Chapter 19: Every Move You Make

Last night was almost perfect. I decided to go to Natalie’s gala after all and surprisingly I enjoyed myself. Well…to a degree. She was beyond beautiful dressed in a gorgeous lilac, silk gown that complimented her well. Watching her set up the event I could see how involved she was with everything trying to make it perfect but deep down I could also see she wasn’t really there. The Charity wasn’t something that interested her much but she did a great job hiding that from the people around her. Or they have just become so numb to her feelings they just don’t notice anymore.

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Chapter 18: Masques

Music drifted softly from the wall speakers filling the large ballroom with an enchanting, soothing melody. Several guests milled about the large room pandering to the upper class and rubbing shoulders with a few hometown celebrities in attendance. Natalie moved about the area tending to those already in attendance and anticipating the arrival of many more. Her mother was in charge of the guest list and although it was agreed to keep the gala at a sensible number, her mother argued that ‘the more in attendance, the higher the amount raised’.

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