Royal Love (F1 x LH44)

Three

Sadly it got much worse than I hoped. My dad insisted that I would go out on the floor and talk with some of the dukes. He stated that there are a lot single men around here and that I should get to know them better. I talked and danced with a few before retreating to my throne. I had a short talk with my dad before I retreated to my quarters and chose to read a book before I went to bed. I somehow couldn't find my focus and switched to my phone. Where I had a lot of missed messages and even a call. Luke, of course, talked for 10 minutes long about that guy and after that also another 5 about an article about another night that I sneaked out and got busted by paparazzi. I skipped the last few messages and went on to Instagram. I couldn't post what I wanted on it because of security protocols, but I loved spending my time scrolling on my phone.

After what felt like an hour I started to feel sleepy. So I turned off the lights and put my phone in my charger. I than changed into something cozy and went back to bed. I checked the time on my alarm and saw that it was almost midnight. I closed my eyes and slowly drifted off to sleep.

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"Miss Jude?" A knock on the door made it clear someone asked if I was present. "Are you awake, your highness?" The voice was of my assistant, whom always made sure I woke up on time for my morning meetings.

I ignored her knocks and put my pillow over my head. Just let me sleep in... but that wasn't the case. 'Cause she knocked again. "I know you're in there. Please don't make it so late."

I groaned. I threw my pillow away and yelled to the door, "five more minutes, please!" I laid back on the bed. But my head fell right where my pillow used to lay. At that point I got irritated and got up. Fucking pillow. I got it back from the floor and threw it on the bed. Then opened my door, where an impatient lady was waiting for me.

"I know that mornings are the worst, but please be reasonable and get ready for your meetings, miss. it's a busy day today!" My assistant gave me the schedule and walked me through it.

"What is this?" I pointed at a social event at 1 p.m. "I didn't plan this with you?" Confused I looked at the planning.

"Oh yes, the Crown-prince added it yesterday evening. He said that he wanted you to interact more with the civilians," she said.

Of course he did. I let my hands go through my hair. Why did he do this to me? He knows I'm already stacked with meetings, I can't go to this event too. "I'd like to reschedule this. I'm in short timing here."

"Sorry, Miss. But that isn't possible. The event is at a place which only was able to today. I can reschedule your meeting with the counsellors though?" She was already writing on it before I even spoke. So I didn't even complain anymore.

"Sure, just put it for tomorrow. How late will we be going to this event? Where is it?" More questions came into my mind, but I didn't want to overload my assistant already so early in the morning.

"12 p.m. you'll be driven to the place. It's at a car company if I'm right. You'll get to talk with kids there and one of their workers." That was enough information for me and with that I send her away. I walked to my closet and chose a casual outfit as I made myself ready for my first and only meeting for this day. A meeting with my dad. I never looked forward to these meetings. I was even more happy with the counsellors than with my dad as company. But the meeting was scheduled, so I had no choice but to go.

I made my way through the palace, greeting people and some of the staff on the way. Normally we don't need to greet them because of protocols, but I hated the protocol, so it was kinda alright for me. As I walked down the corridor, where my dad's office is, I couldn't stop noticing that it was very busy today. There're a lot of Elite people, therefor even more staff walking around. I ignored them now fully and prepared myself for the meeting with my dad. So I put my phone away, which I had in my hand, and stroke over my hair to make the nerves calm a bit.