𝐌𝐘 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐋𝐘 𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐌𝐘 ✯ eli moskowitz

4. dinner date

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VIOLET WAS PUTTING ON HER beautiful knee high lavender dress on her body as she looked at herself in the mirror.

She was nervous about this dinner because she wasn't sure how the royal family would act if she and Eli didn't act like friends.

But fake it till you make it.

Violet's mother went into her room, admiring her daughter, "Wow, you look gorgeous honey."

"Thanks, mom." Violet looked at herself in the mirror again and flattened her dress.

She couldn't help but feel butterflies in her stomach at the thought of Hawk with his hair down.

Violet thought she shouldn't think of Eli like that, but she couldn't help it. He was embedded in her mind.

On the ride to the royal castle, Violet was fidgeting with her press-on nails almost making them pop off.

After around twenty minutes, Violet and her parents arrived at the castle. Violet got out of her limo and looked up to the large view the castle had.

She always loved the castle when she and Eli were friends, but now it's just a place for broken memories.

Walking into the palace, she was greeted with the fresh scent of roses, the familiar scent she now dreaded.

Looking up at the roof of the castle, she saw familiar paintings of renaissance art.

Violet smiled at the paintings since she was obsessed with the renaissance aesthetic.

"Oh my gosh, Violet, is that you?" Violet turned her head to see the queen coming her way to hug her.

"Hi, your majesty. It's nice to see you again." Violet engulfed the queen in a hug.

"Oh Eli, come here darling, say hi to your best friend." Violet turned her head to see Hawk walking her way. She couldn't help but notice his beautiful hair.

Hawk walked into the same room with a tuxedo and his red hair was not in a mohawk. It was down, and floofy.

"Hey, Vivi." Hawk smiled and gave her a hug which caught Violet off guard.

She hugged back but immediately regretted it when he whispered something in her ear.

"I will only be nice to you for tonight. Don't expect me to be like this all the time, princess." Hawk then patted her back harshly, Violet not expecting that.

Violet rolled her eyes then proceeded to walk into the dining room with the royal family.

"Wow, the dining room hasn't changed one bit."

Violet and her family got settled at the huge table with the royals.

Dinner was served with the famous ravioli with cream cheese. There was silence between the families, but Eli's dad spoke up.

"So Violet, how's school going? You got any boys chasing you?" Violet subconsciously looked over at Hawk who had an intense look on his face as if he was desperately waiting for an answer.

"Um, no there isn't anybody I have an eye on." Violet looked back at Hawk who seemed to be more relaxed after she answered no.

There was a more comfortable silence now that someone talked. The families started to eat their food again and didn't talk for a while since they were hungry.

Violet looked over to Hawk again and saw him staring at her. They both retracted their eye contact then proceeded to fidget with their food.

"I forgot to remind you guys. The masquerade ball will be held in the next few weeks or so and you're all invited!" The queen clapped her hands together, excited to share the news.

Violet's heart dropped slightly, knowing she was going to have to deal with Hawk again at another royal interaction.

"Well, that's just great," Violet whispered under her breath.

Violet loved the idea of a masquerade ball, but she did not want to see Hawk.

However, an idea popped into Violet's head. A masquerade ball meant nobody will know who is who, so she was going to be herself the best way possible.

Starting with dress ideas. Violet already knew the dress she wanted to wear and she was going to be the most beautiful person there.

But little did Violet know, she was going to be dancing with her enemy.

whoohoo fourth chapter is done! what's going to happen at the dance? dun dun dunnn 😳