Butterfly Kisses: Finale
By
Cathy
Brockman
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Party night got
here much faster than I would have liked. I wish I had more time to get to know
the imp whose name by the way is Ivan. Obediah has avoided me like the plaque.
Oh well I guess if he is happy being a drone to the queen when he could be my
prince then more power to him. I don’t need a man than doesn’t want to be with
me.
I really don’t
want to just pick a man like I’m shopping for clothes. It just doesn't feel
right, but mom isn’t giving me the time to go traditional and fall in love. I
told her I would choose a mate tonight, I never said anything about setting a
wedding date. Perhaps I can buy some time and get to know this prospective
mate. If things don’t work out mom can always throw another party for me to
choose again. She loves throwing parties.
As usual mom
went all out and the party was spectacular. There were fairy lights everywhere
twinkling in the dark like millions of tiny stars. Being out in the courtyard
garden there wasn't a need for a lot of decoration since the garden was
beautiful enough with all the fragrant blooms and the fountains flowing. There
were several large buffet tables set up with a variety of foods for all tastes.
There were vegan tables, vegetarian tables and a table with meats and cheeses
for the carnivores. Something for everyone.
It seems as if
everyone in Fae has come to the festivities. Not only was there a smorgasbord
of food and drink but a smorgasbord of men. And that one was meant especially
for me. I guess the other ladies of Fae were waiting in the sidelines to choose
from the leftovers. The funny thing was I still didn't want to choose. I would
rather fate choose for me but I guess that wasn't going to happen.
Since Obediah
made it perfectly clear he had no interest in being one of the chosen, I
narrowed my sights down to Draecon the dragonfly prince and possibly Faelord
the firefly prince for the first part of the evening. It didn't take long for
me to realize there was no way in Fae I could live with Faelord. The man was
just way too flamboyant for me. I finally got away from him.
Draecon bored
me to sleep with all his tales of battles and the like. I just don’t see me in
his dark kingdom watching him practice sword fighting and all his jujitsu,
boxing and gladiator games. I’m not the violent type or the outdoorsy active
type either.
I’m more
creative and colorful and nature friendly. I like sunning in the sand, and have
recently discovered I like fishing. Well I don’t like to fish. But I enjoyed
watching a certain sexy Imp fish and tell me stories of hiking in the woods,
bird watching and life in the woods. An Imp that didn't show up, which is
probably good.
If I was to choose an Imp my mom would split a
wing. But she never said I had to choose an insect Faery, her words and I quote
were ‘LaRae, it’s time you choose a mate, this weekend at the end of the ball
you will give me your choice from the suitors in attendance, and I will make
the announcement.’ Nowhere did she specify species.
I had hoped
that Ivan would show bu, no such luck. I had not figured as much since he let
me know he wasn't a party type person nor did he like crowds or big fancy
galas. I didn't tell him about the big reason mom was throwing the party.
Mainly I didn't want him to know that I was choosing a man like most people
choose food or clothing, second I didn't want to think that the only reason he
came was a chance to marry into the royal family. If he came it was to spend
time with me, to meet my family and friends and no other agenda. I didn't figure in just a few days he would be interested in me enough to come meet my
family since he told me he was too shy and just didn't do crowds.
The night was
half over and I had no clue as to what to do. I felt like just running away. I
was avoiding mom all I could. I slipped off to the back of the garden to a big
patch of toadstools near a small cascading fountain. There sitting on a
toadstool skipping pebbles in the small stream was Ivan.
My heart
skipped a beat. He came. Even though he made it clear he even had panic attacks
around a lot of people, here he is. Does that mean he likes me? I take a deep
breath.
“Hi Imp.”
His eyes light
up as he takes in my long, flowing, fuchsia dress that has a seashell bodice.
His broad smile sends goose bumps all over me. What is it about this man that
just revs my engines?
“G’d Evnin’ Faery. You look lovely.” He grins
impishly as his eyes rake over my body, he folds his large hands across his lap
but I already noticed what he was trying to hide.
But does he
just lust after me or does he like me? Will he run like a rabbit when I tell
him the real reason for the party and that he is at the top of my list?
“Ivan I need to
ask you a couple questions”
“Okay.” He goes
back to tossing pebbles.
“Why did you
come here tonight?”
“You invited
me.” Plop, plop, goes the pebbles.
“You said you
probably wouldn't come that you don’t like crowds or parties.”
He turns to
look at me. Even in the pale moonlight I can see the glimmer in his gorgeous
forest green eyes.
“No I don’t,
but I like you.” Then like a slight whisper of wind, “I missed you.”
“Ivan, do you
like me as a friend or would you be interested in more.”
“More as in
what?” he keeps his gaze on my eyes. I can see how nervous he is and I can just
feel a pull between us.
I tell him why
mom has thrown the party. I tell him I like him a lot and want to get to know
him more.
He smiles at me
and nods. I take him by the hand.
“Would you like
to go meet my mom?”
He slowly
stands and nods again.
I swallow hard
as we walk through the crowd. We stop at the buffet tables and I encourage Ivan
to eat a little. I grab a cup of honey wine. I need a bit of liquid
encouragement to face mom. I approach the Dias and mom looks up at me
hopefully.
“Well LaRae,
have you made a choice or do I get the honor.” She has a smug look on her face.
“Ivan, this is
my Mother, queen of the butterfly faeries, Mom this is Ivan, my mate.”
Not the end, but a new beginning!
I hope you enjoyed My Faery tale. We had a blast writing it. If you missed
the first episode you can find it here
Chapter 2 here!
Join us in May for Kiss of Fate our prequel to Love Bites and see the
budding romance of Nicolai a prominent heir of a large plantation and Illia a Wicca peasant girl. Two lovers from different stations in life and how fate
intervenes.
Be on the lookout for a big
announcement at the end of this story!
