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Asha
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Aug 30, 2013 05:36PM
Mabel stared at Merissa and the dress "i couldn't do that" she said gobsmacked. The dresses were all so gorgeous she couldn't just take one. Surly Alexander didn't want to rip his cousin off like that. Her eyes drifted over the expensive fabrics and lace, the designs were amazing too.
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Alexander smiled at Mabel's reaction, she looked...less frightened. Merissa laughed," Please take some, I don't mind". Merissa wasn't one to be selfish, in fact she was very much the opposite. She loved to give, no one could change that. Alexander looked at Mabel and nodded," Go on".
Mabel walked slowly up to the rows of dresses, skimming her hands along the fabric. She stopped at a blue, gold and brown dress, looking at the patterns "this one is beautiful" she said quietly, admiring the seamstresses work. ((This is the dress
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Alexander smiled down at the floor and then agreed," Indeed, it is". But he was not talking about the gown. Merissa looked at Alexander with suspicious eyes and a raised eyebrow. She walked to Mabel and took the dress off the hook," Try it, I am positive that it will look lovely on you".
"Are you sure Merissa?" Mabel asked again. They were all being so kind to her and she couldn't thank then enough. She caught Alexanders eye and smiled slightly, she didn't understand how just one look at him could make her insides do backflips and her heart race faster.
"Of course!", Merissa exclaimed," Now go on, try it on". Alexander laughed at the whole situation, girls and their gowns. He looked at Mabel and nodded, reassuring her and saying," It's fine, I will wait for you". Alexander smiled softly and placed his hands in his trouser pockets.
Mabel smiled "will you come help me?" She asked Merissa, knowing she couldn't take her undergarments off my herself. This was turning out to be pleasant after all. Hopefully none of the maids would notice her change in clothes and get suspicious. That would end badly.
Merissa laughed and slapped her head softly," Yes! Of course, how simple minded of me". She looked at Mabel and then led her to the changing room, it had a lovely lounging chair with beautiful fabrics, it was spacious enough to walk around in. Merissa pulled the curtains together and started to slowly help Mabel. "Alexander is a such a gentlemen", Merissa encouraged, raising her eyebrows and grinning.
Mabel's face lit up as Merissa mentioned her cousin. "Yes i suppose he is rather proper" she said, trying to hide the smile that came to her lips when she thought of Alexander "not many men bother with that formality anymore." Mabel stared at her ripped dress on the floor and the ripped ribbon at the back of her corset and sighed if only they had met under different circumstances.
Merissa smiled, she could tell what was happening between them. The fondness would grow into something more. Merissa put the corset around her body and started to tighten it. "I remember Alexander always being so gentle and friendly, with everyone! When we were younger it was like he was an old soul, wise and smart but never taken seriously because of his age".
Mabel sucked in a deep breath as Merissa tightened her corset "i don't mean to pry but how old is Alexander?" She said quietly, not that it really mattered, she was just curious. Mabel sighed, adjusting her corset, god she hated these things. It felt like they were trying to squeeze the life out of you whilst making you look more appealing to a man. Why would it matter what you look like? If a man really loved you then it wouldn't matter. But for women like her she had to look perfect for the rich men of the upper class.
Merissa scrunched up her face in guilt as she tighten Mabel's corset, they were horrible, squeezing women in places and making it unbearable. "He's eighteen", she replied, she smiled and continued," But he seems much older with the way he talks and who he is". Even when they were younger.
Alexander tapped his foot, waiting.
"Are you ladies nearly done yet?", he asked carefully. He hoped he wasn't sounding impatient, he just didn't want to keep Mabel from where she needed to be.
Mabel smiled at Alexander's comment "he obviously knows nothing about corsets" she said quietly to Merissa with a smile. Then replied back to Alexander "nearly done" she said happily. She was just slipping her dress on, it was so beautiful. Thank god for Merissa.
Merissa laughed and said," No man does". She looked as Mabel slipped on the dress and stood in front of the mirror. Merissa nodded and smiled," Well, you look lovely, Mabel".
A true beauty.
"Come here Alexander", Merissa yelled softly.
Alexander rolled his eyes as he was beckoned by his cousin," What do y-".
But he was cut short, he saw Mabel and his breathe cut short.
Mabel blushed lightly as she saw Alexander's reaction in the mirror and slowly turned to face him "i believe we're all done now" she said with a shy smile. She didn't understand why Alexander was acting like this, a man of his status must see many beautiful women throughout the day. She was just the same as she had always been boring pale Mabel with wood coloured hair and the same boring wood coloured eyes.
Mabel was sparkling, the dress emphasised her
- her eyes and beauty. Alexander looked at her and smiled, staring for a moment and then looking down," The gown suits you my lady". He smiled to himself and then looked at Merissa, who was also smiling, but knowingly. He screwed his eyes at her and she tried not to giggle even more.
Mabel looked down shyly "thank you" she said quietly. It really was a beautiful dress, much more fit for a prettier lady. "Thank you so much Merissa. The dress is absolutely stunning i will make sure i come back to pay for it"
"Pay for it?", Merissa laughed," I'm giving it to you for free, and please do not argue, I will not take any price nor will I stand for your arguing". She smiled at Mabel and gave her a wicked look. Alexander chuckled," It's true, Mabel, there is no point of trying to convince her". Alexander smiled at Mabel softly.
Mabel looked at the two of them and smiled "fine" she said "but i will make sure i come back to this shop and buy some more dresses. They are stunning." He walk with Alexander had turned out ok despite the few problems.
Merissa bowed her head slightly and smiled," Of course, you are very welcome to". She looked at her cousin and said," I think you should take her home, cousin. The time is settling". Alexander looked at his pocket watch and then looked at Mabel," I am sorry, my lady, but we have to go". Merissa stepped forward and gave Mabel a gentle hug," I shall see you soon, I hope".
Mabel hugged Merissa back "thank you so much. I will definitely come back for more dresses" she said before letting go, with a smile. She followed Alexander out to the front of the shop and said goodbye to Merissa and the other lady again before turning to Alexander.
Alexander smiled at Mabel," That was impressive, Merissa is not usually that pleasant, you seem to have gain a soft spot from her". Alexander looked down and then bit on his bottom lip, he took her hand and quickly went through the back of the shop. He looked left and right to see if there was anyone but there wasnt so he pulled Mabel out. Suddenly someone whistling was walking past, he pulled her into an alleyway and held her close. They were chest to chest, very close and practically one body.
Mabel looked straight into Alexander's eyes. She had no idea what was happening "what is it?" She whispered, trying not to notice the fact that she was so close to him out in public. The way they were was highly inappropriate especially for a woman of her status and name.
"I can't let anyone see you", he whispered," A lot of people know who you are, Mabel". The man was finally gone. Alexander suddenly stepped away from her and did a awkward smile. He chuckled to himself and said," Lets go". He continued to walk through the alley way, speedily and hastily.
Mabel held Alexander's hand tightly. She really just wanted to get home and away from all of this drama "thank you so much Alexander" she said quietly "for everything today. I have, despite its nature, really enjoyed the day"
Alexander smiled to himself. As they came up to the street they had meet, Alexander stayed in the alley way but looked at Mabel. "You may go on from here, i'll be watching to see if anyone looks suspicious", he said.
He bent to kiss her hand softly," It's been a pleasure, dear Mabel". Regretfully, he had to say goodbye.
"Thank you so much Alex. I really enjoyed my day with you and thank you for looking out for me. My father, even though he won't find out, would be very grateful. Please if you ever need anything, you or cousin, you know where to find me." Mabel said, lingering there a little longer than she had to before turning and walking down the main street.
Alexander smiled as she walked away, he looked down slightly and then looked out in case anyone was following her. It was okay, she was okay. He watched her walk safely home and he crept back into the dark shade of the alleyway. ((What if her dad hires Alexander to be his guard or something?))
((Sure i fast ford a little))Mabel went home and told the story to her mother, who, against Mabel's wishes,told her father. Within a week Mabel was accompanying her father to Alexander's house.
The chaffer opened the carriage door for her and she followed her father to the front door. he knocked and Mabel's stomach filled with butterflies. Her hair was down and she was wearing the dress which Alexander's cousin had given her, as it had quickly become her favourite.
Alexander was preparing his house for guests, guests he knew quite a lot about. Mabel's father, who seemed to be quite famous with the gangs and mobs in London, decided to chat with him. He looked at his maids and workers," I want uniforms correctly in place and for you to be on your best behaviour". He then looked over then and smiled at each one of them, greeting them and supporting them, he was not one to be harsh with his workers. He despised people who treated other people unfairly and inhumanly.
One of Alexander's maids opened the front door, she was a petite girl with firry red hair witch had been carefully tucked beneath her bonnet in an effort to hide it. Mabel smiled at the girl as she followed her father through the door, surly she wasn't much older than Mabel but it was always hard to tell with maids.
Alexander walked through his front door to see Mabel with her father. He placed his hands in front of him and smiled, he offered his hand and said," Ahh, sir. I've been awaiting you. I didn't know you would be bringing your daughter with you".
Mabel's father smiled and shook Alexander's hand "Yes Mr Johnson Mabel's mother insisted that i bring her. I hope you don't mind" he said. Mabel curtseyed politely at Alexander, staying quiet as she had always been taught. She couldn't help though that inside her stomach was filled with butterflies.
Alexander shook his dad firmly and smiled," No need to apologise, Sir. It is fine, such matters are not as private between family anyway". He looked at Mabel and took her hand, he kissed her gloved hand and said," Nice to meet you. I am Alexander". He gave her a small smile, soft and gentle. He couldn't help but feel something.
Mabel smiled back "its a privilege to meet you Sir" she said quietly, looking up into his eyes, her eyes smiling even more than her mouth. Mr. Nightsmount looked between the two totally oblivious to anything that was passing between them unspoken. "Yes Mabel is my youngest daughter" he said with a little bit of pride.
Alexander got caught between Mabel's eyes and reality, so when Mr Nightsmount spoke he barely heard. He looked at her father and then slowly pulled away his soft grasp from her hand. He placed his hands behind his back and looked at Mr Nightsmount," She is beautiful, sir". He smiled to himself and then looked at her father again," Please, follow me".
When Alexander let go of her hand, Mabel let out a breath she hadn't even realised she had been holding. He made her feel self conscious and beautiful at the same time but when he actually said it, it brought colour to her cheeks. Her father nodded at Alexander's comment, a small smile coming across his lips "yes quite so" he said, looking at his daughter and taking her arm before turning and following Alexander into the house.
Alexander smiled and led them to the main lobby, there were two chairs next to each other and then a chair opposite. A table was placed in the middle. Alexander sat down on the one chair alone opposite the two, he looked at his maid and nodded at her to bring some food. "Mr Nightsmount do you want any thing to drink?", Alexander asked, then he looked over at Mabel and said," What about you, my lady?".
Mabel's father sat her down in her chair before taking his beside her, both facing Alexander "just some tea for us please Sir" he answered for the both of them. He looked down at the platers of nibbles the maid had just brought and picked up a few biscuits with dip.
Alexander bowed his head softly and said," Of course". He looked over at his maid and asked politely," Mary, if you please, bring the tea". She smiled and nodded once before going off to fetch the tea. Finally Alexander faced Mr Nightsmount and asked," So, sir, what brings you?".
He nodded "yes. Well Mabel mentioned what you did for her and for that i am extremely grateful" he smiled slightly, reaching out to take his daughter's hand.
Alexander smiled, he bowed his head and said," It was nothing, more of something that I had to do than walk away. Those men were awfully fond of your daughter, they must know of her". Then Alexander looked to Mr Nightsmount," And of you".
He nodded "yes i have known about these men for some time now but i never imagined them to go after Mabel nor did i approve of her going out at that hour" he said, looking at his daughter. "Forgive me for being this straight forward Mr Johnson but what do you do as a job?" He asked with curiosity.
