No Control

In front of me hangs the most beautiful dress I’ve ever seen. It looks like Cinderella’s blue dress. Liam knows how much I love Cinderella, or Cinderellie as he calls it. I take the gown down and hold it in front of me at the mirror. It’s beyond beautiful, the perfect amount of sparkle.
I take a shower and dry my hair. The whole time wondering what Liam has planned for tonight. I sit at the vanity and find a ton of makeup and hair accessories to choose from. For my hair I style it up and use the blue satin ribbon. Might as well stick with the Cinderella theme. I finish my makeup and add some simple earrings.
As I put on the dress I look in the mirror and don’t even recognize myself. I open the shoebox and laugh. Inside it is one high heel covered in rhinestones. The other shoe is missing. Very creative Liam. I slip on my one glass slipper.
I take a few moments to look at myself in the mirror. I’ve always been a bit self conscious. Liam has made me feel beautiful though.
There’s a knock at the door. I answer it to find the gentleman who showed us around the castle. “May I take you to your gentleman Miss?”
So formal. “Yes please.” I reply. I take his arm and try to walk as normal as possible with one high heel as he takes me to Liam.
He leads me to a large living room. There is a fire roaring in the fireplace. I’m so engrossed in the room I barely notice the gentleman leave.
Then Liam walks in the room and time stands still. My heart goes into overdrive.
He is dressed as Prince Charming. Every fairytale fantasy I ever had as a little girl comes rushing back to me. I find it hard to believe, but he looks even more handsome than usual. Like unbelievably handsome. I can’t breathe, handsome!
He stands across the room frozen. One hand behind his back, the other moves to his heart. I can’t begin to describe the way he is looking at me. He’s looking at me like every girl dreams of her man looking at her on their wedding day. Like he never has and never will see a woman more beautiful than you. With more love in his eyes than you ever dreamed possible. My heart bursts with emotions.
Liam walks towards me. I don’t move, not trusting my balance even if I had two shoes. When he reaches me neither of us say anything. Tonight as we look into each others eyes we see straight to our hearts.
Liam’s free hand is on the side of my face. “Liz, I can’t find the words to tell you how beautiful you look tonight. You’ve left me speechless my princess.”
I must be beaming. “Liam, this is incredible. Thank you my handsome, wonderful Prince.”
“Oh wait a moment. We don’t know yet that I’m your prince.” Liam says seriously. He grabs a chair and helps me sit in it. He bends down on one knee and from behind his back pulls out the missing shoe, with a large grin on his face. My poor heart tonight, it’s skipped so many beats. “My missing glass slipper.” I say. “Well, lets see if it fits, shall we?” Liam replies with a wink.
I lift my dress much higher than necessary, giving Liam a good view. His eyes move from my foot up to my thighs and back down again. He holds my foot and gently slips on the shoe. He looks up at me and says with an adorable grin and wink. “A perfect fit. I am your prince.” He takes my hands and helps me up.
“Oh Liam, I’ve known you are my Prince Charming all along.”

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