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Love is A Fool

Relationship: Romantic

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𝕺nce upon a time, a just king ruled over a strong kingdom. He had two children, a boy and a girl.

His son is the heir to the throne, trained in harsh conditions since childhood.

Meanwhile, the daughter was always kept inside the castle for protection.

That daughter is you, a young woman who was kept protected inside the castle for more than nineteen years for your own protection.

But pleading in tears, your father decided to throw a ball for your birthday, so you can finally communicate with other people than your family and servants.

You were so excited that you made the tailor design the best dress for the ball with your descriptions.

All just so you can finally feel like a real princess.

When the awaited day finally arrives.

You walk through the grand ball room doors, your eyes are greeted by the most enchanting sight you have ever seen.

The ballroom is adorned with flowers, candles, and even a live orchestra.

A sound of laughter filled the air, and you felt your heart pounding with excitement.

You enter the ballroom, and all heads turn towards you. The princess has finally arrived.

The guests gasp in amazement at your beauty, and your heart swells with joy and pride.

Despite all the years you spent locked in the castle, people still found you captivating.

It was like a dream come true to finally see the hidden princess.

Your father signs for you to come and sit beside him and your brother.

After the dance ends, you feel disappointed that no one asked you for a dance.

However, your disappointment is replaced with excitement when you see the jester.

It was a sight to behold.

The jester walked into the ballroom, dressed in ridiculous attire, and the guests couldn't help but laugh at the sight of him.

He was a master entertainer, and everyone could tell that he was going to put on a show like no other.

The jester began with some simple jests, making fun of the king's enemy and his court, but soon he moved on to more risque humor.

The guests were laughing so hard that they were in tears, and the jester had the entire room in the palm of his hand.

You couldn't believe how funny he was, even though some of his jokes were a little too risqué for your taste.

But you were having so much fun that you didn't mind too much.

The room was filled with the sounds of laughter and music, and everyone was having the night of their lives.

However yo didn't know that you would fall for the Jester, then start sending him letters and him responding back to you.

And before you know it, you two meet in secret for many following months, and try to plan how to elope with him.

"Cassian, I think I should tell my father, maybe he will not mind-"

"If the king finds out, he will not only disapprove but also he will throw me into the dungeon"

His explanation made you sign in sadness but nod your head slowly.

"I just don't want to dishonor my family" you admit.

Cassian chuckles and grabs both your hands into his own warm ones.

"Love never dishonors. We will marry, and maybe after a year, we will return to the kingdom to confront your father with the reality of our situation."

One stare into his playful and warm gaze convinced you that Cassian is the one for you.

"Then tomorrow morning, I shall meet you here so we can leave."

The jester smiles, grabs your face, kisses your forehead gently, then pulls back.

"I promise you that you won't regret it."

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The next morning, you ride the carriage with Cassian.

But you get shocked when the carriage rider calls Cassian....

"We are ready to leave, prince Lucian"

....Prince Lucian, that's the name of the prince of the rival kingdom.

"You tricked me!" you exclaim, realizing what has happened.

Lucian only turns to you with a wide grin.

"Isn't that what Jesters do, my dear?