I originally wrote this story under another account (Jewelz2008), but I haven't been on in years o I forgot the password for said account. I thought about

one day turning the idea of this story into a book, which would mean having to change a lot of things about it. For now, this will do. Original story was

published in 2012. I have re-typed it on my personal computer, and am now ready to re post it and see what the readers today think of the changes. if you would like to reference

the differences, again, look for the original story under the author name Jewelz2008. Can't wait to hear what my readers (old and new) think :)

Chapter 1

Julia woke early that morning...4am to be precise. Her ever rising excitement for her birthday party that night was just too much. She rolled over in her bed and reached for her E-reader. Before continuing with her reading, she entered into the music application and hit play on her playlist. Like every other time that she had tried to read while music was playing, Julia quickly found herself distracted by the sound of her own voice singing along with the tunes. Abandoning her reading, she pulled her laptop in front of her, and entered her usual social network.

"Twenty-four notifications," she read with a smirk. They were all from friends and family wishing her a happy 21st birthday. Just then, her phone started buzzing from her nightstand. She picked it up and began reading through the many messages, all of which were more well wishers on her special day.

"What are you people doing up so early?" she asked.

"I should be asking you the same thing, birthday girl," her older sister, Kay, poked her head into the room. Kay was almost twenty-two years old, and stood at five feet and nine inches tall. She had dark brown hair which currently fell just below her shoulders, and looked like it had been freshly curled.

"I've been trying to force myself to sleep all night," Julia said as Kay made herself comfortable at the foot of the bed," Epic fail just about sums it up."

The two giggled. It was then that Kay noticed all the electronics piled on the bed.

"Geez, techno geek much?"

"Hey, it's something to do."

"Hm. Well get up and get dressed. We are getting this party started."

"What are we going to do at four in the morning, prey tell?"

"Who the hell knows...or cares for that matter," Kay replied as she wrinkled her face,"My car is full of gas and calling for us party animals to get in and go on an adventure. Besides, having a whole birthday planned out just takes away the fun. With that being said, UP!"

She slapped Julia's feet and walked out. Julia laughed to herself and got out of bed, turned off the E-reader and computer, and stretched her stiff muscles. Kay and Julia were very close. They had made it a tradition to spend their birthdays together before ending the day with a party, which is why Kay demanded that the day be spent with her under threat of castration of Julia's right big toe.

Julia shuffled through her closet for an outfit. She stopped to marvel at a wine colored 18th century ball gown. Julia had chosen to have a costume party for her birthday, and Kay had found the dress online and bought it for her.

"It's the perfect shade for your hair color and skin tone," Kay had said.

Julia stood at five feet and eight inches. Her natural hair color was dark brown, but she loved dying it burgundy. She had green eyes that sometimes shown hazel. Her face sported the more italian side of her family. Her nose was slightly bent between her eyes, and her face was sprinkled with tiny freckles across her cheeks. Most of the time they were unnoticeable. Like her sister, she was seen as a local beauty, though sometimes a bit odd. Kay often teased her saying that she was a real life Bell from the story.

Within a couple of hours, Julia was bathed and ready for the day. She made her way downstairs where her parents and sister waited.

"FInally," Kay said," Are you ready for the ball, Cinderella?"

"Up-shut you fudge nugget," Julia replied, to which she recieved a swat on the head from the comics section of the newspaper.

"Happy birthday, Hooligan," her father said as she kissed him on the cheek.

"Thanks dad. OOOOO!" Julia squealed when she noticed two wrapped presents on the table," Can I open them? Can I, can I, can I?"

"Let her before she explodes," her mother laughed.

Julia had already started unwrapping the first one as her mother spoke. Kay snorted as Julia threw the paper at her.

"Wow!" both sisters exclaimed as Julia revealed a pearl bracelet," It's beautiful!"

"Do you see what the charm says?" her mom asked.

"You are loved," Julia read. She hugged both her parents," It's gorgeous. Thank you."

"Ok ok. Enough of them," Kay pushed Julia back into her chair," Now mine."

"Wow Kay, you didn't have to get me anything. You already bought me that ball go-"

"Ya, ya, ya. I know. But I saw these and thought you would like to have them."

Julia tore away the wrapping to reveal three new piano books.

"OH yaaay! I've been wanting some new music to play. Thanks sis! You're a swell guy."

"Hey, maybe if there is a piano at the manor you can grace us all with some of your playing," Kay said with a sloppy curtsy.

The two laughed. Julia made to grab for a poppy seed muffin when Kay slapped her hand away," Ok, we saw the parentals and you opened some gifts. Get your costume and yourself into the car. We are getting breakfast."

Without a word she kissed both her parents, and skipped towards the door.

"Kay, how much sugar have you had today?" Julia asked.

"Two energy drinks, four cups of coffee and the last of my halloween candy. Let's go!"

Julia looked at her parents,"You still think it's a bad idea to put locks on the cupboards?"

The three of them laughed.

"Go on, Julia," her mom hugged her," Have fun and behave yourself. We will see you when your sister is done holding you hostage."

"Stay out of trouble," her father called as she ran up the stairs to get her dress.

Once her purse was loaded with all her essentials, and her gown was in her hands, Julia ran out the door, and in seconds the car was out of the drive and headed down the street.