Only Woman

The next day, Belle woke with a severe headache due to her last night cries. She stretched her back then looked at the other side of the bed only to find it empty. It was neat, and the sheets were straight without any wrinkles.

"Didn't Alaric come to the room?" Belle asked herself and then shrugged her shoulders, thinking he might be uncomfortable sharing his bed with her.

Belle slipped out of the chocolate brown duvet and headed towards the bathroom. After taking a long bath, Belle walked out of the bathroom with a smile, but the annoying headache was still there. She then wore the bathrobe and looked for clothes that are suitable for the audition.

A dirty brown knee-length gown caught her attention. Belle wore the dress with light brown plums and braided her hair. She looked pure and innocent in that dress. A satisfied smile appeared on her face.

"Where is Gil?" Belle murmured as she walked down the glass staircase. She wanted to ask him about her appea