"It's on loan for the night...have fun Cinderella."The man says and I smile.
"Thank you."I say almost in a whisper and he smirks. Then he turns around towards the SUV and drives away.
"How?..Wait..What?"Candice begins but I don't think any of us know what just happened.
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The three of us (Justin, Candice & I) wait for the limo to arrive and once it pulls up to the curb, we walk outside and down the stone walkway. The driver opens the car doors and we take a seat in the back.
In five minutes time, we arrive at Hotel Boxwood where the Ball/Gala is taking place. When the driver stops in front of the large doors, he get's out and walks over to my side; opens the door and we walk slowly up the steps.
The moment I walk in; with Candice by my side and Justin behind us, strangers greet me. They admire my necklace and tell me it's a magnificent piece. The music is loud; maybe a little too loud, but it's slow and people sway on the dance floor like butterflies; unfolding their wings as they spin.
Suddenly, my eyes travel to an older women with a big, elegant dress as she makes her way over to me. Her jewelry is exquisite and it almost covers her from head-to-toe.
"I don't remember seeing that in the collection."
she says and stares at my necklace as if she never saw it before. I glance beside me, but Candice and Justin aren't there. I look back at her and smile sweetly
"Welcome, i'm Sirena Boxwood: the president of the 26th annual Ball."
She excitedly announces, then her gaze shifts beside me and her smile grows bigger.
"Harold, i've been looking for you all night!"
I turn my head and when I see his face, my mind goes blank. He stared at me relevantly.
"The night has just begun."
He points out in a deep voice, and the women smiles as she introduces me.
"This is Margret"
She addresses and his eyebrow slightly raises intrigued.
"It's Maggie."
I correct almost in a whisper, not wanting to sound disrespectful
"Charmed,"
He turns to face me fully and he takes my hand; bringing it up to his lips for a soft kiss.
"Care to dance?"
He asks and I feel my cheeks getting red. My heart beats fast and I smile.
"Sure"
And he grasps my hand gently as we walk into the middle of the ball room, where the butterflies soar. But I look down at my dress; I'm no butterfly.
"You look stunning"
He compliments in a husky voice and I smile to myself.
The music begins and I notice it within a second: Love by Lana Del Rey
I look up at him; expression calm and his eyes fixed on mine. His arm wraps around my waist like a snake; luring me closer and closer.
His feet move gracefully and I follow him about the marble floor. He lets go of me and I spin; my dress flutters like a black swan, he grins devilishly and we continue to dance wildly around and around.
The others dance beautifully, but I feel as if we're under a spotlight. He's staring at me as if i'm the only thing in the room; captivatingly.
At the end of the song, he spins me again once more and he suddenly brings me close to his chest. My heart skips and I gaze up at him. He begins to lean in and for a second I think he's going to kiss me.
The lights dim and all of a sudden, Sirena walks up to us and touches his arm
"Harry, it's time for your speech"
His grip around me loosens slowly. He turns to look at me one last time and bites his lower lip.
As he walks away, I turn, feeling dizzy and I'm about to make my way towards Candice, but Justin takes her hands and they gather,gracefully. I don't want to interrupt them.
I walk towards the side of the room and my gaze returns to the stranger who I danced with. The stranger that has bewitched me.
_____ Author's Note_____
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