Princess?

Chapter 21

Camilla's P. O. V.

"Here. You look frightened to death. "

I laugh and accept the drink Alex hands to me, "This is very new to me. "

He nods, "I'm sure. American parties are very different, I presume. "

I chuckle and nod, "Very. "

Alex smiles at me as a beautiful slow song comes on, "Will you dance with me?"

I hesitate for a second before saying, "Sure"

Alex grabs my hand and drags me onto the dance floor. We start dancing and talking for awhile.

"Why do you want to marry Louis? Why do you basically want to be alone all the time? He'll never have time for you. Or your children, when that time comes. "

I smile, "It's easy: I love him. And I'm willing to make that sacrifice, even if I just get to see him for 20 minutes each day. It'll be worth it. "

Alex shakes his head, "Wow. Louis is very lucky. "

I grin and step back as the song ends, "Thank you. "

I turn around to walk away and see Louis dancing with a girl. They seem very in to it, as they stare into each other's eyes.

Alex follows me over to the side, watching them. I tilt my head, "Who is Louis dancing with?"

Alex sighs, "That's his ex girlfriend. "

I raise my brows, "Heartbroken?"

Alex nods, "Yes. He was. "

As I register what Alex said, I look at him in shock, "Wait. She ended things with him?"

Alex solemnly nods, "Yes. He was so upset. "

I bite my lip, "He still has feelings for her. Why would he invite her to our engagement announcement?"

Alex shrugs, "Cause he's dumb. "

I shake my head and look at Alex, "I'm not feeling to well. I'm going to head to bed. Will you please tell everyone my apologies? Thank you. "

Alex nods as I grab Angela and take her back to my room. She looks at me in confusion as we sit on my bed.

I bite my lip, "Louis is out there dancing with his ex. Who broke his heart. And I can tell he still loves her. "

Angela widens her eyes in shock, "What are you going to do?"

I sigh and lay back on the bed, "I don't know. I love him. But I can't be with someone who has feelings for someone else. He needs to be completely devoted to me. "

Angela nods, "Well, at least give him the chance to explain himself."

I nod as my door opens and my personal assistant walks in, "My lady, Prince Louis would like a word. "

I bite my lip as I think about what to say, "Tell him I'm not feeling well and that he better sleep in his room tonight. Tell him I'll see him in the morning. Thank you. "

When the door shuts, Angela gives me a look. I hold my hands up in surrender, "What? I just need a little time. "

Angela nods and kisses the top of my head, "You get into bed and get some sleep. I'll see you tomorrow at breakfast. "

I wave as she walks out, shutting the door behind her. I change and crawl into bed, snuggling the pillow that Louis usually uses.

I miss him laying beside me. But I needed this time alone to think. To think about what I want to say to him and what I want to do moving forward.