~Night of the Charity~
~With Rose~
"Remind me why we get stuck with doing this?" shouting downstairs as I change in my room. "Well, it is because we are the heirs, but the truth is because we are here. They are stuck overseas with work, and since we are here, we need to go." Artie yelled up to me. Groaning *How did this happen?* looking at my bed to see Starlight stretched out on it. "Really? I gotta get all dolled up while you get to be lazy...Ugh," as I dig in my closet for tonight's wear.
Pulling out the dress and shoes for tonight, "Whoever invited heels did not think of comfort" I glance at the simple black heels. Slipping on the dress and heels, I walk in front of my mirror to see the finished look.
A one-shoulder dress was draped on my body. The top was black with bling on the shoulder and the left waist. The black flowed downward that bursts into colors all the way to the hem. My short hair curled with minimal make-up on my face *Simple but pretty* smiling at myself.
"Are you done yet? We need to get going!" Artie yelled from downstairs. Rolling my eyes *Brothers* as I made my way down the stairs, "Yes! Why are you in such a hurry? You hate these things just as much if not even more than me" to see him standing by the door in his tux.
Walking up to him, "Well, don't you look spiffy," smirking at his cleaned-up look. "So I'm guessing the mysterious woman that has caught your eye will be here tonight," rocking back and forth with a Cheshire grin. Artie looked at me with a blank face. "Why are you this way….come on" as he pulled me out the door towards the limo.
~Fast Forward~
The limo stopped in front of a very fancy place *I feel so out of place that it's unbelievable* glancing around. I see people dressed to the nine make their way into the building. Clutching my dress, a hand laid on my shoulder. "Rose, you will be fine. We will go in, greet a few people, hear the introduction, and make a donation. After that, we can leave, alright" Artie's voice spoke softly.
Nodding, "Yeah... I don't want to be here a moment longer. I just want to go home and snuggle with my animals." while my hands relax. The limo door opens, greeting me to the glitz and glam of tonight as I slide out.
Climbing out, I take a few steps forward to give Artie room to exit. An arm wrapped around mine and began to lead me up the steps towards tonight's events.
~Entering the Ballroom~
We walk into the room to be met with a swarm of fancy dresses and tuxes of many colors. *I already feel exhausted looking at all these people* as my body subconsciously moves with my brother as he drags me along the way. My focus bounced around the room when we came to a stop. Looking before me was a couple in their late 40s *I have no idea who you people are* as panic built in me.
"Ah, Mr. & Mrs. Sato, so nice to meet you in person," Artie greeted them with a smile. "Nice to meet you," I interjected as I put on my facade as I kept my walls up. The couple smiled at us. "It is nice to meet the infamous heirs to the Night family," Mr. Sato voiced with a humorous tone *Sure it is… just trying to get on our good side and waiting to strike* as I gave a fake laugh.
"Well, we both have been quite busy but couldn't miss the chance to help a good cause," I responded confidentially as they nodded. Artie squeezed my arm, giving me a sense of solidarity. From the corner of my eye, more people started to swarm at us since we were near the hosts. Looking at my brother, I nod. "Well, I haven't had a chance to look around, and I need a drink. Please excuse me" as I make a bee-line away from the new crowd forming.
*Sorry, bro, but that is way too many people to interact with.* as I move towards a faraway corner in the shadows. Leaning against the wall, I let out a sigh. "Finally….next time I need to fake sick," taking my heels off and sliding to the ground. "I'm at a ball that's like out of a fairytale, and here I am in a corner on the ground. Well, now I know I'm out of my league here," watching couples dance and groups gossip on the sides with drinks in their hands.
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