Hi I don't own the characters! I am sorry I had no idea the tab button doesn't show up in HTML (the blonde thing is kicking up) and when the page saved it didn't save the space I had between my comments last chapter. I switched programs to help grammar as an apology. I also hope you know I was kidding about cursing that guys sole. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------
As Char walked Hattie to her carriage she smiled and looked happy, not because she loved Char but because she now could tell Ella the "good news". She smiled wider. Ella always seemed to be laughing and talking with Char. She was a girl who was pretty, sweet, and nice so, naturally Hattie wondered why Char liked her better. After all Hattie prized herself at being the most charming, nice, stunningly beautiful, and inelegant person she knew. As she thought they continued to walk, and quickly reached the carriage and after an angry Olive and a beaming Madame Olga entered, Char lifted Hattie. "Until tomorrow my dear." Char told her waving as the carriage pulled away.

Inside the carriage Madame Olga was giving her daughter praise. "Oh you have made your mother so happy." She began, " Did you see the way the prince looked at you? He poor boys head was spinning from the moment you accepted the proposal. He must be so pleased with the catch he has here. He must be just so in love and he called you dear!" Her mother continued with her words of praise until the moment they were home and she sent an order that all the people in the house together to tell them some important news. It was Mandy who knocked on Ella's door, to which she was grateful because she had just finished making herself look presentable.

The hall was filled with murmuring maids, whispering waiters, and quietly talking butlers. Ella and Mandy were among the last to arrive. Once Madame Olga was sure everyone had arrived she began her speech, "Ladies and gentlemen, you have all had a privileged that you will have the pleasure of telling your grand children with pride. Every one of you I see before me has met and lived among royalty." She paused watching the confused reaction. Ella looked at Hattie who smiled. "Our very own Hattie will be a princess! What's more then that a Queen!" she finished. A gasp passed through the room as well as whispers and some comments that should not be repeated (not to mention would make this story go from G to PG13). Madame Olga, Hattie, and Olive all took this to be a sign that they were excited and surprised. In truth the staff wondered why the kind bright prince they had all come to believe Char was had made such a stupid decision. Madame Olga raised her hand to quiet the crowd and finished her announcement "Now I want the maids and butlers to pack all of her things and prepare her to meet the royals tomorrow and Mandy you are in charge of cooking foods fit for the future king and queen. Now you may return to your quarters and get decent sleep." She waved her hand and the crowd disbursed.

After your heart is broken in the way that Ella's was you feel the pain can get no worse. This may explain why she walked over and gave her stepsister a hug and congratulated her. Then the curse pulled her to her room and made her sleep. She would not have slept if her stepmother hadn't ordered her to she would have lied on her bed and let the numbing pain fill her, as well as her hopes and wishes that it was all just a joke. Ella slept and she dreamed a dream that she hoped she wouldn't remember after she awoke.

It was a dream she had dreamed before. Char held her close, and she listened to his heart as it beat slowly. She wished that her dream were reality and her reality a dream. Unfortunately, she awoke to Hattie's commands "Ella! Get up!" Ella sat bolt upright "What? What? OH, good morning my princess." Ella yawned. Hattie seemed happy with the title and a smile curled her lips. "You are the only person who knows how to dress me properly come to my quarters after breakfast." She commanded. "Yes majesty." Answered Ella. Hattie turned and waltzed happily out of Ella's room.

Almost two seconds after Hattie walked out Mandy quickly walked in. "Ella are you alright?" she asked. "I am fine Mandy. Why would you think differently?" Ella returned. "Ella I won't play dumb. You loved that boy and it has been breaking your heart ever since he proposed, and now the person you hate most in the world is going to marry him. You can't tell me that you are fine." She said sitting on the bed. A single tear ran down Ella's cheek. "You are right but I can't change anything so I am trying to deal with it!" Ella said turning away angry. After a moment Mandy broke the silence "What if I told you there was a way." Ella couldn't believe her ears "A way to what?" she asked confused. "To break the curse, make you free, and let you marry Char." She told her as Ella turned to face Mandy. "You told me you can't it would be too big. What has changed?" she inquired. Mandy replied, "Nothing, but there is another option. It is a dangerous spell, but it is the only option." Ella looked into her eyes "I will do anything." She said. Mandy looked back with a blank expression and asked, "Would you be willing to give your life?" Ella nodded "Yes."

I am proud of myself a real cliffhanger! *o* and for all of you who care I don't plan on fixing my errors. They are kind of like a monument to my very writing hobby.