THE crowd was mesmerized by the lady in red gown. It was not the typical gown that women of that time wears. It was a long gown that reached the floor. The neckline was square cut which emphasized the large diamond pendant hanging on her neck. The lacy and see through sleeves were up to the wrist of her hands. The beads that were covering her gown sparkled in the light. The soft and flowy fabric hugged every shape and contour of Francine's body. Her long hair was brushed off her face and was flowing to her back. Large diamonds adorned her ears. The earrings were the same size of stone as her necklace's pendant. The women would be surely envious of Francine's beauty and braveness to dress differently than what was accepted by society. Aldus didn't want to think about what the men in that ro
