Royal Reversal ✔

07 Jace & Parents

⁞ Jesse's POV ⁞

"The one and only," he said, as he embraced her in a hug. He seemed rather pleased with himself and unnervingly confident. It looked like quite a friendly hug, from my peripheral view, too friendly.

"I have missed you so much," Alex stated with a reminiscent smile.

"I missed you as well. It has been such a long time since the last day I saw you," Jace replied, with a sigh, he gazed at Alex as if he were taking a trip down memory lane. 

I honestly felt like a third-wheel, watching the two of them converse before my eyes. It was an uncanny coincidence that my throat needed clearing at the time, however, it did the trick.

"Oh, my apologies," she apologized and gave me a pointed look before introducing us to one another. That pointed look did not bother me, as she had hoped. At least she acknowledged my presence and noticed that I haven't been wiped off the earth just yet. "This is Prince Jesse of Frost Crest and this is Prince Jace of Enchantia."

"Nice to meet you," I said politely and stretched out my hand in greeting.

"Likewise," he said with a firm shake and looked at me with scrutiny.

"So, how do you know Princess Alexandria?" I asked, in an attempt to continue the conversation. Perhaps I sounded busy, but then again, I did like Curious George when I was younger.

"Oh, Lexa and I were best friends until my parents sent me to a Royal Academy for training," Jace replied in good conscience.

"We're still friends, but we're not as close as we used to be," Alex said softly.

Life happens and some people drift apart, whereas others were even closer than before. In their instance, it turned out to be the latter. Sometimes the result isn't always what we hoped for but one day, unexpectedly it'll make sense.

"Well, let's make up for the lost time. Princess Alexandria, would you please accompany me to the dance floor?" Jace asked as he presented his hand toward her in a gentlemanly fashion.

She quirked a brow at his proposal but nodded in agreement, "Of course."

The two of them took off to the dance floor as I glanced across the room. The ballroom, a plethora of royals, ballgowns, crowns, and tiaras. I decided to move from my spot, my eyes dwindled tentatively, searching for an acquaintance or two.  My old friend, Hunter captured my attention, as he motioned at me to join him.

"Hey Hunter, how are you?" I asked casually, after walking through the crowds of unwanted eyes.

"Hey man, I'm good. Just enjoying the party," he expressed and gestured to his champagne glass. "Also, was that Princess Alexandria you were dancing with?"

Such a busybody, then again, birds of a feather flock together. I am such a hypocrite.

"Yes, it was," I answered, in a rather dull tone. I eyed him suspiciously and asked the next question that came to mind. "Why?"

"Nothing, it's just good to see the royalty of your kingdoms getting along. Just imagine how excited your mother will be about this," he jested.

This teaser!

I chuckled at the statement, "She's probably already made wedding preparations. I should go, see you later."

When I saw my parents in the near distance, I made a beeline towards them. I was sure not to be too close and slowly retreated behind the chocolate fountain. Luckily, I was still able to hear more of their conversation.