My Eyes Are Open

Entertainment

After we got done playing, Mini looked bored.

"Hey, Valinque, can you play human instruments?" Mini asked.

"I can play piano. That's about it."

"Would you mind playing for me? There's a piano in a human-life recreation room."

"Sure! I'd love to!" We went to the room that I had just come from. I sat down at the piano and started playing, when Mini stopped me.

"Valinque, I know that you grew up on Earth. What's your human name that you were given?" He asked.

"Moira. Call me whatever you want, though. I don't care what you call me."

"That's a very unique name! I like it! I think I'll call you Mo. How's that?"

"That's fine." I said. I didn't really like being called Mo, but I wasn't going to argue.

"What piece would you like me to play?" I asked. My mind went blank and I couldn't think of anything to play.

"There's a song on Earth, I don't know if you've heard of it, but it's called Puck." He said.

I've played that song!

As I started playing, I looked over and saw a sight I'd never seen. Mini was completely immersed in the music. I never knew he liked music this much. Well, of course not. I just met him this morning.

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As we walked out of the room, we heard the bell. It was time for dinner already. I made my way to the door of the room, but when I got to the door, I was stopped.

"What are you doing?" I asked.

"I forgot to tell you earlier. I have been asked to stay for a few days. After dinner, may I escort you to your room?"

"Sure, but you don't have to stand so close. What are you doing?"

"I'm about to kiss you. Isn't at least that much obvious?"

Kiss me? Why would he do that?

"I think we should get going. We'll have all day tomorrow too, right? No need to get too clingy." I said.

"Ok...." He looked a little upset.

We walked to the dining hall. It was silent as we walked. Neither of us wanted to talk.

We walked into the dining hall and sat down.

"There you are. I've been waiting." I looked up, only to see the king.

"I'm sorry, my king. We we won't let it happen again." Mini said.

Just then, Ani walked in. He whispered something to the king and walked out.

As we got our food, I felt like something needed to be said. I set my utensil down and opened my mouth to say something, but I was interrupted.

"Princess Valinque, please step this way." Ani had walked into the room with some paperwork in hand. He motioned for me to follow him. Mini looked angry. I don't know why, though. If I had some paper work to do then I should be able to do it.

I followed Ani into the hall where he led me to a room. I looked around. There were two beds. In fact, there were two of everything.

"What is this?" I asked.

"This will be your room for the next few days. You will have your breakfast served in here. Follow me."

I followed him to a large room. It had a desk, a lamp, and stationary.

"This is your office. You will do your work here. You are to be queen, and when you are, you will need to take care of things around the kingdom. I will be your personal advisor. Follow me."

He led me into the hall.

"You are to marry your cousin. You will be sharing a room with him temporarily. We are making wedding preparations. You are to be married on the last day of the month."

WHAAAAAT?!

To be continued....