“I will inform them of the situation.” James said in a soft tone reassuring her as he gently rubbed her back. It was hard to be at the manor with her. He felt so… so limited. And yet they were stuck here for a week. For now, all he could do was hold her close and be there for her when they were alone. When she removed his glove and kissed his palm he felt his cheeks flush red. The little reminder that she would rather him be himself than a butler as she removed his glove met a lot to him and his heart pounded in his chest as a response.

A smile moved across his face as he took his hand from her and gently ran it along her head before cupping her cheek. “As you wish.” As soon as she fell asleep in his arms he scooped her up and carried her to her bed, taking everything easy, he tucked her in as to not disturb her before removing her glasses and leaning down. After placing a gentle kiss on her forehead he whispered, “I love you” before leaving the room.

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“So that’s the situation huh?” Adrian repeated as he crossed his arms. The discussion between himself, James, Annie and Jasmine happened early in the morning as James informed them of the situation at hand. 

“I can’t stand for that.” Annie exclaimed angrily, her tiny hands balled into fists. “How dare he handle her like that!” 

“Calm down Annie, it’s not like she was hurt.” Adrian said as James placed a hand on his sister’s shoulder to claim her down. “We will deal with him at the party and,” An evil smile moved across Adrian’s fine lips as he looked at the other three, “I see no reason why she would have to interact with him when she is too busy talking with others.” A nod carried through the group as they knew what they needed to do.

[color=pink]Annie was at her door with a bright smile and an even brighter laugh at her nervousness. “You wouldn’t be our Freya if you weren’t nervous.” She said with a nod as she bounced her way in and presented the gown that was chosen the night before. Once Freya was situated in the dress, Annie sat her down in a chair and threw a sheet over her so she could do her makeup and not have to worry about anything falling onto the dress.[/color] 

[color=pink]Opening a small case she had brought in with her, she pulled out a few brushes and set work on Freya’s face. “Oh yes we are well informed and will handle the situation. You just have a good time. James has been in the kitchen all morning helping prepare the food to show off some of his skills. So if you feel nervous just take something from one of the passing trays and think of James as you eat it.” She pulled back from doing Freya’s face and smirked down at her friend, “As if he’s not on your mind already.” It didn’t take long before Annie had finished her makeup, a light shade of sapphire eye shadow, a soft pink lipstick with gloss and some blue to highlight her cheeks. Freya didn’t look ‘different ‘ but everything seemed to pop more. “As for hair, we should probably do it up so you don’t overheat with nerves.” With that she began her work.[/color]

It didn’t take very long before Annie finished and excused herself from the room informing her that her escort would arrive shortly. Then, there was a knock on the door. 

James stood on the other side, a long thin box in his gloved hands as he waited for her to open the door.