Chapter 0506

Nina

The night sky was a tapestry of stars, seeping through the curtains and casting an ethereal glow in the bedroom of my father's mansion. Enzo was sprawled on the bed, lost in a book, while I sat at the vanity, running a brush through my hair.

"My dad's really going all out with this ball, huh?" I finally said, setting down the brush.

Enzo looked up, marking his page with a thumb. "He's excited. Can't blame the man. A grandchild and a doctor-to- be daughter in one go. That's a lot of happiness."

I bit my lip, gazing at my reflection. "I know, but... a ball? It feels... overwhelming."

"What's on your mind?" Enzo asked, closing his book entirely now, his full attention on me.

other story. I never really grew up with... well, princessy stuff. It makes

a small smile, and he got up, crossing the room to stand behind me. He met my eyes in the mirror. "Dancing at a ball is

my hips?" I quipped, but my eyes were serious. "Yes," Enzo laughed, turning me to face him. "How about we practice?

a sideways glance.

from the bedside table

me the way," I said, allowing him

other

laughed. "I'll try,

overthinking each move.

he said softly, twirling me

was as unexpected as it was freeing. I felt lighter,

"You think we're ready for that ball?" I asked,

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