It was the nine hundredth gown I was trying. My eyes scanned my image in the mirror.

This one was perfect, not so long... plain white... Plus, it fit perfectly on my curves.

And, it will also work at Dalgliesh's funeral.

"I want this one." I declared.

"What?" Rose and Sophia, a girl from this village who became my friend on the way to this shop, exclaimed.

Sophia is so excited about my wedding! She is also secretly jealous 'cause she is affectedby Dalglish's charm. C'mon girl! He is a devil. On the other hand, she is so beautiful... blonde hair, big blue eyes, and an overall cute face.

"It's too plain..."

"It's too normal..."

"See that one-"

"It's my wedding, so I don't want your opinion." I glared at them.

"But Adaira are you sure-" my mother glanced at the dress.

"Yes, mother."

"Ok... then something should be of your choice,'' she said sadly.

"Listen!! I came here to give you advice. So, if you want me to approve of this dress," Sophia
made a disgusting face at the dress. "...then, you'll have to let me be your bridesmaid." She finished cheerfully.

"Did someone say, bridesmaid?" Jasper, who was asleep the whole time, woke up.

Trying to adjust just after his sleep, he raised his head. "Excuse me, miss... whatever youare-"

"-Sophia, Sophia Evans."

"What a beautiful name Sophiaa..." He said staring back at her. "Yes, I was saying that, MissEvans, forget that thought. Okay? I am Lady Adair's bridesmaid.", He said sharply.

Followed by us, Sophia started laughing. "Are you stupid! A man can't be a bridesmaid..."

"See Miss Evans, I am a straightforward man. And, I believe in gender equality. If womencan do this, then why not men?" He shot back, closing his eyes unbelievably.

"I swear... Lilly would love you. Thank goodness you didn't come before her wedding...otherwise, she would have definitely chosen you." I laughed.

"Is that so?", he asked in surprise. "We will talk about that later... first, let me give thiswoman a little piece of mind-"

"Oh is that so? First of all, this is a women's dress shop. So, please leave." She pointed towards the door. "Second of all..."

"I am here with Lady Adaira to help her in shopping, and keep people like you away fromher."

"Ah obviously... that's why you were sleeping Mister 'bridesmaid'." She said sarcastically.

"Ah..that's..um.." he looked embarrassed. " It is Lord, not mister, Lord Jasper Adrien."

An effect of being Dalglish’s brother.

"Whatever-"

"If the both of you are done, shall we proceed to the jeweler's shop?", My mother asked.

"But I was enjoying the fight." Rose and I chuckled.

~~~~~~~~

"But I am from the bride's side too!" He protested.

"But you are more from the groom's side-"

"Ok then, fight as much you two want.", I said, standing in the garden. "I am leaving! Anddon't you dare come after me!".

Leaving them behind, I walked towards the mansion. They are a nice pair... but I am not inthe mood to 'aww' them.

But then what should I do?
Going into the oh-so-familiar room is the last option.

Let's roam on the second floor.

Hopping like a rabbit, I made my way up the stairs. I thought of going to the balcony, whichwas attached with two rooms - one was empty and the other was my father's office room.

I decided not to get involved with him, and I went to the empty one and reached the balcony.

Sitting on the corner, I opened my book; 'How To Stab A Person', and started reading.

It was not even a quarter of an hour, when I heard voices.

Father and Dalglish's voice. I stood up quietly and rushed to the door, and attached my earto it.

"I will not allow this." A cold voice said... it was Father's.

"I didn't ask for your opinion. I am declaring my decision." Dalglish's voice came.

What are they talking about?

"I agreed to all of your conditions, no guest, not even my son, what would society think ofme? Still, I agreed." my father's sharp voice said. "But your goons-"

"They are not goons-"

"I will not allow them in my daughter's wedding.'.' he said, ignoring Dalglish's remark.

"They are just for protection Lord Ambrose."

"Protection? Oh, so the great Dalglish is scared that my son will come and save mydaughter, huh? No no... maybe he is scared of that army man."

"Me and scared? Of course I am not... It's just my concern towards you and your family,since I have many enemies."

"And that's a lie. You are scared of losing my daughter. I don't want your guards lingeringaround in this mansion.".

"Ok. Enough of being nice. The guards will be there all over the mansion on the wedding, and that's final.", Dalglish said, as his voice rose. "And, I have not given your property back. So, keep your voice down. And, I can still get you arrested in 'illegal horse derby betting'.".

"I don't do that." My father grinned.

"You know I have proof."

What are they talking about?

Dalglish has control over our property, father's property?

No! My father can't do illegal work... he just can't!

"Uff..." father released a breath. "Ok so since we are on the topic, give me the property paper, our deal was to fix the wedding and give papers."

"Yes that was the deal, but I know Adaira. She is not happy with this wedding... so she is definitely going to do something... And if she has told Mr. Ambrose, it's going to be
complex... plus, that Linton girl is also quite clever. So, I will give you the papers after I amsure that Adaira has given up, or after the marriage." He said in one go, and the sound offootsteps faded.

It was a deal, I was just an ordinary object that my father used in a business deal!

This was not fair! I wanted my answers!

"What have I got myself into?", My father said.

Without a warning, I opened the door and found my father sitting on his chair, his head in hishands.

"Explain."

-----------------------------------

That's all for now.

How's the chapter.

Do votes and comments.

I haven't think of writing so long, just the main story I had in mind from starting, but I am enjoying writing this.

If you think it bores, or being so lengthy you can give advice, cause I am confuse if it is a nice plot or not.