Love or hate?( A difficult choice)

Chapter 10

The next few days passed by quickly. I continued with my classes learning a lot of things about the Royal culture. The way to talk to people at balls I have been taking dance classes too, the time spent with Lisa is the only time I feel happy and at ease.

I explored more of the palace and found a lot of interesting things like a huge play room I never expected to find something like that in a palace. There was an open swimming pool on the terrace. I found the palace was a mixture of ancient style and modern art. It has beautifully carved art work on ceiling and modern pain tics and antics. I enjoy looking around and discovering the a rt work.

On my exploration trips around I never ran into Darmen again, maybe he was avoiding me or I am thinking too much. I don't know every time I set out of my room I wish I would see him or maybe run into him. He was not coming for any of the meals or ever crossing my path. But why after a week of me not seeing him gives me an overwhelming feeling of uneasiness was beyond me.

Today was Saturday, and exactly three weeks ago I was brutally kidnapped and brought to this place. I woke up feeling homesick, I am missing Amanda too much. I even missed my one room apartment, it was small but at least I was free. I forced myself to carry out my daily morning routine. Kevin was as usual on time to escort me. As I stepped out of the room I felt a different buzz and excitement around me. There were more people in the palace and everyone was hurriedly working and excitedly talking. "What is happening Kevin".

" you will find out soon Ava, just be ready for a surprise". He said excitedly.

"A surprise, I don't know whether I should be worried or happy about it". Kevin gave me happy smile and bumped his shoulder lightly to mine. Telling me to cheer up I gave him a small smile as I reached the learning room as I call it now.

As soon as I entered the room Lisa jumped up from her seat rubbing her hands together excitedly "so now at last the times has arrived to show everyone what a beautiful and wonderful young woman you are. It's our last week of classes and you will be ready to lead the world. I am so excited and happy I am sure you will make me proud girl."

"Breath Lisa, I get it you are excited but what I don't get is why".

"Oh my bad I didn't tell you the reason for all this rush but it's a big news and I am sure you will be so happy too . There is Royal Boll coming up next Saturday where you will be introduced. My goodness, I you will meet all the famous and renounced prince's who are devilishly handsome. I am sure every man there will want your attention. Aha! So what do you think will you like to select your dress or want it to be made".

I was completely frozen I slowly looked up at Lisa meeting her excited and expected eyes. "My First a Ever Boll next week, but I am not ready Lisa I still don't know whether I can dance properly or talk with courtesy... I will be introduced as who who am I Darmen's mistress? Or girlfriend? Or just a girl to go around dancing with different prince's to keep them entertained? No I can't do this you have to help me Lisa tell Darmen I am not ready". I was frantically shouting and pacing now, panting heavily.

Lisa came and stood in front of me stopping my pacing abruptly, she then put a reassuring hand on my shoulder "don't worry I know your fears but Darmen will never do anything like that to you, he is a good person once you get to know him. Trust me he will never humiliate you if he thought you are not ready he would have never arranged for the Boll, okay so relax and get ready to rock your first boll girl".

I took in a deep breath and smiled at her she trusts Darmen and I think I will keep faith on her trust "okay, so what do you think I should wear?"

"Hmmm. I was thinking you should wear something that makes you stand out of the lot. She then took out a golden dress with a sweetheart neckline, it was gorgeous so elegant with crystal beads around the neck which moved down on one side going to the very bottom. "Try it on". Lisa lightly pushed me towards the walk in closet.