Chapter 41: How Dare You

Adeline warily eyed the door. Who could it be? There was only one way to find out.

"Come in," she called out.

Instantly, the doors opened. Her eyes went wide with surprise.

"Liddy!" Adeline gushed, as she stepped off the platform and towards her beloved friend.

Lydia Claymore was also dressed to perfection. She wore an ivory off-the-shoulder gown that revealed her slim neckline. Her sleeves were sheer and bellowed out, stopping at her elbows. Daisies with green stem climbed up the edges of her multi-layer dress, creating the illusion of a goddess stepping out of the meadows.

"I didn't think you'd come," Adeline said with a quickened heart. She was filled with joy that she didn't have to endure this boring ball all alone. At least, her only friend would be by her side.

"You weren't here for the first two days," Adeline added on. She became quite a chatterbox around Lydia. It was a rare occurrence that only occurred when she was truly comfortable around someone.