If it becomes real

Chapter Ten: If it becomes real.

Arya ran to the standing mirror with the wedding gown, that had just been delivered and checked on it. She made a spin and smiled.

“This is pretty.” Her smile fell. “And also very familiar.”

She had seen a sample at the boutique, was the dress in trend? Perhaps when Damien shopped for it, he saw it and liked it. Her smile returned. At least, they had similar tastes in clothes.

“What are you doing? Thinking of you two being compatible? Forget it, it’s a contracted marriage.” she dropped the gown to the floor.

Why was Damien being so kind to gift her a gown? Did he know that she didn’t have a single coin with her to buy anything?

“Arya! That dress belongs on your body and not the floor!” Anna shouted, entering her room.

Arya picked it up hurriedly and threw it on the bed, she rushed to her sister’s side. “You said he called? What for? About me or something?”

Why was she curious? Anna wondered. “He called to ask how my marriage plans with Jim are