"The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain."
-Dolly Parton
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"Whoa," Reis expressed. She was staring at Ysabel's reflection.
Tiny, bluish crystal pearls glittered in her braided hair. It set the tone of her dress that sparkled at her every movement.
"You are stunning, your highness. All eyes will be on you tonight."
"All thanks to your handiwork," Ysabel replied. She offered a smile as Reis caught her gaze.
'I need everyone's eyes on me tonight,' Ysabel thought. She pulled out from the folds of her dress the card she promised to reveal, holding it in her palms.
While Reis gushed around Ysabel, the princess clutched the item in her hand tightly. She could feel the blood rushing in her veins.
'I have always played it safe in the past. But now, things have changed, and I know better.'
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