The Evil Queen

Chapter 8: Prince Edward

       When we walked in a surprise was waiting for us. "Girls, I would like you to meet Prince Edward", the king said. "Prince Edward this is my wife, Queen Valerie, and my daughter, Princess Snow White. Prince Edward will be staying with us for awhile."

       "How do you do?" Snow White and I said, curtsying. I was thankful that for once, King Henry didn't make his terrible joke.

       "How do you do?' He replied bowing. Prince Edward was very handsome, with bright blue eyes, and dark, black hair. He wall tall but, not thin and not fat either , the perfect size. If I was not married I would love him at first sight.

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        I brushed my long, dark hair in front of my mirror, and found a dark pink dress to wear, we were to have a ball in honor of the prince.

       "A bit old for you isn't he?" Said a voice. I jumped startled and whipped around. There standing in front of me, was Prince Edward, looking more handsome than ever.

     "Who?" I asked, confused.

     "Why the king of course! I'd say he's old enough to be your father." I didn't know why he was smiling but for some reason it bothered me.

     "It was an arranged marriage", I told him. "It's not like I fell in love with him or anything."

     "Obviously not, now that would be downright disgusting. Not the most unusual thing I've ever seen in my life but- "

      "Why are you here?" I interrupted.

     "The real question is why are you here? Shouldn't you be at the ball?"

     "Shouldn't you be at the ball? After all it is for you." I pointed out. He chuckled. "I'm not laughing." I pointed out. "I'd like you to answer my question."

     He chuckled. "You're very demanding aren't you Valerie?"

     I shrugged. "I just want my questions to be answered."

     "You want to know why I am here? I came to see you."

     Now I was really confused. "Why?"

     He chuckled again. "Why do you think?"

     "I honestly don't that's why I'm asking you!" I was beginning to be annoyed.

     "Look in the mirror. What do you see?" He asked me.

     I turned back around now facing the mirror on my dresser. "My reflection, what else is there to see?"

     "I'll tell you what I see, I see a beautiful female who was forced to marry a man she did not love. I see a gorgeous girl who now is a prisoner in a castle she does not know. I see an innocent young woman with a second chance at love." He was behind me now one of his hands in my hair the other on my waist.

     "Prince Edward I am sure you are aware I am a married woman!" I jerked away from him. "I suggest you leave your highness."

     "Me? What have I done?" He asked seeming pleased with himself.

     "I think you're well aware of what you've done, and you should leave me before I call the guards."

     "I don't think the guards will arrest a prince, young queen. However if you would like me to leave I shall. I hope to see you at the ball." He flashed a winning smile at me before leaving.

     Once he left I sighed. Sure, he was annoying, but why did he have to so handsome?