The two days went by like normal. Flora kept busy in the garden so she wouldn't think about her next meeting with Helia. Like her last meeting, Stella and Bloom were waiting for Flora as she came out of the shower. Stella picked out a light green mini dress that had tons of flowers of different shades of pink cascading down from the top. Light green wedges finish the outfit. Bloom added a little more color to Flora's makeup to compliment the rainbow of pinks in her dress. This time Bloom put Flora's hair in a high ponytail.

"Like always, you guys did a great job." Flora did a twirl in front of the mirror.

"Maybe this time you can get more then a hug." Stella winked. "Now go have fun."

A little later…

Flora was sitting by the stream waiting for Helia. She was starting to worry if he was even going to show up. Right when she was about to give up hope she heard footsteps.

"I'm sorry I'm late. I had stuff I had to take care of. You look very nice today."

"Oh than you." Flora blushed at the compliment. "So what were you doing?"

"There is a big ball being held for the prince of Nightly. His parents want him to find a bride."

"Oh, the prince must be excited then."

"I guess so. Actually I was wondering if you and your friends would like to go?" Helia handed Flora an envelope with the Nightly seal.

You are invited to The Nightly Ball,

In honor of the prince and his unknown future bride.

The ball shall be on the first night of March.

"Helia, how were you able to get this invite?"

Helia was already anticipating the question and had a brilliant explanation.

"Well my uncle is the king's royal advisor and he was able to pull some strings."

Not a total lie, his uncle was his father's advisor.

"Tell your uncle thank you. This is wonderful. My friends and I will be happy to come." Once again Flora hugged Helia, this time on purpose. Helia returned it and they both stayed like that for a while. Neither wanting to break the moment. Flora finally broke it blushing a million shades. "I'm sorry." Helia could barely hear her.

"Please don't apologize. You don't ever need to apologize." There was a moment of silence where they just looked at each other.

Then Helia broke the silence, "Now since everyone is getting ready for the ball, I wont be able to come see you. I'm sorry."

"It's okay Helia. Let's just make the most of today then."

And they did, they talked about their hopes and dreams. They walked through the forest. There were moments of silence, but they were never awkward. The two of them just enjoyed each other's company. Then sundown was coming. They said their goodbyes before Flora could leave Helia gave her a flower.

"To remember me by, until the ball my dear Flora." Helia took Flora's hand and kissed the top of it. And with that he was gone. Flora realized the flower was the one they drew together the other day. Flora held it to her chest and walked home, excited to tell the girls about the ball.

Later at the Cottage…

"A BALL!" all the girls said excited.

"Yeah, its on the first day if march." Flora went on.

"Oh my god Flora do you realize its on your birthday?" Stella said, "Its destiny."

A concerned look came across Flora's face. She was so excited about the ball she didn't realize it was on her birthday, and her eighteenth one at that. The day the curse was supposed to happen. Everyone was talking about the ball and didn't notice Flora being so quiet, except Layla.

Once the rest of the girls left for bed Layla came over to talk to Flora. "Flora, I know you are worried about the curse."

Layla was the only one who knew about Flora's curse. None of the others knew.

"It's okay Layla. Maybe if I'm in a public place like that it will actually be safer."

"Are you sure?" Layla wasn't falling for it.

"Yes. Please don't worry Layla. I'll be fine. I promise."

Reluctantly Layla went to her bed. Flora then fell asleep thinking of Helia.