Th Secret Princess

Chapter Eleven: Sweet & Bitter.

  I could not stop smiling like an idiot. Patricia gave me looks of suspicion ever since she saw me this morning at the breakfast table. We had today off. She had to go to the Queen's residence. Which actually made me a little happy to have not been around me for a few hours. I sat in the living room holding a book but my mind was somewhere else. I didn't even notice the figure that just walked in. He cleared his throat, I suddenly looked up at him. Justin stood there with a smile. He was in his normal clothing. A blue hoodie and a pair of black jeans.

Isabella: What happened to the uniform today?.

Justin: I am off today. So, I thought it would be better to just hang out with you today. It has been too long.

Isabella: It has.

( He chuckled and took a seat next to me. I closed the book.)

Isabella: I never thought you had so many responsibilities. I mean, a few months ago your only duty was making sure coffee was stored properly.

( He laughed once again.)

Justin: I actually liked having those duties.

Isabella: Hmm. I mean, they do not pay you enough to buy tickets to the Premiere. That's for sure.

( He scratched the back of his neck and looked at me through his long lashes.)

Justin: I just thought you deserved a great birthday before the crazy hits you.

Isabella: Boy, I needed it. I will never forget it.

Justin: So. Since you are here and today is basically your day off. I was wondering if we could go out today for sightseeing.

Isabella: Actually, I would love that. Bursk is a pretty city.

( It would have been better if no one knew about my last night escapades. Especially how it ended. I looked at Justin once more, I suddenly overcome with an unknown feeling.)

Justin: Great. I will tell Dominic to bring the car around.

Isabella: Where are we going?.

Justin: To have the best ice cream of your life.

( Hours later we were at a small ice cream shop. I was wearing a scarf around my head and a pair of sunglasses. Cliche. But, it was necessary. Ashley did not join us today. The shop was mostly empty. As soon as we walked in a young woman ran up to Justin and hugged him tight. She later came up to me and smiled widely. She had the same features as Justin but her hair was a little lighter shade. )

Justin: Bella, let me introduce you to Melissa. My older sister.

Melissa: Your only sister!.

( She said as she smacked Justin lightly on the arm.)

Isabella: It is a pleasure to meet you. I have heard so much about you.

( She did not take my hand. Instead, she wrapped her arms around me tightly.)

Melissa: I feel like I already know you.

( We sat on a table facing the streets. A young girl wearing a pink mini dress with a white apron came to take our order. As always, Justin and I ordered chocolate. Where Melissa went with a caramel sundae.)

Justin: We are celebrating Melissa's birthday.

Isabella: Oh. Happy Birthday. I am so sorry I had no idea.

Melissa: Oh do not worry. I do not like to make a fuss about my birthday. Actually, this is the first time I asked for something other than a sundae.