Cinderella’s Evil Stepsisters

‘What a bitch.’ Alissa plucked a flute of champagne from a passing waiter’s tray. ‘Is she here alone?’ ‘Looks that way.’ ‘Well, in that case, why don’t we go over there and say hello?’ Georgina thought it was a good idea. The two sashayed towards the buffet table. Kira rubbed one hand clockwise over her stomach. She was not full yet, but she decided to move away before she succumbed to the temptation. Austyn had asked her to stick close to him when they came in earlier, but he was surrounded by too many people. Maybe the queue had shortened now. Kira tossed one last yearning glance at the beautifully garnished plates. ‘Bye for now, my little bite-sized friends.’ The moment she turned around, a cold liquid splashed onto her, drenching her silk dress. Kira smelled champagne. She sighed. So this was why Cinderella must leave the ball before midnight. Overstaying would break the spell and bring her nothing but trouble. ‘Oopsie, my bad!’ A woman was standing in front of Kira. She held an em