Daylight

32 | Timeless

this is shorter than the ones I usually post.
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"And we had the most romantic dinner!"

Anastasia sighed dreamily with a wide grin on her face, her teeth almost sparkling under the light from the chandelier above them. They sat around the rectangular dinner table, having their meal for the night altogether like a family.

Sebastian sat at the head of the table where he belonged with Drizella sitting by his right while Madonna sat on the other end with Caroline eating quietly to her right and Anastasia sitting by the brunette woman, currently telling her fairytale.

"If this man is so romantic and handsome as you always say then why does he remain a mystery to us, dear sister?" Drizella asked, glancing towards her sister who glared back at her "Although, I assume Mama already knows about him." the brunette gestured towards Caroline.

Madonna raised an eyebrow, looking over to Caroline from the corner of her eyes, giving her a questioning look. Caroline noticed her gaze and immediately shook her head, her hand covering Madonna's over the table, gently squeezing.

"I do not know anything about your sister's mystery man, Drizella." Caroline firmly stated, with her innocent eyes and slightly pouted lips that only Madonna noticed, prompting the fiery woman to roll her eyes to herself.

"I highly doubt that but oh well." Drizella rolled her eyes "Please let this mystery man remain hidden until after the wedding, I want all eyes to be on me." from her right, Sebastian cleared his throat "And my very soon to be husband." the brunette smiled lovingly towards him.

Anastasia scrunched her face in disgust, she did always hate showing affection in public "I am very certain all eyes will be on you given how huge your dress is." the red-haired girl muttered.

"It is not a dress, it's a wedding gown!"

"And if you knew how to use your brain, that is the same thing." Anastasia bit back and before a brawl could start between the sisters, their mother cleared her throat, glaring at both of her daughters while their other mother shook her head.

"Speaking of the wedding preparations, it is almost complete." Sebastian cleared his throat from his seat and Madonna swore she almost forgot about him being present, especially with Caroline tracing the lines along her palm, calming her nerves and making her feel buttery "The only thing left to do is to send out invitations and for Lady Tremaine..."

"To give her answer regarding my offer."

The offer, she felt her stomach turn from the mention of it. She forgot all about that given with everything that's happening between her and Caroline. That was the least of her worries but now with all eyes on her, Madonna couldn't help but feel uneasy and that has never happened, she shifted uncomfortably in her chair, cursing herself for being so soft and vulnerable now.

What happened to the strict woman she used to be?

"I would like to discuss it with you privately."

All eyes blinked at her. Madonna held her head up high and showed no emotion that could give the real emotions behind her words. No one bothered to even notice, no one except Caroline who gently squeezed her hand, prompting the fiery woman to look at her and when she did, the brunette flashed a small half-hearted smile.

No. Madonna told herself. She briefly removed her hand from Caroline's grip then held the brunette's hand, switching their positions, wrapping it safely around hers, sliding their fingers together. She swallowed the lump in her throat and returned her gaze to her meal.

"Perhaps tonight? You are welcome to knock on my door any time, mother-in-law." Sebastian offered with a slight shrug and a grin.

Madonna nodded with a sigh. Sebastian was a gentleman, he was kind, and Madonna was very glad that Drizella found a man like him but she just wished he would stop calling her mother-in-law or she will lose it one of these days.