The Lost Princess

Chapter 3: Nick

Anna was beautiful with her strawberry blond hair, hazel blue eyes, and lightly toned body. Her mini skirt and t-shirt hugged her in all the right places, and she was rocking those knee-high boots! I could tell the waves in her hair werent natural. She must have put them in before we got here.

So, tell me about yourself, Anna. I tried to start a conversation she looks so nervous almost as nervous as I feel.

Oh well I love singing and acting! Im no good at Spanish though I love the language. My favorite colors are yellow and white and my favorite flowers are roses and tiger lilies. Anna looks away blushing.

Looks like I picked the right type of bouquet then. I laugh out trying to ease the tension.

Yes, you did. No one has ever done that before or even that many flowers before. She admits while brushing some of her hair behind her ear. She is so adorable.

Ill admit Im a bit surprised you did that for me. Youve never even met me or even know me yet you brought me flowers.

It was the right thing to do, plus a beautiful gem such as yourself deserves a beautiful bouquet to match. Anna starts to blush and looks away. James starts to shake his head and Leora looks back at me will eyebrows raised. I cant help the way she is looking at me makes me burst into laughter!

Whats so funny? Both girls ask at once. I cant even answer as I just look at Anna and shrug my shoulders as I sheepishly reply, Ra was giving me a weird look.

Ra? My name is Leora not Ra!

Shes name sensitive. Try not to take it to heart, Leora has just never been up for nicknames. Anna explains to me. James just snickers and earns himself a glare from Leora.

Well, we are here ladies! Sit tight while we get the picnic set up. Nick a hand please. James acts sincere but I can tell there is something Im not going to like about to come out of his mouth. I grab the picnic basket and give Anna a sly wink while getting out of the car.

So, mind telling me why you never mentioned how gorgeous Leoras friend is?

Never noticed. My eyes were only for the princess and it seems someone has found another toy. Fair warning you hurt her Leora will tear you apart. James warned while laying out the blanket.

I must admit none of my toys have been alluring as her, but I dont think she will be the same.

Oh, is the playboy finally going to settle down. James teased. I just shrugged as I helped set the food out! Anna would make a good friend for Leora and a good mate for me if it wasnt for the fact that she would have to leave her home and family. I could never ask her to do that therefore I have to keep my distance, but how can I do that when I want to know everything about her!

You boys ready for us yet? Her angelic voice broke through my thoughts as I set down the last plate. I could listen to her talk all day everyday if fate were that kind.

Yeah, we are just finishing up! James says smoothly. Usually, Im the smooth talker and great with girls but with Anna I seem to be falling over my own feet and loosing my own cool. Im just sitting there on my knees staring at her like shes the only thing in the world!

Cat caught your tongue? Anna asks. I shake my head mainly to ground myself and break the trance I was in.

No, just admiring your beauty. YES! Something that doesnt sound stupid! I see James give me a thumbs up without the girls noticing and take it as a good sign! How long have you girls lived here? I ask hoping Im not being too nosy or cliché.

Ive lived here my whole life! Leora is the same we have been neighbors just as long! Everyone in this town knows the story of how Leora got here but its her story to tell. Anna starts to tell while piling her plate full of fruit.