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Chapter 2

Long before Plumette became a castle maid at Prince Adam's castle, she grew up in the countryside of France with her mother and father. Plumette's birth name was Therese Moreau. Therese's parents were both merchants. Her mother, Camille sold perfumes and spices, while her father Gabriel sold silk scarves and shawls. Therese accompanied them on their trips to sell wares, to have food and have a place to live. Despite it all, their lives were good and happy.

But then, tragedy struck. Camille became ill with consumption and passed away when Therese was six. Though devastated, Therese and her father stayed strong. Gabriel's daughter grew up to be beautiful and delicate like a feather shape, earning the nickname Plumette.

As Plumette grew older, she learned how to sell her mother's wares from Gabriel. Plumette became a very smart and savvy young woman, in addition excelled at her skill. She would travel to the market with her father or by herself. They continued selling to support their house for as long as could, but alas it wouldn't last.

A course of event would change Plumette's life forever…

A/N: Yes, this chapter is rather short, but fret not the next one will be longer.

I came up with Plumette's birth name and backstory to get creative with the story. I also researched the name Plumette, it's of French origin meaning "like feather shape."

In the next chapter, Maurice stumbles upon the Beast's castle.

More soon!