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Chapter Ten

The invitation

June 27th
Burr household

Theo was sitting in her room, reading over her letters from Phillip. Ever since her mother passed, she hasn't seen Phillip, or replied to any of his letters. She hasn't dared to open the box from her mother, either. So it sits on her vanity, untouched. Theo sighed as she set down the letter in her hands. Her father and herself haven't talked since the night of her mother's death. Now that I think about it, Phillip doesn't even know about my mother. Should I tell him? Theo thought to herself. The young teen didn't take her mother's passing as hard as her father. He was in denial. He thought she would get better. That wasn't the case.

Aaron walked from his study into the parlor to gather the mail and came across something peculiar; a letter from Martha Washington.

         Burrs,
             My husband and I feel very bad about the loss of your wife. Best of wishes. Anyways, we are hoping you could attend are Summers Ball. To lift your spirits maybe? It will be held in our home, the 30th of June. We hope to see you there.
                                  -Sincerely,
                                       Martha Washington

He debated in his head weather to ask his daughter is she wanted to go or not.

"Theodosia, could you come down her, please?" Burr called up to Theo. Theo slowly made her way down the staircase to see her father. When she reached the bottom he passed her a letter. She read over it, looking up when she finished. Aaron gave her daughter a look saying 'Would you like to go?' "Yes," she said as she placed the letter on the dining room table, making her way upstairs.

Hamilton household

The Hamiltons received the same invitation. Angie, being thirteen, would be able to attend, it being her first ball. "Oh my, must pick out a beautiful dress!" Elizabeth exclaimed, filled to the brim with joy. Angie just giggled in response.

As soon as Phillip heard the news he rushed upstairs to his room to write Theo, asking her to go to the ball with him. As friends of course. (Keep on tellin' yourself that, Pip.)

       Dear Theo,
                 I was hoping you would like to go to the ball with me. I have a feeling you were invited, giving the importance of your father. Oh! As friends of course.
                              -Yours,
                                   P. Ham

Word count: 401

A/N: Um, if you guys would read my new book, 'Breathe' that would be nice. No shame self promo. Oh my god I'm so needy. XD Thanks for reading! ♡

-Paisley