When I started to regain my conscious, I could hear a familiar voice calling me. “Daphne, Daphne, you are here with me?” Rosalie asked. Slowly, I opened my eyes and found a lot of pure white carnation. Tears started rolling to my cheeks as I remembered my mother last words, “The flower language of white carnation is innocence, faithfulness, sweet and lovely, pure love, ardent love and good luck. It has the lasting qualities. I hope that you can grow up to be a wonderful lady with these wishes I bestow upon you.”
I was aware that my tears caused Rosalie to be panicked but I just couldn’t stop it. “I’m sorry Rosalie I don’t know why my tears won’t stop.” I said. She hugged me tightly and said, “No, it’s all right. You can cry all you want. I’m here for you so go ahead and cry I’ll be here to accompany you.” I said a little thanks to her for being here with me.
Knocking sound appeared afterwards and the Prince along with the royal physician entered. “How are you? Feeling any better?” that was the first sentence he said. I replied politely, “Yes, I feel a lot better now. Thank you.”
“Actually, I am going to discuss something to you.” He said. As expected I believed that he wouldn’t just come here and ask me what happened. The main reason started now it was to discuss about my illness or so I thought. “The royal physician said that you are weak because something has been troubling your mind. You were in too deep thoughts that your mind started to decline. So my main purpose here is to ask you to stay in the palace even after the party, you can have Rosalie to accompany you.”
For the answer, I shook my head and said, “I don’t think that staying here is a solution. Indeed, I had been thinking of a lot of things these days. I will just take more rests and I’ll be fine. However, I am really happy that you are so concerned of me.” When I said that, I saw his cheeks flushed and he immediately said, “It’s the obligations of a prince to take care of his guest.”
Beside me, Rosalie laughed silently and I also started to laugh as I couldn’t hold it in anymore though I laughed so softly that no one heard it except the Prince himself. After slightly coughing, regaining his firmness and pride, he said, “How do you like these white carnations? I guess I should change it to dandelion.”
“Dandelion, it can’t be.” I said in surprise. “Yes, why you don’t like it?” he asked. Nervously, I said, “Emm… okay dandelions are fine.” Actually I was surprised as the flower language of dandelion was faithfulness, happiness and love’s oracle.
My silent thought were broken when he said, “The party will be tonight starting from 7 o’clock until midnight. Both of your dresses will be delivered on 5 o’clock and the countess will be there helping both of you.” He said. After making sure we were listening, he left.
At last the bell rang, indicating the time has reached 5 o’clock. When Rosalie and I were talking happily, the door was opened loudly and the countess entered together with several maids. “Ladies, we got no time now so let’s hurry. Jessica and Emily, you help Lady Rosalie. Sarah and I will help Lady Daphne. Now, ladies quickly sit down.”
Soon, the whole room became so messy. Maids running everywhere and sound of things falling could be heard. The only thing Rosalie and I do was to stay put. Here, the countess said, “Jessica the accessories should be in red! Emily Rosalie’s hairstyle doesn’t suit her. Redo it! Sarah take that diamond set accessories I am going to let Daphne wear that.”
The diamonds sparkle so much that it immediately caught my attention. Not long after our hairstyles were done, our dresses arrived. We both gasped when we saw those. Rosalie’s dress was red in color decorated with amaryllis flowers which represent pride and beauty.
I was truly surprised when I saw Sarah taking out a silk dress which was as white as snow. Red roses were sparkling as it matches white very much and the roses were decorated with golden lace. Red rosebuds were also there adding the color to the dress. Red roses which carry the meaning of love, passion, respect, courage, I love you, beauty, pure and lovely, prosperity. Rosebuds carry the meaning of beauty and youth, a heart innocent of love and confession of love. Seeing this dress, I thought that everyone would die to wear this marvelous and lovely dress.
“Wow! This is a great dress.” Rosalie commented. “Of course this dress was specially ordered by the prince for Daphne.” said Countess Madeleine. Sarah helped me to put on the dress and do a little touch up, without a doubt, the accessories too. “Now, both of you should go to the ballroom. The prince is there to escort you. Remember this, don’t be nervous do as what I thought you.” added Countess Madeleine.
We nervously proceed to the ballroom. Even though Countess Madeleine had said not to be nervous, we just couldn’t control ourselves. As soon as we met the prince standing in front of the door waiting for us, our nervousness dissipated immediately. “Welcome to the ball ladies, I am here on behalf of the royal court to escort you and half of it is behalf of my own heart’s wish to be the first man to meet this lovely lady wearing the dress I ordered for her.” said the prince. I felt that my cheeks start burning as I heard both Rosalie and the prince start giggling.
However, our amusement didn’t last for too long. Scarlett arrived wearing my dress a maroon dress with large ribbon at the back. “My prince should we go? Why are you accompanying them instead of me? The person who will soon become your partner for whole life?” she asked.
He bluntly answered, “This is the king’s will. Now, if you will please excuse us. The party is starting and I wouldn’t make our special guest to be late. Let’s go.” He dragged us into the ballroom. His words surprised me. I thought he wouldn’t do that because after all she is a princess.
When we entered, people who were talking stopped their talks. People started to fill us with their gazes. Awe was written all over the princesses. I was really embarrassed but the prince’s hand which was holding mine tightly encouraged me to move on.
First, we presented ourselves to the king and queen. “Your majesties, I wish you a wonderful evening.” I said bowing. To my reply, the king said, “Welcome to the ball. Do enjoy yourselves as this ball is made for both of you.” We thanked him and enjoyed ourselves at the ball. Instead of being with his father, the king, Damien joined us and introduced so many things to us.
While we were talking and laughing happily, the waltz started. Hurriedly, Rosalie went and search for her partner and it appears that she found a young count dancing with her. Beside me, Damien bowed and offered her hand to me while saying, “Would you dance with me?” At first I hesitated for a while but when he straightened his back and smiled at me, I took his hand without thinking anymore.
He led me to the dance floor and we danced throughout the night. Though I saw some princess shooting me with looks full of jealousy, I didn’t care about anything anymore. My head was full with amusement and joy as I thought that happiness would never last forever so instead of thinking a lot of troubles I might be facing later I will just enjoy myself and think of only him and the dance. But the “him” that I was thinking is not Damien it is someone out there who is holding my heart, Eric.
Suddenly, the bell rang indicating the time is now midnight. I realized that I had been confused that I shouldn’t think that I had been dancing with Eric because the truth is I was dancing with Damien.
Rosalie joined us and asked, “So how do both of you enjoy the dance?” I was still confused and trying to settle my mind so I didn’t give any response. “I was well pleased of dancing together with Daphne throughout the night.” The prince said.
“I guess we should all return to our rooms for the night. Rosalie we should rest properly today as we are going to start our real life tomorrow.” I said. Rosalie was a little shocked that I didn’t say anything more to Damien. Nonetheless, she replied that we should all go back. So we parted with Damien and went back.
After we reached our room, Sarah and Emily were there waiting for us. “We were told to help you in taking off your dresses and help you to prepare to retire for the night.” Emily said. We let them help us because our hair was too difficult to let it loose. Soon, we were ready to sleep. We said thank you to them and told them too rest.
“Hey, Daphne, tell me why you were so cold to the prince just now?” asked Rosalie. I couldn’t reply her anything so I just pretended to be asleep. Actually I knew that it was unfair for me to treat him coldly just because I couldn’t forget about Eric. However, I felt asleep afterwards and fell into a dream of only him.
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