One Last Hope

01

"No the streamers are that way" maids were waltzing around and preparing for the feast of the day I was born. The colour of the day which was black and gold looked beautiful with the decorations and lights.
"Get the cat out of my hall!" Madame Bose was screaming at the maids and I chuckled in response. I glided down the stairs and greeted everyone, making my way into papa's office
*we've found a way to break the ice" I entered the office and gave papa a peck on his cheeks
"What ice papa?" He smiled and sat me down
"The one for your party honey, the ball is going to be exquisite" he turned to the second in command and stood up
"Thank you for your time Bob you may leave" Bob bowed his head and left me and my dad alone. Papa sat down after opening the curtains which made me smile.
"How do you like the preparations princess?"
"Its all beautiful, thank you papa" he smiled in satisfaction and opened his drawer. He brought out a box and closed the drawer back.
"Happy birthday Bobo"  he brought out a locket and wore it for me. I gasped and turned to him
"It's beautiful papa"I hugged him and ran out excitedly to show my only friend ; Martha , my personal maid.

I opened the door to my room and saw Martha dusting the figurines and artefacts. I removed my bracelet from last year's birthday and placed it with the rest.
"Hello Bobo" she hugged me and sat me down
"I picked out the perfect clothing for tonight Bobo" she brought out a dress and I smiled at the beauty in front of me held the dress
"Its beautiful Marty"  she smiled and pushed me forward
"Go and try it on silly" I went to the bathroom and stepped into the dress. The emerald colour brought out my brown skin and my eyes which was also brown but a lighter shade. I went outside an twirled for Marty who gave me two thumbs up.
"I love it Marty" the gold locket brought out the gown and I opened the locket. It was a picture of me and papa from my last birthday. I closed it and escorted Martha outside
"See you tonight !" She waved in reply and I closed the door and started preparing for the ball.

I removed the gown and prepared a warm bath. I kept my soap and stayed some scented oil in the bath tub. I stepped in and relaxed into the tub letting the water work its magic.
I love water, I've always been drawn to it, it calms me and gives me peace.  I sunk into the liquid goodness and closed my eyes for a minute enjoying the relaxing feeling
If only I could be like this forever.
I rinsed the soap from my body and dried myself with a towel and stepped into the beautiful dress again. I packed my plaited hair and wore my ceremonial bracelets and anklet. I kept a black eyeliner and golden eye shadow making my brown eyes even bigger and drawing more attention to it.
The sun had gone down and the moon now dominated the skies giving it a gentle glow. I heard the trumpet blow and took it as my cue to step outside. I passed my father's room and met him outside
"You look beautiful princess" he pecked my forehead and held out his hand. I intertwined our palms and we walked towards the hall , stopping at the beginning of the staircase. My father gave them a signal and the orchestra started making music , while me and my father were announced
"We present to you, King Lucas and Princess Dabobo" the spotlight came on us an my father guided me down the stairs. As the custom my father sat on the throne while I placed the crown on his head and I sat on the throne by his left, the royal Butler wearing my crown for me

"_Long live the king!"
"Long live the king!" People cheered and that marked the beginning of my ball. Me and papa had the first dance and others joined us. I gave a courtesy and me and papa parted ways
"Hello beautiful" I came face to face with a boy, one whose beauty was pleasing to the eye. I smiled shyly and he smirked
"Care to dance?" Without waiting for a reply he pulled me to the dance floor and we began swaying to the music
"So who are you?" He smiled and twirled me before pulling me back up. I shiverer at our close proximity
"You'll find out soon enough love" the song ended and he kissed the back of my palm. He got lost in the crowd and i sighed

Life sucks
I made my way to the balcony and shivered at the cool breeze. I felt a presence behind me and pretended not to know.
"I know you know that I'm here" I smiled and turned around.
Where are all this gods coming from tonight
I smiled at him and I felt my hidden spear. He walked closer to me and kissed the back of my hand
"My name is Philip, nice to make your acquaintance"
"Bobo, Dabobo" I smiled and made sure to get closer to him. His face was beautiful and his eyes were mesmerizing. He smiled and stepped away from me
"Don't think about it Bobo , it won't hurt me" he cupped my face and I  panicked. I stabbed his side and he groaned in pain. Blood was rushing out and it stained my dress. He face constricted into a hideous one, making my heart to skip a beat. His eyes were blood red and a pair of fangs were on full display. He let out an animalistic growl and I screamed, moving back as he moved forward. My back met with the wall and my eyes stung. He removed the knife and the gash started healing. I heard the familiar footsteps of guards and so did Philip. He threw the knife on the floor and stared deep into my eyes
"You never saw me here" and just like that he was gone.