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On this particular evening, the weather was notably cold and dark. Despite this, the windows of Emerald's room remained open, allowing the wind to gently play with the curtains and brush her skin. She gazed at her reflection in the mirror, letting out a deep sigh for the sixth time since entering her room that evening—not counting the sighs from earlier that morning.
Emerald had always found this day daunting, and she felt a tightening knot in her stomach as the time approached. She longed for an escape from the evening's events, wishing to avoid the responsibilities that awaited her. However, she was resolute in her decision to remain present—she could not bring herself to disappoint her father, who had always been there for her. Her mother, on the other hand, had long anticipated this day, eager to see her daughter marry the crown prince.
As she stood and approached the window with the intent to close it, she realized the chill was more significant than she had initially acknowledged. In crossing the distance between her dressing table and the window, she paused to observe the scene outside. She noted the maids bustling about, diligently arranging things, and she could hear her mother's commanding voice. Her six sisters stood behind their mother, and the reason for their presence was apparent.
Emerald's contemplation was interrupted by a knock at the door. With a resigned sigh, she closed the windows. "Come in," she replied, her voice calm and gentle, a distinctive quality that set her apart from her sisters. As the door opened, Edith, her personal handmaid, entered alongside four other maids.
Anticipating their purpose, Emerald sighed for the seventh time and began to walk toward the bathroom.
Sorry it's short, it gets better.