Rittenhouse Royalty

Chapter Seven

 Chapter 7: Return to Masonia

The next morning the girls awoke to the maids bustling about getting everything ready for the trip. They both got up and dressed in their traveling clothes and headed down to the dinning hall for breakfast. The only other person there was Wyatt. At first it was a touch awkward, all of them wanting to say things that it just wasn't safe to say the moment. Soon enough, the three of them were talking about the good ole days of childhood and talking about what life will be like in Masonia. They were having such a great time that no-one even noticed when Garcia came in until he was beside Lucy gently kissing her on the cheek in greeting. Lucy jumped and screamed a little in surprise, where as Wyatt just glared at his brother. None of this went unnoticed by Jiya, who could tell Wyatt was extremely jealous of his brother in regards to Lucy.

"Ceilia, my love is that any way to greet you fiancé?" Garcia chuckled at her

"Garcia, I'm sorry. You startled me that's all. Won't you join us for breakfast before we all get going, as I recall its quit the journey back to Masonia."

"I am looking forward to seeing your kingdom, Wyatt, from what Lucy has told me over the years its beautiful. I was always so jealous whenever she got to visit for the summer. Not only did she get to go have fun in an awesome new place but she left me here all alone." Jiya smiled trying to keep the conversation light to dissipate some of the tension.

"Yes it is beautiful. I can't wait to get back there. And I would love to introduce you both to my good friend Rufus. I think you all would get a long very well."

"You can introduce Leah to him, Lucy wont have time for such things as she will be with me preparing to be queen."

"Garcia, DEAR, her name is Jiya. Please try to remember that seeing as she's my best friend. And I would love to meet Rufus he sounds like a wonderful person. Any friend of the royal family is a friend of mine. Besides I'm sure there will be at least some time for such things as meeting new people."

"As you wish. Now it is almost time for us to leave we shall meet you out front in thirty minuets. Are you sure we cant leave the horse and dog here? We have such animals in Masonia you know."

"You want me to be happy there don't you?" Lucy asked Garcia with huge puppy dog eyes

"Yes of course I do."

"Good! Then they go. If you would prefer I can just ride Anastasia then no-one would be put out and Amy can ride in the carriage with Jiya."

"That wont be necessary, You shall both ride in the carriage with Mother. I supposed she wont mind the dog too much."

"Thank you for spoiling me." Lucy then reached up giving him a small kiss on his cheek in thanks then turning to back to the table "Come Jiya lets go finish getting ready I am sure everyone wants to get going." and with that the girls went back up to their rooms to get ready.

The ride to Masonia was very long indeed. Made even longer by the fact that Queen Emma seemed to really dislike dogs. Jiya spent the entire ride there doing her best to keep Amy away from her so as to not upset the queen too much. Queen Emma spent the entire ride lecturing Lucy on how a queen should act and what was expected of her upon their arrival. After about six hours on the road they had finally made it to Masonia. Anxiously Lucy looked across the carriage at Jiya. All the 'what ifs' were going though her head; 'what if' they cant get away, 'what if' she has to marry Garcia, 'what if she is forced to live the rest of her life so close to Wyatt but never being able to tell him how she feels. Suddenly she can't breath and feels like she is suffocating all over again. Jiya noticing Lucy's sudden change reached across to her friend grabbing her hands trying to get her attention. Queen Emma just looked on in horror not knowing what to do.