn’t stopped talking about it since their way here. With a small chuckle, he released her arm and signaled for her to go ahead.
Atlas then stood on the side as he looked around the crowd, where he spotted a familiar figure, one he hadn’t seen in a while but knew he couldn’t wait to speak to again. Without another thought, he made his way to her, and with a soft, nervous smile, he said as he approached her, “Ah, Ms. Mehta, I thought the day was beautiful already, but seeing you makes it truly breathtaking."
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