Chapter two: The party

*At the restaurant*

Annie: I can’t believe this .. like can i really become an artist like it’s so amazing my dream is finally becoming a reality 😁😁😁 wow it’s so exciting. (Sad) dad how I wish you were here right now 😔😔

dad I miss you, anyway I’ll take my leave now

*leaves the restaurant*

Annie: phew I’m home, I’m so tired and now I have to attend that dumb party 😒😒

(Sees the note on the table)

Annie: (stares questionably) what’s this??

The note 📝 “dear Annie we’re already at the party so please come there as soon as possible also don’t forget to lock the front door ‘love Alyssa’

Annie: argh I’m tired of this woman I have no business with that dumb party this is soo stupid 😒

*Enters her room*

Annie: I really hate this dress it’s too revealing 😕😕

Annie: but it looks pretty, well I have to wear it not like I have a choice 😟😕

*Leaves the house*

*Daniel’s mansion*

Butler: sir, the party preparations have been completed and madam needs you at the hall at this moment

Daniel: okay tell her I’m coming

Butler: yes sir( ‘Leaves the room’)

Daniel: I’m not the one getting engaged so why’s grandma calling me 😤😤

*Downstairs*

Daniel: yes grandma you called me??

Grandma(Mrs Wilson): oh yes my boy, since it’s your brother’s engagement I was thinking if you could also use this opportunity to find new singers. 😏😏 what do you think??

Daniel: whoa 😮 grandma that’s a great idea 💡 you are the smartest person I know thanks grandma

Grandma (Mrs Wilson): okay dear (chuckles)

*Runs off*

*At the party*

Kyla: mum I haven’t seen Annie yet ☹️☹️ hope she didn’t back out

Alyssa: no dear be patient, be patient (smiles mischievously)

Kylie: Kyla you worry too much everything will fall into place okay??

*At the mansion*

Annie: I’m about to enter the mansion and omg It’s huge 🤩 it’s like a palace in those fairytales 🤩 so amazing (walks in)

‘Bumps into someone’

Annie: I’m so sorry (walks off)

Daniel: um yeah sure (pauses) wait that voice sounds familiar (looks back) where did she go?? Or am I just imagining things maybe I’m just stressed out 😰

Annie: phew 😮‍💨 that was close, I would’ve received a warning if I didn’t excuse myself immediately 😂😂

(*Sees step-mother and her step-sisters*)

Annie: mum!!

‘A man takes a her hand and starts dancing with her’

Annie: sorry please excuse me sir I can’t dance with you I’m hear because I want to see my mum and my twin sisters so please let me go (smiles)

Unknown pov: Are you sure (smirks) here for your mum and sisters and you’re wearing this wow nice and you want me to believe that everyone knows that you girls come here looking like this to attract rich men like me and let me tell you, you got lucky because you’ve seen one so miss shall we?? (Smiles mischievously)

Annie: I think you’ve misunderstood me, I said I’m here for my mum and sisters so “LET ME GO” (retreats her hand)

Unknown pov: (pulls her back) I forgot to introduce myself missy my name is Andre, but you can call me Mr Andre by the way 😏😏

Annie: leave me ALONE (push’s’ him)

(Runs off)

Annie: (sobbing) wh….. w… why do I always face all this, I’m tired 😖😖

Daniel: um hello miss, is everything okay

Annie: yes I mean….. no I’m not okay (sobbing In his arms)

Daniel: shh shh (whispers) it’s okay tell me what happened (smiles)

*Narrates what happened*

Annie: I really came here to meet my mum and sisters (still crying)

Daniel: (hugs her) it’s okay miss don’t cry, it’ll ruin your pretty face, I forgot to mention but you look familiar, I’m not sure but you really look like someone I know

Annie: (looks up) D……. D…….. D………. Daniel????? (Shocked)

Author note: hey guys this is actually my first novel, hope you all like it 🥰🥰

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