They Call Me Princess

Chapter Three: Princess Training

"Dimas, you can't just teach someone how to be a Princess in a few hours."

The noble women nodded at Ankor's statement.

But I have basic training...

"Sure. I'll do it. We've got time to spare anyways." Dimas looked at me with a grin before grabbing my hand, forcing me to stand up.

"Let's start with how to walk. Keep your back straight and shoulders back." He stood behind me and pulled my shoulders back, forcing them to relax.

"Good. Now stick out that chin and hold your head up." I followed his instructions and stood tall.

"Fantastic! Now, when addressing a Prince you should curtsy and say 'Your highness'. Go on, give it a try."

I looked up to see Ankor standing up with a little smirk on his face. I kept my posture and walked towards him. When I was in range I curtsied, as much as I could in my clothing, and said a small "Your highness."

I kept my head bent listening to the three girls.

"Ugh, why even bother she's a commoner?"

"She's not even that pretty."

"What do they see in her?"

I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, I didn't care what they said too much, but I hated being called a commoner

"Actually, so far she has twice the respect of all of you combined. So, I suggest that you take some notes." I was surprised by Alexei's response as a small blush dusted my cheeks.

For the next few hours all four taught me how to walk, talk, and act like a princess.

"Isabelle!" Mr. Leroy entered the room clapping his hands. "Your dresses are done ladies!"

The other three squealed and immediately went into the changing room to get changed.

"Isabelle! Show Mr. Leroy what you learned!" Dimas exclaimed draping an arm over my shoulders.

"Ah, sure." I stood tall like before and gracefully walked over to him. I did a small curtsy and bowed my head.

"Mr. Leroy, it has been a pleasure. I must thank you for being kind enough to design our dresses." He laughed when I stood back up.

"Look at you! You're like a Princess!" He laughed some more as I blushed feeling embarrassed.

"Now go get changed. You all only have an hour." He demanded shoving me towards the door. I couldn't catch my balance due to my heels and began to fall. Before I could hit the ground and arm wrapped around my waist.

"Can't have a date if she breaks her nose now can I?" A voice said as I stood up straight.

"Guess not." I replied stepping out of his hold.

He hummed seeing that I understood and walked out the door. I blew some hair out of my face and followed after him to get changed; while also ignoring the giggles from Mr. Leroy.

"Miss Richards!" Ruby yelled down the hall holding a hanger with a navy blue dress on it.

"I have your dress! I was also asked to do your make-up and hair!" She exclaimed coming to a halt in front of me.

"Come on we're wasting time!" She grabbed my hand and dragged me into the nearest empty dressing room.

"Alright. I need you to change while I go and get some bobby pins."  She then exited the room leaving me in silence.

I waited for the door to shut tightly before walking over to the dress.

It was a silky fabric with a strapless sweetheart neckline and a deep navy blue colouring. It had a corset style design in the torso with shiny beading here and there. I quickly began to change not wanting to take too long. I was in the dress and attempting to zip it when there was a knock on the door.

"Oh good, Ruby! Come in, I just need to get the top part zipped up!" I spoke loud enough for the person to hear, not bothering to find out who it was. The door opened and heavy footsteps were heard. I felt hot air on my neck as the person zipped up the top part of the dress.

I sighed in releif and turned around only to find that it wasn't Ruby, but my royal date himself.

I stood wide eyed in shock as a blush slowly crept to my cheeks. He smirked at my reaction before patting the top of my head.

"Next time ask who's knocking." He said before turning around.

"Oh, I almost forgot." He turned back around and pulled a box out of his pocket.

"A gift for filling in." He handed me the box and turned back around, successfully exiting the room.

I opened the box, cheeks still red to see a beautiful diamond necklace. I quickly shut it not wanting to know how much it cost.

Another knock echoed around the room snapping me away from my flustered state.

"W-Who is it?"

"Ruby." She entered the room anyway and examined me.

"Wow. That dress looks absolutely stunning on you." Another bright grin was on her face in no time.

"What's that in your hands?" She asked walking over to me. "A gift for filling in." I responded handing it to her.

She opened the box before gasping and closing it again.

"Jeez! What I would do if I could afford that!" She shoved it back into my hands scared to break it and having to pay for it.

"Now sit down so I can start your make up." I did as I was told and allowed her to work her magic.

Before long my hair was half up in a bun and half down, curled into little spirals. My makeup was mostly natural, according to her at least.

"There. Now all we need is that necklace." With trembling hands she picked it up and fumbled with the delicate clasp.

For the third time there was a knock when she shouted.

"I can't do this! I've never seen something so expensive in my life and if you break it you buy it!"

The door opened and yet again my royal date walked in.

He stared at her confused before looking at the necklace that she held out as if it was radioactive. He chuckled before taking it from her hands. He undid the clasp and in one swift movement hung it around my neck and redid the clasp again.

"Happy now?" He asked her seeing the fear slowly disappear.

"Y-Yes." She muttered bowing and quickly exiting through the door. He hummed before looking at me.

"Well stand up. Last time you weren't fully ready." I nodded my head and stood, slowly turning in a circle.

"Lovely, now let's go." He held out his arm and waited patiently for me. With a sigh I looped my arm around it and began to walk.