Chapter Thirty Five

She dragged her into the hallway and handed her an envelope, when Gabriella opened it inside was an invite to the Gala. She looked at the other woman in astonishment,

‘Is this for real?’

Jacinta placed her hand on the younger woman’s arm,

‘Yes, Cinderella, you shall go to the ball. The Organiser like to include local businesses so a few of us got these invites.’

Gabriella could not stop the tears filling her eyes,

‘Why? Why would you give this to me?’

‘I am too old for these fancy dances, but you Gabriella, you are young and beautiful this kind of event is made for someone like you.’

She hugged her and Gabriella sniffed loudly,

‘Come, I have another surprise.’

She led her into her private quarters and hanging on a cupboard door was the most beautiful dress Gabriella had ever seen,

‘For you.’

Jacinta smiled sadly,

‘I never got to wear it. You know my story, my Alfredo he died before we went to a similar ball all those years ago. I think it is your size and it should be worn by a pretty