It was like a dream come true.
The prince danced with the maiden round and round in a circle, with the lights sparkling on them from above. Yes, it was a beautiful waltz only between the two. With his right hand entwined with hers, he used his left hand on her waist to move her closer to him. He saw her eyes widened in surprise and smiled.
"You look beautiful tonight, Cinderella." She flustered at his statement and smiled back.
They continued dancing in slow, but entrancing motions until the prince spoke once more. She stopped in her tracks and looked up at him.
"Cinderella.... stay with me. I want to be with you for the rest of my life."
Her eyes widened at his words. She wanted to say yes so badly. She didn't even know why she had to pause to think. Yes! Yes! I want to be with you!, she thought. Her eyes gleamed brightly as she was about to answer. Before she could reply though, the bells rang in the clock tower.
Midnight had approached.
