Queen of Song: A Cinderella Retelling (Kingdom of Fairytales Cinderella Book 1) by J.A. Armitage & Margo Ryerkerk

Author:J.A. Armitage & Margo Ryerkerk [Armitage, J.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Enchanted Quill Press
Published: 2020-07-14T22:00:00+00:00

19th July

Deciding that maybe Tia was right, and a lot of my unhappiness was coming from my uncertainty and lack of confidence, I was determined to try a new approach to life.

Starting small, I went ahead and braided my hair even though Victor preferred it loose. It took me an hour and four tries to master the intricate French style, but it was totally worth it. The braid lay on my right shoulder, and the top of it snaked like a crown around my head. Certain that even Victor would like this new hairstyle, I left the boarding house with a spring in my step and a wide smile.

In less than ten minutes, I reached the night market where I was supposed to meet Victor. As usual, he was late, but I didn’t mind, excited to browse the various merchandise stalls. Most of the goods, Badalan silks, pearls, and fragrant teas on balanced scales, I couldn’t afford, but it was still fun to look at and know what the latest trends were.

I was browsing through turquoise rings when someone cleared their throat behind me.

“Excuse me, are you Halia?”

I turned around, not recognizing the twenty-something girl. “Yes. Are you staying at Madam’s Boarding House?”

She shook her head. “No, I saw you perform at Daydream. You were amazing.” She motioned her friend over who was tasting a fig jam. “It’s really her—Halia.”

“Oh my gosh! You’re amazing.” The girl threw away the disposable spoon and pulled out a notepad from her backpack. “Will you sign this?”

I blinked at her stupidly, unable to do or say anything.

She handed me a pen. “It’s to Marisol.”

The notebook was completely empty. “Are you sure? This is brand new.”

She smiled. “Yes. I plan to fill it up with my poems. It was so inspiring to watch you on stage. It would really mean a lot to me if you could autograph it.”

“Sure.” I took a moment to consider what to write.

To Marisol, all the best with your poems! Halia

“Thank you.”

Marisol’s friend handed me a romance book. “Would you mind signing this?”

I took the romance novel. “But I’m not the author.”

She shrugged. “I know, but I don’t have anything else with me, and I’m not sure when I’ll get to see you again.”

This was still confusing, but I decided to go along with it. “What would you like me to write?”

“Whatever you want. My name is Carrie.”

To Carrie, I hope this book brings you lots of hours of joy! Halia

Judging by Carrie’s big smile as she read my inscription, she seemed to be satisfied with what I had written.

“Are you going to perform again?” she asked.

“You’re the opening act on Friday, aren’t you?” Marisol chimed in.

“Ahem, yes.” Word sure was spreading fast. A tingle in my forehead made me look past the girls to find Victor striding toward me. I needed to get rid of the girls. This was so not the way I wanted him to learn about my singing.

“At Daydream?” one of the girls asked.

“Yes. I’m sorry, I must go now.

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