Love Between Two Kinds

Chapter 2

Tiana returned home from the market, that afternoon, with slight irritation. Her mind kept on going back to the scene that pig of a man, Edward, caused. She never knew him to be someone, who will act like that, over a simple rejection. She had always thought of him as a fine matured young man. Never had she pictured him to be someone, who will cause a scene, just because, she rejected his marriage offering. That was so immature! she thought.

Handing the things she bought from the market to the butler of the house, she made her way to the stairs.

Bishop, the house butler, received the goods from his Young mistress, and said to her as he was her ascending the stairs " Madam and Mister aren't home yet and your warm bath has been prepared. "

Tiana nodded her head, as she disappeared into her room. Taking off her shoes, she jumped on the bed, and pulled out the ribbon, holding her hair. Her long black curly hair, fell in waves. She dig her fingers in her hair, and shook it gently, before laying her head on the pillow. She lie on her back, and stared at her reflection in the mirror, screwed tight, on the celling. She slowly closed her eyes, as she meditated on the occured event.

As she meditated, she heard the sound of her room door opened slightly. Keen in senses, she heard the sound of a little feet tip toeing towards her. She didn't move an each, as she already knew who it was. She slightly opened her eyes, as it followed a blonde haired girl. She could sense the mischief in the girl, as she hopped towards her bed. Just has the little blonde mischief was about pouncing on her, she said, spoiling the girl's plan

" Eve, I know it's you."

" Awww, why do you always have to ruin the fun, Tiana? "little Eve puffed.

Tiana chuckled slightly, moving aside for Eve to lie on the bed with her. Stomping her little feet, Eve jumped on Tiana, instead of the bed.

Tiana, who knew, it was going to happen, didn't move and let her have her revenge.

She giggled softly at the actions of her little sister, who was glaring at her.

" What's so funny?? "little Eve demanded.

Swallowing her laughter, Tiana pinched her little nose and replied

" Nothing, my little flower. "

Eve didn't reply and lie on her stomach, pouting. Sitting up, Tiana asked

" Hey, flower, do you still remember that Edward guy??"

" Yeah, I remember him."she became excited. Her big blue eyes stared at Tiana, waiting for her to continue.

" Well, I saw him at the market today. Did you know what he did??"

" No, I don't. Please tell me. "

" Well today, he accused me of st- "

Tiana was interrupted by a knock on the door and not long after, Bishop walked in. He informed them about their parents arrival and their request to meet them at the flower room.

Eve pouted in annoyance and glared at the butler for ruining her storytime. Even though she didn't want to leave, Eve had to, so as not to disobey her parents. They both left the Tiana's room, going to meet their parents.

In the flower room

A couple sat on a coach with a tailor in front of them, displaying colourful gowns.

" Would you like this classic design, Mrs Denton? "the tailor asked, with a dress in his hands. Mrs. Denton took a sip of her tea, savouring the taste, before answering

" I don't know. Lambert, what do you think of this dress? "

Mr. Denton, who was engrossed in his newspaper, answered absentmindedly

" Mm, yes. It's perfect. "

His answer irritated Mrs. Denton. Dropping her cup of tea, in a tray, on a table, she snatched the newspaper from him.

" Wom- " Mr. Denton frowned and was about yelling, when he saw expression of his wife. Immediately, his frown turned into a smile. He pecked her cheek lovingly, before taking a look at the dress.

" The dress is beautiful, but it's too, um, flashy." he managed to say.

" Tsk. " Mrs. Denton pinched the bridge of her nose, shaking her head in annoyance. The tailor, who witnessed this, tried his best not to burst out in laughter.

The dress was dark in colour, and he said it was too flashy, ha! the tailor exclaimed in his mind.

Just then, the door of the flower room opened, and two beautiful girls walked in. On seeing their two daughters, Mrs. Denton stood up with open arms.

" My dears! " she exclaimed as she briefly embraced them. Expecting the same from her husband, she looked to her side, hoping to see him, only to get disappointed. Her husband was still on the couch, with the newspaper in his hands. He had a big smile on his lips, that angered her to the core.

Fuming, she was about calling on him, when her daughters beat her to it,

" Daddy!" they rushed towards him.

Mr. Denton snapped and looked in the direction the voices came from. A warm and loving smile bloomed his lips as he stood up, and welcomed them in his arms. He kissed their foreheads lightly, still holding them in his arms.

Behind the loving father and daughters, stood an angry wife. When Mr. Denton noticed, he gestured for her to come join them, but, Mrs. Denton, being Mrs. Denton, puffed up her shoulders and returned to the couch. She sat down and tossed the newspaper into the fire place. She watched her husband as he witnessed each letter written in his newspaper burning away by the fire.

Letting go of his daughters, Lambert returned to his wife to coax her. Tiana and Eve giggled at their parents.

The tailor saw the whole family was there, and called in his assistants,who had more dresses with them. He called on Eve to try out some dresses.

Tiana took a sat beside the window of the flower room. The butler brought a cup on tea on a tray and placed it in front of her.

" Mom, is there a special occasion?" she asked, taking a sip of her tea.

" Well of course there is, dear. Or have you forgotten? " she eyed her daughter. Tiana scratched the back of her neck in embarrassment and softly answered

" Umm, I might have forgotten. "

" Hmph." showing her distain, Mrs. Denton looked away form her daughter.

" Umm, so what's the occasion?" Tiana asked but received no response. Seeing this, Lambert was about talking, when his wife caught him off

" Her Majesty is holding a ball tomorrow night."

" What? I thought that was coming up the next half moon?."

" Well, Tiana, the next half moon is tomorrow night. My gosh, you are your father's daughter. " she scoffed, glaring at her husband.

Mr. Denton just smiled awkwardly. Eve winked at Tiana, who giggled silently.