[Fairy In The Forest] By Minutestory017

part 37 orange dress

I opened the envelope only to find an invitation letter to the prince’s birthday celebration.

Blezi: “Tomorrow is Mike’s birthday?”

I froze as I read the letter. I didn’t even realize Rose had come up behind me until she started reading over my shoulder. Her eyes widened as she scanned the contents.

“Wow! We’re going to the palace! We’re going to a ball!” Rose exclaimed, jumping up and down with excitement.

“Calm down, Rose. Let’s not get too carried away,” I said, trying to rein in her enthusiasm. Rose was always the one to get swept up in the moment.

Rose: “What do you mean, calm down? This is a time to celebrate, Blezi!” she said, her eyes sparkling with excitement.

I couldn’t help but focus on one particular sentence in the letter — ‘I need you.’
What did Mike mean by that? Was he in trouble?

Rose: “I’m going to tell Father!”

Blezi: “No, wait!”

Before I could stop her, Rose darted off to tell uncle about the invitation. I sighed and shook my head. Rose was always the adventurous one — never one to pass up an opportunity for fun and excitement.

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The next morning, surprisingly, Rose woke up early and immediately started preparing. This was unusual for her — she usually got up late and rarely put in this much effort for anything.

Rose: “Wake up, lazy duck!”

I groaned, rubbing my eyes in an attempt to wake up fully. “Rose, we have the whole day to get ready. Why are you up so early?” I asked, confused by her sudden burst of energy.

“No,” she replied, her eyes shining with excitement. “It might be normal for you to attend palace parties, but it’s my first time! I want to make sure I look perfect.”

I couldn’t help but smile at her enthusiasm. I knew how much this meant to her, and I couldn’t say no.

Rose: “We can’t just wear our usual clothes. It’s the prince’s birthday, after all!”

I nodded in agreement, though a wave of worry washed over me. I had no special clothes to wear — and I was short on money. Just as I began to feel disheartened, a memory flashed through my mind — the day Mike had taken me shopping in the city and bought me a few beautiful outfits as a gift.

I jumped out of bed, suddenly remembering the untouched clothes in my wardrobe.

“What are you doing?” Rose asked, watching as I rummaged through the boxes. When I pulled out the elegant dress, her eyes widened in awe.

“These are perfect for you, Blezi! They suit your orange, shiny hair,” she said admiringly.

I tried on the dress and was amazed by how well it fit. The colors complemented my hair perfectly — just as Rose said — and I felt like a princess in it.

“Thank you, Rose,” I said softly, feeling grateful for Mike’s thoughtful gift.

With our outfits ready, we spent the rest of the day preparing for the grand palace celebration, our hearts filled with excitement and anticipation.

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