Royal (Camren)

2

It's been three months since Camila last heard from her father.

"I hope he is okay," her sister, Sofi said.

Camila sat next to her. "He is. He has to be."

"I'm sure he's fine. He's strong. His army is strong. He'll be alright," Ally said.

Camila and Sofi sighed. "I sure hope so," they said in unison.

"Let's get your mind off it. How about a game of I Spy?" Normani suggested.

Camila shrugged. "I guess... Sofi? You wanna start?"

Sofi nodded. "I spy..... something blue."

They looked around.

"That vase?" Ally guessed.

"Nope."

"The carpet?"

"Yeah."

"Alright, my turn.... I spy something gray." Camila said.

"The guard's armor?" Normani asked.

"Which guard?"

Normani frowned. "Mila, there's like 20 of them in this room alone."

She laughed and repeated herself. "Which one?"

"The guard in the middle on the left," Ally said and an raised an eyebrow.

"Was that right?"

Camila sighed. "Yeah."

Ally smiled. "My turn. I spy-"

"Girls?" Sinu interrupted Ally.

"Well that was a short game..." Ally mumbled.

"What's up, mom?" Camila asked, completely ignoring Ally.

"Lunch is ready," Sinu said.

The four girls shot up from where they were seated.

"What did Gordon make?" Sofi asked as they made our way to the dining room.

"I asked for something simple but good. We shall see what he has come up with," The elder woman responded.

They all sat down right as Gordon walked out of the kitchen with a cart holding a bunch of trays.

"What's for lunch, Gord?" Ally asked.

He placed the trays on the table, revealing the dishes. There was mashed potatoes, fried chicken, corn, steamed broccoli, and green beans.

"Yaassss this looks so good!" Normani exclaimed as she reached for a piece of chicken. Ally smacked her hand away.

"Wait," she said.

Normani frowned and Gordon came back with drinks.

"Alright, ladies. Lunch is served. Dig in," Sinu said and everyone began eating.

Camila was on her fifth piece of chicken when a tall guy ran in.

"Excuse me, your highness.... um... We just recieved news on King Alejandro," he whispered.

"What is it? Is he okay?"

The guy nodded. "He's back."

Everyone's eyes widened.

"What?" They all said.

"The king has returned. And he's asking to see his oldest daughter," he said looking at Camila.

Camila raised an eyebrow and stood up. "Where is he?"

"He's in his room. Hurry though; he said it's very important," he said.

Camila went to her father's room as quickly as she could. She knocked on the door.

"Come in."

She opened the door and sitting on the bed was her father. Camila ran to him and hugged him.

"You're okay," she said.

Alejandro nodded. "Yes. I am."

"Why did you ask to see me?"

He looked down. "The Jauregui family... They uh... wow, there's no easy way to say this," he said.

Camila tilted her head. "What? What happened?"

"We made a deal. Mike Jauregui and I? We made an agreement... and uh..."

"What did you agree to?" Camila asked.

"To make peace between us and the Jaureguis.... you're to marry their daughter, Lauren Jauregui," he said.

Camila's eyes widen. "What? Why?"

"Mike suggested it. If I didn't accept his  offer, then the war would have most likely lasted years, and it was more than likely one of us would die," he said.

Camila looked down. "Oh... I guess I could... I mean... I guess I can deal with it..."

Alejandro looked up. "Really? You're willing to deal with it?"

Camila nodded. "If it brings peace between us and them, then yes."

Alejandro smiled. "Good."

Camila nodded. "Is that all?"

"Yes. You may go now. I need to rest."

Camila left, closing the door behind her and went back to the dining room.
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"You asked to see me?" Lauren said, walking up to her father.

Mike looked at her. "I'm so sorry..."

"What do you mean?" Lauren asked, slightly confused.

"I made a deal... with Alejandro Cabello. It was the only way to bring peace between us," he said.

"What kind of deal?"

Mike looked down. "You have to marry their oldest daughter, Camila Cabello."

Lauren's eyes widened. "Are you serious? But I'm not ready for that! I don't even know her!"

Mike nodded. "I know. But you have to. I'm sorry, it's the only way."

Lauren sighed. "Alright... can I go back to Dinah now?"

Mike nodded and Lauren went back to her room where Dinah was.

"So what'd he say?"

Lauren sat on the bed. "I have to marry Camila Cabello."

Dinah raised an eyebrow. "For real?"

Lauren nodded.

"Aw... I'm sorry, Laur..."

Lauren shrugged. "It's to bring peace between my family and hers, so I guess I have to. She can't be that bad, right?"

"I don't know..." Dinah said.

Lauren sighed. "I mean, as long as she's not stubborn as fuck, then I could at least tolerate it."

"What if you fall for her?" Dinah asked.

Lauren shook her head. "I doubt it'll happen."

"You never know, Lauren... unexpected  things happen all the time."

"We'll see what happens."