Angie POV

I looked at the girl in front of me. She looked sad. Lonely. She looked like one of those girls who always finds flaws in herself not to 'fish for complements' but just because she knew she would never be enough. She looked like she had a mask on to not only hide her sadness but to protect her from pain.

"Angieeeee can you come help me with my corset? Peggy pulled the string out again"

I sighed at Peggy's lack of discipline and eliza's helplessness. Taking one last look at the stranger in front of me, I turned away from the mirror. As I made my way to eliza's room I thought to myself,
Will I ever be as kind and sweet as Eliza? Will I ever be as beautiful and talkative as Peggy? Will I ever be satisfied?

Laf POV

I straitened my brown overcoat.

Would herc think this'll look ridiculous? If he does, we he be ashamed to be seen with me?

I shook my head. Why did I care so much about what this man thought. It's not like he could make me do anything if he asked. It's not like I get lost in his chocolate eyes and the way they sparkle when he smiled. It's not like I memorized every, perfect, feature on his face so that if I had to I could sketch it blindfolded.

I collapsed on the bed. "To hell with it I'm in love" I grumbled.

At the ball
Alex POV

We had entered the ballroom at the Schuyler household. We as in John, Laf, herc, and Aaron. Burr had told me on the ride over that if I could marry a sister I'd be rich. That hardly seemed like a problem. For whatever reason, women swooned for me. It's like the more attention I pay them, the more they love me. However that works.

Eventually I spotted 2 of the 3 schuylers. One was in a yellow dress and her hair was pulled back. She had bright red lipstick on. The girl was jumping up and down smiling ear to ear. I would've gone for her but she looked to be 18 or nineteen but I was 23. I didn't feel like being creepy so I kept looking.

I spotted another a moment later. This one had a blue dress. She was cute. A smile graced her lips as she glided from man to man. Her long dark hair framed her face perfectly. I decided to go for her because the other was no where in sight.

The girl in the blue dress must have spotted me because she waved and smiled. Her face turned a light shade of pink. I was halfway across the ballroom when

Bang

This next part happens very quickly. A girl in a pink dress stomped toward me and I didn't have enough time to move so we collided. Instead of falling, I caught her with one hand in the back of her neck and one on her lower back.

Her hair was in front of her face so I couldn't see who she was. I helped the poor girl up and brushed myself off while profusely apologizing.

The girl did the same. When she pushed her thick curly brown hair behind her ear I saw her face. For the first time, I was the star struck one.

Her brown eyes glistening in the pale candlelight. Her cheeks flushed and she smiled.

I realized my mouth was open and quickly shut it and smiled. (Aaron would be proud)

We began waltzing to blend in with the Crowd. I decided to be outgoing and state my observations. "You strike me as a woman who had never been satisfied."

She smirked and replied, "I'm sure I don't know what you mean. You forget yourself"

I cut in. "Your like me. Your never satisfied."

"Is that right"

"I've never been satisfied." The dancing slowed and then stopped. We hadn't looked out of each others eyes since they met. I couldn't help it. This is by far the most stunning woman I've ever met. Not only over the moon gorgeous but also knows when to share her opinions.

She curtsied. "My name is Angelica Schuyler." A Schuyler?! I actually scored one. And to my luck, the best one.

I bowed, kissing her hand, still not breaking eye contact. "Alexander Hamilton"

She looked at me like she was challenging me to something. "Where's your family from?"

Oh no! A woman of her status can't know that I'm a penniless, bastard, immigrant from a broken home. That's more of an after marriage conversation. I avoided the question and shared a bit about myself. "Not important. there's a million things I haven't done. Just you wait, just you wait."

She smiled but soon that smile dropped when she looked at the clock.

"It was such a pleasure to meet you Alexander. I really must get going but..." she hesitated frantically looking around her pockets for something. "Where where, ah ha!! Here, my kind sir, is my address. Don't forget to write. I'll look forward to hearing from you!!"

She stumbled over her words, obviously enchanted by may awesomeness. With that she ran up the curved stairs.

Tonight was a night to remember.

Eliza's POV
(Back in time a bit)

I was over the moon happy! This was my first ball. Well my first ball that I'm aloud to dance in. I enjoyed meeting all the men and women.

The ball was almost over when I saw him. The most beautiful man I've ever seen. Handsome, I bet he knew it. Peach fuzz, and he can't even grow it!!

He looked at me and I felt my face heat up. I waved like an idiot and smiled. He made his way over.

Angelica always told me that a proper lady never approaches a man. She must get his attention and make him approach you.

My sister has never done me any harm so I waited. I waited for the to arrive by my side.

I almost missed this next part because it happened so fast. The man collided with...

ANGELICA?!

He caught her and their faces were inches apart. Oh no no no!! I saw the look on my sisters face. She looked helpless. But I was alway the helpless one. I was the one who men swooned over. I was the one who wanted this man.

But- I couldn't do that to my dearest Angelica. It wasn't her fault- she didn't know. I didn't tell her. I didn't claim him.

That would be the biggest mistake of my life.

I watched them waltz. My sister looked truly happy. If I told her that I loved him she'd step aside he'd be mine.

I smiled as I walked over to them. I would tell Angelica how I feel and shed gladly step aside. "She'll say 'I'm fine'" I said out loud!

I stopped smiling and walking. I didn't notice but tears were streaming down my face. I didn't know for what. Because I would never love another how I love this man or of what I was about to do it my dear sister

"But she'd be lying"

Angelica's POV

Alexander Hamilton!! Oh that boy got me helpless.

"And then I told him to write and that I looked forward to hearing from him." I squealed to my sisters. I was hugging the pillow so tight that it might pop my corset.

This was an extremely big deal for me. I was in love. He was perfect!! I couldn't get him out of my head.

Before tonight I hated almost everything about myself. The way I looked, spoke, thought. Something about the way that Alexander looked at me tonight made me feel special.

I looked at my sisters to see their reaction. Peggy was just as, if not more, excited then I was. She was barely sitting. Her eyes were fixer than golf balls.

I looked at Eliza. Something was off. She was smiling and leaning forward in the bed. This was normal. The pry that seemed off was her eyes. They looked like the girl in the mirrors eyes. Sad, unfulfilled, lonely, and most of all, hopeless. I knew these feelings all too well.

"Eliza, darling, what's the e matter?"

She sad back on the bed. "I'm just so happy for you!! It's really nice that you were able to find someone. But if he hurts you, I will burn him and-" she continued ranting about where she would shove his head if he hurt me and I had to dismiss Peggy to bed. We was a grown woman but she will always be my baby sister and no baby of any kind should be hearing language like that.

About an hour later everyone was in their own rooms asleep. That was except me. I couldn't sleep thinking about Alexander. Eventually sleep took over.

I can finally be satisfied...

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New chapter!! I've been looking forward to writing this chapter since I started the book. There will be a part two to this chapter soon which will be basically helpless but obviously with some changes. Thanks for reading and don't forget to comment!! I love to hear from y'all!!! Thx love y'all <3

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