Hearts on fire: A tale of love and rivalry

at her step-sister Nora would also be attending the event, but she tried to push thoughts of her manipulative antics out of her mind. Tonight was all about the prince, and the thought of him made her

of champagne. Diana felt a flutter of nerves in her chest as she spotted Nora on the other side of the room, surrounded by

suddenly heard a familiar voice behind her. "Having fun?" Nor

ng her tone neutral. She didn't want to give Nora

ng the room. "You know, I bet the prince will ask me to danc

r irritation. "And what makes you so sure

veryone knows I'm the more attractive sister. The prin

hite. She hated how Nora always had to make everything into a competit

the prince has quite a weakness for blonde hair and blue eyes" She

o get a rise out of her. But the words stung all the same, reminding her of

les enjoying the ball. Diana found herself standing on the edge of the dance floor, watchi

rounded by a gaggle of eager men, all of them vying for her atten

flowing freely. Diana, who had been nursing the same glass of champagne all night, watched

he watched the prince. He was handsome in a boyish way, with a smile that lit up his face. She wondered

to even entertain such thoughts. The prince was out of her league, and even if by some mir

ing every time he laughed or smiled, but she didn't dare approach him. She didn't want

long. She glanced at the clock on the wall, wondering how much longer she would have to endure th

through the crowd, and all eyes turned towards the entrance of the ballroom. Diana follo

is suit fitting him perfectly. As soon as he entered the room, all conversation ceased, an

y over the crowd. For a moment, she allowed herself to hope that he might notice her, b

us guests, Diana felt a pang of disappointment. She had been foolish to hope that he might notic