THE DAY OF THE ROYAL BALL

Every one in Makenia was busy on this day, women had woke up earlier than usually, so they could start their beauty treatments, men were outside making the last preparation, the whole city was extremely busy.

The same thing was happening at Gerald's home, all ladies woke up early and they were busy preparing themselves except Shaniya who was busy preparing the families meal. Every one was busy preparing things for themselves that they hadn't realized that Shaniya wasn't preparing at all. Gerald went to the Kitchen to give some orders to the butler, but upon entering the kitchen he found her eldest daughter cooking there

Shaniya what are you doing here?, Gerald asked her daughter

Papa!! Shaniya was startled, she didn't expect his father to come here now

What are you doing here at this time? Shaniya asked his father in return

That's what I'm asking you Shaniya, every one is busy preparing for the ball why aren't you preparing till now? you are gonna be late. stated Gerald

All the maids and butler are helping out the family in getting ready, so there's no one in the kitchen to prepare the meals, I have decided to volunteer and prepare the meals for my beloved family. Said Shaniya happily. I don't want my papa to go to the ball while starving.

Go and prepare , I will call one of the maid to do this staff, said his father leaving no room for arguments

But papa the ball is at night and its too early now, I will only need few hours to prepare myself so what`s there to be hurry about, Shaniya complained to his father

I don't want my daughter to prepare for a few minutes ,

Why papa?

Because I want my daughter to look the best in the ball, you know your prince charming might be there, what if he gets tempted by other women who took all day in the mirror?

Then he wasn't mine from the beginning, answered Shaniya as a matter of fact

Okay dear lets make a bet then, Gerald had to change the technique of convincing her daughter, he knew she could be stubborn sometimes

What bet? asked Shaniya curiously

If you promise me to prepare early and look good tonight, I will take you out to visit the park next week.

Really papa? asked Shaniya she was now interested in the bet.

yes dear its a promise, Gerald had already won this fight, he thought to himself happily.

Okay papa, I will try to look the best tonight and then she ran to her room. Gerald was happy, he always thanked God for giving her a daughter like Shaniya,

After Shaniya got to her room she refused the help of the maids and took matters to her own hands. firstly she prepared a wax, and waxed her whole body. She then took a natural coffee scrub and scrubbed herself from head to toe, she washed out the scrub and then took some coconut and scrubbed her body again. when she was done she washed her hair. she then prepared some water in her bath tube and added roses and cloves and took a bath. after her bath she dried her body and hair she took a frankincense and added some incense in it , and she did a self immolation for her hair, body and her dress, she then did some rough curls to her hair and then made a loose knot at the back and held it with a pin which was decorated with silver and stones which matched her dress, leaving some of her hairs on the side loose she was now done with her hair, now it was time for her make-up. she took some eye liner , she arranged her brows and did smokey eyes design added some color on her cheeks and peach colored lipstick to her lips and she was done with her make up too. It was already in the evening when she had finished with all her preparations. She then put on her dress it was a green emerald silk dress. it was a v-lined off shoulder dress, long sleeves, It hold her tight till her waist and flowed downwards beautifully.

Every one was already in the sitting, looking smart and beautiful. Priyanka then came out later , she wanted to take her family`s attention by coming out lastly and she did, she was looking great with the red dress, good make up and red lipstick. You look good sis , Chutki praised her sister.

Is every one here? asked Gerald it was the time to leave or else they would end up late.

No dad, Shaniya is still not here. said Laksh

Where is she, Priyanka asked annoyed

I'm here Shaniya said while getting down from the stairs, when the family turned to look at her her every one was dumbs trucked, they couldn't believe their eyes, was this the same Shaniya? the simple lady of the family!!, she looked stunning today

You look beautiful dear, his father praised. others couldn't even speak they were still shocked. Priyanka didn't like this reaction from the family

What where you doing all this time, trying to look like an angel? you almost made us late that's why I....

Shut up Priyanka, Gerald had got enough of Priyanka's attitude , so he shouted at her. You also came late here did any one reprimand you? Shaniya is your elder sister this should be the last time you talk to her like that, fix that attitude of yours don't ruin any ones mood today, do you hear me?

Papa its enough Priyanka didn't mean it that way, she was just joking. Shaniya tried to defend her younger sister.

Okay we are going to take four carriages, one would be taken by Chutki and Nina , the other one Priyanka and Laksh, Shaniya you will take the one with your aunt Durga and I will come with your mother.

Every one bordered their specific carriages and the journey to the palace began