As the Delia Butler announced the Hindersons arrival, the whole floor quietened down. Everyone went silent not knowing what to do about this situation.

The main entrance flung open as the head of the Hinderson, Nathanial Hinderson himself walked onto the vibrant blue carpet. Following his elegance their eldest daughter, Marquis Anisha Hinderson Belida escorted the Duchess, Victoria Hinderson. Many of the other family members followed in, as well as Samuel. He looked like a child, being dragged into the mess. He did not look like the next heir of the Hindersons. He lacked the typical elegance that ran through the generations of the Hinderson family. Beside Samuel stood Victor, giving his best not to laugh.

They looked powerful whatsoever. Their presence itself overwhelmed the nobles. But what worried them more was what would happen after the entrance.

Nathanial made his way to where the Delia’s had been seated. The head of the Delia stood up. Their eyes met but silence ate the room. Not a single person dared to make a sound, they knew even the slightest noisy could get their heads go flying.

One step, two step. The Heads of the two most powerful houses in the country got closer each second. Everyone watched in horror, believing that this party was now done for. However, unlike what everyone had thought the Heads opened up their arms and greeted each other.

“My, my, Jonathan. What a nice beard you have.” “I could say otherwise, Nathanial. It’s been years since we’ve seen as the Heads of our houses.” Their laughter lightened the mood of the room. It was a bizarre scene, but no one was brave enough to confront these unsettling thoughts.

Gilbert made his way through the crowd. Everyone gladly made way for this brave young man, heading towards where the matter was in hand. “Good evening, Sir Nathanial.” Bowed gilbert as he stood next to Samuel. “Gilbert, my boy. How have you been.” Starting Gilbert’s conversation, the party regained its light and the loud chatters. The loud commotion woke Lilian.

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She shook her head, searching for Gilbert. “…Gilbert?”

Lilian picked up her belongings and tidied her hair. The door creaked open as she peaked her head out, trying to find Gilbert. After minutes of searching, she was finally able to find Gilbert among a big crowd of people. Maybe it was because of the wine she drank earlier or that she hadn’t fully regained consciousness from her deep slumber, but Lilian was not in her right mind.

She was not able to notice the Hindersons that surrounded Gilbert nor cared about the stares she’d get from the other nobles.

She ran out of the powder room bare footed, leaping into Gilberts arms. Gilbert in shock stared at Lilian. She smiled and cuddled him tighter. “Ehem” The deep voice startled Lilian, she slowly turned towards where the sound came from. It was Nathanial Hinderson. The Lion stared at the bunny who did not know it had just walked into the lion’s den.

Silence ate the floor once again as Lilian stared into Nathanial’s eyes. Her face shined red as she backed off. “I-I’m so sorry sir.” She ran for the door not knowing what to do.

“Lilian!” Gilbert followed her.

Gilbert ran into the flower garden searching side to side. Minutes had passed but Gilbert wasn’t able to find Lilian anywhere. He had no idea where she could have been. But then, a thought stroke him. He ran up the stair with every last power he had in his legs. Breathing heavily through his mouth, hoping she’d be there. He finally arrived at the balcony where the moonlight shined the brightest. She was there, crumple up and burying her head deep into her dress. Gilbert walked slowly and steadily, reaching out his hand once again.

Lilian lifted her head. Her eyes twinkled like the stars in the midnight sky as she watched Gilbert’s hair flowing in the breeze. Tears rolled down her cheeks. Surprised Gilbert kneeled down and tried to calm her down. Lilian could not stop the tears but smiled at Gilbert as if she was trying to say that she was fine. Gilbert softly grinned, relieved at the fact that she was alright. Lilian could not stop the heavy drops coming down from her eyes as she knew that they could never have a happily ever after. But she imagined how it would have been if they could.