Forbidden Love

The Ball

Lyla

Lyla dressed for the ball in a baby blue gown made of silk with sheer material over it that had embroidered snowflakes on the sheer material that draped down the skirt portion of the gown. The corset hugged her body snugly, amplifying her tiny waist and making her breasts look as voluptuous and round as ever. She put on a necklace with light blue sapphires and diamonds adorning her long, swan-like neck. Sapphire and diamond earring dangled from her ears, accenting her neck. A matching diamond and blue sapphire tennis bracelet was worn upon her delicate wrist. There was a knock on the door and she answered it. It was Nico.

"Nico, you look devastatingly handsome, tonight" she said.

He continued to stare at her, his mouth open, speechless for words. Then, he finally spoke. "My god, you look tremendously marvelous. So beautiful. Words fall short in trying to express the immense, ethereal-look that graces you." He then pulled her close and kissed her as though he wanted to go nowhere, but rather remove her extravagant gown and make love to her throughout the night. But, it was important they attend tonight. He pulled back and caressed her cheek. "You are my treasure," he said softly. He then gave her his arm and she took it as they walked to the massive ball room on the other wing of their property. The outside doors to it were open as the door men checked invitations as they let people in. The party spilled out onto the manicured lawn where those who did not get invitations joined in the jubilee, as well. Tables of food were set up for them and the double doors were left open throughout the night so that the small orchestra could be heard for them to dance. Lord Hunter had spoken to the servers earlier and ordered that champagne be served to them, too, when he saw them begin to convene on the front lawn.

He walked with Lyla through the doors that connected the ball to their wing on the West side. Everyone oohed and ahhed at what a raving beauty Lyla was as she walked with the stunning Lord Hunter to the dance floor. The other people joined in and danced. Everyone danced so elegantly that they looked like graceful butterflies dancing on the wind. They glided across the dance floor with perfect movements. " I love you so much," he whispered in her ear. His breath on her ear gave her goosebumps. His words gave her chills.

"I love you, too, Nico. I love you more than the words could ever express," she replied back to him as she looked into his striking sea blue eyes. She softly kissed him. So soft, the kiss was like a whisper of undying love.

He then led her to the stage. It was normal for Lord Hunter, as leader, to welcome everyone for coming when a ball was held. "Everyone, thank you for coming tonight, for tonight is very special. We are celebrating the return of my Companion. But, this night is special for other reasons as well. He then got down on both knees. This was highly unusual and the audience murmured and whispered in confusion and shock at seeing their ruler upon his knees. He then took Lyla's hand and said, "You are my Companion, my heart has searched for you for centuries, and finally I have found you. I love you so much that my heart is bursting with emotion all for you. I want to be with you for the rest of your life, bound in love and sanctity. I am on my knees now because I am begging you, not just asking, but pleading with you, do not break my fragile, vulnerable heart as I take this moment to ask you, will you marry me?"

She brought her hand to her mouth as she gasped. The other hand clutched in his nervous hand as he waited for her answer. He didn't have to wait long. "Yes," she said. "I would love to marry you, Lord Nico Hunter." At that, he got up, picked her up into the air and circled her around in a circle. He then set her feet back on the ground, pulled her into his strong arms, and kissed her with the ferocity of a wildfire. He kissed her with passion that equalled roaring winds of a hurricane or the waves of a typhoon. He shook, so ecstatic, so impossibly happy.

He then said, "Tonight, we celebrate the return of Lyla, but tonight is also an engagement celebration! It is truly a magnificent night indeed!" Everyone cheered loudly. They clapped and cheered for several minutes, so happy that their beloved leader has found his future bride. The orchestra then rang magical music into the air with their instruments. Many returned to dance, but most clinked their flutes of champagne together, wishing most blessed wishes to the couple and their upcoming wedding ceremony. Everyone was in high spirits as the party went on. He brought her down to the dance floor and danced and danced. When they grew tired, they went to the table serving chilled champagne. They each took a glass and cheered to their future. "May we be blessed by the Moon Goddess, to have the most extravagant wedding, and a future together full of bliss, beauty, and babies," he said as he raised his glass.

"And, I pray that the Moon Goddess blesses us with success, happiness, and many joyous children to fill our years together. May our family be blessed with unity, cheerful days, and prosperity," Lyla said as they clinked their glasses together and then drank their champagne.

"As long as my days are spent with you, I am blessed. Whatever trial or tribulation that might come our way, we endure together, we fight together. I never want to be without you again. Those days you were kidnapped felt like an eternity. I have been planning to propose to you since I met you. I knew tonight was the night. I wanted everyone to know that you and I are going to be in love, in union, together, forever," he said as he took her hand and they returned to the dance floor and celebrated the rest of the night, to their coming union.