Blossom in Full Bloom (Book 4: The Pink Blossom Series)

Tanbarun's Misfortune

Later, I returned to my office. Sitting down at my desk, admiring my surroundings. Now, I was going to be important. I had something to prove. And now I had the means to do it, or at least, I soon will. There was a knock, Desti entered. As soon as I noticed him, another knock, followed by a messenger entering, right behind Desti.

"I have been ordered to give you this." He handed me a letter, and took his leave.

Both Desti and I, were curious of what it was about. So without any hesitation, I began to read it to myself. Desti watched as my face lit up.

"What does it say?" He hovered around me.

"Apparently, I am going to Tanbarun. My Mother sent this letter. She claims to have received an invite from Prince Raj. He wants to meet me, ever since I was presented to Clarines. He also thought, it would be a good opportunity, for me to meet my grandfather."

"Wow. Tanbarun. I haven't been there in forever."

"I'm sorry, this isn't going to be your chance."

"Oh." Desti seemed a bit disappointed.

"My mother thought it would be best to be escorted by Obi, since they are familiar with him."

"So, when are you and your parents leaving?"

"Actually, My Father isn't going either."

"Seriously?! I thought he wouldn't let you go anywhere, without him." Desti practically shrieked in surprise.

"He has official business to attend to, at the castle. But also, he wasn't invited."

"Wow, Prince Raj has guts."

"No, they have a mutual understanding. Besides, My Mother holds the Title, 'Friend of the Crown', so we are allowed to go to Tanbarun, freely. My Father does not have the same luxury." I enjoyed saying that a little too much.

"I guess, I'm probably not the only one, who is disappointed by this."

"Nope. Isn't it great." I could only imagine the look on my Father's face. I had to smile at that.

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The next few days, I spent getting ready, and the rest of the time, being courted by a love interest. Finally, the day had arrived, for us to leave for Tanbarun. I insisted that I wanted to ride Beauty, so after begging Obi, he finally gave in and brought her. As soon as we were out of the view of Wistal, I got out of the carriage and rode on Beauty. I rode around the escort, casually, soaking up the sites. At least, for the moment, there was no call to impress anyone. I didn't care that I was in a dress.

Obi mused at my performance.

My eyes finally lay on Tanbarun. The city, where my mother grew up. "It is so beautiful."

"Well Miss, you should probably get back into the carriage now. You know presentation is everything." Obi pointed out.

I didn't complain, I knew I was going to have to sooner or later. Our carriage stopped in front of the gates. And we stepped out, being greeted by a man, similar to my Father's age, and height. Brown hair, green eyes, well dressed... that must be Prince Raj, I deducted. Behind him, was a younger Prince and Princess. "Welcome to Tanbarun!" Prince Raj greeted warmly, but yet still in a formal manner, as to be expected.

We later met in the main courtroom. "So this is the young Princess, everyone is talking about."

"I am Princess Miko Wisteria. It is lovely to make your acquaintance." I curtsied, to show I was a well brought up, young lady.