Future Royalty

Unfortunate Meeting

We walked up the staircase heading to our bedrooms. I had started talking to this girl, her name is Roseline. She was a few months older than and we had so much in common. When we made it upstairs, we got our room assignments. Roseline and I were next to each other and on the other side of the hall was a girl named Lisanna.  Me and Roseline went over and introduced ourselves to the girl. She seemed kind. We all started talking. Us and the other girls. The hallway was full of laughter and excitement.

Alvana quickly silenced us. " Ladies" she said. we all turned and looked at her.

" These are your rooms for the entire selection. If you have any problems with the assignments. tough luck because there are no other rooms" she said as she looked at all of us. With that said she left us to go in our rooms.

When I went into my room I saw a maid. Her hair was blonde with a red strip in it. " hello, my lady" she said as be curtsied. I walked over to her and tapped her shoulder. 

" You don't have to curtsy for me. And just call me Evangline" I said as she smiled at me. I can sense a whole new friendship brewing between the two of us.

" What is your name" I asked. I wanted to know so I could address her properly.

" My name is Tera" she replied as she went into the closet and went through the clothing. she then pulled out some night clothes. It was a pair of silk shorts and a cropped tank top. I never had clothing like this. My mother could never afford it, so she made me some. I really miss her. Its only been a day.

A few hours later

It was late at night. It seemed to be at least 11 pm. I put on my slippers. The darkness in my room overwhelmed me at little but the moon light helped me see a bit.

I snuck over to my door. I opened it and looked out to see no guards in front of my door. I then walked out and went towards the end of the hallway.

" Lady Brielle" I heard.

Shit.

" Yes" I replied as I turned around faced with Gustav and another guard next to him.

" What are you doing out of your room is something wrong" he asked as he came closer to where I was.

" No, I just wanted to explore the palace if that's alright" I said.

Gustav told me that he won't tell anyone as long as I don't get caught. I smiled at him. And then continued on my way.

After what felt like eternity, I made it to what seemed to be a garden. I looked at all the plants. The roses, the lilies, and my favorite lilacs. I continued along the path in the garden when I saw someone sitting on a bench.

" hello" I said as I walked closer to the figure.

" Hello" They replied. The voice was clearly a boy's. 

" What are you doing out here" the boy asked.

" I could ask you the same question" I said as I crossed my arms and walked closer.

" Well, I've have never had a lady speak to me like that. It interests me. who are you" He asked as I saw him stand up.

" Why would I tell you my name" I asked as the figure walked closer.

I heard him laugh.

" Because, when a man asks a woman something she must answer" he replied with a small chuckle.

" Well, this lady doesn't listen to any man no matter who they are" I said as I stood my ground.

The figure had stood in the moon light. I had finally realized who it was. It was one of the twins. I think this was Bill. Or maybe he was Tom. I'm not so sure.

" oh, your one of the maidens here for the selection" he said as he smiled at me.

" And your one of the princes" I said sarcastically as I rolled my eyes.

He then he walked over to me.

"Well, my fair lady I must go I have what some may call Princely business" he said as he grabbed my hand and kissed it.

As he walked out the garden he paused and looked at me.

" Also, can you not tell anyone you met me; I'm not allowed to meet any of you girls until tomorrow" he asked as he looked at me with begging eyes.

I nodded my head at him and smiled. He smiled too knowing that his little secret was kept. When he left, I stayed a bit longer looking at all the flowers.

When I got bored, I started heading back to my room. Thankfully I remembered the way. Two rights past the giant statue, the I take five lefts. When I was almost to my room, I heard music. But it wasn't normal music. It was loud. It was amazing. The door to the room was cracked open, so I took a small look. When I did look, I saw the princes and Gustav and another guard with long hair. They had a drum set in the room along with a lot of guitars. They were really good. I wanted to stay but I knew I couldn't, or else I would get caught.

And believe me getting caught is the last thing I wanted. When I backed away from the door, I bumped into someone. fuck my luck. When I turned to see who it was, I saw Roseline. Thank God. 
" Girl, you scared me" I said as I put my hand to my heart.

" My bad" she said as she smiled. By now the music stopped. 
" Why are you out here" I asked her as we started walking back to the rooms.

She told me she saw me leave a little while ago and when I didn't come back, she started to worry. I smiled at her. she was a true friend. 

After a short moment we had made it back to our rooms. We hugged each other and went our sperate ways. When I went in my room and laid in my bed the only thing on my mind was the boys playing music. They song lyrics were stuck in my head. 

Over and over as I tried to sleep, all I heard was the song.

"Running through the monsoon, beyond the world"

"To the end of time, where the rain won't hurt"

"Fighting the storm, into the blue"

"And when I lose myself, I'll think of you"

"Together we'll be running somewhere new"

"Through the monsoon"

"Just me and you"

The last line stuck with me the most.

I have no clue on why. It just did.

Eventually I fell asleep. My mind was put at ease as well.

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