It was the night of the ball, although it felt right (or did it, he couldn't really be sure), Ben couldn't shake off this feeling he had. He proceeded to get ready.

" Welcome King Benjamin and Princess Ella " Luimiere announced

He turned his attention from Ella to the group of people he had recognized as his friends.

( the curse only removed the memories of anything to do with Ben and Mal being together incl. them meeting and them having a daughter. Everyone else just remembers Ben always being with Ella and Mal with Spencer)

He left Ella to go find her friend, Rachel. He went over and started chatting about nothing in particular until his attention was taken away and brought to someone else.

A beautiful purple haired girl entered the ball room followed by a tall average looking guy.

" Sorry, I'm late. Spencer's car broke down " Mal said speaking to Evie

" It's good to see you, M. You didn't miss much anyways "

" It's that bad, huh? " Mal laughed

" All that's happening is Ella bragging about becoming queen so yes " Carlos barged in

Ben cleared his throat

" I don't believe that we have met before, have we? " Ben asked

" I think I would remember meeting and knowing the king " Mal replied

" Anyways I'm Ben and you are? "

" Mal... " She hesitated

" It's nice to meet you, Mal. Have a good night "

Ben excused himself as Ella wanted to show off some more and what better way than to lead a couples dance on the ball room floor.

" He likes you " Jay teased once Ben and Spencer were out of earshot.

" He does not " Mal replied " Besides we've only just met "

" Maybe you were together in another life... that would explain your chemistry " Evie joked

" realistically, have you never heard of love at first sight " Carlos added

" I have but he's engaged and so am I to Spencer, you know that " Mal nodded

" yes and you do not want to be a homewrecker " Evie laughed " C'mon let's drop this and try and have some fun "

" Evie's right, it's been a while after all " Jay added

" There's something about her, man " Ben sighed

Doug put his head in his hands

" You can't! I'm sorry but remember your engaged!! She's going to be your wife and our queen. Can you imagine the headlines if you left her for a VK? "

" I guess so but that doesn't mean I'm in love with her " Ben said

" What happened? You were madly in love with her a few days ago. She is your true love? "

Ben thought about it

" I saw her- "

" Ben, you literally met tonight. You can't throw away something you've been working towards your whole life for a girl you spoke to for less than five minutes who is also engaged might I add "

" I feel like we've met before and I know I sound crazy but what me and Ella have is not real. I don't love her and I'm pretty sure she doesn't love me. She loves what comes with being with me. I mean you saw her tonight "

Ben groaned and sat back into his chair. He turned his head around and saw Mal dancing with her friends. She was a natural. Almost like she had been preparing for a ball which sounds ridiculous.

" Maybe she's just excited but I can't keep telling you this " Doug said before bidding Ben a goodbye and returning to his friends.

Ben thought he should do the same. He had no idea where his fiance had gone. He was just socialising with some of the guests when he noticed Mal standing by the drinks table by herself.

" Hey there, where's your date? " Ben smiled at her. Being near her just felt so right

" Playing hide and seek I guess but I needed the space so I'm not complaining " She joked. She's funny too, unlike Ella

" Ella's like that as well " Ben sighed

" Are you okay? " She asked, her voice full of concern

" Yeah, I'm having doubts you could say "

" I don't blame you, I wish you could luck spending the rest of your life with her " Mal laughed

" Me too "

" I'm feeling the same. I don't know what's changed but I've lost feelings for Spencer "

Ben and Mal spent the next half hour talking about their concerns about their relationship and Ben kept falling harder for Mal. He tried not to but it was inevitable. If was like the universe wanted them together but reality didn't.

" Thank you for everything. I think I know what to do now " Ben thanked her

" Of course. Good luck " Mal smiled

" Before the night ends , how about one dance? " Ben asked

" I would be honored " Mal accepted

Ben lead her to the dance floor and they danced flawlessly together like they had done it too many times before...