“M’lady, Lord Beadurof wishes to see you.”1
I looked up from my sketches. “Oh…oh, thank you Meda. Tell him I will be there shortly.” She nodded and left. I got up from my bed and put the parchment down on it. Smoothing my skirts nervously, I breathed in. What would Father want with me? I never see him, except at supper (when he is around), and he is altogether very cold to me. Anyway, I have a sister and two brothers to keep him busy, and I am the youngest of them all.2
I walked down the twisted, turning staircase of the castle, and into my father’s apartments. He was sitting with Mother, chatting. I curtsied to them. “You wished to see me, my lord?”3
“Yes.” He sat his goblet of wine down and looked up at me. “Constantina, you are, how old, sixteen?” I curtisied a yes. “Aye, then you are well over the age of married women. We have recently spoken with the Eldwyn family, and they have a son, a Lord Terom, who is of marrigable age.”4
Here it was, the conversation I had dreaded for years. I had hoped that Father had forgotten all about me, since he had said naught of the subject, ever.5
I lowered my eyes, trying to force tears out of them. “I…I shall do what pleases you, my lord,” I mumbled.6
Mother’s soothing voice lifted my spirits a little. “I have met the boy, he is very handsome. And polite. I think you two will make a good pair.” When I didn’t answer, she added, “It could be much worse, Constantina.”7
My head shot up. Mother hadn’t called me by my full name since...since who knows when! She must be very serious about this.8
Father cleared his throat and took another sip of wine. “The Fairfaxes are having a ball in a few weeks, you will be able to meet him there.”9
“I am looking forward to it.” Father dismissed me, and I walked out of there as quickly as I could. I can hardly wait until the ball, I thought coldly. I can hardly wait for my life to slowly yet surely diminish before my eyes.10
Author notes
This is very short, but I think the story as a whole will be pretty long. I've never written a short story, sooo...I don't know how it will turn out.
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Beautiful and enchanting! I love it! I'm so taken in I need to know, will she fall in love with him? Love at first sight? Her mother said he was handsome.... but the question remains... maybe she meets someone else? or maybe she meets someone else befor the ball and when she reaches the ball finds out it's her true love
See LaBelle, you have my mind going.... I have dinner now, but I will be back shortly for the next chapter Fantastic! You are great at writing stores, All the best, Annie 
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Wow! this is REALLY good! Especially since it's in like the Reinassance, I like that kind of stuff. I can't wait to see how this story goes. Keep writing!
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WOOHOO Go Steph!!! LOL... I can't wait to read the rest of this!!! It seems VERY interesting!!! Great job!!!
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Thanks! Yeah, this is the type of stuff I love to read, fantasy worlds that are based on medieval times. I'm working on part II right now, cross your fingers!
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Wonderful!! Really! This reads like an old gothic romance novel. I think you are getting very good at writing. You need to continue on with this. Wait and see, you are going to get some good comments on this I am sure. I like how you left it hanging also. Nice work. proud mommmy
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