The goveerner sat at the head of the grand wooden table with his wife and daughters at his sides.
The governer rose and walked over to us "Hello." He said with a cheery smile. Holding my hand out to him I said "Hello governer, I'm Marissa. Pleased to meet you." He shook my hand and said "Is that a hint of german I hear in your voice?" He asked. Giving him a polite nod I said "Yes sir, I grew up in Germany and moved to America when I was ten."
He moved on to shake hands with the other models.
*Here's her dress... Spoiler
Imagine this but tighter fit at the bottom without the veil. And she doesn't have a tiara. Her hair is also curled and down.
"Rough plane ride?" He asks with a smile. I nod, I hated planes, and that had been my first plane ride. I didn't care if I had to walk back to Montana myself, I would never ride a plane again. I was happy keeping both of my feet on the ground.
"Yeah. I don't like heights much." I admit, not meeting his eyes. I run my hands along the blue satin dress I am wearing.
"Smile, dear, keep your head up. Models need to keep confident." He puts his hand beneath my chin and pushes up so my head is straightforward, then moves on to the next girl.
It sounded pathetic, but James had done that. Whenever he wanted to kiss me, James would gently lift my chin up. And now James was gone, gone forever. The thought almost makes me cry.
I hated war and everything related, it had taken James, and taken my heart.
Her Dress: Spoiler
Love is beautiful, but what would love be without life?
May you never steal, lie, or cheat. But if you must steal, then steal away my sorrows. And if you must lie, then lie with me all the nights of your life. And if you must cheat, then please, cheat death. — An Unknown Bride, Leap Year
