Chapter 83 - 83: Details For The Ball II (1/2)

Chapter 83 - 83: Details For The Ball II

After Leonard walked Serena back to her dored for her excursion with her friends Currently, they were at Marchesa, looking through so what they already prepared beforehand, the girls decided to look around and see if there would be son the alterations to be hed Earlier, she wanted to tell Leonard that he has nothing to worry about because Geoffrey has his heart set on Emily However, she does not have any substantial proof Aside froht confront Geoffrey and cause a scandal Thus, she kept that knowledge to herself Not wanting him to think that his advice went to deaf ears, she nodded her head and said "I'll think about it"

"Earth to Serena" Milly said, looking at her friend that looked like her

"Yes?" she replied

"Do you think this pink one would suit me better than the yellow one?" Gizel asked

Serena shook her head then pointed at the dress hanging behind Gizel, "I think the coral dress will do Try that one on"

Gizel grinned as she picked the dress, indeed the color looked like it will beon her tan

"Serena, why don't you try this one on? I think this will suit you beautifully" Via suggested Although she was not buying, she quite enjoyed looking at the dresses She decided to hat her parents prepared for her to the ball

Serena looked at the dress It was a short sleeved o the color and the embellishments on the dress, she decided to buy it i to try it on first?" Via asked surprised

"No need, I will alter it later"

After paying for their purchase, they strolled and shopped for irls went back to their dormitory

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Alone in her rooht about what Leonard said over and over Not that she was interested in Geoffrey that way, but she felt like she has been doused with a bucket full of ice-cold water

When she started her relationshi+p with Charlton, it ith the thought that she could leave hi in love with his were now, she has no plans of giving him up just like that

However, if she were to assuht and Geoffrey did like her, then ill happen next? How could their engageet broken?

If she were just to think of herself, well sure No problees attached However, Leonard's words made her feel so selfish

Inevitably, if she were to do that, her fah they were not her real faement was a royal decree Also, it was her father who proposed the engageest that they were playing the monarchs as fools

Thus, the question would broil down to whether she is willing to sacrifice the honor of her family for Charlton She understood why Leonard said those words to her If she were in his shoes, she would also say the sauilt cause her a headache Not wanting to lose sleep about it anymore, she decided to not dwell on that matter Besides, maybe it was all in Leonard's e, Serena tried to notice any strange behavior from Geoffrey Was he really interested in her? She wondered However, she did not notice anything strange He was being a little friendly, but nothing to indicate that he likes her that way

Serena sighed in relief

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The days passed quickly and soon it was the 16th of Dece, Serena attended the student councilthe final details and any minute additions for the ball as it will be held next week already

"After sending out the invites last week and receiving all the confiristration accordingly Since there are more male than female in school, not all male has secured a muse However, all the female students have escorts" Mary reported as she passed the prepared registration to Joan

"Good Leonard, please prepare another copy of this registration for the master of ceremonies" Joan instructed as she continued to ask "How about the dance card and the order of dances?"

Gina grinned and passed around so booklets