The sound of the piano just moments after she'd arrived in the room drew Belle's attention to the door way. She expected to see her friend Ariel but was instead surprised to see her husband Eric. She'd met him a few times and heard quiet a few stories, enough to make her wonder about him a bit. He was almost a direct opposite to the man she married, at the moment that was probably points in his favor.<br/><br/>She smiled at his compliment a slightly amused look in her olive colored eyes. She let him take her hand and kiss it once before standing once more. "Always the charmer Eric." She said lightly a teasing air to her voice as she smirked softly in amusement.<br/><br/>Realizing she'd need to explain why she wasalone she spoke again her smile faltering for a moment before turning fake and forced "I'm sorry to say Adam maybe a little late to the ball. Something came up at the last minute." She said trying to keep her voice even and light though an edge of annoyance could be heard by anyone listening carefully.