8 Three Months ago (1)

Mo Tang stared at her reflection and frowned. "I am not in the mood to go to a stupid charity fundraising tonight, I have a plan with Huo Yan? She whined as she looked at her best friend's reflection.

"Hey, tonight is my last night in D city, and this fundraiser is a must for me to attend before I leave for work…. Come on, you can visit Huo Yan after the charity end.… please Ta…" said Shai Fei.

"What if my step-monsters and father attend this party and see me, they will kill me … you know how my stepmother doesn't want me to attend wealthy people party." She sigh.

Mo Tang's life was already complicated, and she does not want to make it hard for herself. She will graduate from college in a few weeks and does not want to cause any trouble that will lead her father, forcing her to drop out of college. She must obey every rule that was set by both her father and stepmother.

She had to follow more than a thousand rules that all written in capital and bold words which was hanging up on her bedroom wall. Break one and face the consequences, which include making her stop going to college or worse selling her off to an old man. Therefore, until she gets her degree, she must obey their rule.

Shai Fei shakes her head. They will not find out because this year the charity ball is a masquerade theme. No one could tell who anyone else is…. So, it will be fun, and you get to see how rich people hold charity fund and be part of it... so come on Ta, I even bought for you the grown and the mask…. It is my last night, and I want to spend with my childhood best friend..." Said Shai Fei as she makes a sad face.

Mo Tang was not as dumb as her friend, through the sound of their voices and the way they behave or carry themselves, it was easy to tell who it is, even if they are covered their faces. Therefore, if she wants to attend this fundraiser, she had to act different than her usual and most importantly try not to speak. She knew she has a sweet voice, and that can attract any man or woman. At least that what Huo Yan and her best friend Shai Fei tells her.

"Fine, I will join you… Let go…" she said.

Jumping and hugging Mo Tang as she kisses her cheek… "I love you gal, let's go…" she grabs her hand and drags her out of Mo Tang's room and head to her car to drive to her place and change

before they go to the charity party.

The masquerade theme had its own magic, for one-night Mo Tang could be anyone, not a grieving daughter, not a college student, and not one who was afraid of her step-monsters. It was the best idea to join her best friend for this party. As she loses up to the concept of been someone else.

When they reached the top of the driveway, Mo Tang eyes go big as she follows the brick mansions surrounded by air of richness. As their car came to a stop, she could spot on her left where more than two dozen fancy vehicles were parked.

"Are you ready to have one of your most memorable night Ta?" asked Shai Fei.

"yes, let's do this…as she grabs the black mask and put on her face, here goes nothing" said Mo Tang as they both got out of the car and made their way to the mansion.