Chapter 28
Cinder and the fairy were busy for the remaining day. They cooked and cleaned, make dresses and accessories, listened to the stepsisters chatter endlessly about the upcoming ball. Much speculation was churning among the females in town about when exactly this momentous ball might happen.
“I can’t believe they haven’t announced the day yet,” said Darlene as she tried on another necklace made by Lalyn.
“It’s part of the fun,” said Tammy, trying on yet another pair of shoes.
Cinder only half listened to the gossip and speculation. Half the time, she was marveling at the fashion magic that such a bedraggled fairy had. Lalyn had clearly seen many balls in her day, because her fashion sense was impressive. The girls were already talking about buying her for good when they became q
