The next morning I was at breakfast bright and early, happily waiting for everyone to arrive. My parents came in first, surprised at my presence. I was usually the last to arrive.
"Good Morning Baby girl." My mom smiled patting my arm gently.
"Hello."
"You're up early." She spoke warmly.
"Yeah I wanted to be awake and presentable when the boys entered." I lied. Honestly I hadn't slept after my date with Lucas so I changed and redid my hair and makeup before sneaking into the kitchen for some coffee. Now I was here awake and smiling waiting for my suitors.
When all the boys walked in they bowed to me and my parents before taking their seats. Lucas came in on time. I smiled at him and he winked. I probably blushed slightly but I didn't care.
The next person to catch my eye was Boing. How could he not catch your eye? That was one hunk of a man. Spending time with him would be fun. But I would have to knock down his self confidence.
"Joshua." I called over the entire room. He looked up.
"Yes Your Highness?" He asked with a smirk playing on his lips.
"You told me you had a niece and nephew right?"
"Yes I did. Riley and August." He didn't even break a sweat. "In fact my niece would cry if she knew you knew she existed." He chuckled.
"Care to bet on that?" I asked. Everyone in the room was just watching our exchange.
"What did you have in mind?"
"I'll write her a letter and a guard will follow to see if she cries. If she does and you win-"
"I get to accompany you on a date." He smiled proudly. In any other circumstance I would have slapped him for interrupting me.
"Okay. And if she doesn't cry, I win and you have to choose one of the other 19 guys for me to go on a date with." He studied me and agreed.
"Deal."
"Good. Now the rest of you can also write letters for your home." I announced. Everyone smiled and cheered a little.
After breakfast I wrote a letter to Joshs niece and placed it in an envelope. I made my way to his room. I knocked and he opened it. He leaned against the door frame.
"Milady." Josh smirked.
"Boing," I winked.
"What can I do for you?" He asked.
"This is for your niece." I handed him the envelope.
"Thank you. Can't wait til she cries." Josh laughed before re entering his room and shutting the door in my face.
Now I just had to wait.
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The Selection
FanfictionMaya is finally of age to have her own selection. She is far from thrilled to have 35 boys fighting for her hand in marriage. will she change her mind? will she find love?
