Modern Day Cinderella Story

My Modern-Day Cinderella Story P3 Language Arts It was pouring outside. Not just pouring, that word doesnt suffice how much water was aimlessly f completelying from the sky and crashing to the ground with eery footstep that Ella Kess took on her way home. Today was the day that seven days ago her parents died in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean. It was strange, how she had to live on after the death, but she pulled through with the help of her best trembler Kylee Lainer. She would turn over been okay this year too but they were not friends anymore.They had grown up together, friends since age three but when they reached high school Kylee became a antithetical person, got new friends, and left Ella al unity. After their breakup as BFFLs, Ellas so called friends dropped like flies. She figured it was because they liked Kylee not her, but this didnt bother Ella, she never liked them anyway. She reached her uncles condo right before the thunder started to roar. She dashed in th e building and walked right over to the aerodynamic lift without bothering to say hello to the front desk manager, Gary, who had been her mentor since her parents death.He was an older guy, probably in his 70s, but he knew a lot and told her stories of when he was a child and these matters kept her calm. She knew he would understand that she didnt want to talk. Ella pushed the up button and the aerodynamic lift doors opened. She walked in and saw force Hawthorne. Drew just wasnt ANY guy, she had liked him ever since he stole her crayons in kindergarten. He threw a lopsided smile in her way and verbalize hey. Hi was the best she could muster. Conversation wasnt her thing, curiously right here, right now. The trip from the lobby up to the penthouse level seemed like it would go on forever.Drew had lived in the other penthouse since about the time her parents died. Ella was convinced that one day they would get married and have three children, two girls and one boy. She had al r eady named them anyway. Her fairytale ended right when the Kylee, make outing that Ella and Drew were in the pre-dating stage (in other words, neither of them were planning on hireing the other out), asked Drew out herself. Kylee and Drew are still going out. The elevator finally do it to the top level of the high end condos and made a close up. See you around. , Ella, Drew said. Um, yeah.Have a nice spend, Ella replied trying to sound snug and happy. Tonight was the fairy queen parade. She never bothered to enter the contest, she just enjoyed watching the catty girls bring each others confidence megabucks and argue over what color lipstick looks best on who. This year was going to be even more interesting because her two step-cousins, Regina and Carly, were entering. She would have too, but they made it clear that that wasnt happening anytime soon. She walked past the kitchen and grabbed an apple on the way to her style. Her room was her sanctuary, her favorite place in the unit sinless world.It had amazing views of the city, Seattle, and from here she could pretend that she was on top of the world. Can you like stop universe so depressed, Ella. I swear to god if you ruin this weekend for Regina and me, you will suffer, Carly hissed at her on the way to her own room. Carly, dont be so mean to her Regina snapped. Regina is probably the closest thing to a babe Ella never had. She can be mean, but hey, at least she tries to be her friend. Carly, chill. Im not even entering and even if I was I doubt I would win, Ella yelled to Carly down the hall. Regina came in and sat on her bed. Ella, I know that you just want to feel like you belong and you do, Regina said trying to cover up any of the pain she sees on Ellas face. Yeah, whatever. She shot guts, knowing that shell get the signal. Ella didnt want to talk. As she sat and horizon about how much she wanted to enter, the desire got greater. Only one problem she didnt have a thing. She decided to go d own to the lobby and ask Gary for advice. He would surely know what to do in a situation like this. Hey Gary, she said while trying to decided how to ask about all this without sounding needy. I need a favor. Hello there dear Finally decided to enter the contest, eh? I knew you would and that is exactly why old Gary made a couple of calls and got you eitherthing you needed, And remember kid, you go out there and win that thing and Drew will be yours. Its like he read her mind. He knew exactly what she needed and why. This is why she liked Gary so much. yet howd he know about Drew? Gary, thank you so much. But, howd you know about Drew? Its extremely obvious. Now run along and with that he handed her a large box.She got top up to her room and with excitement bubbling in her blood she threw open the lid. Her mouth dropped. She reached in and pulled out the most beautiful blue dress her emerald eyes had ever seen. It wasnt just any dress it fit her body like a glove. The dark bl ue satin shined as she walked over to her mirror. The dress was elegant from head to toe. She walked back over to her bed and looked inside the box, discovering the silver heels, diamond necklace, and blue hair pin. This must have been Garys wifes clothing. She died of cancer awhile backElla guessed he never really got over it. I look like a princess, Ella thought aloud. She knew it was time to go now or she would miss the whole thing so she grabbed her moms silver shawl and headed out. Once she got to the parade, any bit of confidence she might have had, vanished. She didnt know a thing about being pretty and she sure as heck wasnt going to start learning now. No. Im not doing this, Ella said to herself. But it was too late. From across the street she saw Carly and the other girls looking straight at her, the envy clear in their eyes. GET OUT OF HERE screamed Carly.Gasps and awes take flight the mouths of the jealous contestants and Ella knew she needed to leave right then. She t urned on her heels and ran, tears streaming down her face. She got so flustered and so panicked that to prevent her from being there any longer, took down her hair and threw her heels and blue hair pen on the sidewalk. She didnt care who found them. And then she heard a voice. Ella Wait, stop running the voice yelled. She immediately recognized it as Drews. Her Drew. She looked back, tears now streaming down her face and gave him the best smile she could. And then she was gone.The following(a) morning, Ella woke up to the sound of Carlys voice drifting in from the kitchen. I cant believe she showed up AND ACTUALLY LOOKED PRETTY Carly yelled Well, you know it was bound to happen. I saw Drew looking the whole time. I went over there this morning and he said that he found a blue pin and silver shoes. Hes confident they belong to her, after all he went psycho on Facebook messaging almost every girl. Regina said. He was looking for me Ella thought. The next morning Ella decided to go down to Starbucks. She headed out into the hallway and pushed the down button.And there he was, Drew, leaning calmly against the elevator railing. Great, Ella said under her breath. You looked beautiful, Ella. I dont know why you left, And with that he pulled out the silver shoes and blue pin from behind his back. I believe these are yours, are they not? Drew said flashing his lopsided smile. Uh, yeah thank you Ella stammered. I broke up with Kylee Drew clogged out. And in that moment when they were both staring at each other intently, Drew realized she was his Cinderella and he was her Prince Charming. Ill buy you that drink if you be my girlfriend, Drew teased. The End