Chapter 2ArielI stood in front of the wall mirror, my displeased expression staring right back at me while I accessed my short amber gold dress which had a spaghetti strap.The engagement was something I didn't want to attend so I left my face bare. I told myself all the while that I didn't want to give a serious impression, but in my heart, I just wanted to spite my father.He'd love me to look extra beautiful just so I could impress a man I didn't know how his face looked.I stood squarely, the heel of my shoe giving me some discomfort. I should have gone with a pair of black pumps, but I didn't want to go overboard with my silent rebellion and no matter how angry I was with this stupid arrangement, upholding the family's reputation was still important.A knock came on the door and without hearing her voice, I knew it would be her."You look beautiful, darling," She smiled wistfully, her eyes filled with sadness and dejection.Staring at her meticulously, I observed that she had b
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