Chapter 41: Cinderella (Audra)

At 4pm, hair and make up artists arrive at the house to get me ready for the charity ball.

I told Matthew I was perfectly capable of doing it myself but he insisted on me being pampered.

My long blonde hair is pulled off to the side into a long, loose fishtail braid. The make up artist gives me a subtle smoky eye and red lips with a light touch of blush on the apples of my cheeks.

I didn’t see it until I put my dress on, and now that I saw it, I can’t unsee it

I look like a sexy Elsa.

I debate making them change my hair but when Matthew walks in he nearly trips over his own jaw as it hits the floor.

He regains his composure quickly and hands me a black velvet box. Inside is a beautiful set of diamond and pearl earrings with a matching pendant.

“Matthew, these are gorgeous!” I gasp.

They are exquisite. They are a minimalist design but I can see they are expensive. The quality is remarkable.

I put on the earrings and he places the pendant around my neck.

“You are going to be