Invitation

“Don’t mind me,” the prince said. “I’ve just come to inform all the lovely maidens in town that I’m hosting a ball in five days and would love for every eligible woman to attend. I’m trying to find a suitor.”

Drizella and Anastasia both cheered in excitement and pretty much pounced on the prince. Ella couldn’t help but perk her ears up at the idea of going to a ball. A day off from all the hell she’s had to live through. “Oh that would be wonderful,” Lady Tremaine said. “My daughters would love to come. Both of them are eligible.”

The prince nodded and eyed Ella once more causing her to turn red. “I would love for all your daughters to come to the ball. Please ensure they do.”

Ella smiled as she realized the prince was referring to her. Drizella seemed to scowl as she snuck behind Ella and grabbed hold of her undies yanking them down to her ankles. Ella screamed as Drizella then pinned Ella’s arms behind her back as she stood naked in front of the prince. “Drizella, let me go!”

“Aw Ella, you still need to be punished for your disobedience,” Drizella said.

Ella squirmed as Drizella maintained her grip. “Excuse me,” the prince said. “But please let her go. I’m not sure what transpired earlier but I don’t think this is appropriate.”

Ella was surprised as Drizella immediately let her go gawking in disbelief as if offended the prince would interfere with her fun. The prince stepped towards Ella and removed his royal jacket and draped it around Ella’s shoulders. “Are you okay?” he said softly to her.

Ella nodded. “I will be,” she said.

“Come, let’s get you dressed,” he said as he guided her up the stairs as the sisters scowled.

“Mother why is he doing this to Cinderella,” Drizella whined.

Lady Tremaine didn’t reply but was deep in thought. Clearly if Ella were to go to the ball she would lose control of her. The only way to ensure her servitude would be to preventing her at all costs from attending the ball.