32 Mysterious, part 2 (1/2)

Snow woke up the next morning feeling fresh as a daisy. The previous day's event felt like it happend light years away.

Snow's body also felt refreshed, like a she came out of a long bath.

Only then did Snow realise that she didn't take a bath yesterday and headed straight for the bathroom.

For a few minutes she sat there, before climbing out. Instead of her usual uniform, she switched it out for a light dress.

It was a light colour blue which went down to just above her knees. The neckline reached her neck and the sleeves only touch her shoulders.

The dress shows her curves and edges perfectly without sitting too tight.

Snow made her way down to the dining hall finding Noctis there with a few documents, when he looked up, his eyes widened just for a second before returning to normal.

”What is it?” Snow asked looking down, nothing was showing to much as there wasn't any openings in the dress, ”nothing, I just didn't expect you to wear that, you always wear your uniform,” Noctis explained, she really did look nice in that dress, he thought to himself.

Snow only laughed and took her seat at the long table. The servants brought in the meal and left to continue with their every day work, leaving Snow and Noctis in silence.

”Are you busy today?” Snow asked, trying to break the silence, ”unfortunately yes, my work as has been doubled because of the attack yesterday, so I'll probably work late tonight,” Noctis answered with a sigh, not looking up from his work.

”But, I might be free tomorrow,” Noctis said, looking up from his work with a smile. He really wants to spend time with Snow as it has been a long time since they got together, but he has to finish his duties as prince before he can go on his trip.

”Sure, I can wait,” Snow said feeling a little down, ”maybe I can go into town and visit the market to pass time.”

That made Noctis look up, ”are you sure you're up for that?” Snow nodded, ”my body is much better, I can walk without the crutches and without any help,” she said, ”that's good,” Noctis answered, before continuing with his work.

The rest of the meal went by in absolute silence, the only thing you could hear was the person eating.

Just when Snow was about to excuse herself as she was finished eating, the prince spoke, ”I almost forgot, there will be a ball in a few days time, and I would like it if you could attend, I have already asked the seamstress for a dress for you, so the only thing you can do is maybe go for a fitting.”

Snow was only shocked for a second before thanking him for the invition and excusing herself, she also said that she'll be there. Snow was very excited and nervous at the same time, she has never been to a ball before.

After a few minutes Snow was riding in a carriage. Firstly she was going to the seamstress who is making her dress. Noctis gave her the address and after that she'll just walk around the market.

When Snow arrived, she could see the dresses that was displayed in the window, it was absolutely stunning. She entered the shop and was greeted by a very friendly lady, it looked like she could be in her sixties, if Snow was not mistaken.

”Welcome dear, with what can I help you?” the lady asked, ”Hallo Miss, prince Noctis said that he ordered a dress for me and told me to come here for the fitting to see if everything sits alright,” Snow said politely, ”Oh yes, that's right, come with me,” The lady said with a soft, loving smile.

Snow followed her to the back where the fitting room is, ”prince Noctis gave me some measurments to work with, so just put on the dress and I'll work from there, okay dear,” the lady said, giving Snow some space to put on the dress.

It was a dark sleeveless red dress, with black patterns above the red material. With the dress came a little black cape that drapes over the shoulders, giving it an elegant look.

Snow stepped out of the fitting room, earning a bright smile from the seamstress.

”You look absolutely stunning my dear, the colour suits you well,” the lady said, making Snow smile, ”thank you miss, the dress itself is very lovely and beautiful.”

The lady went on working on the dress, making it fit perfectly.

After what Snow thinks is a half an hour, the lady takes the dress back to make the finishing touches. Snow left the shop thanking the lady and went off to the market.

There she walked and looked at what the people are selling. Snow noticed how some of the people looks at her or how the shopkeepers stares at her while she walks past them.

Snow stopped at one particular shop, it's sells jewelry, but this one particular necklace caught Snow's attention. The jewel was a dark violate colour, making it look so mysterious, yet dangerous all together.