BECOMING A DEBUTANTE (Elite Charm School Series 1)

CHAPTER 7

       So far so good the first two weeks had exceeded Ella's expectations, it was simply wonderful.

Although they were mainly taught how to be beautiful and graceful, how to be a lady worthy of a noble man, Rheanon and I had taken to visiting the library, poring over books, learning about the seven kingdoms, and reading some secret books on stealth and speed, the ways of ancient female warriors, and scrolls of magic. Something we were definitely not supposed to read.

It worked almost too well, for when my other friends learned of where we spent our spare time, they demanded to tag along. Although what we read were quite different.

These good things almost came to a halt, when our lunch table was approached by none other than our kingdom's beloved princess.

Rose Romanov had approached the table in all her royal gracefulness, and demanded an audience with me.

I immediately stood up, and sunk into a deep curtsy. Rising up, i almost went into a panic as recognition flashed through me.

She was the girl whose brother I had spoken rudely to. And she was the princess, meaning I had insulted the Crown Prince, and our future king.

My knees weakened and my legs gave out, luckily Bella caught me.

"Ella, what's wrong with you? are you alright?" She asked, concern evident in her voice.

  I was going to reassure her that I was perfectly fine,  that I only had to convince this princess who finally tracked me down not to kill me. Before I could, Fey dug in her reticule.

"Here, do you want smelling salts?" I shot her a look.

"No thanks, I'm quite alright, no need to exaggerate."

Rheanon laughed, any opportunity to poke fun at me was quite welcome.

"Yes your majesty, forgive our poor Ella, she is quite fragile you see?"

I was enraged, but the princess just gave a kind smile, and looked at me with worry in her lovely green eyes. Eyes I had not still forgotten.

"Oh don't stress it's bad for you, I'm not here to trouble you, but I'm pleased you remembered me." She said, in a very Angelic manner.

We all gave each other weird looks, and burst out laughing.
She looked perplexed, and a little displeased. After all no one enjoyed been laughed at.

"No your majesty, you are just so perfect, its ridiculous." Rheanon said, before any of us could stop her.

"Its alright, I guess it can be a little too much. Sorry, I just can't help it." She said, the very picture of grace.

"And I thought I had nothing more to learn." Bella laughed wryly.

"May I sit?" Rose inquired, sounding way too polite.

After receiving confirmation, she sat and got swept up in the whirl wind that were my friends.

"So why did you approach us then? not that I would dare disapprove your majesty." Fey asked curiously, and truthfully we were all curious as well.

"Please call me Rose, and I recognized Ella here from a previous meeting." Rose told them.

"Oh my Goodness! What previous meeting?" Rheanon asked. And Rose happily delved into the tale, and made me sound even more obnoxious than I already am.

"Oh my seas! You disrespected the Prince? in public?" Bella screamed.

"Exactly! How come she's still alive?" Rheanon asked, like the insensitive brute she was.

"I am not sure......" Rose trailed. While my clammy palms squeezed each other, my nails digging into them to hide my anxiety. If I survived this, I would never be disrespectful ever again.

"I think you made my brother curious Ella." She finally finished.

Tears welled up in my eyes at the answer, for my future suddenly seemed quite bleak indeed.

"He won't behead her, will he?" Fey asked with wide eyes,while the rest of us gasped.

"Goodness no, or at least i don't think so." Rose replied thoughtfully.

"Just ensure you do not cross his part ever again." She advised.

"Well great. Less anxiety for me, its bad for the skin." I said cupping my cheeks while they all laughed.

Ever since that day, we unanimously decided we liked her quite well, and since then dragged her every where with us. And despite her royal complaints, she was a willing participant.

This morning started like any other. My father was still around, and I used that opportunity to laze around in my room and even went out for walks, sometimes met up with the girls, much to my stepmother displeasure.

      I even hinted that the work was too much for Dana's fragile self, and my dad promptly agreed. Hiring three more servants to help her out.

And I made sure to pass my stepmother a sly smirk when this happened. For I was done playing the fool.

Arriving at school, I met the girls waiting for Rose, Fey and i, down the hall. I arrived first, then Rose in her fancy carriage, but Fey never came.

After telling a false story about her ailment. We managed to cover up her lack of letters, and instead used Rose as a shield. For no one, not even the Headmistress would dare doubt a princess.

"You know, she has been looking quite pale lately." Bella started.

"Yes! Paler than she already was I tell you." Rheanon confirmed.

"She faints more frequently, and stopped eating at lunch, her hands trembles too." Rose added.

I looked at their pensive faces, for Fey had grown precious to us all. I remembered all my godmother told me about dark magic, and knowing what I know of Fey, she was not practicing, someone was using her.

"You know something." Rheanon declared, looking at me with narrowed eyes.

"If you know something we don't, something bad. Please speak up, we can help her." Rose said gently.

"Yes, this is unlike Fey, she loved school." Bella cried.

"Yes, I should have voiced my suspicions." I told them sadly, with hunched shoulders.

"Its not too late." Rheanon snapped. Her fancy slippers clicking on the marbled floor as she paced. Heavy red braid like flames hanging down past her knees.

Her anger was quite comical, for some one so small, pale,and red haired.

"If my suspicions turn out to be correct, then Fey is in grave danger." I told them grimly.

"What are you talking about?" Bella whispered, clutching her book to her chest.

"We must move fast, this is bad, very bad." My voice weakened. I should have known.
"Tell us." Rose commanded.

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