Forbidden Attraction

Surprise!

ASPEN'S POV

I woke up to the chirping of birds, the Sun just beginning to peek over the horizon.

I stretched my body and looked around my room once, before walking over to my wooden dresser imported from France and picking out my outfit for the day.

I picked out a peach dress that I had gotten from Spain, and a flower to put in my hair.

After I got my dress on, I went over to my vanity to fix my hair and makeup.

I put my hair in a low bun and stuck the flower in my hair. My makeup consisted of a light cream color and some powder.

After looking at my appearance in the mirror for a minute and deeming myself ready for the day; I made my way down to the palace dining area for breakfast.

I passed two of my maids in the hallway and in result they immediately began to follow me.

'Here we go again...' I thought to myself

I stopped walking and turned around to look at them.

"Good morning Princess Aspen!" they chimed in unison.

I cringed mentally at how spoke.

"Good morning girls." I mustered a fake smile.

"Where are you heading to Princess Aspen?" Charlotte the brunette one asked me.

"I was going to the kitchen to get some breakfast." I answered them

"So were we!" Clarice the blonde one rapidly said.

Charlotte gave her a look as if to say, 'we were?'.

"It's okay girls, I can go by myself...." I told them

"But your majesty, we do not want you to dine alone!" Clarice said.

"Oh but I won't be alone! My father and mother are joining me...."

They weren't. I just didn't want Charlotte and Clarice to join me.

"Really? I hadn't seen the king and queen this morning." Charlotte questioned me

"Oh their around here somewhere!" I lied.

"Well if you say so your majesty. Well then, goodbye your majesty!" Clarice said before dragging Charlotte off with her.

I sighed mentally before heading down to the dining room.

To my surprise, my mother and father were actually sitting at the table eating.

'Wasn't a total lie.' I thought to myself.

"Good morning father, good morning mother!" I chimed.

"Good morning Aspen." They both said.

After I told the cook what I wanted to eat, I headed to my seat at the table by my mother and waited for my food.

"Aspen, your mother and I have a urgent matter to discuss with you." My father said.

"Yes, yes what is it?" I asked concerned.

"Your twenty first is in two months honey." My mother told me

"I know that mother..." I told her confused.

"Well by law-"

My mother was interrupted by the cook bringing my breakfast.

"Here you are Princess Aspen." He smiled at me.

"Thank you Benjamin, it looks wonderful." I returned a smile.

He smiled once more pleased with his work, before exiting and going back to the kitchen.

"As I was saying Aspen, your twenty first birthday is in two months as you well know, and by law you are required to be betrothed to a king or a prince."

I began to choke on the piece of pork I was eating. My mother began to pat my furiously and forced a cup of water into my hand, telling me to drink and breathe.

"My dear child! This news is not something that you didn't know. I told you when you first turned twenty to look at future husbands, but you being your stubborn self ignored me."

"I'm sorry mother and father, but this is ridiculous! How am I supposed to fall in love with someone in two months?!"

"That's what your mother and I were discussing," my father said,"we have arranged you a marriage."

My mouth fell open in shock.

"I'm sorry... You did what?" hoping that I misunderstood them.

"Your mother and I have arranged you a marriage with one of the most eligible bachelors in all of Europe."

"Who?!" I shouted a little to loudly

My parents looked taken back at my tone.

My mother finally answered me, "with King Louis XIV of France."

My mouth dropped open even farther, if that was even possible.

"With... King... Louis.. France?" I stuttered.

"Yes honey. Now tomorrow morning we leave for France, so go get the maids to help you pack." My mother told me.

I left my unfinished breakfast on the table and slowly made my way up the stairs to my room.

When I finally made it to my room and closed the door, I grabbed a pillow from my bed and screamed as loud I possibly could into it.

"How can this be happening to me?" I asked myself out loud.

There was knock at my door.

'What now?! I have to have a child in two weeks?!'

"Yes?" I asked annoyed

Charlotte and Clarice came into my room.

"Hello your majesty! We're here to help you pack for France!" They cheered.

I groaned out loud before falling face first onto my bed.

'God help me' I thought to myself.

Authors Note: That was my first chapter, I hope you guys enjoyed it! Please remember to vote, comment, and follow me!
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