16 The Proposal

I was dressed in a flowing blood-red off shoulder evening gown that has a slit from my upper thigh, my charcoal black hair packed in a rough bun with a strand of hair left out at each side, wearing sliver heels that complement my sliver stud earrings, but couldn't wear my mother's locket, removing It for the first aside from when I bathe and when I went through transition.

Janet and Linda picked the gown, packed my hair, and applied the light makeup on my face.

They said if you want to grace the Thorne's with your presence, you have to them tongue twisted with your looks.

Their words, not mine. I wouldn't lie I look hot.

Linda is dressed in a blue tube mid-length pleated dress, she let down her brown bra-length hair, with black 3 inches heels.

Janet is wearing a backless black floor-length dress with black heels, with makeup that makes her eyes seem big and dark purple lipstick, and a dark purple fur purse.

We all look good, I was worried we were overdressed but I was assured that Thorne's party is a big deal, so people would dress too impressed.

We went with Mrs. Jackson as our chaperone. Mrs. Jackson drove us with her car, when we got to the gate, the closest I have been to the Thorne's home, I remembered when I came to look for Lucien and wasn't allowed entrance by the 'young miss's whom I think is Nicolette.

It was just trees we saw, as we drove that gate after showing the invitation to the security...

It was all trees we saw for like fifteen minutes before seeing a castle. Wow! It is a magnificent big castle. Seeing this, there is no doubt the Thorne's are royalty. As we were ushered to the ballroom my mind drifted off to the time I was Lucien, I miss those times.

It was like everyone was invited and they all dressed to kill. The Thorne's presence was announced moments later. Everyone became silent and looked in their direction. Nicolette came in first in the arms of Daniel. She looks beautiful, Daniel is also looking dashing. They look good together.

Then Freya in the arms of Lucien, bit back my jealousy because I was envious of Freya. Lucien's gaze was wandering till it landed on me, he smiled at me and my foolish heart skipped a beat, I averted my gaze, but I could still feel the weight of his gaze on me. Since that day in school, he never behaved as I existed, what changed?

Then the last person came in, Lucien's father, he is not like I expected, he looks off, or how will I put it.

The twins got their extraordinary beauty from their mother. Don't get me wrong he is handsome and Lucien is like a replica of him but his smile is different from Lucien's, his smile looks cold, fake.

While Lucien though doesn't smile often, has a contagious one, I think he has his mother smile. Nicolette must be a replica of her mother with no buts.

Mr. Thorne went up the podium.

"Evening everyone, I reckon you are having a splendid evening, this gathering was called together for an announcement that will be announced later, so drink and be merry." He chuckles when done speaking.

The guests continue mingling among themselves.

Mrs. Jackson without words pointed out who I should stay away from henceforth, since I am at a disadvantage if I am discovered I memorized their faces and put them at the back of my mind to, some of the teachers at school were included even the old woman who gave me my schedule and assigned Linda to me at the office was among.

Linda and Janet were mixed in the crowd, I told them to enjoy while I stay behind and watch.

They only left because Mrs. Jackson encouraged them.

After some time I noticed Lucien approaching me, but I wasn't the only one who noticed, Mr. Thorne, Daniel, Nicolette, and especially Freya whose side Lucien just left had their attention on me now.

Nicolette and Daniel look worried, Freya looks like she would kill me if, given the opportunity, Mr. Thorne looks amused. Lucien seems oblivious to all this as his attention was on me.

When he got to me, he looks at a worried Mrs. Jackson

"Martha, could you give me a moment with Silver?"

Mrs. Jackson looks at him for some seconds before nodding her head and left. Lucien returns his attention to me.

"You look beautiful," he said in amazement. I have him 'tongue-twisted'

"Lucien I am sure you didn't approach me after a whole past just to tell me, I look beautiful."

"Yes, you are right, that not what I want to say. I am sorry, I came to tell you I am sorry."

"What exactly are you sorry for?" I whispered.

"There is no need to whisper they can't hear us." I looked sharply at him. What does it mean?

"It is one of my gifts, auditory shield, they can see us, but can't hear."

He told me. I look around and notice Linda and Janet wanting to come to my rescue but are stopped by Mrs. Jackson.

"I know you know what I am, and what you are." He continued.

"What are you sorry for? You did not answer the question." I fired.

"For everything, I have done to you, I didn't mean to lead you on, when I found out what you were, I know nothing between us can work."

"You broke your promise to me just because I am a werewolf because werewolves are your enemies."

"No that's where you have it wrong, I broke one of my promises to keep another, don't ever forget that.

You will find a better man who will love you more than I do, so let go of this monster in your heart."

He pleaded with me and left not waiting for my reply. But I love you, monster or not, I don't think I will ever love another I said in my head.

Linda and Janet run to me immediately he left.

"Are you alright? Linda asked.

"I am fine, " I said blinking. "Why did he approach you?"

"No reason in particular that I know of."

"What did he say?" Linda pushed.

I look at a quiet Janet, who nodded at Linda to stop, she signed.

"I am just worried." That's all she said.

Lucien went back to Freya, held her hands, and led her to the podium.

I was looking at what is about to happen when I felt cold hands around my wrist, I turned to see Nicolette.

"You shouldn't have accepted the invitation." I heard in my head, I looked shocked at her.

"School you features, don't let anyone realize I am talking to you."

How is she in my head?

"I am telepathic."

You can hear me also, I shrieked.

"Only because they are loud thoughts unknowingly directed at me, no worries I can't hear your other thoughts as I said earlier, you shouldn't have come, I told Lucien not to invite you, but she didn't listen, he claims he owes it to you to explain to you before the announcement but he is ignorant of the fact that it would break your heart further, his thoughts are it would make you move on faster."

What are you talking about?

"Look." I look in the direction of her stare to see Lucien on one knee.

"Freya Michaels, would you do me the honors of being my wife?"

Linda and Janet who didn't notice Nicolette whirl to look at me in shock.

Then I understood.