13 RANIA’S HEART (Part 1)

"Your straightforwardness always amuses me, Selena," Malum replied with a smile on his face. "But of course, I prepared beautiful gowns for each of you! That is actually your present if you only had the sense to check it first before complaining. And don't worry, it's not a Pandora dress, so it won't change when you wear it. You may find it in your rooms."

"Really?! Oh my gosh! For once, you're useful, Malum. And do me a favor, can you make my hair permanently purple? I don't want to keep dyeing it."

"Ha-ha-ha! I will if you perform great during the banquet."

"Of course, I will. Duh!"

"Wait a sec there—Aren't we not allowed to dress differently aside from Pandora's dress?" asked the curious one amongst them with an irritating accent.

"Oh darling, you're not new here. We never follow orders anyway, so why bother?"

"Yeah, let's just use this to our advantage," added the other.

"Alrighty. Just asking," the curious one shrugged.