Chapter 8

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As awkward as that was we all get our own personal maid/butler. Mine so happened to be named Rose and I love roses. Right next to daisies. Daises were my moms favorite and roses were the flowers my dad always bought her. We each get such a beautiful room with an amazing view. I'll never leave this bed ugh! They all call us to be in the main lounging area. Both princes are waiting for us patiently in the center of the room.
"Welcome to our castle. I am Prince Jasper but you may call me Jasper if you like" the older one says shaking all of our hands.

"I am Prince Cole. You may refer to me as Prince Cole, your majesty, or your highness" he says. We all hold our hands out to shake his but you looks at them disgustingly and scoffs. What a jackass.

"Don't mind my little brother you guys. He doesn't have the best hospitality...even for his age" he chuckles. Just then a woman walks in and instantly attaches herself onto the obnoxious prince Cole. They began talking and we just stood there awkwardly.

"She don't see us?" I ask Simone. "You see me?"

She laughs "yes I see you, you see me?"

"Yes I see you both of us sitting here looking like two big Barney's" we both burst out in laughter and the people who were around us that heard our conversation began laughing too.

"You let these animals in your palace babe" the blonde says

"Excuse me? Did you just call us animals? It's because I'm black isn't it?" I say pretending to be offended while the others gasp and play along.

"N-no I didn't mean it like that. I love black people. My favorite show has a black actor and he's-" I cut her off

"I see she's just as ignorant as Mr. Electric over here" every chuckles including Prince Jasper.

"If you don't mind me asking, Amari isn't it? Why Mr. Electric out of all of people?" Jasper says

"Because he's been shooting me negative vibes and energy ever since we got here and the only thing positive if that his haircut has been out of style for 2 years now" everyone laughs and Prince Cole and his sidekick are furious. Just then the King and Queen arrive.

"What is all of this ruckus going on? We hear it all the way in the drawing room." The Queen says.

"Oh nothing mom we're just having fun. Getting to know each other" Jasper says wiping away my fear of being thrown in a dungeon.

"Lunch is now being served" we hear Al announce.

"Well I'm happy to hear you are all getting along well. Especially since my dear baby Cole hasn't had the best of luck with friends" she says pinching Coles cheeks.

"Oh I think he's already found a "BFF". I discovered that saying while studying how people socialize in America" Jasper says while looking at me. I mentally throw up the lunch that I haven't even eaten yet.

We make our way to the dining area and take our seats. Little to no conversation is made. What did they expect ? A family reunion? Me and Simone being the fantastic people we are decide to break the ice.

"Your majesty" I say looking in the Kings direction. "I haven't heard you talk as much. I was wondering how did you and the Queen meet"

"Yeah your majesty how did you and the King know you were meant to be" Simone asks the Queen.

"Well if you insists on knowing" the King says

"Omg please anything but this. We've heard it enough" Cole says.

I make contact with Simone and we pretend to be electrocuted at the sound of his words.
Jasper almost chokes but plays it off very well.

"Mom, Dad? How did you guys fall in love"

"Well.." the Queen says sheepishly smiling at the king

-1 hour later-

"AND THEN YOU TRIED TO CLIMB THE TREE AND FELL RIGHT ON YOUR BEHIND" we all laugh after listening to them in awe

-another hour later-

"And what did we say baby? 1...2...3"

"GREEN BEANS HOLD THE BEAN" now it was just the Queen and King laughing. We've been sitting here for a whole 2 hours going on 3 listening to the story of their life. Geez! How old are they? Everyone's full, annoyed and tired.

"May I be excused from the table ma'am" Terrah says

"I second that" I chime in

"Third" Arthur and Jasper say

"Oh well next time we'll finish the story. Go get some rest you guys" the Queen says. Everyone gets up as quick as they can and walk to their rooms. As I'm walking I could feel the hairs on the back of my neck stand.

"It must be lightning outside. I'm suddenly feeling a little shocked and bothered at the same time" I turn around and there was Prince Cole.

"What is your problem with me" he says with no emotion.

"The same as everyone else. Their just too afraid to speak up"

"And what is that" he takes a step closer to me

"You know...your attitude almost stinks as much as the $2000 cologne you have on" I say laughing and pinching my nose.

"Just stay out of my way, commoner" he brushes past me and I laugh to myself. What a pain.

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