The Red Princess

Part 6

Steven returned home smiling .

"What is it brother? " Wanda asked.

"I am going to the carnival with the princess" he said, blushing.

"Look at the blush! " she said, pinching his cheek, "Oh brother, you are so cute"

She opened his wardrobe, "I'll choose your clothes, I know what the princess would like" she said.

Steven nodded, and Wanda searched for perfect clothes. She took out a fluffy top, and tight pants.

"Here you go" she said.

"Thanks sister" he said, kissing her forehead.

He was going for a bath, "Aren't you going out with Bucky? " Steven asked.

"No, I am not in the mood, its not much fun with him, he is always sulking " she said rolling her eyes.

"You can join us" Steven said.

Wanda held her head in her hands, "Brother!! I am not going to spoil your time with your beloved princess. I have my girlfriends to go along, stop thinking about others and concentrate on your own happiness " she said.

He smiled faintly and left.

"Oh God please help my brother! " she prayed wholeheartedly.

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Natasha put on a decent silk dress, light pink, sleeveless, tight around the waist, and flowing below.

"This is so decent my princess " Lilian said.

"A decent dress for a date with a decent man" Natalia said, putting on delicate jewelry.

"Decent man? Don't mind me asking this princess, but aren't the princes out with the king? " Lilian asked.

"Yeah, they are. I am going to the carnival with Captain Rogers" she said.

Lilian's heart skipped a beat. Captain Rogers was every girl's dream, they all drooled at him.

"Oh poor Lilian, jealous? " she winked.

"Yes, a little" Lilian replied.

Natalia laughed, "I don't blame you, he is extremely good looking, and such a gentleman, and I just found out how.. " she bit her tongue, it was their secret.

"Found out what? " she asked.

"Nothing " Natalia looked away, "Get done with my hair already, or I'll be late" she said.

"Yes, sorry my princess" Lillian said.

Natalia dressed up properly, and walked to the archer's base.

Steven was already waiting, with her favorite flowers in his hand. She smiled and greeted him.

Steve forgot to breathe, his pupils dilated wide, as he stared at her, his heartbeat rang in his ears.

"My Princess" he bowed, after a while, "I am sorry... I.. for you" he handed her the flowers.

"Thank you" she said, sniffing the aroma.

"Let's go? " she raised an eyebrow, and he nervously nodded.

She took his arm, and walked beside him, he felt a bit uncomfortable, and she smirked.

"Its okay, stop thinking that I am royalty " she said.

"I can't my dear Princess, I have to remain under my boundaries" he said in a low voice.

He helped her get into the royal carriage, and himself drove the horses.

Arriving upon the carnival area, he helped her out, taking her hand, she flashed a gentle smile, and his heart was full.

"So tell me, what do you think of this? " Natalia asked, taking his arm again, and walking beside him.

"I.. its beautiful but too loud, its faking happiness in my eyes" he said.

"Faking? " Natalia asked confused.

"True happiness isn't loud, my dear princess, its very quiet, its serene, you just feel it, you don't express it, because you know you really can't put it out. Just like true love" he said.

"True love? " Natalia looked at him, "Captain Rogers, do you actually believe, true love exists? " she asked.

"Of course it does my dear Princess, it is as real as our existence " he replied.

She stopped walking, then stood in front of him, to face him.

"If you believe in it, then let me, do you know how it looks like? " she asked.

"I can show you" he said.

She frowned, confused. He held his hand out, and she took it, he smiled and pulled her.

A mother was taking care of her son, "see, that is true love" he said.

She laughed, "Captain Rogers!! That is love between a mother and her child, I am talking about romantic love" she said.

"Okay, then look at that" he pointed towards a old happy couple, walking around, enjoying the carnival, hand in hand, being each other's support.

"50 years of marriage, and still they are all over each other like newly weds" she said, with a smile.

"Yes, my dear Princess, true love is.. its.. its pure like a prayer, clear like water, gentle like air, and warm as fire. It can provide warmth, but could also burn, it has the power to quench thirst, but could also drown you, true love can be harsh, it can either give immense happiness or endless pain. But even the pain seems worth it, loving someone so much, you don't even care what they think of you, you just love the person, with all your heart, mind and soul. Your dedication knows no bounds, its like a religion. And that's why, religion is also based on love with God" he said.

Natalia was amazed, she never knew anything about love, she thought it was only real in fairy tales.

"Come, let's go for the swings" he said.

"Captain Rogers! You know everything about love? Have you experienced it? " she asked.

Steven stopped dead, if only he could tell her.

Swallowing hard, he spoke without facing her, "I am a soldier my dear Princess. I don't have time for love".

Natalia sighed, thinking that like him, she didn't rights to love either. Her commitment was only for her kingdom. They were both equally helpless.

"You will find true love for sure dear princess" Steven said.

"Really? Who among those three does truly love me in your opinion? " she asked with a laugh.

"I cannot be biased" Steven said, "But Prince Logan is.. a very kind man" he said.

"I know that" Natalia said, "But.. anyways, forget it, let's enjoy the carnival ".

He nodded, and they both walked towards a swing.

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Natalia, open your eyes, your true love is with you. How was the chapter guys? And who is missing Prince Logan? I know someone is definitely missing Loki 😂.Do give your reviews.