Cinderella and a Vamire Fall in Love Part Six

When we arrived back at the house, I slowly got out and thanked the driver. He drove of into the distance without saying a word.1

Wondering what to do with my dress, I went inside and climbed the narrow staircase to my room.2

I peeled the dress off and stuck it in the wardrobe. I'd give it back to Casper next time he visited.3

When I finally slumped on my bed, exhausted, the tears came. I wished Casper would kill Prunella and Christine, and Angelica, though he didn't need to kill her.4

With negative thoughts about my step-family in my mind, I fell asleep.5

***6

I woke up to the sound of heavy breathing next to me.7

It was Mr. Puss. 8

Kicking him off the bed,I stood up and stretched.9

Grabbing a simple shirt and an apron, I pulled the casual working outfit on,rushing down the stairs to get my daily list from Prunella.10

There, on the table, was the expected list. but when I opened it, I realized it was a letter.11

You do not have any chores today. I read. Please just get the mail. We will be back very soon. Do not try anything funny.12

I was mystified. No chores?13

Grabbing myself some dry bread, I polished it off and licked the crumbs off my fingers.14

After checking the mail, I was surprised to find an envelope addressed to me on the doorstep.15

I had my suspicions, but I opened the letter anyways.16

Another ball. There was going to be another ball.17

With tears in my eyes, Iopened the door slowly. So casper hadn't gound a wife yet.18

I wouldn't go. I was firm on that.19

But when I got to my bedroom, I saw on my bed another ball-own. A different one.20

Flinging my wardrobe door open, I stared desolately at the empty rack where the first gown had hung.21

I stared at the dress.22

It was marvelous. The bodice was light, green silk, and the skirt was icy blue silk, with scalloped edges on the long, draping sleeves.23

I tried it on and spotted the shoes, strap-on high heels even taller then the first pair. There was a note stuck in one shoe.24

I slowly took the note out of the shoe. In elegant hand-writing, it said, Here is another dress. I will understand if you don't come. In an ornate flourish, it was signed, Casper.25

Feeling slightly nauseated, I put the dress on a rack and hid the shoes under my bed. When would he stop bothering me?26

I bit my lip, angry.27

The doorbell rang.28