Inside My Head

Chapter 5

I'd done it. I'd finally graduated high school. My schooling would end here. We decided it was best not to go to college or university, and if I eventually wanted to, I could take online classes. Being in one of the most famous families in L.A. was hard. It had plenty of upsides though and I wouldn't have it any other way.

It was around 10 pm, and I was at the Quaine house. We were throwing a huge grad party with all of my family and friends, famous or not. The one person missing was Hope but she was watching the livestream I was doing on my Instagram. I had 750,000 people on my live watching my every move and that of those around me. It's crazy how many people followed me on Instagram. This was only a sliver of my followers. I now had 15.4 Millon followers after my new found fame.

I saw two guys with black clothing walking towards me shoving through the crowd of people dancing. Bodyguards. I shut off my live.

Maven: Well, well, well little sis. Looks like you've grown up. I haven't seen you since you were 5.

The guards split apart. I ran up to greet the man in between them with a hug.

Jackie: MAVEN! Oh mon Dieu! Pourquoi est-ce que tu es ici?
Maven: I'm fluent in English now don't worry haha.
Jackie: Oh thank God because I haven't taken lessons since my last semester. What are you doing here anyways? You've never just shown up in the past 13 years.
Maven: I know, I know. It's busy being the first born prince of Karaine. But look, I came because it's too risky to tell you this over the phone since we haven't released this to the public yet. I wanted family to know first.
Jackie: Mavey what are you talking about?!
Maven: My father has died. This makes me... the king of Karaine.
Jackie: Maven I'm so sorry. I loved your dad and I thought maybe my mom would marry him. He was right to end it with her though because she's just...
Maven: Something else. I know. I'm glad you got out of there.
Jackie: How's Cal?

Cal was Maven's younger brother and was my half brother. Cal had joined the army when he was of age and was returning home soon.

Maven: Still alive. I haven't really heard from him. No news is good news. He'll be home in time for your coronation though.
Jackie: Oh ok - wait! MY coronation?!
Maven: Yes little sis. You didn't think I wouldn't share the throne with you and your brother Dillon did you?

I grabbed his shoulders and started jumping up and down, which was hard in my heels.

Jackie: I'M GONNA BE A PRINCESS?!?!?!?!
Maven: Yes!

I screamed so loud the DJ turned off the music. I decided (being the awkward idiot I am), that now was as good as time as any to announce this while I'm surrounded by the people I love. I ran up onto the stage as fast as I could, carrying the front of my dress so I wouldn't step on it. I got up to the mic and said:

Jackie: Hey y'all having a good time?
CROWD: YEAAAAA!!!!!!
Jackie: Well listen up for a second. My older brother Maven, has just announced that he will become the new king of Karaine!
CROWD: *whistles and shouts*
Jackie: AND THAT MAKES ME A PRINCESS!
CROWD: *oohs, ahs, screams, shouts, claps*
Ethan: HOLY FUCK MY BEST FRIEND IS GONNA BE A ROYAL
CROWD & Jackie: *laughs*
Jackie: Dillon that means you're a prince.
Dillon: *yells since he has no mic* Guess I'll have no problem getting the ladies now!
CROWD & Jackie: *laughs*
Jackie: Hush, until the real announcement is out to the public.

I hopped off the stage, and Maven came to say goodbye.

Maven: I'm sorry I couldn't stay, I just have a lot to do in preparation since my father's death was so sudden.
Jackie: Of course, I understand.
Maven: We will send a private plane for you on August 14. Your coronation will take place on August 16 and we will fly you back the next morning.
Jackie: Alright sounds good. I'll see you then.

Maven and his guards leave and Dillon comes rushing over to me.

Dillon: You weren't joking were you?
Jackie: Not a chance.
Dillon: We are going to be actual royalty.
Jackie: Yes!
Dillon: Where is Karaine anyways?
Jackie: It's a huge island off the coast of Africa.
Dillon: This place...
Jackie: Karaine.
Dillon: Karaine. It's privileged though isn't it?
Jackie: Yes.
Dillon: They aren't an actual part of Africa though. They must be something separate.
Jackie: Yes. They rule themselves. Their government is different.
Dillon: This is actually happening.
Grayson: Best believe Dilly boy!
Ethan: I bow down to you.

The twins do a really awkward curtsy. I laugh so hard at how Dillon is blushing. He looks like a tomato.

Jackie: You two are idiots.
Ethan: Oh me lady!

Ethan takes my left hand and Grayson takes my right.

Ethan: We bow downeth to thee.

They kiss my hand. The four of us laugh and laugh and laugh.