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2.9 (AE 2)

Alternate ending-2

-POV Samm-

Zelda pulled the mask out of her bag. It was, simple white and silver.

"Well put it on!" She pushed.

I picked it up and examined it before placing it on my face.

"Wow." Zelda said, "you look awesome, it totally complements your blonde hair." She reached into her bag once more, "Also, I chose brown contacts, they will fit well."

"I don't need the contacts," I said taking the mask back off.

"But she-"

"Yes she'll know who I am, but if I know Opal, she's been missing me like I have to her. She'll hesitate at first but she'll talk to me."

"But the point of masquerade balls is to hide your identity."

"I'll still use the mask and all, it'll be fine Zelda, trust me," I smiled at her and she nodded.

"Thanks for the mask, my sister Annie taught me the basic waltz, so I'm good."

"Good thing you got that done, your expected attire is a black suit, Opal will be wearing a tight white dress, and I'll be in a black one. I'll do my best at getting her on the dance floor so you can approach her. I already scoped out the building, on the second floor there will be an empty 'after party' room." She slid a key to me, "this key will open the door, you two can be alone if needed." She winked at me, "don't ask me where I got the key, I know some people."

"What if we got caught-"

"You won't, I'll be on tight watch. You have nothing to worry about." She stood up and out of the booth, "see you tomorrow night."

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-POV Opal-

"And here you go!" Zelda handed me my mask, it was white and laced, the left side went up higher than the right.

"We gotta get you in your dress." Zelda rushed into her closet and pulled out both of our dresses, both wrapped in protective plastic.

We spent two hours getting ready, or should I say Zelda spent two hours getting ready. Zelda's mask we just as beautiful as mine, black with feathers hanging off the top left.

We took my truck to the ball, I had to meet up with Kylee before the ball actually started so we were a half and hour early.

The room was huge, tables lined the side walls while a man was sweeping the large dance floor. One man was on the stage setting up musical instruments and another a large stereo.

"Opal!" I looked to my left and Kylee scurried to me, she was in a nice conservative pink dress. "I'm so glad you came! Come here I need your help!" She grabbed my hand and pulled me, I looked over the Zelda with an 'I'll be back soon' look.

"Okay so, I don't know what I want to put on the table, the shrimp or the chocolate covered strawberries," we were in the kitchen, she pointed to two giant platters of shrimp and strawberries.

I tilted my head a bit, "why not have both?" I said slowly.

Kylee looked at me like I was a genius, "that's such a great idea!" She grabbed the tray of shrimp and gestured to me to grab the strawberries.

We walked back out to the ballroom and went to a large number of buffet tables, we placed the large platters down. I looked to my left and found Zelda sneaking small cherries, and eating them.

Slowly the ballroom gathered more and more people. Kylee gave me a small sign to put on a table so that it was reserved for me. So Zelda and I were sitting at a table closest to the stage. Zelda excused herself a while ago and hasn't been back. All the people with masks are starting to creep me out.

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-POV Samm-

"Get your ass in gear Samm!" Zelda re-adjusted my collar and shook me, "you have the key?"

I nodded, "I'm a little worried, I'm not going to lie."

"Don't be, it'll be fine I'm sure of it. Opal is at a far table by the stage. Lay low for a while. I found the music schedule, the waltz music will play around eleven thirty, that's when you should approach her. Woo her with your dancing. And if all goes well, you have that key."

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-POV Opal-

This night has not been as fun as I had hoped, all I've done is eat numerous chocolate covered strawberries, and watch people dance. Zelda was up and down, doing random things, constantly checking her phone. Out of the blue, she jumped up and exclaimed, "let's dance!"

"Zelda, no I really don't want to."

She tried to grab my hand, "Oh c'mon, it'll be fun I'll give you free art lessons of you do!"

"Why would I want free art-" I stopped myself, as I've learned it never helps to argue with Zelda. I took her hand and as soon as we hit the dance floor basic waltz music started. Zelda led me to the middle of the dance floor and then disappeared.

I was confused and was turning around left and right. Then out of the corner of my eye and man in a sleek black suit and a white mask made his way through the people and to me, quickly grabbing one of my hands and wrapping one of his free ones around my waist and pulling me closer to him.

I looked into the man's eyes, they were all too familiar, "Samm?" I asked in a soft voice. 

-POV Samm-

I watched as Zelda led Opal to the dance floor. Opal was beautiful, the dress she was wearing showed off every one of her wonderful curves. Zelda soon abandoned her on the dance floor, making it my queue to sweep in and 'woo' Opal as Zelda would say.

I carefully made my way through the crowd of people, without even thinking as soon and I made it to her I grabbed one of her hands and wrapped my hand around her waist. I pulled her in closer to me. "Samm?" She asked in such a delicate voice.