2 My Eighteenth Birthday Ball (1/2)
I was sleeping on my bed when i heard a knock on the door, i thought it was laura who came to wake me up, because i was in my bed for too long, but i was startled when the door was opened. It was father who has brought something in the enormous box...
” Father” i exclaimed with jerk sitting up.
”happy birthday Zeri”
”i brought something for you..” He said with huge smile on his face..
He was inquisitive to show what he has bought for me....
”Thank you Father What's it? ” i asked with eager and got out of bed with inquisition..
”It's your birthday present my lovely princess here you go open up and see it for yourself what's in there'' He exclaimed..
I took it from father and opened it curiously and found a red dress with laced sleeves,i was amazed with the dress.. I hugged my father in joy...
”Thank you, father for such beautiful dress” i said it with great smile..
” Anything for you, my beautiful princess” he said.
As father left the room, Laura came into help me to get ready for day., when i was out of my chamber everyone in castle started wishing me, some of the maids even brought flowers for me.., preparation of my birthday ball was completed by twilight.
Eventually the time has come to wear that beautiful red dress and get ready for my special night, i waited whole day for this moment. I rushed into my room with Laura , i wore the dress., Laura made my hair into soft curls, i was wearing red color earrings and matching red necklace, now i was ready for ball.
”OH, my gosh you're looking beautiful princess Zeri” Laura exclaimed with smile
” Thank-you, laura” i said.
Now i was out of my chamber and heading towards the ball room. I was so anxious before entering the ball, as the door opened everyone was watching me, every eye in the ball was on me... I went to my father, he hugged me and kissed on my forehead, while everyone in ball was watching us with amazed looks..
” You're looking so beautiful my lovely Zeri and happy birthday ” he said. ”thank you, father” i exclaimed with smile.
Now father started introducing me to everyone in ball.., he took me to group of ladies ”This is The Queen Aila of Xenia, she was your mother's best friend” as father mentioned mother my eyes were filled with tears, but i controlled my self.
”happy birthday princess”
”you are looking amazing princess.., you look like your mother” Queen Aila said by caressing my cheek.
”Thank-you Queen Aila”.
My father introduced the other ladies in the group, they all were Queens from different kingdoms and friends of my mother, i was missing my mother badly at that moment...