365: CURIOSITY, CONFUSION

ARIEL’S POV

“Dad! Anything wrong? “Do we have a problem?” I asked my father in a

“Well, it’s time for me to introduce you to Sir Reynold,” he said in a whisper, looking around. “I wonder where he is right now.”

As my father spoke of Sir Reynold, a distinguished figure approached us from across the hall, his presence commanding attention. His posture was regal, and his eyes held a hint of warmth as he drew nearer, although he was an old man. He looked kind of young for his age.

“Ariel, this is Sir Reynold,” my father said, turning to me with a proud smile. “Sir Reynold, may I introduce you to my daughter, Ariel?”

Sir Reynold extended his hand towards me, his gaze unwavering as our eyes met. “It’s a pleasure to finally meet you, Ariel,” he said in a deep, resonant voice. “Your father has spoken very highly of you.”

I offered him a warm smile, feeling a sense of respect and admiration for this esteemed gentleman. “The pleasure is mine, Sir Reynold,” I replied, shaking his hand firmly. “Thank you for your kind words.”

Sir Reynold nodded graciously, his eyes crinkling with a hint of amusement. “I must say, your beauty truly does justice to your father’s praise,” he remarked, his tone sincere.

I blushed at the compliment. “Thank you, sir.”

“No problem. I just hope you’re enjoying yourself at the party.”

“Yes, yes, I am.”

“I would really like it if you met my grandson. But apparently, he’s not here yet.”

“No problem; it’s okay. He’s going to show up, right?”

“Of course, but it’s becoming too late.”

a deep sigh before he told me, “I’ll be back.

I nodded, and he

man with a charming smile suddenly diverted my attention as I watched Sir Reynold make his way through the crowd. He had dark hair and piercing blue

the pleasure of this dance?”

wanting to leave my father’s side. But before I could politely decline, the young man continued, “I’m sure you’re a great dancer, and I

couldn’t accept his offer. “I’m sorry, but

come on, just one dance,” he

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“I appreciate the offer, but I’m here with my father, and I can’t leave

“Fine, then, at least introduce yourself. I’m Alexander,” he said, still holding out his

reluctantly shaking his hand. “I’m Ariel; it’s nice to

dance,” he trailed

really can’t,”

flush with embarrassment.

exchange. He quickly made his way over to us, a stern look on his face. “Is

stammered, “Yeah, everything’s fine. I was just asking this young lady

shifted to me, and I could see a hint of disapproval in

quickly shook my head, not wanting to cause any trouble. “No, it’s fine. He was just asking for a dance, that’s all,”

find someone else to dance with, young man,” he said sternly before leading me away from

the dance floor, Sir Reynold looked at me with a warm smile. “I

you,” he said, his tone full of concern.

you

after my guests, especially a young lady like yourself.

help but feel a little confused.

man’s behavior. Anyways, my grandson is a handsome

me all of this. “Is there a reason you’re telling me this, Sir Reynold?”

at me. “I just wanted to let you know that my grandson is a good man. You’re

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