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In Lord De Grace's home, everyone was finishing for the ball. It was two hours until the guests were to arrive, and Chloe was waking up her lady. The bath was prepared and steaming. The dress, shoes, jewelry, and pins were laid out. There were a couple of extra things laid out for Chloe to help get her ready. In the wash room, Chloe sat talking with her lady as she soaked in the tub.

    "My lady, if I may be so bold to say if you're worried about choosing a husband and you fear being alone, I just want you to know that I asked your mother and father if I may go with you. They've granted me that, so you would never be alone."

    "Chloe, you didn't have to do that but thank you. That does make me feel better. I know I'll have you and Pierre. Speaking of Pierre, how did your date go?"

    "Well, my lady, Pierre, he...he asked me to marry him. I said yes."

      "Oh my gosh, Chloe. I'm so happy for you. Once you are wed, though, will you......"

      "Oh never, my lady. That was the one thing that Pierre and I agreed on. You, my lady, are stuck with us until the day we die. Now enough of this, you need to get ready. "

Chloe helped her lady out of the tub and dry off. Chloe helped her into the many layers of clothing that had to go on before the actual dress. After that, she sat her lady down in front of the looking glass and did her up. Placing every curl just right so it looked damn near like a halo. Once that was done, Chloe carefully slipped the dress over her lady's head and straightened it out. Then helped her into her shoes and escorted her down the hall where Pierre, Lady Violet, and Lord Simon were waiting. Guests started pouring into the great hall and music started. When they reached the waiting party, Pierre looked over her and complimented her.

   "Well, kiddo, you sure do look like an angel. I can tell I'm going to have my hands full keeping all those guys in line. "

    "I have to agree with Pierre. You look stunning sweetheart. Your mother did an amazing job designing it. Ms. Lola did a fine job as well."

Pierre escorted her down behind her parents. When people saw her, they were left breathless. Bonnie and Camila kept their promise and stuck right by her when Pierre left her side. She met lots of young lords and danced with every one of them. She was honestly getting bored. Bonnie and Camila were asked to dance, so they left her.