Taken By A Vampire Playboy

Chapter Twelve :

*Iris's POV*

"Ouch!"

I jumped slightly, causing the maid preparing me for the ball to grunt in disapproval and give me a dirty look.

I've been sitting here for close to 3 hours! How long does it take to do someone's hair & make-up?

"If you keep moving miss, I'm going to end up messing up your hair. I don't think their highnesses would be very pleased if you showed up late to your own ball."

True.

"Sorry, I'm a little tender headed."

I let out a sigh and glanced over at the exquisite ball gown that had been picked out for me.

It was absolutely dazzling; white with gold detailing & it flowed outward from the waist. The only jewelry chosen to go with it was a large pair of pearl & diamond earrings.

"You're done miss."

I had been staring at the dress for so long that I hadn't realized the maid had finished.

"May I look?"

The maid nodded and stepped aside so that I could get up to go look in the mirror.

I got up from the stool I had been sitting on for hours and made my way over to the full-body mirror in the corner of the small room.

When I reached the mirror, my mouth fell open in surprise. I stared at my reflection in bewilderment.

I looked like a totally different person.

She had curled my hair so that it hung in organized, voluminous ringlets all the way down to my waist, contoured my face to make it look slimmer and more elegant; the rest of my make-up consisted of a neutral toned smokey-eye that make my hazel eyes look brighter and bright red lipstick that made my lips look plump and full.

I looked like a runway model.

"I take it you appearance is to your liking miss?" The maid came to stand beside me, smiling hopefully.

"Yes, very much so. Thank you." I smiled back at her.

"Well then, let's get you changed then. Remove your robe miss." She brought my dress ooverand smiled once more, "Don't be nervous miss, I'm just helping you into your dress."

Oh brother, I don't think I could ever get used to this.

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About 30 minutes later, the maid had finally coaxed me out of my robe & into my ball gown.

"There now, that wasn't that difficult was it?"

If you say so.

"Move your hair aside so that I can put your earrings in miss."

Upon her instruction, I moved my hair aside so she could put the earrings in. When she had finished, she stepped back and examined me.

"Yes, you look quite nice miss. My work here is done, your escort should be here in about twenty-five minutes to retrieve you," She came over to me & gave me a hug, "Good luck. You're sure to dazzle everyone."

After she left, I wasn't quite sure what to do with my remaining time. So I sat back down on the stool and thought out my game plan.

I'm about to be in a ballroom full of vampires. This oughta be a blast .. hopefully none of them are hungry.

Sure enough, though, twenty-five minutes later I heard a knock at the door.

"Miss Iris? I'm here to escort you to the ballroom."

"Coming!" I checked my appearance once more and headed for the door.

"Here we go." I shakily opened the door and was greeted by a butler who looked no older than me.

"Hello, I'm Roran, and I will be your escort to the ballroom," he offered me his arm, "If I do say so myself ma'am, you look stunning."

"Thank you." I linked my arm with his & prepared myself for the ordeal to come.

This is a big deal, don't mess it up. Stay collected; don't freak out or say something stupid.

I could hear my heart hammering in my ears and my nerves were on edge.

"It'll be okay, no need to be nervous miss." The butler gave my arm a reassuring squeeze.

When we at last reached the doors to the ballroom, he unlinked his arm from mine and bowed to me, "Have fun Miss Iris."

Two well dressed men stood at each of the doors and looked at me expectantly.

I let out a shaky breath & then straightened my posture.

"I'm ready, you can open the doors."

At my word, they each grabbed a door handle and began to opens the large doors.

Well, here goes nothin'.

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Sorry it's been so long since I last updated! School has really thrown things outta whack for me; but things are starting to go back to normal & hopefully I'll be able to update more often! Anywhoooo, she's about to enter the ballroom! I wonder how people will react to her? :3 (Sorry this chapter is kinda blah & short. .-.) Remember to vote & comment & stuff! Hope you've enjoyed reading so far! Toodles!

~ Britt c: <3

Ps. There's a picture of her gown & earrings at the beginning of the chapter :3