Chapter 10

Minnow paced the bedroom floor. An incoherent chatter was heard from the bottom stairs as the guests were greeted and shown into the elegant ballroom.

Minnow had been given strict orders from her mother not to come down until she sent for her. She was expected to make a grand entrance when all the guests were gathered.

There was a soft knock on the door, and Minnow froze in fear.

"Already, surely all of the guests haven't arrived yet?" She mumbled to herself before calling out in a trembling voice. "Come in!"

The door creaked, and Minnow held her breath. Her shoulders slumped when Saylor's familiar face peeked in through the door.

"Oh, thank God. Quick, come in before my mother sees you." Minnow waved Saylor into the room, hurried over and gave him a warm embrace.

"Wow. Minnow, you look stunning." Saylor praised and twirled her around in a slow pirouette.

"I know, right." Minnow winked with a big childish grin. "I bet you are surprised I could scrub up like this." she laughed ha