Once upon a time there lived a girl
named Cinderella. She lived with her stepmother and stepsisters. They made her
do all the household chores.
One day, an invitation from the
prince came to Cinderella’s house for a ball. Her stepmother and stepsisters became
ready for the ball and left Cinderella home.
Cinderella was crying when suddenly
a woman appeared. “Who are you?” asked Cinderella. “I am the Fairy Godmother”,
said the woman. “Why are you crying Cinderella?” “My stepmother and sisters
never take me anywhere. They are very rude. They did not they take me to the
ball tonight.”
The Fairy Godmother said, “Okay, I will help you”. So, she moved
her wand and there came a blue dress, a carriage and beautiful horses. Cinderella
had never seen such wonderful things and was now curious to try out more! So,
she said, “Fairy Godmother, these are beautiful, but pink is my favourite
colour. Can you give me a pink dress?” The Fairy godmother was startled! “Okay,
well, I will give you a pink dress.” She moved her wand again and there came a
pink dress. But still Cinderella was not satisfied. “Can you give me a silver dress?
Pink is looking dull.” The Godmother smiled at Cinderella with surprise and
said, “Alright my child, I will give you a silver one.” Then a silver dress
appeared. Cinderella kept on trying the dresses and finally chose a golden dress. But she then wanted matching shoes. When everything was done, she said “Fairy
Godmother, I want some make-up and jewelry too.” The Fairy Godmother’s head
started spinning.
When Cinderella was finally happy with her dress and accessories,
she asked the fairy Godmother “Oh Godmother! This carriage is very old-fashioned.
Can I have a limousine instead?” Now the Fairy Godmother was absolutely speechless
but she understood that Cinderella had never seen these things earlier and was
therefore very excited, so she gave her the car!
“Godmother, can I make one last
request?” asked Cinderella. “I have a few friends who are also poor like me and
have never been to a ball. Will you also help them get ready for the party so
that we all can enjoy?” The Fairy Godmother was very touched by Cinderella’s
kindness and also got her friends ready for the ball.
When the girls were finally ready,
the Godmother said “You must be back by midnight.” Cinderella said “Sure Godmother!”
And, just as they were about to start, the clock struck twelve. Ding dong dong
dong!!! Cinderella was very heartbroken. She had wasted all her time on dresses
and make-up. “Oh Fairy Godmother, it is twelve already; I’ve missed my only
chance to go to the ball” said Cinderella disappointed.
The Fairy Godmother however was
very pleased with Cinderella’s kindness and said “Cinderella, because of your
lovely nature, I have decided to let you and your friends keep all these gifts.
I will also give you a nice house near the castle where all you girls can live
comfortably and also get a chance to become friends with the prince!
Cinderella was thrilled to hear
this. The girls thanked the Fairy Godmother and lived happily every after!
