I was counting the days to the ball as I secretly made a dress, using the scraps that Lila threw out. I hid my excitement, by cleaning and acting normal, so they couldn't get suspicious.

The day of the ball came as I went to dry our laundry. I watched as people chattered about the ball. I really hope I get a chance to go.

I wanted to talk to my friend, and have a chance to experience happiness. I sighed as that was probably not going to happen.

I wrinked the water out of my step-mother's dress before neatly pinning it onto the rope as the wind blew on her dress.

I, then watched the dishes and vaccumed before night fell. I quickly changed into my dress as it was a bright red dress with little flowers around the corners of my dress.

"Wait!" I yelled after Lila as she turns around before seeing me in my dress. She then growls which startled me. "Are you--" I started before stopping myself, mid-sentence.

Lila teared my dress as my stepmother watched, making no attempt to stop her. "I guess, you can't go to the ball now," Lila said evilly as tears filled my eyes.

Before I knew it, I was running outside my house, crying as my dress was now ruined.

Marinette and Alya showed up as I wiped away my tears. "What happened?" the two asked as I explained everything.

The two had sour faces, after I was done, telling my tale. "You need a new dress, stat!" Alya boldly stated as Marinette nodded. "Luckily, I can help you," Marinette said honestly as I was dragged to Marinette's house.

Once the three of us, arrived at her house, Marinette introduced me to her room as she revealed a closet full of dresses.

I gasped as all of her dresses looked stunning. However, I was drawn by a light red dress with floral themed designs.

Marinette and Alya smirked before Marinette made me try it on. I went to the restroom and tried on the dress. It surprisingly fit me, as I decided to let my hair down.

I smiled before opening the door. "Girl, you look--" Alya started before her and Marinette grinned. "Amazing!" the two finished as I beamed.

"T-Thanks," I said sheepishly as I smiled. The three of us hugged before making our way to the palace. Alya was wearing a light orange dress with foxes imprinted as Marinette was wearing a dark red dress with black spots.

We were all wearing a mask as we talked and laughed our way up to the palace. When we arrived, though, my heart sank, for I saw... Who did she see? Find out in the next chapter!

A/N: I meant the next chapter. Sorry! *coughs* I'm evil. *coughs*