Prince Cadoc's POV:
As I finished playing the piano, the final notes echoing through the hall, I stood up and bowed to the thunderous applause. The audience's appreciation was palpable, and I felt a sense of pride and pleasure. I noticed Mira approaching me, her floor-length, strapless silver gown shimmering in the light. Her shoulder-length blonde hair cascaded down her shoulder, and her petite frame barely reached my shoulders, making me feel like a giant beside her. I had admired her since the moment I laid eyes on her.
"Your Majesty, that was beautiful," she breathed, her voice like music itself.
I smiled, feeling a sense of joy. "Thank you, Miss Mira," I replied, my voice polite and refined. I then asked her, curious, "Do you play the piano?"
She nodded, her eyes lighting up. "When I was younger, I learned how to play. But it's been a long time since I touched a piano."
I raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Why did you stop playing?"
Mira's expression turned enigmatic. "I just stopped. I mean, I might have lost the passion for it."
I sensed there was more to it, but I didn't press the issue. Instead, I asked, my eyes locking onto hers, "Do you think you could play with me?"
She looked surprised and hesitant, her voice barely above a whisper. "Your Highness, I...I don't know. I'm not sure I remember how."
I offered her a gentle smile. "Let me help you remember."
She looked up at me, her eyes sparkling with a mix of curiosity and apprehension, and nodded slowly.
I led her out of the reception hall, the guards stationed at the door bowed to me. The echoes of our footsteps sounding in the quiet hallway. The singing hall was just a short walk away, and as we approached, I opened the door for her, and she entered, her eyes scanning the space. The room was smaller than the one in the Palace, but it was cozy and intimate, with the piano at its center.
"I can't remember the last time I was here." She breathed, scanning the room.
I smiled and sat down on the stool beside the piano, beckoning her to join me. She approached hesitantly, her eyes darting to the stool beside me, and then back to my face. I could sense her uncertainty, but I reassured her with a gentle nod.
As she sat down, our arms touched, and I could feel the warmth of her body beside me. I took a deep breath and started playing, the music filling the room like a gentle breeze. I felt Mira's eyes on me, and when I finished, she said, "That was beautiful, Your Highness."
I smiled and said, "Your turn."
She looked hesitant, unsure, and I took both her hands in mine, feeling the small, delicate fingers and the soft, uncalloused skin. I felt a spark of electricity as our hands touched, and her body tensed, as if she wasn't expecting the gentle gesture. I placed her hand on the piano and guided her to play, our fingers touching as we began to play together.
At first, it was clumsy, but soon we found a rhythm, and the music flowed like a gentle stream. I felt the tension in her fade away. I let go of her hand, and she continued, her face lighting up with joy and abandon. The moonlight streaming from the window bathed her face, making her look ethereal. Her scent was like roses and vanilla, it filled the air around me- it was intoxicating. My heart fluttered in my chest, and I felt a sense of wonder at the beauty of the moment.
She looked at me and smiled, the sweetest smile I had ever seen. My heart skipped a beat, and I knew, without so much of a doubt.
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Valerie's POV:
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Royal Heartstrings
Fiksi UmumFor Valerie Alaric, her family was the most important thing to her. Her bestie, Mira Weldon was also on that list. So that drove her to always make them proud in everything. So when, the royal family, decided to pay a visit to the Weldon home; where...
