[h2]Marabella[/h2]

As Bella stood alongside her father and sisters, she couldn’t help but smile as she saw the smiles exchanged between her younger sister and one of the princes. She watched as she went over and talked with him and his sister. Knowing her sister, it was so she could get to know them. She scanned the room, taking in all the faces that she could see from where she stood. She sighed silently, knowing that she couldn’t stand there forever and she would eventually have to talk to those that had accepted her father's invitation. 

As she tried to take control of her nerves, she pushed herself to walk around the room and greet those there. As she passed or addressed, she’d curtsy and give a warm greeting, saying it pleased her they were here and was pleased to meet them. As she went around, she had a warm smile on her lips.