The Low-Class Prince Charming

Chapter 2

She may have experienced nerves on stage just then, but they were nothing compared to the nerves she was experiencing now. However, she was adept at hiding her feelings, so she jutted out her chin and regarded him coolly.

She thrust the award in her hands out towards him. "Here to pick up your award?"

Although he didn't regard her as coolly as she him, there was still a lack of emotion in his gaze. "Not quite. You were taking too long, so I was about to take the job of accepting the award upon myself when you finally showed up."

"Mr Evergreen said I was on time," she dismissed, grabbing her father's hand and placing the award within it as the aforementioned man appeared by her side.

"Mr Evergreen was being as polite as always," her father answered, not sure whether to shoot a look at his daughter or the abashed charity head.

"I apologise, sir," he said immediately. "But better late than never. Had I known you were here, I would have called for you."

"Yes, why are you here?" she asked her father then, her eyes narrowing the slightest bit; the only reason she'd turned up is because her parents weren't meant to be here. "I was informed my presence was required because of the lack of yours."

James turned the award around in his hand and observed it whilst listening to the hostile words of his daughter. "Last minute business," he responded, but didn't expand more on his words. Sky opened her mouth, ready to retort when James continued before she could interrupt him. "This is a very nice award Theo, thank you very much."

Theodore Evergreen beamed at his friend. "The least we can do for your help. So thank you."

Sky narrowed her eyes and spoke before her father continued. "Has this business got to do with me at least, or can I leave?"

"I won't be bothering you so you don't need to bother me. Enjoy the event. My business is with someone else."

Sky nodded. "That's all I needed to hear. Mr Evergreen, I'll be taking my leave now."

"Ah—Of course. It was nice to see you, Miss Simmons," Theodore said as she left the two men to themselves.

"So, what business brings you here, James?" Theo asked as he turned back to James.

James smiled. "Ah, it isn't any business you need to concern yourself over. In fact, I must be on my way now too. It was nice as always to see you though," James said, sticking out his hand for Theo to shake, which he did.

"You too, James, you too. Thank you again." Theo placed his second hand on their entwined hands. "I'll see you around."

"See you around." James nodded, clapping his friend on the shoulder before taking his leave as well and leaving Theo to sort out the rest of the event.

Sky was irate as she came out at the side of the stage, but upon seeing the accumulated masses of dogs in the expanse of field in front of her, she felt a large portion of it dissipate. Surely it wouldn't harm her to stay longer if her dad wouldn't bother her.

With a new bounce in her step, Sky attempted to find some dogs to spend time with that looked they had owners who weren't too chatty.

She didn't have to look long when she spotted what appeared to be an Alaskan malamute a short distance away; she could almost feel her own imaginary fur stand on end in excitement.

"Hello," she said happily as she walked over, making sure her cheerful tone which was aimed at the dog was spoken in a tone acceptable to humans; she did not want to risk disappointing the owner before she even touched the dog.