Ioanas ruin (bwwm)

Leons ball pt 2

We arrive in the best carriage for the ball. Father wanted to make a good first impression and show off his wealth all in one sitting. He made sure the horses were fed and polished , he made sure he paid for the best carriage and put our family crest on top of it bedazzled with jewels and crystals.

I am wearing a light blue gown with a diamond bust I picked this dress because of its low breast line. Since I was now a woman it was time I showed off my womanly physique. My mother found the best family tiara that matched my dress and a set of matching earring and a necklace. Mary pulled my long hair back into a bun with many braids and left few curly pieces to fall into my face . I looked beautiful so did my sisters, and I was surprised to see Jeremy had cut his facial hair.

We all put on our best for this. Showing up to the estate, I see why father wanted to stand out. This estate was 10 times as big as ours , it was beautiful.

Walking past I heard whispers of the community gossiping about the infamous Moreau family and how they acquired such wealth.

"I heard Leon was a duke and his cousin is the prince of Spain! , he is certainly a prospect. And his is on the marriage Mart."

"Yes indeed, I shall make sure I introduce myself hopefully he asks to be placed on my dance card. I will have to get him to invite me into a private room so I can get to know him better "  the woman gasped as she said that and then they started giggling.

Turning my attention back to the scene around me I take in more of my surroundings. I can look at this everyday. The garden , filled with various flowers and even figures made out of grass. It was magnificent.

We arrive at the entrance and my father gives us "the look" that meant to be on our best behavior or we will be punished . Mother and father go their separate ways to go talk to other parents and left us to be on our own. Jeremy left soon after and surprising went to a pretty woman .

All that was left was Mabel and tasia, I silently beg tasia with my eyes to take care of Mabel until mother comes back and she rolls her eyes, taking Mabel's hand and walks over to the food table probably to distract Mabel, that girl loves food .

I scan the room ignoring the attentions of all the men staring at me, I wanted one person. Leon. Unfortunately two men didn't get the message and walked over to me smiling brightly. They were indeed handsome but I couldn't help but compare them to Thomas and Leon and I have to say, they didn't compare to either of them one bit.

"Hello miss, would you care for a dance?" One of men said.

"Or maybe you prefer a dance with me?" Said the other

I smile politely and make up an excuse, I didn't have any intention of dancing with anyone other than Leon.

After a while of searching for him I finally gave up and just watched as other girls my age danced with bright smiles in their faces. They were actually enjoying their time. Instead of being like me caught in between some strange love triangle.

I feel a presence behind me and I turn my head to look and find no one there, I then feel a breath on the side of my face and turn slightly. The voice I hear causes my blood to go cold.

"I thought I told you to stay away Cherie?"

Turning around to face him I see he's dressed in a very nice tux , it was silk and very expensive looking. I'm not surprised.

"I don't recall you being my father or any man in my life so why would I listen to you?" I say back with more authority. I let him think I was to be a silent obedient woman when that is far from the case.

"I'm not afraid of you Thomas. You will not control me"

"Oh mais je le ferai bèbè et tu en apprècieras chaque instant"  he said , his voice steady and calm but his eyes said something completely different. I'm  not sure what he said and I don't think I want to know.

"Ioana I'm glad you could make it" I hear a voice coming from behind me and I turn around, it's Leon. When I turn to face Thomas again he is nowhere to be found. For some reason that gives me a horrible feeling.

"Hello sir Leon , I'm very glad I made it this party is amazing." Still looking around the room searching for that bright red hair. I smile brightly but it seems to be forced, I was still thinking about Thomas.

"I hoped you would come so I wanted everything to be perfect for you." This causes me to look up and finally see how bright his eyes shined when he looked at me. I soften up when I get lost in those brown eyes.

"Would you care for a dance my lady?" He asks me, though I'm not in the dancing mood right now.

"I'm actually feeling a bit parched, do you mind getting me a refreshment ? " i say politely and he nods instantly going to get it.

While he's walking away I take the time to gather my thoughts.

These are two beautiful and completely different men , some how I see they could both make me happy, Leon is so sweet and caring and the way he held me the first time we danced made me feel things I never felt. And Thomas..... he's dangerous, intoxicating, thrilling. When I'm with him my heart never calms, it's always beating as if it's trying to escape and give itself to him.

I'm confused more even more because I'm beginning to have feelings for them both. Strong feelings. In this sport amount of time these two men have ruined me for anyone else.

What do I do?