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After meeting an old gentleman named Mike, he graciously invited me for tea.
His butler, Zain, drove me to Nobel Michel Castle. I was astonished that Mike held tea here. At the time, I didn't know why Mike was here until he told me when I arrived in the gardens. Mike was actually Nobel Michel. He didn't tell me because he wanted someone to treat him like a regular civilian. I understood where he was coming from with his idea of not telling me, but I feel embarrassed and humiliated at myself for the improper way I had spoken to him. Our afternoon tea was silent as could be. No one spoke for about twenty-minutes. I was so nervous to be in the presence of Nobel, l that my hand was shaking while I tried to pick up my tea.

"Cassie, I'm truly sorry I did not tell you. If you feel uncomfortable you may leave."
"N-No, I'm not uncomfortable at all!" I coughed since my voice cracked from my loud exclaim.
"I'm just a little nervous that's all. I mean it's not every day you get to meet Nobel Michel himself." I laughed a little and he joined in. After that we continued to converse with small talk. At the back of my mind I kept reminding myself to act like a proper lady.

Eventually we came to talk about the six kingdoms and their respective to be rulers.
"Have you seen the princes in magazines or on the news lately?" Nobel asked.
"No, I usually don't follow the news about the princes."
"Hmm..." Nobel muttered. "I thought you would be a girl who swooned at the mere thought of them." Nobel's eyes had a hint of mischief in them.
I turned my head away in a with a smirk, "I didn't know you thought if me that way. I'm hurt." I clutched my heart for dramatic effect and we both began to laugh. "Why did you ask anyway?" I said after our fit of laughter.
"I thought I could learn the latest gossip. I don't get out much you know!" Nobel was grinning when he said this but something was off in his eyes when he said that. He looked saddened that I didn't know anything about the princes. 'Hmm, probably just my imagination.'
Our talking went many different directions. Ideal chit-chat, to economy problems, to last night's episode of Breaking Bad. I 'know right! Nobel watches Breaking Bad! I soon realized how late it was when the sun sunk below the horizon, letting the stars slowly make their way to the sky.

"My, it's very late." Nobel remarked, "I reckon it's about seven o'clock. Why don't you stay the night in one of our guest rooms? I'll have dinner prepared as well." I shook my head, "I couldn't, you graciously invited me for tea and that's enough kindness for a life time. So, I would have to decline your offer, I'm sorry." Nobel sighed, "Ah, I hoped you'd stay and grace me with your company more. But what can you do. I'll have Zain prepare a car for your departure."
"Thank you Nobel, I appreciate everything you've done. I've had a splendid time."
"You're welcome, my dear. Have a safe trip." Nobel waved as I entered the car and Zain began to drive away. I looked back at the castle one last time, thinking I'll never see it again in person. Little did I know, I would be seeing it very soon.

It was the very next day to be exact. Nobel had sent me an invitation last night to attend his ball he was hosting this evening.
I couldn't decline because that is plain rude and plus who would pass up an opportunity like this! To get another chance to marvel at the structure which is the holy castle of the six kingdoms, why that is a dream come true! You're probably wondering why I'm not excited to actually GO to the ball. Parties and balls, not really my thing. Socially interacting with rich people, also not really my thing.

Most of them are snobs, raised with a silver spoon their whole life who only talk about the latest thing 'daddy' has done for them. Not my cup of tea.
Or the other possibility is they think they are higher then everyone else because of their social standings and they call non-rich people 'commoners'. It makes my blood boil when they throw around that ludicrous title. That's just my experiences with the 'noble people'. Even though I never actually had a personal interaction with them, the television makes them seem despicable.

Now I may be a little excited to attend this ball, since it is my first one. Maybe a tiny bit nervous, but overall pretty excited. Until I realized this isn't some college frat party and I need a dress. Not a prom dress, but a real dress like the noble's wear.
That's when the sweating started and the panicking kicked in. I only have two dresses in my closet, a blue sundress and my old prom dress which has punch stains on the front. (Prom didn't go well for me.) I decided to call Nobel saying I don't have a dress and can't attend the ball. To my shock and semi-dismay he offered to 'pamper' me before the ball. I tried to decline, really I did, but he kept insisting and soon I caved in. That's why I'm standing in front of the castle now. 'It looks even more beautiful!' I thought. Zain was outside waiting for me when I arrived.

"Hello, Ms. Cassie. Please follow me to one of the guest rooms, the maids will then take care of you from there." Zain said as we entered the castle.
Zain led me to the guest room and the two maids immediately started their work. "We only have three hours to prepare you until the party starts, miss. Please bear with our quick actions." The first maid said as she started to take off my coat. "I-I can do this part myself!" I said as the second started to pull up my shirt. "Oh! My apologies miss." The second maid said while backing away and bowing. "It's a-alright. Can I use the bathroom to change into the dress?" The maids nodded and went to retrieve the dress from the closet. They brought out a long black dress that was adorned with little sparkles on the bust and flowed down to the floor. A wide smile set upon my face as I felt the fabric of the dress. 'So smooth against my skin! This silky fabric is amazing!'

I carried the dress to the bathroom and began to undress. I was afraid the dress wouldn't fit, I'm not exactly thin. I have my curves here and there. As I stepped into the gown and pulled it up my body it felt as if it were made for me. I looked in the mirror and didn't recognize myself. The dress had a slit up the side of the dress so from my knee down, my skin was shown. It was a little outgoing but the dress was perfect and that minor detail wasn't going to be a big problem. I did a walk in the dress around the bathroom to see how it moved when I walked. It flowed from my waist down and gave my plus size body a look of skinniness. I internally squealed as I looked over myself once again. 'I can't believe this is happening!'

As I emerged from the bathroom the maids jumped with giddiness as they looked over me. "Miss! You're so beautiful in that dress!" One maid said. The other chimed, "Oh no, wait till her hair and makeup's done! She'll truly shine!" They then began working on my hair. They put my waist long brown hair into an elegant bun with a few strands framing my face. They did my makeup with a natural look. They made my lips a neutral color that made my brown eyes pop. They only put mascara on my eyes and a thin line of eyeliner. They then brought over a long mirror and I gazed at someone I didn't recognize. 'Is this truly
me?'

The maids told me to give a little spin. As I did their already smiling face turned into two big toothy grins. "You're going to be the star of the ball!" One maid said. The other checked the time and gasped, "If she ever makes it to the ball! It's already begun!" The maid then grabbed a black masquerade mask and handed it to me. "Why do I need this?" I questioned. "It's a masquerade ball! You need to wear one." I then followed the two maids to the ballroom and they left when we reached the doors. 'I can already hear the music playing.' Classical music filled my ears as I silently listened from outside the room. 'Ah, get it together you can do this.' I gave a silent pep talk to myself as I tried to calm down by nervousness. I gathered all my courage and grabbed the two door handles. Then, opened the adjacent doors.

I stood at the edge of a sea of masked people as I entered the ballroom. I felt so out of place and my nervousness crept back into my body. Some people turned their heads towards me as I entered the ballroom and whispered to whoever was standing next to them. I realized standing directly in front of the doors drew more attention to myself than I wanted.
I decided to hit up the food tables and get some champagne. As I walked over to the champagne table a tap on my shoulder halted my actions. I turned to look who this person was and it was a gentleman. A very handsome gentleman to be exact. I could feel the heat rush to my face just looking into his purple eyes.
"Would you grace me with this dance miss?"

And that's the moment my heart stopped and I wished to be anywhere else but here.