The Prince Bet

Meeting him.

Me and Daniel talked for quite a bit and I think we seem to be hitting it off. I noticed that Daniel seemed to never run out of words to say. He came up with interesting, new conversations to keep him and me occupied..

          "Your Highness." A deep Berethian accent from behind Daniel said.

         A man slightly taller than Daniel tapped him on the shoulder. I took in the man's presence and something about him stirred me up and I couldn't for the life of me figure out why. It was just that this man's presence seemed to belong. Like fate almost. His jet black hair nicely styled, his striking eyes the same color as thunder clouds. His muscled body covered in a well made suit.

          "Oh, hey Kit. Princess Mary," Daniel said turning towards me., "this is my personal guard Kit, Kit this is Princess Mary of Selvincia." Daniel introduced. Kit bowed at me and I  smiled. Kit, that name suits him well.

          "The second prince of Fundours requested a visit with you." Kit said to the prince.

          Daniel's eyes seem to glow a little, but the glow quickly left as soon as it appeared. I had to give credit where credit was due. I just found it strange to why he was trying to hide his excitement. I've only ever heard things about the second prince of Fundours. Some would say he wasn't the most proper person..

          Maybe they are friends when they aren't supposed to be. A forbidden friendship like in the novels!

 
        "Oh alright, Princess I appreciated your company.....maybe we could talk over tea sometime..." Prince Daniel said. I had only heard parts of what the prince had said to me. I was busy looking at a certain boy with stormy gray eyes. I finally turned towards Daniel.

          "Yes....that would be nice. Will tomorrow around noon be a convenient time?"

          Daniel beamed. "Yes, I'll see you then."

          I watched at Daniel and Kit walked away. Well, I watched Kit walk away.

          It was just something that I couldn't wrap my head around about that man. He was definitely attractive. But it felt like something more than that. Even though I had just met him, I wanted to get to know him more.

          I've never had such feelings like this so I couldn't understand why Prince Daniels guard had interested me so much.

          I looked and searched for my best friend. I saw Esmeralda dancing with a man with blonde hair. This could be her doing her share in the bet so I decided not to bother her. That leaves me to person number two, my sister.

          "Candice." I called out catching my sisters attention who wasn't that far.

          "Oh Mary, good thing you're here. A photographer wanted a photo of you and me. Hurry along and come this way."

          Candice led me towards where the photographer their family hired was taking pictures of guests. Us sisters stood in front of the large cameras closely together as the worker took our pictures.

          "Princess, please step towards the side so I can get a picture of the Crown Princess." The photographer said, shooing his hand towards the side where he wanted me to go.

          I didn't like that the photographer shooed me away like that. Like I was less important, but this was nothing new. I've always from an early age had to keep distance from my father, mother and sister during things. The pictures were meant to get the main attraction, and I was not apart of that attraction. Needless to say, the night ended smoothly with me keeping to myself in the shadows of my twin sister and my family like I always did. The only place that seemed to be meant for me.