The awaited day has arrived

“You almost didn’t make it back in time! The guests will arrive soon! What took you both so long!” Mira snapped.

We took longer than we expected but it must have been tiring for Ragnar, who continuously galloped his way with just a few short breaks in between. That was even an abnormal performance for a horse.

I stroked Ragnar as a thank you.

“We made it in time though, didn't we?” Teiran responded as calmly as usual.

“You did somehow, well whatever we have to go inside and you two have to get changed already!” Mira continued on and dragged us by our hands. Then we separated from Teiran. Mira took me to the maids who basically carried me inside the bathroom, washed me, then helped me dress up and prepare. Damn, Mira I could have done all of that alone too!

I was wearing a purple brilliant dress that was glittering at the sight of light and was bestowed on with lots of ornaments. It was a matching dress with Mira’s who wore the same sort in blue. She said she wanted us to match like sisters and I couldn’t refuse that since it made Mira so happy. It also warmed my heart to see her happy being matched with me. It was a first for me too, after all my own bloodrelated sister Lydia hated it if I even thought about wearing a dress like this, let alone thinking about matching her. Also I never even got to attend a ball my whole life. It was all a first for me.

“Sister are you done, can I come in?” Mira yelled in excitement from the outside of the door. She must have waited after finishing herself.

“Of course! Come in Mira” I responded.

With these words she dashed right through the door like a curious little bunny. It was cute, she would actually be a perfect match with Luca who is like a cute puppy. Should I play matchmaker? That would be a first for me too.

“Sister, you look absolutely beautiful! Beautiful!” She said while jumping around and making the maids panic.

“My lady please calm down, you will tear your dress at this point.” one maid said while swaying her hand up and down in panic.

“Mira you look absolutely outstanding yourself, the color suits your gently blue eyes.” I stated, which was a fact because she genuinely was shining in that dress.

“Sister!” She suddenly jumped at me and hugged me tightly.

“When this ball is over, let’s spend even more time from now on!”

I carefully wrapped my arms around her too.

“Yeah let’s do that, I am looking forward to it.”

We smiled at each other.

“Good, now that I saw this beauty it’s time to show it to my brother!” She gasped in delight and let the maids carry me like a treasure towards the door of Teiran’s room.

“Now go!” She cried out in excitement and pushed me towards the doors and closed them right behind me after I stumbled in.

Mira! What are you doing? I can't just go inside without knocking or anything! What are you doing! I should just leave quietly.

“Sherya, is that you?” I heard his voice from right behind me. Well since I am already here should I just take a look and go?

When I turned around however there was a half-naked Teiran in front of me, whose whole upper body was exposed. I already knew he had a good build but his body was more toned then I expected. Firm strong arms, toned forearms, a sculpted chest and chiseled abs. I suddenly found myself staring at his arms for a long time, when I snapped back I panicked.

“I-I didn’t see anything, definitely! I swear I will just go outside, sorry sorry.”

“I don’t mind! Actually you can take a closer look!” He replied.

“W-what?!” I blushed fiercely, my whole face turning into a crimson red, almost making my head steam.

He chuckled softly.

“I mean it, if it’s you, you can take all the time you want and look at me more closely. Should I come closer?” He responded while smiling.

“Please don't! I don't think I can handle more than this!! I avoided his gaze and frantically swayed my arms around.

“Why? Don’t you like what you are seeing?” He asked disappointedly.

“No! No! I definitely like what I am seeing, the toned muscles and strong forearms! I mean wait! I, Eh?!” I panicked.

“That’s great to hear, would you be so kind as to help me button the shirt?”

“I…can try?” I mean I can just avoid looking and move my hands fastly.

“I think you have to take a look at the buttons, Sherya.”

“No, no I think I am doing great already!” My fingers fumbled while doing so, however I definitely won’t look at you Teiran!

He pouted in disappointment, I can tell just by his voice but sorry Teiran! I have to protect my heart from bursting!

After finishing buttoning up, he tightened his mask around his deep blue eyes making him look like a nymph. He looked magical and handsome, anyone could tell who he was though, there was no way they couldn’t. Why are we wearing masks if anyone could tell who you are?

“Here, let me help you with yours!” He said and gently tightened my mask around my eyes, checking so it doesn’t hurt me.

“I think we can go now” He offered his arm for me to hold on to.

“Yeah!” I wrapped my arm around his and we went outside, just for us to see Mira with loving eyes. Just you wait Mira! Where is he? Let’s see.

At a distance I could see Luca.

“Luca! Come here, you are going in as Mira’s partner!” I yelled out.

“Huh?! Sister!” Mira suddenly panicked.

However Luca came dashing like a prince and offered Mira his arm who couldn’t complain. Her face turned red like a rose. I knew it Mira, you look just like me! I am sorry but if you interfere with my love life then I have to interfere with yours too. I chuckled.

“You really are an interesting young lady” Teiran leaned towards my ear and whispered.

“I can be more than that, just wait for it!” I grinned at him feeling proud of my achievement.

However he averted my eyes. Then he cleared his throat.

“W-well should we head inside, as the hosts of this ball?” He continued.

“Yeah, let’s go inside.”

And with that the grand doors of the banquet hall were opened. A huge crowd of dressed up people with masks scattered all around the place.

You are somewhere here, aren’t you aunt Calista? Just wait for me! I will find you!