Briella

Why now papa?

Five months ago if someone told me that I would be where I am right now and seen and done all that has been done, I would have thought they were crazy.

My name is Briella. Yes, I know my name is unusual, it is a combination of my father's name, Brian and my mother's name, Gabriella.I'm sure you already know here babies come from so enough about my origin story. 

Since birth, I know that I've been betrothed to the Prince of Itropia, but I have never laid eyes on him. Oh, by the way, I'm a princess. 

One faithful summer afternoon, my father, The King of the kingdom Nalani, called me to his study,

"Ahh, my daughter, come on in. I called you to tell you that you would be leaving here and traveling to the kingdom of Itropia where you would be meeting the prince and getting to be acquainted with him and his family  in a fortnight."

I was not expecting to be meeting him would be soo soon. "Father, why have you not told me sooner. You do not expect me to be ready to leave the only place I've ever known.The place I grew up in, the only place that I can cherish my mother's memories in 2 weeks to live in a stranger's home, a stranger that has never even bothered to contact me in all the 20 years that we've been betrothed. Do you think me an animal who can just adapt to anywhere father?"

Stunned by my outburst, father could not speak. He was just staring at me and his eyes got watery, which is very unusual for my dad. After my mother had died five years ago, he became distant and consumed himself in work but whenever anyone talks about my mum he gets emotional.

My father sent me out of his study room, so I don't see him cry. Immediately I went to find the only person I could confide in, Ashly but she makes everyone call her Ash, she is one of my ladies-in-waiting and my oldest and best friend. 

"Ash. Ashly, where are you?" I called for her running up the stairs in this stupid, stupid frock. Ugh, I would be more comfortable in my pants. Finally, I get to her bedchamber and opened the door and not to my surprise I find her in bed with another random guy that she probably lured from yesterday's party.

Ash and I are like sisters. We are similar and that makes us bump heads sometimes. Unlike me, every single guy that meets Ash falls for her instantly. Ash has a certain thing about her that makes you attracted to her. I think that it is because of the way her yellow hair brings out the violet color of her eyes. She has slept with countless men but if it ever got out she could be ruined forever so she threatens them after.

"Eww. Lord can you get dressed." I yelled at him and he got up put on his pants, bowed and ran out of the room in shame.

"Ha-ha. When would you ever learn to have fun? You are forever uptight. Tonight we are going to Lord Dandy's party and you better have fun". Ash's lovely voice filled the room. She gets up not even bothering to cover herself and pulled me towards the bed.

"Nope. God forbid me sitting on that bed until the sheets have been washed. Hurry now and get dressed I have to talk to you about a subject of the most utmost importance". I told Ash pulling away from her.

"Ohh. Is it a juicy gossip? Or is there some new lad you fancy? Did you finally get over the guard? You know yesterday at the party, Lady Emily was boasting, telling anyone who would listen that the Earl of Istanbul has asked for her hand in marriage. Imagine if that was me, engaged to that old boring troll." Ash kept talking, running up and down getting dressed but I tuned her out thinking of what would become of me now that I'm going to meet the man I'm supposed to marry. I have the faintest idea of how he looks. What if the prince is not handsome? What if he is fat and has red rosy cheeks? Oh my, how can I do this?

"Bri? Bri, are you even listening to me?"

"Yah. I was just thinking."

"You are always thinking. I'm done getting dressed. Can we go now?"

"Sure. Let's take a walk in the garden". We went down the stairs and all the people on our way bowed or curtsied to me. I hate that so much. I'm not the type that likes getting all the attention that's Ash's thing. Sometimes I wish I was a normal person but not a peasant. It's not like I hate them, I just can't imagine myself been one, maybe a duchess or a lady-in-waiting. 

"Papa called me and told me that I would be going to Itropia in 2 weeks to meet the prince but I do not want to go. I know that I'm whining and that anyone would be lucky to be in my position but I want to marry a guy that I know and love. Not some guy that doesn't even bother to talk to me for 20 years. I do not even know how he looks. I am not sure if he's gentle and kind or aggressive and arrogant. What can I do? I still love Al but I know my father would never let me marry him". The words just kept spilling out of my mouth and I had no control over it.

"Chill. You need to calm down ok? Let's sit down". Ash said turning me towards a bench.We sat down and I started to cry. "Aww honey stop crying". She gave me a handkerchief and started calming me down. "What would I do without you in life?" I asked her and glanced up at her appreciatively.

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