Discovering Truth

Chapter 5

Later, my mom sent three servants to my room to help me get ready for the party. One servant helped me pick out a dress and shoes to wear, the other two drew me a bath, gave me a Mani/pedi, and now they were doing my hair. They were braiding it. I didn't realize how long my hair was. It was super long. I just couldn't help but think about that kiss. Every time i thought about it, i would touch my lips and it would feel like he was still kissing me. I'm so confused. All of a sudden Damien is acting as if he loves me. I never had a guy interested in me like this before. It scares me. Especially since i known Damien for a really long time.

I was so busy thinking about Damien, i didn't realize that they finished my hair. I stood in front of the mirror in my closet. I looked amazing. I wore a lilac dress with high slit and beading. My hair was braided all the way down my back. I wore these beautiful silver heels that were about three inches tall, and my tiara. I really did look like a princess

The servants escorted me to the ballroom for my entrance. When i walked in, all eyes were on me. I stood on the stage between my mother and my father. The horns played and everyone gathered as the ceremony began.

"We are glad that our daughter has come of age and is back home. We are happy that she is well and has grown to be a beautiful young lady, and now we are here to celebrate her return and her coming of age." My father said. then they both faced me and said "We would like to restore you to your true self and return your powers too you." Then a servant who was very tall brought up a box and opened it to reveal a beautiful crystal necklace that was shaped like a heart. My mother took the necklace and as she placed it around my neck she said a couple of words that i didn't recognize. Almost like a spell. The necklace glowed and i felt this huge rush and spark fill my whole body. Then everyone cheered. I touched my ears and they were pointed. My parents hugged me.

"Let the festivities begin." my mother said. Then music started to play. My parents went and sat at a huge table and told me to go have fun. I went around the room looking at everyone. A couple of the guards asked me to dance and i couldn't help but say yes.

I danced a couple of times but i kept looking around for Damien. I wanted to know where he was so we could talk. I started to get a little tired so i went and sat at the table where my parents were. There was a woman sitting there that i have never seen before. She had black hair with blue streaks and she wore a long black sequined dress and a crown on her head. She was also kinda pale.

"Emma, meet queen Madelina. She is the ruler of the stiella realm." my mother said.

"It's a pleasure to meet you princess Emma." Madelina said.

"Likewise." i said.

"If you don't mind me asking, what is the stiella realm?"

"The stiella realm is opposite of us. They gain their power from nightmares and fears of mortals. But, they are one of our most powerful allies, even though we used to be enemies." my father answered.

"Yes. I am just as powerful as your parents. And i happen to be a mother to three boys."

"Really?" i said

"Yes. My first born Sage, My second Roman, and my youngest is Ash." Then she motioned to three men standing across the room. The youngest one looked around me and Damien's age. Even though i know Damien is probably a century year's old, he's still young looking. Where is Damien anyway?

Then Ash came over and stood next to me. He was gorgeous. Icy blue eyes, Jet black hair and pale skin but he looked really fit. He had broad shoulders and a little bit of muscle. He wore a suit with a dark blue tie.

"Good evening princess. Care to dance?"

"I'd love to." He took my hand and led me to the dance floor. This was the prince some of the servants were talking about today. He was very sexy. I could see why people would talk about him. He wrapped an arm around my waist and he held my hand high, and i placed my other hand on his shoulder. We danced as the music played.

"Are you enjoying yourself princess?" he asked.

"Yes i am." i said. As we danced i kept trying to look for Damien and then i saw him in the corner of the room. He was drinking champagne and looking at me and ash. It seemed like he was glaring at us or something. It was hard to tell. When the song finished, we stopped dancing. Ash bowed to me and left without saying anything else. I went and sat in a chair near the wall to rest my feet. These heels were killing me.

"Having fun?" I looked up and saw Damien standing next to me.

"A little." i said. We stayed there in silence for a good five minutes. We needed to talk about that kiss. I was about to say something but then he spoke instead.

"Can we talk?"

"Sure but not here." I stood and headed for the ballroom door and he followed. When we left we were in my room instead of the hall.

"What?" I'm confused. How did we automatically end up here?

"It's your magic. You did it. You must have wanted to come here so your magic automatically took us here." he said. OK then. I sat on my bed and took my shoes off. Damien sat right next to me. He was really close.

"Talk." I said.

"I don't know what to say." he said. Then i stood up in front of him.

"Then i talk, you listen. I'm so confused Damien. I don't know what's going on with you. Your all of a sudden kissing me. What is up with that? We have been friends for a really long time. My parents sent you to watch after me. We have stood by each other and now all of a sudden your acting weird. I don't get it." I realized i was pacing.

"I know. I have been feeling this way for a long time OK. I couldn't say anything because i was afraid on how you would react, but being back here, it felt natural and i wanted to know if you felt the same. And judging from our kiss earlier, i'd say you fell the same way at least a little bit." I stopped pacing and he stood right in front of me. We were so close our foreheads were practically touching. He cupped my face in his hands and i could see it in his eyes. Then he spoke in a soft voice. Almost like a whisper.

"Emma, I'm in love with you." Before i could say anything, he kissed me. This time a little more roughly and there was more passion and emotion. I gasped for air and went in finding his entry. I could feel his tongue. It was the most amazing kiss i have ever had. And, i kissed him back with the same emotion and passion. That crush i had so long ago, it is as if it came back and became something else. Could i be in love with him to? I felt confused and kinda dizzy. I could feel my knees getting weak and then he wrapped his arms around my waist to keep me from falling. When he broke the kiss we stared into each other's eyes. It's as if time has stopped. I was trapped and i couldn't move.

Later we eventually returned to the party. After that kiss, neither of us said a word. We shared one dance, and it still felt weird. After the party i went back to my room and changed into my nightgown and went to the balcony to think. That kiss, meant alot. It was all i could think about. I repeat those words over and over again in my mind. "I'm in love with you." I never thought about falling in love. It seemed weird and gross. But, to have Damien in love with me, it was just something i couldn't shake. Now our whole relationship with each other might change. I wonder, how long has he been feeling like this? How long has he been in love with me? I want to ask him but i can't now, i'm too tired from the party. I crawled into bed and fell asleep instantly.