The Castle

Monday Jan. 1, 2042

A/N: Heyyyy! I love to write and I am excited to share my newest book with y'all! It took me a long time to write and I am very proud of it! All comments are welcome and feel free to comment if I made a spelling or grammar error! (I am bad at spelling and Grammar)

Monday Jan. 1, 2042

Dear Diary

So... Last night was New Year's Eve. My parents, Queen Ava and King Jacob, always throw a huge party in the castle's ballroom. There is always a popular band, sick dj, amazing food, and fabulous decorations. Each year is the same yet completely different. The big difference this year: I am 18! Okay so being 18 usually isn't that big of a deal but when you're the princess and every year you go to fabulous parties with different food and drinks that everyone loves but you aren't allowed to taste them, it is a huge struggle. This year I was allowed to help pick all of the foods and drinks since I turned 18 on September 6. Two weeks before the party we had a big wine tasting. It was fun. We made a list of what we liked and what we didn't from each country. Once we sent it out the food and drink volunteers from each country started replying yes. Each country is required to bring something from their country (usually drinks since we cook here) and this year I can try a few! I am happy! I am also old enough to travel and stay in other countries without my parents (although my maid and bodyguard would come)! Turning 18 rules! I got to choose the drink this year. I had to choose from 60 different drinks! I finally chose something after tasting at least 30 drinks. I chose something that was fancy and glamourous. I chose a strawberry champagne fountain. I loved the way it looked under the lights and also how amazing the champagne tasted.

After what seemed like forever, the party was finally here! All of the guests from all of the other countries were landing. So many of the town people were waiting outside to come in. These parties fill up so fast that people will wait in a line outside for someone to leave that way they can go inside.

I was in the gardens riding my horse, Harley, when one of the butlers, I think his name is Mark, came to get me so I could get ready for the party and greet the guests. I put Harley in her stable, fed her a piece of sugar cane, and rushed up to my room. When I walked into my room, I immediately saw my maid, Olivia, pulling my jewelry box out from under my dresser cabinet. I could smell the fresh lavender soaking in the warm bath and my makeup was all over the vanity. This only meant one thing: Olivia had been waiting. As soon as she saw me she instantly started prepping me. "Oh my gosh! What have you been doing? Where have you been! Nevermind that! Get in the bath and give me those muddy clothes. You have 15 minutes to wash your hair and relax before we get you ready!" Olivia exclaimed as she rushed me into the bathroom. I really needed that soak in the tub. I washed my hair and got out as quickly as possible. Once I was in my robe with my hair dried the prepping began. Olivia put my hair in a bun with a small jeweled clip that looked like a mini tiara. After my hair was done, she started my makeup. We did all of my makeup but my lips and eyes. We always pick a dress before we do my lips and eyes. We like to match and at the same time go bold. These kinds of parties are the perfect time to experiment with color. Once we finished almost all of my makeup, we walked over to the closet. After what seemed like forever we decided on two dresses.The first one would be worn for the welcoming of the guests and the toast. It is an electric blue evening gown that is backless and strapless. It is so beautiful and the press has never seen me in it. The second dress is a gold and pink dress that is fitted up until my waist then flows out to the ground. It has gold jewels that go down the front of the dress in a rose pattern up until the waist.I wore it on my 16th birthday. It is so beautiful. We made two of the dress and one of them goes to the knees. We decided on the knee length dress since I would be dancing. After I finished getting ready I headed down the beautiful marble hallway to the grand staircase in the east wing. The ballroom is located in the west wing so I had quite a walk. I was silent, holding my head up still. The only sound to be heard was the clicking of my gold heels on the marble floor. I passed by the grand mirror feeling nervous about the party. When I looked into the mirror, I saw my reflection. This usually would be normal but this time my reflection was talking to me. It said "Don't be nervous. They will love you, just like always. And remember, James will be there! You haven't seen him since last year when you guys were caught making out in the green room. That will be fun to talk about." I was so confused. All I thought I should do at that moment is keep walking.

I made it to the ballroom with time to spare so I peaked into the room. I saw the decorations hanging perfectly, the dj and band setting up, and all the food being set up. It was breathtaking. This is the best it has ever looked! I left the room before anyone could notice (or at least that's what I thought). As I popped out of the doorway I smacked into my sister, Sarah. She had just made it to the ballroom as well. She looked so beautiful in her grey puffy gown. She wore the same hair crown as me. We really looked like royals. "OMG Rose! I love your dress! And I love that we are wearing the same hair accessory! I wish I was 18 too. I want to enjoy the night with you." She said. "You will be soon. Being 16 rules too. You are old enough to hang with me!" I said "Yay! Thank you Rose!" She squeaked. It made me so happy to see the smile across her face! We ended up chatting in the hallway until a maid told us that it was time to welcome guests as they walk in. I didn't realize how many people came from different countries to celebrate the new year! It is really cool!

After welcoming what seemed like thousands of people it was time for me to go into the party. When I walked in, it felt like the palace ballroom was transformed into a nightclub! There was a few bars, the dj was playing music, and the band was about to perform. I walked over to talk to the chef when something shimmery caught my eye. I found a pin with the Virgo symbol on it. It was solid gold from what I could tell and it was freshly polished. These pins were given out to certain people 20 years ago and they marked the pure and spirited. I picked it up and hid it in the folds of my dress until I could make it to the women's restroom down the hall. Once I had a chance to examine it more I realized that the pin had a chip on the back. I was looking at it to the light when I heard the doorknob start to turn. I instantly knew I had to hide the pin. I didn't have a purse on me or pockets. I heard the door latch turn and knew it was too late to stash it. As a last resort, I stuffed it in my bra. I heard the door start to open so I started to wash my hands that way I didn't look sketchy. The woman that walked in was an older woman with a lime green ballgown. I think her name was Abella from France. "Oh! Hello dear! You look beautiful. Who made your dress Rose?" She said "My maid. She is very talented, don't you think?" I replied "Oh, yes." before hesitating "Do give me her number. I would love if she could make me a dress. I would obviously pay her..." She said flashing her pearly-white teeth "I definitely will" I said smiling Thank God that woman reminded me of dresses. I need to go change. Plus, it is the perfect time to stash the pin.

I called Olivia so she could bring my dress. I also decided that when she got here I would surprise her my inviting her to the party! Thankfully she arrived quickly and also agreed to come to the party. As I was undressing, the pin fell out of my dress and landed on the floor. Olivia noticed instantly. "Um, Rose? What is that?" She asked "This?" I said picking it up. "It is nothing! Just a gift from Abella." I lied She didn't ask any more questions after that and we were able to change very quickly. I waited for Olivia to start to leave before stuffing the pin back in my bra.

The party was amazing, although I think I had too many drinks. The whole night was fuzzy and I woke up in the library curled up with James again. His face was covered with pink lip stain. All I could think at this moment was 'this did NOT happen again. I don't even like him!!' I tried to get off the couch without making too much noise when I realized his arms were wrapped around me! I was able to get up without waking hima and out the door. I stumbled back to my room and crawled into bed, still fully clothed!