No place like home

 Mirabelle's POV

"You're funny Mirabelle, I'm sure he can speak. Perhaps, he has reason for not doing so yet. Though, I'm concerned about all of this. Is he a good man? and if he is why hasn't he come to mother and father like every other normal man?" Gabrielle asked herself but her questions made me wonder myself. "But you have to go to the ball Mirabelle, since he already knows about the ball I assume he's close to the king to know something that hasn't been announced to the kingdom yet. Maybe at the ball, you both will get acquainted" she added and I sighed. "I am indeed curious" I admitted and I heard Gabrielle giggle before pulling me out from the bed. "So go! Besides, Sir Thomas is in the living room. Mother and I met him at the market and he came back with us. I am nervous, I do not know how to act, I haven't seen him for a while". I smiled at my sister's words, why is it so hard for her to just admit she feels the same way about him? I understand she is trying to be careful but I feel it's right she tells him exactly how she feels. They both liked each other.

"Act like yourself, be your usual self. Also, Gabby you know I love you and want the best for you. I honestly think you should tell him how you feel, I know you like him so just tell him." I told her my thoughts. "I would freak out Mirabelle. I admit it, I like him but I am scared. What if the moment I tell him, he starts acting different?". I gently squeezed her hands that was holding mine and said "To get what you want in life, sometimes you have to take risks. Father takes risks by leaving our village which is hours away from the palace to work. Anything could happen to him on his way but that's the risks he takes for our family, mother too. I take risks by trying to do things myself despite knowing I could get hurt, Kayden takes risks by aspiring to be a knight and you? You take risks everyday and I don't want that to be different now it's with the man you love" I tried encouraging her. Fear is a tool that could entrap anyone and limit them from daring to do things that would benefit them and I didn't want that with my sister.

She pulled me into a tight hug and said "You're right, before he leaves I would try and tell him how I feel". I smiled and she pulled away from the hug before saying "Let's get you into a dress". After some minutes, we both went to the living room to meet Sir Thomas. When we got to the living room, father was already seated, I knew because I heard his voice. Laughing and conversing with Sir Thomas. Gabrielle made me sit on a chair as she told me she wanted to help mother in the kitchen. As I sat there, my mind drifted back to the dream I had. Was the king sick? Or someone was trying to kill him?. I didn't know the exact things to pick out from the dream but I knew that something was not right. I was pulled out of my thoughts by Sir Thomas who I heard called my name. "Miss Mirabelle!" He called out. "Oh good day to you Sir Thomas. How have you been?" I asked. "I am well now I have seen Miss Gabrielle" he answered, making me smile and my father laugh out loud. I am sure if Gabrielle heard that, she would be all smiles. The man was smooth with words. We all got engrossed as we began discussing a few things. But within minutes, our attention was pulled to the aroma wafting from the kitchen. "I guess the meal is ready" my father said. I felt someone walk past me, maybe my mother, maybe Gabrielle or Kayden I didn't know but I was pulled out of the chair and made to sit around the living room table. It was a homely way we dined and I hoped Sir Thomas didn't find it weird. From his status, I doubt he was comfortable sitting on the floor around our medium sized table. "Sir Thomas, I hope you're comfortable?" I asked. "Of course miss Mirabelle. Thank you all for your hospitality" I heard him say and I relaxed a little, knowing he wasn't uncomfortable. If everything goes well, he would end up being my brother in law. A part of this family. It was only right that I made sure he was comfortable and fine.

We all ate together, Marcus and Klaus included. I have never heard those two complain about having to live with us, they were always nice with their words. I smiled as I enjoyed the homely feeling around me, trying to suppress the fear and concern that was trying to take dominance over my mind due to my dream and what happened earlier in the bedroom.