Tonight was the ball,

You hadn't been expecting much from it, the chance to wear some nice clothing, and maybe meet a friend or two.

You stood in your room, the large bed, and vanity space way too expensive than necessary, your family was opulent, to say the least.

Your house was mammoth, they hired servants, you had a double staircase, for crying out loud.

Tonight? You could pretend to be someone else, hidden behind a mask.

It was just what you needed, to get away from the status and your expectations.

A hired maid knocked on the oak door of your bedroom, and notified you to make your entrance.

Once at the top of the stairs, you could see the main room.

It was cluttered with people, each movement one made was like a piece across a chess board.

They were all dressed appropriately, in dazzling masks, and luxurious attire.

The servers weaved through the crowd, holding out trays of various alcoholic beverages. Meanwhile people danced to the gentle classical music, and mingled with one and other.

Time to join the crowd.