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Belle's POV

The horn of his car is louder now. This is the second time he is honking, I know he doesn't want to come in.

I am done with my make-up and dressing up for more than ten minutes now. But I have been staring at the mirror, doing nothing other than admiring myself and thinking about what the future holds for me.

When Zayden honks his car again from outside, I know it is time to go before I get on his bad side on a special day like this. I stand up from the small stool facing my mirror and watch myself in the mirror for a while.

My new hairstyle is Teased Chignon with tendrils and my red high-end flowing evening party dress is glowing. I am wearing black stiletto heels and black stone earrings. Mother had specifically picked this particular dress out of the five dresses I got for the party.

I did my make-up myself and I am proud of the result.

I take a deep breath and pick up my black shiny purse from the table before moving out of my bedroom. I am taking a step at a time, w