I didn't want to return to the party room. I was so happy talking to Brok about my trip tomorrow and about my family. However, I heard the clicking of the high heels and tilted to see who it was. Brok turned around to see the presence of his mother.
"I wondered where you two were?" Queen Kristta asked.
"Here," Brok replied.
"Just talking," I said. The queen's dark long hair ruffled with the gentle breeze.
"I'm sure you're talking about the wedding arrangements. Yes?" The queen asked. I blushed immediately. I was totally embarrassed.
"Mother, please."
"Alright, alright. I promised not to interfere," The queen said. I frowned at Brok. He had obviously talked to her about us.
"And so you must keep your word," Brok said.
"I will son. I will, but first I would like to thank Anabella."
"Me?" I asked surprised.
"Of course, dear for this lovely party and for helping my son with his... disability," she said. Brok frowned annoyed.
"Oh... you're welcome," I replied feeling awkward. The queen then pulled Brok's braid and bringing it forward. Then she kissed it.
"Goodbye my son. I must go."
"Send my regards to father," Brok said.
"I'm sure he loves the party and can't wait to see you tie the knot. Goodbye my dear."
"Goodbye," Brok said. Then the queen grabbed part of my hair and kissed it. I felt very strange about it, but I figured it was a cultural thing. The queen left the garden.
"I think it's time to start dispatching the rest of the guests. What do you think?" Brok asked me. I nodded and yawned. I was definitely in for it.
"Yeah, I think it's a good idea," I said. Brok held his elbow up and I enlaced my arm with his. We walked together towards back to the party room and Brok informed the guests that the party was over. Everyone in groups said their goodbyes to us. Most of the groups that came smiled at me, wished me good luck and gracefully said that they were charmed with me. Not all of the groups were gracious, some were a bit husky, but inoffensive. Pundok came towards me.
"Well Anabella, I must say that it was very interesting," Pundok said. He looked deep into my eyes and into Brok's. However, Brok seemed occupied with other guests.
"I'm glad that you find the party interesting," I replied.
"Not just the party. You were certainly an unexpected pleasure," Pundok said.
"So are you," I spat back. Pundok bowed and left. He walked towards the prince, said his goodbyes and walked away. He walked with a long, proud stride and I wondered where had I seen or heard of him before. I watched him closely, as closely as a hawk and my gaze didn't abandon him until he left.
"Nice to meet you, wonderful party," other Senate members said. Tamil came towards me and said goodbye.
"It was a very nice experience. I loved the music. We must exchange it," Tamil said.
"Yes," I said half smiling. Honestly, I was okay with giving him some music, but receiving Sha music didn't appeal to me as much. However, I tried to be as kind as I could. Tamil seemed to be alright.
"Prince Brok! My loyalty to the kingdom," Tamil said.
"Thank you," Brok answered. They waved goodbye at each other and half an hour later the rest of the guests were gone. Frankly, I was exhausted. Rox and Krimla were picking up and throwing things in garbage cans.
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Fantasy(Multiple View Points) A Beauty and the Beast Reimagining. She was Beauty. He was beast. Anabella was a cashier and a waitress after leaving college to pay her father's medical bills. Brok was the prince of Sha and his mission was to conquer worl...
