Chapter Two - The dance

Slow and slow the music played, but had soon changed to another. This one was more lively and up beat then the other was. I couldn't help wanting to dance along with the beat.

I finally decide to join the folks people, to see a man who caught my eye. He had a unique look, and it felt a little different from others. Not that I really saw a lot of people to begin with.

Something felt off about him. He was just too careful, and his guard was always up. I couldn't help, but be intrigued, and deliberately stare at him.

He must of felt my staring, because he was slowly heading closer and closer towards me. I tried turning around to leave without being suspicious, but that was nearly impossible.

luckily there was a food stall that was selling potato chips not to far, so I was going to head there, but before I could a hand grabbed my hand making me turn to face them.

It was him! I couldn't help kinda feeling annoyed, however it was my fault to begin with and this was expected. " Umm… do you need something, " I say "wondering".

" I just have a question?" he says, I know I can't control my expressions, but this man was another level. " Why were you staring at me like that."

I reply with to his question with " I-i thought you looked nice, and wanted to dance with y-you, but was too scared to ask." I say shyly in soft voice. I was bad at expressions, but when it comes to lying that was different.

I hated acting all cute, but I had to as a kid if I wanted any respect, but mines was equal to that of a commoner. The only reason I haven't been forced to cook or clean is, because people are scared of me or wanna use me.

I was foolish to think it'd change if I was kind. So I had no reason to pretend for people who won't even give me love even if it was fake. I was brought back to my senses with him saying "then I'd like to accept your dance offer."

Is he serious? Oh I forgot I wore a eye color changer maybe that's why. One of my eyes were blue and the cursed one is purple/black. I used a magical potion that was given to me from my brother as an insult.

I guess I should thank him shouldn't I. " I would like that" I say giving him a fake smile. Surprisingly he was a great dancer. He didn't mess up not once. Should I change that.

I feel as though I should, but I guess I'll enjoy this one. He was kinda hot when you stare at him up close. he had red eyes, with white-ish silvery hair. If I was normal I'd probably be obsessed.

He moved in sync with the movements I made even though I could to the same. It was peaceful, and soothing.The dance had finished not too long after we started. Maybe time flew by fast. I couldn't help, but thank him with a genuine smile. 

I really enjoyed my night out and decided that I would head back to the mansion instead of running away. I felt as if I should face my problems head on instead of ignoring them.

I danced with a woman who looked relatively pretty. I couldn't help, but find her suspicious. She danced as if she was a noblewoman which made her even more questionable. 

I didn't know why, but I felt a weird feeling or sensation around her. When the dance finished I wanted to ask her for her name, however she was already gone. 

I was planning on trying to find her, but I let her be as if I knew we'd meet again. She was just like me anyway. 

(Back to Aurelia pov for anyone confused)

Before he could start questioning things I left as fast as I could. It must've worked since there was no one after me. I have to hurry and get home before midnight since security gets really tight by then.

I reached home to find the rope somewhat damaged and broken in half after getting past the guards. Was it this easy to get past security? They need to hire better people.

That had nothing to do with me so I don't care. Luckily there was a tall tree across my window that wasn't too far in distance. I quickly climbed the tree, to try to jump from the tree branch to the inside of the window.

I reached that point and was gonna jump, but then I heard some noises. It was a cat!? Supposedly it was stuck there and was afraid to get down. I decide to hold it close to me while dusting it off a little.

I prepared myself and jumped to the other side with the cat and made it inside. I put the cat down and was heading in the direction of the window to close it.

To my surprise there was a group of men on horses, but one somewhat seemed familiar, because of a certain cape. The maids were something about there going to be a visitor later on.

Isn't this too late of a time to be visiting? I brush it off and continue what I originally was gonna do and shut the window. I turn around to see the cat on my bed laying there meowing.

I felt as though it was hungry, but wasn't sure why I just did. Does this mean I have to leave my room to get some milk for it. It's such an inconvenience, but  I have no other choice. 

I reassured the cat that I'd be back and with that I left the room closing the door behind me. I did change out of the clothes I was wearing to a simple night gown. 

I was just gonna act like I didn't know the guest was here and with that i'll be able to avoid them for sure. There were so many freaking stairs I knew the mansion was big, but still.

My feet are still kinda aching from before. Running that fast for such a long distance is tiring. I head to the kitchen, for some reason I didn't run into anyone.

 Were they in a meeting or something? Well it's better for me this way I don't have to see their faces and force a smile. I couldn't help, but be happy at that thought. So much for facing my problems head on huh.

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