Lifes Fate

18

I managed to find someone who got me a flute of water, she's made me a promise and hidden a jug behind the plant pot in the corner so I don't have to chase after people just so I don't have to drink the horrible stuff everyone else is drinking! Harjo has no problem getting it down him. Matiloni's sipping at it like everyone else. And Pips just drinking it because its hot and he's thirsty.
Ive tried finding Justin to apologise for being late. But he's just disappeared. I even made Harjo stand on one of the chairs to look over everyone... well, I say I made him. I told him I couldn't find Justin and he just jumped up on a chair and called 'dipshit!' over everyone. I didn't know whether to laugh, be mad or hide under the table when everyone looked over.
The king kept looking over at me and nodding. But whenever he starts heading my way. I move into the crowd. I know everyone's told me to let it go. But I can't. I can't forgive that. Not yet.
Other than that. I'm doing fairly well I think! Ive made small talk with some of the soldiers that will be fighting with me. Ive been joking with the Lycons. Discussing the difference in life with the Elven people. Im actually proud of myself. I even danced with Toby. And we laughed like we did when I was younger. Him joking how i was to big to be stepping on his feet anymore and he just held me tight after the music stopped "you will always be my little girl" and I wanted to cry! I felt like the little girl who he held tight when he was proud of me.
"Ladies and Gentleman! If you all just quiet down!" Everyone turns to the throne and Alberts stood there smiling out at the crowd "good evening everyone... this has to be the rarest turn out to any ball in history!" The hall chuckles and I look around at the variety. Its something to be proud of "and its a magical thing... it's amazing how something so... tragic... and evil... could bring such hope... its inspiring" I wonder who wrote this speech for him "The day a young women in elven armour turned up in this very hall... was one in history. I was told this beautiful little women was a warrior and I laughed... but shes proved to everyone in this room how good she is... and Id like everyone to raise their glasses to the future Queen of Tisban. princess Patrisha Redgrave" he looks me right in the eye. And the glint in them makes my stomach turn. I don't like the way he's looking at me. I get preditor looks from Harjo that I'm not as worried about.
"Princess Patrisha Redgrave" glasses go in the air and everyone sips their drinks.
"Now... its no secret, she was also to be queen of Quidat, and due to circumstances... that's no longer to be... but, I think it would be right. The future queen of Tisban and the future king of Quidat, dance to the future peace of our lands"
What's he doing?
"Trish" I turn to Toby "just one dance"
"I can't dance... besides he's not here"
"Trisha" I look back and Justins stood there waiting for me to decide... I cant dance! I was fine with a dance floor full of people while it was busy and cheery music. But everyone will be watching!
He puts out his hand... I have to take it. Alberts put me in a position I cant refuse!
I put my hand in his and he brings my knuckles up to his lips. Oh god! What can I do to not embarrass myself?!
He leads me out to the clear space and I want to be sick. I feel my hands shake and the music starts to play. He takes my hand and puts it over his shoulder. Holding my other and his hand goes around my waist. Holding me close. But not close enough for anyone to bat an eyelid. He leans down "Just relax and follow my direction" I nod and he steps to the left "Its just like defence. Act like you cant let me get behind you"
... he cant get behind me. Ok. I follow his steps so I'm always in front of him "good"
"I'm sorry I was late" I look down at my feet.
He takes our hands to my chin and lifts my face "dont look down. Just look at me" ok. Just look at him. Hes not let me down yet "I wasn't mad. To start with I was worried you wasn't going to come. And then I saw you and..." he shakes his head "it doesnt matter. You turned up"
I chuckle "yeah. I think everyone's waiting for me to mess up"
He shakes his head "I don't think so. I think everyone's very proud... accept Harjo, he just wants to tear you out of it"
I laugh "that! Is true"
He chuckles "hes not so bad once you get to know him" he can be "I understand why you like him so much. Though I can't imagine him enjoying being a king"
"Oh god no! Can you imagine!" He'd stand on the thrown and swear at everyone!
"You're beautiful Trisha"
I smile "who knew a dress would cause so much attention"
"I'm not talking about the dress"
I look up at him "what?"
He smiles "you really are so naive" he looks over my head "remember in the library. We talked about my mother?" Of course I do "and the girl... you was always that Girl Trisha"...
"What?"
The audience applause and it makes me jump. His hairs brushing my forehead and hes curled over as he leans towards me. Our hands sitting on his chest and our bodies are pulled together.
He looks up at the crowd and coughs "come with me" he keeps hold of my hand and pulls me through the crowd, people smiling and getting out of the way for us.