Across boundaries (1D series - Book two)

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"I don't understand what's all these fuss about," I pouted as the dressmaker took up my arms and measured my chest width.

"My Lady, could you stretch out your arms horizontally please?" she asked shyly.

"Sorry, Mrs. Gibbons!" I apologised immediately before I did as per her instruction. I turned to look at Mia again. "Mia!"

She casted me a smile, "Of course it is important. It is your birthday ball. This is one special day that you are even more important than the queen," she chuckled.

I rolled my eyes, "It is just a birthday ball."

"Still," she grinned. "It is not every year a girl celebrates her nineteenth birthday!"

Mrs. Gibbons proceeded to take measurements of my length and I had to turn back to face her.

"Will Niall be coming?" Mia asked.

I nodded, "Yes. But he and the guys can only be here one day before. And they can't stay too long. They have to fly off the next day."

"Fair enough..."

"It is done, my Lady," Mrs. Gibbons took a bow before gathering up her measuring tools which were lying about.

"Thank you Mrs. Gibbons," I smiled.

"I can't wait to see how the gown turns out to be," Mia chuckled.

"How about yours?" I questioned.

"Don't worry about that," she said. "I've got it prepared."

"Aren't you getting it made?"

She shook her head, "I have so many dresses. Wouldn't harm if I re-wear them..."

"If you put it this way... shouldn't I be wearing something from my wardrobe...? I seem to have plenty of dresses too..."

"Of course not!" She retorted immediately. "You should get a new dress for your birthday party."

I sighed, "Whatever..." I could never outtalk her.

"By the way," she said with a pause, as she looked at me cautiously.

"What?" I eyed her suspiciously.

"The Duke is invited."

"What?" I winced. "Why is he invited?"

She sighed, "After all, he is the duke. Can't not invite him..."

I groaned.

"Raymore is also invited. And I think he's bringing his girls."

"Emma?" I piped.

"Not sure. I heard he has four girls."

"Wow..." I mused.

"Anyway, it was thanks to Emma that we could get the funds back from Raymore."

I nodded, "I really did not expect to meet her with One Direction."

She stood up, "I'm looking forward to see what Sammy has in store for your party." She winked.

Sammy had taken up the responsibility to plan my party. She hadn't failed to surprise me every year. There was always something new up her sleeves. Last year, she managed to rake up a pool party which threw the Prime and a couple of others into a fit.

*****

The sun shone brightly as I drew opened my eyes.

"Good morning Princess, and a very Happy Birthday!" Daphne greeted me as she drew opened the curtains.