A Royal In the Making

Chapter Fifteen: The Secret

I'm going to update on time today! Yay!!! A little update in case you're curious. The concert on Thursday was amazing! I've seen Skillet 14 times now and that was top 3 of my favorite concerts with them! When I started writing this chapter I was over halfway done when I realized that I wrote in the wrong point of view than what I had planned. BUT I fixed it so that the next chapter is from a different point of view. We're all good.-expressionwriter

Charles was taking me on my very first trip out of the country. This is also the first time I will be leaving since I came here. He helped me pick out my outfits which included eight outfits. Two will be for the wardrobe change during the two flights we'll be taking.

Joe would also be coming with us as my security guard. Charles doesn't think he needs to come but it was per Joe's request that he accompanies me on this adventure. I didn't mind.

We were leaving late at night that way we could arrive at Ablar by morning. It was a long flight and at first, I was very scared because of how little I'd flown. Charles reassured me that nothing would happen. 

I stayed quiet on the flight. Joe was reading across from me. I wasn't sure what Charles was up to since I looked out the window.

"Aurora, why don't you rest?" Charles suggested. He sat next to me and placed his hand on mine. "We're going to have so much fun. I don't want you stressing over anything. Your grandmother has the party wrapped around her finger. She'll make sure everything stays on track."

"I know. I'm not worried about that right now. Why are we taking this trip, Charles?"

"There are two reasons. One, you need a break. Two, I want my parents to meet you before they find out about the engagement. They know we are dating and I want to tell them in person that we will be engaged soon. Your grandmother said they can know. I was thinking about waiting until after the party but then we would have your birthday and after that, we'll announce the engagement to everybody. This is the best and easiest time for a visit. What else are you worried about?"

"What if I say the wrong things? I have been training on how to be formal but I haven't put it into practice yet, especially with Kings and Queens."

"Think of this as a crash course for your party. There will be many more royal members at your party. Practice your introductions with my parents. I know they will help and give feedback. You'll like them once you meet them."

"Okay, you're right. Why are you so smart? I want to be smart like you."

"Aurora, you're way smarter than I am. Sleep. I'll wake you up when it's time to change." I looked out the window, still holding onto Charles's hand, and then fell asleep in this position.

Time passed so fast while we slept. I slept well for being in an airplane. I changed into a nice light blue dress for our arrival at Ablar. We landed and the nerves surfaced. Charles took my hand in his. We walked down the stairs and towards a limousine that would take us to the castle.

"Everything is going to be just fine, Aurora. Be yourself." Charles whispered in my ear. His parents, King Edward and Queen Claudia Harrington were sitting in their throne chairs as we walked up to them. "Father, mother! I missed you! May I present Aurora Montgomery Cunningham. Aurora, these are my parents, Edward and Claudia."

"Please to meet you, your Majesties." I greeted and curtseyed. That was the first thing that I could think of to say. I could see Charles slightly laughing out of the corner of my eye. Claudia and Edward walked down the few steps and wrapped their arms around me in a hug. This is definitely not what I expected.

"We're so happy you could join us for a visit! It's so good to see you again. My, my have you grown! Such a beautiful woman. No wonder my son fancies you." Queen Claudia greeted me.