The Girl who wanted to be Princess

Tilottama was a pretty girl-with dimpled cheeks and wavy black hair. When teacher asked her in school what she wanted to become when she grew up she promptly said,"Princess..then I will live in a huge palace and wear a shiny tiara!"

That day when she got home she rushed to Amma and asked her,"Amma, can I become princess?" Amma was busy reading her favourite column in the paper. "Of course"she said and went right back to reading. This Tilottama didn't like one bit. She told Amma in a voice not soft to put the paper away. Now Amma could sense the tantrum coming. She put the paper away,gathered Tilu into her lap and said ,"Of course my dear,when you grow up you can become princess."

"Now!!Now!! I want to be princess now" she said escaping from Amma's lap and stamping on the ground. As she rolled on the ground screaming as only four year olds can, Amma realised it was no use talking to her and went back to reading.

Tilottama suddenly saw a fairy in front of her. A fairy with a magic wand like the one she had seen in the Cinderella story. Wow! "Fairy ,fairy can I be princess,please?"she asked with folded palms.

"Oh!yes",said the fairy and whoosh.....Tilottama was seated in front of a mirror in a beautiful gown and tiara,her maids helping her dress. One was pulling her hair into a knot and the other was tightening her waistband while a third lady was making her wear high heels higher than the ones Amma wore..

Tilottama was getting irritated. She hated tying her hair or wearing belts. "Stop! I want leave my hair loose and the waistband is too tight", she ordered. Just then a lady appeared and introduced herself as  Governess Gutsy."I am in charge of Your Excellency's  appointments" she announced in a rather self important manner. " As of today, you have a ball to attend and then call on the Queen Mother after which you have to inaugurate the Turtle Walk..", she rattled on. 
"Wait! Does that mean  there is no playing in the  swing and slide or watching cartoons!
"Oh !My!"the Governess said  in a mocking tone-"Our princess here wants to play on a slide!" 
'No Dear!Its a full time job", the lady doing her hair whispered kindly. 
JOB! Is'nt that what Papa did or said he needed to do to get her her toys....
Tilottama was suddenly missing Amma and her bear hugs.

'Comm'on get up...."
When her eyes opened she was in Amma's arms. Amma was carrying her to her bed " Time for a nap, princess", Amma said.
"No, not Princess..Tilu is fine", Tilottama smiled as she hugged Amma..relieved that it was just a dream.