Not so Cinderella (Completed Book 1)

Chapter 23

Day One: England Vacation

"Hey Mia." Dana said from behind me.

I smiled and waved her into my room. "Are we supposed to dress up for this orrrr?" I ask Dana as she sits in front of me.

She just shrugged and laid back, I rolled my eyes and walked down the hall to Crispin's room. I knocked twice then stepped in once I heard him say I could. He was in a pair of dress pants with dress shoes with a button down shirt and about to place a tie on. He had his dress jacket on his bed, "I am going to take it as I should probably dress up?"

He laughed and walked over, "Ya it would probably be best." He hugged me and then frowned.

"What's wrong?" I asked looking into his deep dark brown eyes.

"This stupid tie is annoying me. I just can't seem to tie it!" He tried again but just fails.

I slowly brought my hands to his, I placed them by his sides and pulled my hands back to the tie. I tied it the right way then smiled at him, I kissed his cheek and he mumbled a 'thank you' before walking out of the room.  When my door was in eye shot I saw Dana get up roll her eyes and check to make sure no one was coming. She then stepped off the bed and started to go through my draws looking for something, what exactly I have no idea. When she couldn't find what she was looking for she laid back on my bed just like before. Okay that wasn't weird at all. I walked over to my room with the best smile I could muster. Dana just pretended like nothing unusual happened and continued on her phone.

" I am going to take a shower then get dressed you're more than welcome to stay if you would like." I said while I grabbed the clothes I decided on from my suitcase and started to walk over to the bathroom.

"I actually need to get dressed but I will be back in little bit and we can help each other finish getting ready if that's okay?" Her voice went from sounding so sweet to a sounding like a demon in seconds but then again it could just be from my blood boiling, now that I know she is up to no good.

I fake a smile and nod, she smiles then steps out the door shutting it behind her. I take the chance to lock my door having a feeling she was going to try to find her way back into my room.

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After getting ready in the same room with Dana making me very anxious, knowing that she is up to something, we finally parted ways well as parted as you can be while still being in the same car together while on a tour of London. Chris planned three spots for us to visit today, The Queen's Gallery, St. James Theatre, and Green Park. I am excited to see all three but lets hope I can enjoy it without Dana ruining it.

When we pulled up to the Queen's Gallery the outside was all brick and it had beautiful windows with a big letters saying that it was 'The Queen's Gallery'. As everyone stepped out people were behind gates trying to take pictures of us and it was something I was not used to. I assume that Crispin's parents must have called before hand to let the gallery know we will be coming today. When we walked to the doors I kept a tight hold on Crispin's hand. The first place we were visiting was the painting exhibit. There were many paintings and I loved how they had a verbal tour through speaks so you would know more information about the painting it self. As we went from exhibit to exhibit Crispin made sure he told me a little bit about everything and by the time be left I had a huge smile on my face. I had never seen this side of Crispin before. One that actually cares about more things like history for example.

When we got back to the car Chris looked over to me laughing. "What's with the huge goofy smile?"

I looked up at him and said, "I have never seen this side of you and I would like for this side to stick around for a while."

He smiled while looking down at me and kissed my forehead while intertwining my fingers with his. I leaned my hand on his shoulder as we drove to St. James Theatre.

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When we walked into the Theatre I was blown away the inside was bigger than I expected. Chris and I walked down toward stage and when we close enough I ran the rest of the way and jumped on stage. Luckily there was no one else here, everyone else wanted to get lunch but I really wanted to come and if I didn't come now to look then I wouldn't have been able because we spent longer than expected at The Queen's Gallery.

"What are you doing?" Chris asked me while laughing, he sat down in one of the sets in the front row. I looked at him then started a routine that I remember from when I was younger in competition.

I played the song in my head, imagining being on stage in front of everyone during competition with my dad and mom being in the crowd together. Even with the it have been some many years later I still remember the steps to the dance, never missing a beat.When I finish I am breathing deeply and I hear Chris clapping I turn toward him bowing laughing. He walked over to the stage with a smile on his face. He held his arms out and I jumped into his arms and kissed him on the lips. We were interrupted when there was a cough behind us when we turned around it was Stacey.

"Let's go." She opened the door and walked out.

I looked back at Chris and we both laughed and then walked out to the car that was walking for us.

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It was close to 4 by the time we got to the Green Park. It was chilly when we stepped out and right away Chris put his jacket around my arms. I looked up at him and smiled, he put his hand in back in mine as we walked down the walkway with our parents and siblings behind us. I turned my head to see Dana flirting with Felix. Maybe that is why she was looking in my room, no that can't be that makes no sense, "Mia? Did you here me?" Crispin asked me laughing.

I blushed a little then shook my head "Sorry,"

"It's okay I was just saying, I can't wait till you come in the fall so I can show you more of Buckingham." He restated with a smile.

"Me neither, fresh start, and I can spend more time with you." I said and kissed him on the cheek.

"About spending more time with me, would you be okay with meeting my friends tomorrow, they don't think you actually like me." He said looking into my eyes.

"As long as we can see a play on Tuesday?" I asked hopefully.

"Of course we can." He said will kissing my hand.

The rest of the walk was quite and but a peaceful quite. The park was beautiful and I hope I can come back to see the park during the fall when I start school next year.

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Hey Everyone!

I'm sorry I haven't updated in almost two weeks and I just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up because there will only be maybe three more chapters in the book. That is it for now, thank you for reading and don't forget to comment, vote, and share! Talk to you guys soon! Bye!

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