In here we will be following tale of Cinderella (Cindy) Tremaine as her life takes a sudden turn for the worst with the introduction of her new step family. This story will be broken up into parts, most of which have already been posted in the What Happened In Your Game Today? thread.
Looking forward to having the complete story up here. :smile:
゚+。:.゚ .:。+゚゚+。:.゚ .:。+゚゚+。:.゚ .:。+゚゚+。:.゚ .:。+゚ ゚+。:.゚ .:。+゚゚+。:.゚ The time had finally come for Cinderella and her stepsisters to age up into young adults. Cindy got right on making everyone's cake.
Lady Tremaine had a few choice words to say about the dinner Cindy prepared.
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Mentally, Cindy wasn't having any of her complaining or belittling that day.
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Although the Lady hated to admit it, Cindy's dishes were always quite delicious.
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Lucifer also found the food delicious. But those dumplings were not for kitties, so Cindy scolded him.
"Lucifer! Stop that! You have your own food!"
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HISSSSS!!
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The thought of it all! Not even the house cat respected her!
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Thankfully local cat expert Catarina was around to put a stop to Lucifer's behaviour.
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It was so nice to have someone on Cinderella's side for once.
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The party quickly came to an end with everyone off to bed. Cindy was so busy cleaning up the messes she had yet to make her own wish.
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Despite how difficult her life had become and no matter how many tears fell, Cinderella still held on dearly to her dreams. Confident that as long as she kept believing, one day her dreams really would come true.
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For all those Cinderella fans out there, the last bit of this part has a slight reference to a famous heartwarming scene from the movie (check spoiler). Perhaps you can guess? 。+゚゚+。:.゚
What a start to her day... What could Anastasia and Drizella want so early in the morning?
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"You have a big day ahead of you Cinderella. First, I want you to redo my laundry because it doesn't smell fresh enough. Then give the hedge in the front yard a much needed trim."
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"No, no! I want you to focus on making breakfast first. I'm starving. Then you could look after Drizella's stuff. Also, Lucifer's litterbox needs to be cleaned. I can't stand the smell! And his claws need clipping too."
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"Yes, Anastasia. Yes, Drizella."
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"Golly. Can you believe she wasted this much time sleeping? So much could have been done already." "I know right! Should we tell Mother about this?"
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As her stepsisters continued to berate her, Cindy suddenly felt a strange sensation.
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In that moment it felt like someone was looking out for her. That someone, somewhere, really cared for her. Was it her father watching over her? A guardian angel? Well, whatever it was the feeling gave Cindy a moment of peace and the strength to take on the day.
Quite tired of seeing Cinderella's miserable face at home, Anastasia came up with an idea to appeal herself and Drizella to a couple of hunks at the bar.
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But not even the bartender wanted anything to do with these wicked stepsisters.
Back at home Cindy was feeling down in the dumps. Why wasn't she allowed to go out and have fun like her stepsisters?
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She brought up her troubles to her stepmother and that's when things took a turn for the ugly.
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Her stepmother gave her a firm smack on the cheek! "How dare you insinuate that my daughters are out there goofing off. Concern yourself solely with your work Cinderella."
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"Y-Y...yes, Stepmother." Cindy didn't know what else to say. She was in shock.
So much in shock that the moment she was out of her stepmother's sight, Cinderella bolted to her neighbour Catarina's home for refuge.
Cinderella frantically explained the reason for her sudden visit.
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"Oh, you poor thing!" Catarina took a gander at the bruise under Cindy's eye. "You stay here for as long as you need to."
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Catarina was the first person to know of and understand Cindy's mistreatment. She was so happy to share her grief with someone, she couldn't hold herself back from hugging the cat crazed woman as hard as she could.
Cindy didn't go home after visiting Catarina. No, next stop was her father's grave. She poured her heart out and wailed over her situation, begging for her father's return. Somehow... Some way... At this point she didn't care about logic. She was terrified to go back to that house alone.
Sure enough she was outside waiting for the girls when they got home.
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"Get inside Anastasia."
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"Here. A gift to lighten the mood." To Cindy's complete and utter surprise her stepmother didn't start by berating her. Instead she was giving her... a gift?
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What could it b-
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"Ack!"
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"W-what is this?"
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"Lucifer's litter that had piled up since you've been gone. Now let's not speak of the day's events because I grow tired. Instead let's focus on moving forward from this misstep, hm? Tomorrow you will scrub the house up and down, twice and thrice until I can see my reflection everywhere. The laundry will be folded, the garden will be trimmed, the errands will be ran. You will not rest, nor eat until your work is complete. Do I make myself clear Cinderella?"
Back in the house Lady Tremaine dished it out to her daughter as well. "You realize that wretch thought it was okay to go out because you and Drizella went fooling around in a bar today! Do not say your goodnights until you've scrubbed the bathroom sink!"
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Why was she getting in trouble as well?! She went to find Cinderella and bring her home after all!
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This is all Cinderella's fault. Anastasia will make sure she pays for this!
Due to the events of last night Cinderella knew a tough day lay ahead. That being the case she decided to meet the day head on by getting up earlier than usual to prepare her wicked step family's fanciful breakfast. While prepping the eggs she went over the massive to-do list provided with glee by her Stepmother and breathed a heavy sigh.
Daylight burned and there was no chance for rest in sight as far as Anastasia was concerned. It was a broken plate here, spilt water there, garbage piles everywhere!
Song and dance were the only companions of the day. When no one was looking, or within earshot, Cindy danced to the tune of her own voice. Continuing to dream of fond days passed ...or perhaps soon to come.
.・゜-: ✧ :- As she danced a not-so-fond but interesting memory of yesterday popped into mind.-: ✧ :-゜・.
It was three in the morning when Cindy was caught at the karaoke bar by Anastasia and forced to head home with her stepsister. As they were leaving Cindy noticed a love themed festival going on and so badly wanted to attend.
So she pulled another uncharacteristically risky move. When the house was sound asleep she stole away to the city once again to see how the festival was coming along. Hoping it hadn't reached it completion by the time she arrived.
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Thankfully things were still as lively as when she left!
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Having not had her shower for the day, on top of slipping on a mud puddle in her excitement to get to the festival, Cindy was absolutely filthy. Though she didn't let her appearance stop her from thoroughly exploring the lively atmosphere.
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She eventually came across what seemed to be a self-proclaimed love expert and was positively thrilled! She hadn't given it much thought until now, but became curious about the possibility of finding true love.
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While at the same time being oh so anxious. What if true love wasn't written in her story?
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"Ah, yes my dear. Your love story is veeerry interesting..."
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"Interesting?! In what way?"
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"Oh, um... Actually... Sorry, I didn't mean that in a good way. Given your current situation, in other words, what you just told me... Uhh..."
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Right. Of course. Why would she expect anything else?
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Nobody with a shred of common sense could see her finding true love in her current situation. Ha! It would take a miracle alone to save her from her stepfamily. All she can do is keep dreaming.