A Royal Secret

Chapter thirteen

Chapter thirteen: the castle
Once everyone was packed and in the car it hardly seemed like any time had passed till we got to my home. I looked around. Everyone was pretty excited. Especially when we pulled up to the front gates. The guards were very uptight but looked at Jack and he sorted them out.

They nodded and opened up. We stopped then Liam and Jack got out of the car to let us all out. I saw everyone, even Adien, had a huge smile on their faces. They only thing bad about this, is hearing Chloe's echoing screeches of happiness. I honestly hate the fact I'm going to reveal myself to my friends but can't wait to see Chloe's face when she knows she's been bullying the future queen of China! I look around at the windows and saw the maids and noblemen and women look out the windows in curiosity.

I'm almost regretting this idea to bring them here. I'm not embarrassed by my friends but they're very noisy and might make a bad impression of me. I don't want that. Their food and money are very useful to this kingdom. I quickly ran over to Liam . "Liam ? Can you please tell my class the rules of the palace? I spotted some of the nobles father has invited for my coronation inside." I ask. He smiled at me. "No problem, princess." He said before turning to the class and asking for their attention, instantly silencing them. "Okay. Now that I have your attention, before you enter the palace there are some rules." He said.

He looked at me. There aren't really any rules but we need to have them whilst they stay. "I am not that very good at explaining so I will let Milly do the talking." He quickly stepped out of the attention and all eyes were on me. I could hear the mumbling and questions. "Basically I know the rules cause one, I lived here before moving to Paris and two, the princess is my friend." I say, making up a story.

"Rule number one, no shouting or screaming. There are very important people here to see the princess so don't be loud. Number two, no running down the halls, they echo because it's an old, marble corridor. Number two, you have to stay out of the west wing of the palace, which is the Princess' bedroom quarters and the North wing which is fath- the king and king sisters bedroom quarters. Other that you can do whatever you want." I say smiling and looking at Jack so he can lead us inside. "Okay then. Now that you know the rules welcome to the palace." He said, opening the doors wide to show my beautiful hall, with the marble staircase with silk curtains and a rose-gold slim carpet going up the marble stairs. I saw everyone's face light up at the sight. "Okay listen up, listen up." I heard Miss belle say. I instantly turn around and focus on her. "I have maps of the palace because it's a big place, in my hand. It has your sleeping arrangements on here and stapled to it, is your timetable. This isn't just some field trip, it's also and educational one. We will have tours around museums and then you will have 2 days at a popular, local chinese school." My teacher said whilst handing out the papers.

I took one too even though I know where it is and what their timetable is like. I saw Alex and Griffin's hand shoot up. "Yes Griffin." Miss belle says to the athlete. I heard Alex growl. I sniggered. "Will we be getting to meet the princess? I heard she's stunning." Griffin asked. I blushed bright red. I felt someone tap me in the shoulder, I swiftly turned my head around and found.... Luka!!! "Hey, Milly. Are you okay? You've gone a bit red?" He asked. In a sweet soft tone. Oh how I wish he felt the same way about me. "Oh um eh y-yes course of." I say and gave him a thumbs up. "You mean of course right?" He laughed. I'm so stupid! "Yes. That is what I meant." I say nervously.

I admit, I sounded a bit like a robot. He patted my shoulder and went to stand next to Issaciel. "Maybe. I know that she is visiting the houses in the lower half of the village, the day before her coronation, we might be able to catch her." Miss belle said, looking at me incase I didn't want that information to be said in front of my class. I have a quick nod of approval and smiled. "Anymore questions?" She asked. No one put their hand up. "Nope? Okay then. Go ahead do what you want, it is 4:30 now, I expect you all to be back for supper at 6:30pm. Don't be late and dress appropriately." She said, then walked to do a little exploring of her own. It was only the four of us now. Ashley, Noah, Luka and me. I really wanted to show Ashley my outfit for tonight but I couldn't leave the boys. "Hey guys, how bout we check our bedrooms out? I heard they're the most comfortable beds in China, made with the purest silk." Noah said.