The Royal Princes

Chapter 3

Copyright © 2014 Jesse Fitzgerald

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I tuned everything out, my mom called for me while my sister jumped and yelled here and there. This can't be, this must be a mistake! I didn't even sign up! My thoughts were cut off by my sister squeezing me too tight, "I can't believe it!"

"Honey," my mom breathed smiling. I began shaking my head and pulled Liz away.

"Mom, no, this is a mistake. I didn't sign up for this contest!"

"What? How's that possible? They wouldn't be able to call your name out if someone hadn't signed you up!" My mom shook her head in deep thought

"Unless, unless" I began and looked at Liz who was smiling nervously

"Liz" I warned

"Okay so I signed you up, twice, fine 9 times but it was for fun, I didn't know! Who knew?"

My eyes grew wide, Jesus! 9 times? For fun? Did she have any idea how many girls would die to enter the palace? "Well Liz, that wasn't a good thing to do! You went behind my back!" I scolded

Immediately I regretted shouting at her because years threatened to fall from her eyes, she's young and wants to have fun. But still that was out of line. I sighed and hugged her soothing her and telling her I'm sorry while mom went over to pick up the ringing phone.

"Hello?"

"Yes yes, she is"

"Of course! I promise, thank you. Have a good day"

My mom put the phone down and beamed at me. "Someone will be over tomorrow to prepare you for the palace, so make sure to be tidy and behave. Honey I'm so proud of you"

What? She's really making me go there?! But what if I didn't want too?

"Mom, I, I don't want to go" I said softly and looked down

"What? You have to go! Everyone wants to go!" My sister begged

"Apparently that doesn't include me, Liz"

"But honey, this is a very good opportunity for you, for us." My mom reasoned

After how many minutes of begging and whining I finally agreed, I was going. Not for anyone but my family. Period.

This is crazy, I can't believe that in a matter of days I'll be in the palace with the royals. I wonder how they're like in real life, were they evil? Do they act when interviewed?

This sucks, over thinking sucks.

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"Kate! Kate! Kate! Get up! They're here!" My bed bounced up and down, I groaned and rolled over to the other side. This can wait. Right?

"Sweetheart you have to get ready in 5 minutes, they're here. Now tidy up" my mom ordered

I mentally whined, but I knew I had no choice. I sat up my bed and stretched, this wasn't going to be a normal day at all. After I tidied up I went out of my room to see a petite woman with a tape measure on her shoulder, a tall but very thin man with a funny looking stache, and a guard?

"Good morning Madame, we hope you had a lovely sleep" the guard said

Talk about sleeping, "this is Franchesca, she will get your measurements so the maids can get your wardrobe ready. This is Leonardo, and he will tell you the rules in the palace, dos and don'ts."

I was assured to Franchesca first, she seemed lovely. She tried to make small talk with me while getting my measurements till she fit gyres that I didn't want to talk. I really wasn't, this is pressuring me. I don't want to do this, but I have to. If this pleases my family then fine. She told me I didn't have to worry about my clothes since they'll provide me everything but I could bring few with me if I'd like. Although my session with Franchesca was cut when Leonardo barged in.

"Are you done? You've taken enough minutes" he snapped, great I'll have to be stuck with him in this room, alone.

"Just one last, and there. Viola" she exited the room and left me with the Leonardo. So intriguing. He sat on the chair and ordered for me to do the same.

"Well before getting in the palace, there are things you need to know and follow" he said eyeing me up and down

What the? Who does he think he is! If I didn't know better I would've cut his head already, well not literally, my parents raised me well, but still.

"First of, you will be in proper behavior. You will respect the highers and must know your position" Is he serious? Is he really trying to rub it in my face how poor I am?

"Second, you will not be able to go out of the palace. Ever, unless it's necessary and the royals has given you permission. However, if not, we will send out a search for you."

"Third, the most important rule of all, you have not have any romantic relationships with anyone aside from the Princes. Clear?"

"Crystal" I replied casually but my reply hardened his features. Gotcha. Before he could say anything insulting, the guard knocked and poked his head in telling us that they had to be back in the palace. I was also leaving in two days, in two days I'll leave this place. I've been here for all my life, I'm definitely going to be homesick.

And my family, I'm going to miss them all so much. I can't imagine a life without my sister gushing about the royals or my mom teaching me what is right or wrong.

Once they were gone I came over to my mom and hugged her, I didn't even realize I was crying till my mom told me not to. "Mom I'm going to miss you and Liz" I cried

"I know honey, but this can do good to us. They said they will provide for our needs, which means I can go to the doctor and have Liz go to school. Isn't that great?"

This was something I need to put in mind to get it going, for mom and Liz. I nodded and let go of her, soon there was a knock on the door. Liz went for it, it was Jane. Yes, just what I needed. I ran up to her and hugged her so tight she told me to quit it.

"Hello princess" she greeted while smirking

"Ugh Jane, please stop. I need you to comfort me, not praise me!"

"Congratulations!" She squealed and hugged me

"I can't believe it! This is every girl's dream! You'll get to meet the royals and get in the palace, you get to breath the same air with the Westwood brothers! Ahh!!"

I rolled my eyes at everything she said. Westwood this, Westwood that. Boohoo! The next hour she and my sister talked about the the palace and the brothers, unbelievable.

Who cares right? It's not like I'll get chosen, we're seven and they're picking 2 or 1. I bet they're all rich and I'm just the garbage girl, typical.

Whatever happens, I'll try my best. If it means giving my mom and sister their needs then so be it. All I need to do is do what I'm told to, it's that simple. Right?