Episode 4

After that uncomfortable visit, Aisha had to get ready for her trip to the barony with her grandmother, the great Baroness of Steiner, her father's mother, a fair woman and, if necessary, tough. In her youth, she was famous for being an excellent mage, whose sacred beast was a beautiful white deer with the earth element, so the baroness had a connection with nature.

"Darling," the countess enters the bedroom accompanied by her maids, who are carrying some things. "Your dress for the big night has arrived."

The maids arrange the mannequin where they put the dress. It was a beautiful pink dress with sparkles and fluffy. They leave the jewels on the table and the shoes as well.

"It's so perfect, you'll look divine. The young duke will want to marry you immediately," the countess looks excited.

"I hope not..." she whispers. "Mother, I think this is exaggerated. The dress looks so uncomfortable, and the pink, I'll look like a cake."

"What?" the countess is stunned by her daughter's words. "But you chose the design..."

"Oh... well... it looked good in the catalog... but now..." she feels like she will fall rolling down the stairs if she happens to trip.

"You're very strange. I think I should call the doctor," the countess worries.

"No need, I'm fine, it's just the nerves of the moment," she excuses herself, letting out a forced laugh.

"You don't have to be nervous, everything will be fine, you'll see. Briana had her debut party and it went perfectly. She had so many marriage proposals, it's a shame she didn't accept any, with such good prospects," she lets out a heavy sigh.

《If you only knew, Mother...》 she rolls her eyes without the countess noticing.

"Yes, what a shame... but it's her decision."

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The fateful day arrived, the party was starting, everything was perfectly done for that big night, but Aisha was not happy at all. She would have to wear a dress so horrible in her opinion, too much glitter and too much pink.

Meanwhile, Briana was furious, as she found out that Oscar would escort Aisha, but, in her hand she carried a small box, which contained the key to get what she wants. This time, she would win, she would take away from her little sister what she loves the most, and she won't be able to do anything to prevent it. She went to one of the rooms near the party hall, where she stored the box in one of the furniture. During the night, she would return to prepare everything and she would only have to attract Oscar to that place.

When the night began to fall, the guests began to arrive. Everyone greeted the counts and congratulated them on the debut of their youngest daughter. Some commented that they felt sad, because the girl already has a commitment, as they would have liked to arrange a commitment with their children.

Aisha was already in the hallway when Oscar arrived. He looked very good, and offered his arm to guide her.

"It's time, Miss Aisha," he smiles kindly.

Aisha felt like she would get diabetes with so much sweetness from that boy, too bad he's silly. She took his arm to start walking towards the hall.

"You look really beautiful, Miss. I feel so lucky to be the owner of your heart," he comments while observing her with affection.

"Eh? Y-yes... yes... I'm beautiful, divine... and you... you look good," she pats his arm.

Oscar is surprised by the way she responds. It's as if her words don't matter, because whenever he compliments her, Aisha acts so shy and her cheeks turn red, making her look adorable. Upon reaching the door of the hall, the guard makes the announcement.

"The Steiner house presents before everyone the second Miss Aisha Steiner, accompanied by the young Duke, Oscar Gutman," he announces.

Everyone turns towards the entrance, seeing Aisha enter on Oscar's arm, who was wearing a suit that matched Aisha's dress. They both go down the stairs and Aisha clings to the young duke's arm, as she feels that at any moment she could step wrong on the stairs and fall.

Upon reaching the last step, the countess approaches Aisha along with other women, whom she introduces to Aisha. Oscar also greets the women kindly, receiving compliments for being an educated young man. They also congratulate Aisha for being the fortunate betrothed of the young man.

"On the contrary, I am the fortunate one. Miss Aisha is a kind and educated young woman. Anyone would feel fortunate to have a future wife like her. She is perfect, what every man desires," comments Oscar.

《That sounded so macho, as if I were such a valuable jewel.》 Aisha only forces a smile and as soon as she had the opportunity, she escaped from everyone, hiding on the balcony to eat some snacks. She will stay in that place until the moment when Briana takes Oscar away, and she will let everything happen as it should be.

The party progressed and the countess finally found the brunette, forcing her to enter, as she must give her first dance as a debutante. Oscar approached, taking her hand, and the music began. Oscar guides her, but, at times he makes a gesture of pain. Aisha steps on his feet whenever she can and apologizes, blaming the dress that is too pompous.

"Maybe we should stop, I wouldn't want you to get hurt more," Aisha asks, feigning a face of sadness.

"I-I... I'm fine... ouch!" there was another stomp. "Y... yes, let's stop, this will be the last piece."

At the end of the music, they both separate and give each other a polite greeting with a bow, allowing others to pass to dance.

"I had seen her practice with the teacher and she danced very well," comments Oscar.

She lets out a sigh. "I think it's because of the dress, it's very heavy, I should have chosen another one," she laments.

"On the contrary, it looks very good, and don't worry, those steps are nothing," he laughs nervously.

It was obvious that the boy was in pain, but he was trying to be a gentleman. Meanwhile, Briana observes from afar, annoyed to see how Oscar smiles at Aisha, but, all that ends that night. She just has to wait for the right moment, and the one who will have Oscar's smiles and affection will be her.

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