Step into the shadows of secrecy along with Zephyrina and crew, to find out why the grand ball festival that has been reintroduced after centuries or so.
There are masks that the royals give out during this festival that hold years of mystery and t...
Note: This chapter is based on the first thirty minutes of the Grand Celebration
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Zephyrina wore her Ball Gown, sprayed her favourite blueberry perfume on her wrist and neck, and placed her tiara on her head.
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Her mother helped her tie her hair in a pretty bun.
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"Wear these gloves also, dear."
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"Let me help you with the cosmetics"
(something like this)
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"Also, Princess Charlotte is waiting outside for you, dear."
"Okay, Mother! Thank you for the help!" Said Zephyrina
The weather was quite unusual. It was cold and chilly and the clouds were dark.
"OMG Zephh!! You look amazing! Your gown is so elegant, just like you!!"
"Haha, thanks! You look more gorgeous, I'm not even lying!"
"My brother and my cousin sisters are here. They're at my Palace, you'll meet them this evening!"
"Sure!"
They both went inside Zephyrina's Palace's dining ballroom. It was filled with goodies and decorations.
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And much, much more things to eat.
The evening arrived, and the weather grew more and more windy and cold.
Zephyrina was at a random table with her parents talking to another Royal family. She noticed Charlotte walking in with three other people her age.
One was a rather good-looking Prince, probably Charlotte's brother.
"Zephyrina, this is the guy I was talking about yesterday. He's my brother. Julian, I'll leave the rest to you." Said Charlotte in a very serious but funny tone.
Zephyrina and Julian's height difference was ideal. She was 5'6 and Julian was 5'8.
"Oh great heavens, it's you, Julian!!" Yelled Sebastian. Did they know each other?
"Dear, it's you, Sebastian!! Long time no see, Prince!" Laughed out Julian.
Zephyrina was just staring into Julian's soul while he was greeting his friend. Or we can say, best friend. He was her dream Prince. His perfectly shaped face, slightly thick eyebrows and a pointy nose with a slyly innocent smile.
"Zephyrina don't tell me you're in love with him, he's my best friend" said her brother.
"Of course, she fell in love with me, friend. I am more stunning than you. Amn't I, Princess Zephyrina?" Julian looked into Zephyrina's eyes and she was just standing there like she just had a trip to heaven.
"Nah. You are kidding me, Zeph. Anyways, bye! I gotta go look for a Princess to dance with." said Sebastian.
"At least I have someone, you don't, Sebbie!" Exclaimed Zephyrina to her brother, who was now embarrassed.
"Prince Julian, I need to ask you something." Stated Zephyrina.
"Anything, Princess," replied Julian.
Zephyrina went closer to Julian. She squinted her eyes as she spoke.
"Do you know anything about the Masquerade?"
"Um... Do you mean whatever is happening right now? Why do you ask?"
"Well, I wanted to know more that's it."
Charlotte barges into their conversation.
"Guys, they're going to give out masks during the middle of the Ball. Just- don't wear it."
"Why?"
"No questions. Just don't. You won't regret it."
Julian and Zephyrina looked at each other in question.
"I'm not in love with you by the way." Said Zephyrina to Julian, trying to brainwash herself from any kind of such emotions.
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The music started and everyone in the room began dancing.
Zephyrina gave her hand to Julian inviting him to dance with her in the centre of the hall.
"You said you aren't in love with me. It doesn't seem like it, Princess.." Said Julian.
"Oh, it does, Prince. Sometimes you have to fake your emotions just to control yourself, you know..."
