Chapter 3
Prince Ezekiel of Marina Kingdom
I was starting to absorb the idea that I met my ‘real’ parents. I kept wandering aimlessly in the palace, wondering what my life would be from now on. While I was walking along, I remembered that a person’s life changed just like mine yesterday. The princess of Azalea. I wonder if she’s thinking just like me. To have your life suddenly changed is really very confusing. I feel weird. I don’t think I can go back to that room again without having my head ripped apart. Good thing during breakfast time, I got permission from mum and dad that I can design my own room. I left snow at the room I picked for the time being. It’s weird, calling the king and queen mum and dad. I’ll focus on the good perks. The King and Queen like the modern times better like me. They just play along with the current trend for the sake of their kingdom. Next is, the room I picked has a fantastic view of the kingdom, the water merging with the land. Even better, the room of prince Ezekiel is just 3 doors away from mine. I have an unlimited shopping spree for my room. I won’t need to worry about budgets for my room. Hmm… Now for the bad perks…. Prince Ezekiel is my cousin. Sigh. I’ll have to attend school as a royal. My life won’t be as simple anymore. While I was thinking around, I tripped on the carpet, my head rushing to make contact to the floor. A hand grabbed my hand and pulled me in an upright position. Déjà vu? I turned around and saw prince Ezekiel grinning at me. Ugh. Embarassing. That’s the second time he saved me due to tripping. I felt my face heat.
“Were you always that clumsy, Kristiane?” Prince Ezekiel said.
There, Kristiane, were we close or anything for him to call me that? As if reading my expression, he said:
“Oh.” he smacked his head. “I keep forgetting that you have Amnesia. Let me enlighten you. You were my best friend when we were still kids.”
Him? Me? Best friends? You’ve got to be kidding me. Explains the casual way of him treating me. I continued walking, embarrassed. He kept up with me.
“ I told you pink is horrible for the sight. Now you know how much it hurt my head whenever you force me to play with you there before.” He said.
“I forced you to play? In a pink room? You? A boy? Playing Barbie??” I said amused.
“Hey! I did not play Barbie with you! You don’t even know what you did before.” He said, defensive.
“According to what I learned my attitude is before, I bet that I forced you to play with me Barbie in that horrendous pink room.” I said, laughing.
“It’s because you forced me.” He muttered.
I laughed, collapsing in a bench I found beside me. I clutched my stomach, laughing. I thought, this person is the calm and collected prince Ezekiel I had a crush on.
“Prince Ezekiel, how come your attitude is so different from when you’re in school?” I said.
“Ez. Call me Ez, like before. I can’t actually believe that my best friend is sitting near me all those years.” He said.
“Hey, don’t change the subject.” I said.
“How did you even notice me? It wasn’t like I was standing out among the other people.”
“Someone’s changing the subject.” I said.
“Fine, fine. It’s basic rule for us royals. Always be calm and collected in front of the other people, well, if they see me acting crazy, how would they respect me?” he said.
“You’re making sense.” I said.
“ Kristiane? I’ll confess something to you.” He said looking straight to my eyes. I realized how blue they were. I inhale, thinking what it would be. This is it.
“I like you better now.” He said.
I feel heat rushing up my cheeks.
“Cause, you know, you were so bossy before. And you don’t even acknowledge when I’m right. And you don’t even like pink anymore. And I bet you won’t throw stones at every cat you see anymore.” He said.
Oh. So that’s what it is. Stupid stupid me.
“Your best friend status for me leveled up way better!” He grinned at me.
I looked at him. His black hair, his porcelain skin. His light blue eyes. I guess being best friends with him would work.
I grinned back at him.
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I wandered around the mall. I peeked at the furniture shop my parents recommended me. I guess I’ll have to go with this. I chose a black shag carpet. A pristine white fluffy bed (Complete with fluffy pillows). Dark brown wallpaper. I also bought a tall closet. I also bought a shelf that makes my room modern. I bought a big study table. I took a computer set. I also got a laptop with complete extra accessories. I got a wide bookshelf. And when I found a flower decorative furniture, I just had to have it. I raised myself on my tip toes, trying to reach it. No matter how I try to jump and reach it, the furniture wouldn’t make contact with my hand. Sigh. What a waste. I turned around, heading for the exit of the furniture department. I went to the fast-food restaurant at the edge. I bought myself fries and a coke float. This is another perk of this kingdom. Only the rich would most likely live a royal life. Most of those who aren’t rich enough would most likely be on the what I call the normal track. It’s what I would like more. I looked at the time on the glass table. It’s 1:00 pm. Hmm.. I guess I’d stay here until 5:00 pm. More time to wander aimlessly. The furniture will be delivered tomorrow, anyway. I heard girls screaming. Huh? I looked around the place. They’re all gone. I looked around. I found a crowd gathering on one corner of the mall. The crowd there was very big. I went back to eating my fries. I wont let myself go and squish myself there just to see someone famous or wealthy or something. The crowd opened up just a bit for me to see the face theyre all getting wild about. I recognized him as the what I call the ‘lady charmer’. Almost every girl alive falls in love with him the minute they see him. But not me. Suddenly, a girl swiped my fries and ran to him.
“Prince Lancelot, I offer you these fries I fought hard for you.” The weird girl said.
Fought hard for? Pffft. That girl is hilarious. And what was she thinking, giving fries to a prince. But on a more serious subject. No one steals my fries. I stood up, started a walking towards the person, grabbed the fries from his hands, and stared him down.
“These are mine.” I said.
I looked at him and saw one corner of his mouth tilted upward in amusement, his green eyes sparkling. I know, I know, who fights for their fries? But I’m sorry, this is how I am. I turned and stalked back to my place in the table. When I finished my fries, I took my float and started walking towards the clothing area. I don’t want to get stuck here where there are lot’s of girls anyway.
I finished my shopping, and summoned an ACre to take me back to the castle.
“My daughter!” The queen said.
“What is it? Mum?” I said.
“ I just forgot to tell you… When you go to school, you’re still a normal person…Still Elizabeth Estocrat..Just until we publicly announce you as our daughter, which will be after this year, due to certain circumstances.” She said.
whew. At least I wont be stared down on suddenly becoming a royal yet. And I already got my own tablet complete with all the accessories needed for school.
“okay. Thanks mum” I said.
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I got to school early this time because I used the ACre to go to school. I went around the school, exploring freely this time. When I was passing by the student assistance office, Miss Perkins poked her head out of the door.
“Oh, good. Miss Elizabeth, would you mind taking our new student around the school? It’s still early anyway. You still have 3 hours before the start of classes.”
“Okay.” I said
I didn’t know I was that early. While I was thinking what the actual time for school is, the new student got out of the office, holding papers.
It’s the Lady Charmer!
