This short-story I wrote because I had just finished watching Cinderella with my friends and thought what it would have been like for Edward and Bella play prince charming and the diamond in the ruff. And this is what I got I hope you like it is kind of ruff around the edges.

I hope you readers enjoy reading a twist on the classic Cinderella!


Chapter 1

My bride?

EPOV

I sat outside in the garden reading my favorite book when my annoying hyper sister Alice came into the garden yelling my name. I wonder what she wants now.

"Over here Alice!"

"There you are Edward, Father wants to see you." I just ignored her and turned back to my story.

"He said it is urgent…" she said in her annoying high pitched voice.

"Fine where is he?" I asked not in the mood for her childish games.

"He is in the study." She said looking triumphant.

I put my book down and started to head off in the direction of the study.

My mother Esme died giving birth to Alice and ever since then my father King Carisle of France has been very over protective of her and me.

He has also been trying to get me to marry ever since I turned 18 years old.

I have had to tell him over and over again that I will marry when the time is right.

But now that I am 22 that story is holding too much merit to him anymore.

He has sent me to lots of balls and banquets trying to get me to fall in love with one of the many ladies' but I always find them shallow and arrogant.

And now here I am walking to my Fathers study waiting for another one of his plans to get me married.

I knocked on the door and heard my father jump off his ladder.

"Come in Edward" I hate how he always knows it is me coming.

I stepped into the room and he motioned for me to take a sit across from him. I sat and waited patiently for the news that will most certainly not be good.

"Now Edward as you know you're your 23rd birthday is coming up next week." I nodded in response hesitantly not knowing where he is going to lead this.

"Well since you have not been able to find a suitable partner by yourself I have decided that I will put your marriage into my own hands. And I think the best way of going around it is having every available lady come to your birthday party and by the end of the night you have to choose one of them to marry."

I was shocked; my father actually wanted me to choose a bride in only one night?! What has happened to the world that made my father think I would agree to this?!

"I know what you are thinking and no you can't refuse my mission. You have had 4 years to find someone to marry yourself and I am sick of waiting. So you will do this and you will find a bride."

I could tell he was starting to get very frustrated so I decided for his health I would agree to his crazy plan.

"I will try your plan father on one condition." He nodded so I continued.

"You have no input in my choice at all of a bride at this ball." He gave me an annoyed look then agreed.

After that I stormed out of the room very upset at my new situation I had gotten myself into. There is no way I will be able to find a bride in one night.

BPOV

I was in bedroom reading my favorite book when there was a knock at my door.

"Come in" I said while marking my place in my book. And then my father Charles Swan walked into the room holding a telegram.

"Bella I have great news for you." He said looking rather excited which is very weird since I haven't seen him this excited since before my mother Renee Swan died.

I wonder what the news is.

"You have been invited to Prince Edward's 23rd Birthday ball. And the best news is that he is to choose a bride that night." I was shocked that my Father was even considering this.

I mean I am nothing special like Lady Lauren or Lady Jessica.

I am just plain old me Isabella Marie Swan daughter to the chief of guards.

"Well that is good news now we will have a queen again soon. I just hope it isn't Lady Lauren she isn't the smartest tool in the shed." I said with a giggle.

He just gave me this weird like I had just grown a second head.

"Bella why are you so harsh on yourself. I mean you are one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen and if Prince Edward doesn't see that he is just plain dump." He said while wrapping me up in his arms.

"Father I really don't know what you are talking about I am just plain old Bella. I am not a lady or a princess so I don't know why Prince Edward would even give me the time of day, besides I haven't a dress fancy enough to where to ball at the palace." He just let out and big sigh and let me go.

"Bella you are going to that ball. Not just because you are being ordered by the king but also because you need to live a life outside of this house." I gave him a weak smile and knew that I was most defiantly not getting out of this one.

"But what will I wear I have nothing fancy enough for a ball." I said sheepishly. He just gave me a loving knowing smile.

"I think I can help you there, follow me." He said while walking out of my bedroom. I followed him into his bedroom to the big chest sitting in the corner.

"Your mother and I were saving this for your wedding day but I think this occasion calls for it." He said while taking out this beautiful white floor length gown. It took my breath away, literally.

I reached out and touched it the material was as soft as butter. I started to feel my eyes water at the sight of it.

"It was your mothers. She wore it on our wedding day. I remember when I saw her in this… she looked like an angel." He said softly while gently wiping off my tears that had fallen.

"Thank you dad it is perfect." I said giving him a loving smile then kissing his cheek.

I took the dress from him and was about to leave the room until he called my name again.

"Yes Dad?"

"I forgot to give you the shoes and these." He said sheepishly. He then handed me a beautiful pare of white shoes and the most gorgeous diamond rose necklace and earring set I have ever seen.

I felt my eyes start to water again.

"Thank you again dad… for everything." I said leaving the room to start to get ready for the ball a couple hours away.

I could already feel the butterflies start to rise in my stomach in anticipation this is most defiantly going to be an unforgettable evening.


So did you like it? I know it is pretty cliche but I thought it was kind of cute and that is what you also get when you are bored one thursday afternoon.

PLEASE REVIEW and tell me what you think.

PS: I am still working on Awakening Love so don't worry about this story getting in the way.

UNTIL NEXT TIME...

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