POTENTIAL SUITOR(5

"Thank you Soo Much Darlene"Lisa said after she has restored back Darlene's original face .

Darlene rolled her eyes"What are we friends for"She said and they both chuckled

"Darlene ....So gist me ,How was the palace "Lisa asked as they made their way back to the town .

"I don't think I have enough time to do so now.....I need to get back home ,My parents must not find out I wasn't home last night"Darlene said anxiously ,Lisa nodded understandably ,She hugged Darlene .

"Okay Good night .... Remember to come the Ball"Lisa said, Darlene nodded then quickly began running as fast as she can , It's was already getting dark .

It's almost time for dinner .

Darlene finally came spotted her house from afar, It's was a small Villa surrounded with gardens .She quietly sneaked back to her room on the top floor by climbing the rope she tied there to get out in the first place .

Her Room was dark due to lack of light ,She breathed a relief seeing no one inside .She sneaked back to crawl into her small bed.

Her Room was very small to begin with consisting of only bed ,a toilet and her wardrobe with a dressing table .

A knock came on door immediately she laid down on bed .She didn't answer the Call and just ignored the person knocking .

The door was pushed open and a tall fair girl entered ,She was dressed up in rich gown and a gold necklace adoring her neck ,her hair was tied up in high ponytail .Her lips painted in red lipstick and her face marshed up with makeup .

"Father is calling you .... Don't waste my time "The Girl said arrogantly ,huge pride surrounded her .

Darlene finally pulled down the blanket ,her eyes landed on the girl .Her Cousin .Hannah .

"Am coming"Darlene gave a short Reply then covered her head back with the blanket .

"I just told you not to waste my time ...Father asked you to come with me "Hanna said with disgust as she glared at the girl laying on the bed .

"Leave without me ....I will go meet him "Darlene said nonchalantly ,She didn't even stand up despite Hanna glares .

"If you say so then..Humph"Hannah stomped her foot angrily ,slammed the door hard then walked away ,She sure get angry over every little thing.

Darlene finally stood up from the bed ,She quickly opened her wardrobe and pulled out a white dress and put it on replacing her old clothes ,She couldn't afford smelling of the woods unless she wants them to find out .

The White Dress was already fading showing how used it was .She packed her dark brown her into a ponytail highlighting her emerald eyes very well.

She opened the door then walked towards the dinning room where the whole family where sitted round a big table .The foods are already laid out on table but no one has started eating.

"Good Evening Father ..... Mother"Darlene greeted seeing the Older man sitted at the End of the table ,a newspaper in his hand ,he lifted his eyes from the paper .

"Darlene...How are you ,I heard you have been in door since Morning"The Man asked with a kind smile.

Darlene nodded ,She could feel the hateful glares on her as if to threaten her .She smiled at the thought of how angry the Woman would be hearing her call her Mother .

"Yes Father...I just felt like staying indoor today "Darlene said with a light smile ,The Older man nodded then pointed towards the remaining unoccupied seat.

"Sit down let eat together ....You know I really had a stressful day today "He said with a sigh accompanied with a shake of head .

"Ooh Sorry about that Father"Darlene said after taking her seat.

Her eyes met with the Older Woman immediately she sat down ,The Woman didn't say anything but she could feel the deadly glare on her .

Hanna sitted beside her Mother ,She also glared at Darlene annoyed with the fact she was sitting down at the dinning table with them .

Darlene lowered her head and rolled her eyes.

Foolish People .

"Father,Do you mind if I organize a tea party on Saturday?"Hannah asked midway into dinner .

Mr Cowell Looked up and nodded ,Hannah smiled widely.

"Ooh That's remind me .....The King is hosting a welcome Party for the Crown prince next tomorrow ,and we received an invitation card "He dropped , Hannah eyes widen .

"Really ..Oh my God ..... Finally I will be able to meet the man of my dreams "Hannah exclaimed ,her eyes bubbling with Affection ,She also heard the rumor about the Crown prince being very handsome .Now she would be able to get to him probably to get him to like her too .

Darlene rolled her eyes ,She couldn't understand why all the girls in town are running crazy for him .

"Oh My God....Mom I need to buy a dress ,I need to be the most beautiful girl .Maybe I will be able to get him to notice me too "Hannah said with excitement turning to her mother , The Woman of the house nodded her head .She can't miss the opportunity of getting her daughter close to the Royal blood .

Hannah smiled through out the whole time ,in her mind already planning her prefect romantic wedding with the prince .

"Don't forget to take Darlene with you ...You should get the best dress for both of them ,They would be attending the Masquerade Ball together ."Mr Cowell added with a smile ,He could see how excited his daughter was .

Hannah and her mother smile dropped instantly.

"Wait ..Father is she going with us??"Hannah asked spitefully ,And the Old Man nodded his head , Not noticing the change in the atmosphere .

Hannah Immediately glared at Darlene as if it was her fault .

"Father .....I don't think it's necessary ,I would just stay home"Darlene quickly said , Feeling death glares from both mother and daughter .

It's wasn't even because of them but because of what happened today,She never want to step her foot inside that palace again .

"Am not taking No for an answer ,You should try to socialize more instead of just staying indoor"Mr Cowell said sternly , Darlene nodded reluctantly .She knows the man will never agree .

"My dear ,I don't think we should force her ,She prefers staying indoors then let her and besides I don't think she would fit into the high class "Garda said calmly ,Mr Cowell sighed

"Let her go out this time already,She is not going to find a potential suitor if she just lock her self up inside the house "Mr Cowell Insisted , Hannah could only puff her cheek up angrily .

Hannah eyes landed on Darlene who was quietly eating and she couldn't help but curse her in her mind.

Such A Witch .

A glint flashed through the Woman's eyes .

'Potential Suitor ...I don't think that's going to happen any time soon My dear'