Chapter Four

Then, the next day on the beach, the Fairy Godmother suddenly froze.

“Oh no,” she whispered to Mr. F.G., panic in her voice. “Don’t look now, but I think that princess is coming over to talk to me. Come on, we’re ...”

“I know, I know,” muttered Mr. F.G. “We’re leaving.”

The Fairy Godmother hurried off, and Mr. F.G. hurried behind her carrying their bags, with the princess in hot pursuit.

In the end, the Fairy Godmother and Mr. F.G. were practically running, but the princess caught up with them.

“Please, wait!” she called out. “I’m sorry, but I simply had to make sure it was you. I would never, ever forgive myself if I missed this chance.”

“Sorry! Can’t stop!” said the Fairy Godmother. “Come along, dear!”

“I want to say thank you for everything you did for me,” said the princess.

“I’m Cinderella, in case you’ve forgotten. You totally changed my life.”

“Did I really?” said the Fairy Godmother, peering at the princess for a second, then smiling. “Yes, I remember you now. Well, how are things?”

Cinderella told the Fairy Godmother all about her new life with Prince Charming. Cinders also said she would have thanked her before, but didn’t have any way of getting in touch with her.

As they talked, lots more people came up to the Fairy Godmother and said exactly the same thing.

“Anyway, enjoy the rest of your vacation,” said Cinders. The Fairy Godmother beamed at her. “Although I bet you can’t wait to go home and start helping people again. How wonderful to have a job like yours. Goodbye!”