GENOVIA'S LOVERS | NICHOLAS DEVEREAUX²

chapter one

[ MOVIE 2 - THE PRINCESS DIARIES: ROYAL ENGAGEMENT ]

[ CHAPTER ONE ]

TODAY'S THE DAY; GRADUATION, the day Mia and I have been waiting for months, years even.I glanced over at my cousin and we both smiled widely at one another. I couldn't help but bounce on my seat excitedly at the thought of this finally happening.

"Although your diplomas are equally specific, remember, you are all going out into the world as individuals. I now proudly present, this year's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and Internal Affairs' graduating class." The headmaster of the school announced proudly with a wide grin making everyone cheer happily, the graduating class throwing their caps up into the air

"We did it! We did it!" Mia chanted happily as we neared one another, merging with students surrounding us

"I can't believe it!" I exclaimed to her in shock, wrapping her in a big hug and I spotted my Dad with a small smile, watching the both of us a few feet away

"Go, go, go." Mia ushered me, spotting the man also and I gave her a squeeze before releasing her, rushing up to my Dad

"My little girl is not so little anymore." Dad softly said as we stood in front of one another, his eyes trained solely on me

"It was bound to happen sooner or later." I replied, my voice just as soft before he made the first move, wrapping me in a hug

"I'm so very proud of you. And I know your mother would be as well if she was here." Dad said quietly and I stilled in his arms before acknowledging his words, nodding along to them

"I love you Dad." I told him, my grip on him tightening as I wasn't ready to be released into the real world again just yet

**GENOVIA'S LOVERS**

MIA'S VOICEOVER:

Dear Diary,

Well, it's me, brand-new college graduate-slash-princess. Oh, I can't believe it's been 5 years since Gwyn & grandma told me that I was a Princesses. And right after that, my mother surprised me by marrying my high school teacher, Patrick O'Connell. It must be going well because they are now expecting a baby.

Lilly's remained the same as she continues to cause turmoil, but now as a graduate student from Berkeley, which she calls 'Berserkley'. How's Michael, you may ask? Well, we're still together if that's what you're wondering. We're trying long distance now as he went off to tour the country with his band.

"Princess Mia & Princess Gwyn, look out the window, and welcome back to Genovia." My father announced to us, leaning against the seat in front of us

Oh, there it is, our beautiful Genovia. Of course, i'm completely excited to be going back, but I am also a bit nervous.

"Genovia One has landed." The pilot over the intercom announced to the four of us as we landed on the terminal

Grandma Clarisse will step down as Dowager Queen and Gwyn will be taking over in a few months when she turns 21, in the meantime, I will learn everything I need to know to be the princess of Genovia.

Genovia was just how I left it--beautiful, and it hadn't changed one bit in my opinion. I looked out of the window that was up and stared at the citizens of Genovia who came out to see us. I glanced over at Mia to see her leaning toward the window, eyeing the city in awe.

I know I studied diplomacy and political science at school, but there was no course in "Princess" or "How to be a Princess of its Country 101". But Gwyn is going to help me and grandma is gong to help her be a Queen and she'll take over when grandma thinks she's ready.