rebel by choice

chapter 20 ( new beginnings )

You!?

Shouted Rosalie and Leon at the same time,  pointing at each other.

Rosalie!

Leon!

Shouted their parent, Rosalie, what is the meaning of this? Asked Helena, yes Leon, what is going on? Question king august. Well, um, you see, um answered Rosalie stuttering. Crap, if he tells mother where I was this morning, then I'll never see the light of day again though Roselia. Crap, she going to tell father I sneaked out of the hotel when he was out, he's never going to want to bring me on another one of his business trips. We're waiting, Roselia said Helena with crossed arms and tapping her foot, getting impatient. I have to come up with something fast, though, Rosalie. If she even thinks about ratting me out, then she got another thing coming . ill just have to explain to everyone where my black eye came from, says Leon with a  chuckle at his though then light bulb. 

Leon bows 

you are even my beautiful then what my father said you were 

Roselia looks confused and tries to hold back a gag, but then it dawns on her, this was their way out. No one secrets had to come out, and no one had to know of their dislike for one another. They just had to play nice around their parents . all she had to do was follow his lead, even if it made her skin crawl. She would have to let him lead in order, not to face the wrath of their parents but just this once and only this one time though Roselia as she picks up the sides of her dress and curtseys.  

You honor me, your grace, I want to welcome you and your father to our kingdom personally. She then extends her hand for Leon to kiss, as a show a welcome and friendship. Leon kissed her hand and tried not to gag as did Roselia. Roselia quickly pulled her hand away, and Leon stood up startled. Though the two would never admit it, as soon as Leon's lips touch Roselia hand sparkles crawled up their skin as if thousands of fireworks were going off .they looked deep in the other eyes trying to figure the other out. 

Their moment was ruined went they remember they were not the only there, their family had been very quiet. That was unexpected, said king Richard, more like gross replied Matthew. Matthew! Reprimanded Helena regaining her composer. Now that everything settled, why don't we head into the dining room, I had the chef prepare a lovely brunch king august. King august just noded not yet recover from his son's "moment," he had never seen his son act so well "nice" to a girl.  

Well, shall we? asked Helena leading the way 

the brunch processed without incident  

No one mention Leon and Roselia "moment" .while the others held conversations with one another, Leon and Roselia sat quietly and ponding what had just happened. 

Martha ann stood up while clinging her glass. 

Everyone's conversation died down and looked to Martha. 

I just want to thank Helena for this amazing brunch and for bring not only my auggy here for a visit but also my grandbaby Leon that I hope I can get to know better. Martha sat down, and everyone returns to their conversations. 

later, brunch was done and  cleared away by the staff 

Why don't we head to the sitting room for coffee? Suggested Helena .everyone stands and making their way there. What about the kids? Asked Richard in a huss tone, kids, why don't you show Leon around the castle? im sure he will find it fascinating, suggested Helena. What an excellent idea Helena, Leon would love that wouldn't you Leon? Answers Augustus, yes, the sound fun? Replied Leon in a  questioning tone. You kids have fun, Guinevere, remember to show Leon the painting in the east wing, I know those are your favorite say Helena as she closes the door. 

once the door closes 

The sliding all go their separate ways .where are you all going? Asked Rosalie .you heard mom, she wants Gwen to show him around the castle,  not all of us. Besides, I have things to do that are actually fun, says Matthew, I concur replies Nicholas, and I need to go down to the docks. A new delivery is due in port soon, and I want to make sure everthing goes smoothly, besides it been forever since I have seen my boat says, Thomas. So what am I supposed to do? Asked Rosalie getting upset. anything you want, so what you usually do replies, Thomas . what if Mother comes looking for us? Asked Roselia. Gwen will cover for us, besides I think mother knew we'd leave and then Gwen would have to give the tour, I believe that what she wanted, to get them some time alone says, Thomas. I thought you didn't want us to be alone with him because of his nature? Question Roselia .no I said I didn't want you to be alone with him, Gwen can take care of herself, believe me, I got to go ro-ro see you at dinner, and with that, the brothers left, and Gwen began the tour. 

Fine! I don't need any of you anyway says Roselia as she pouts up the stairs.  

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Meanwhile, 

that was brilliant,  absolutely brilliant Helena says Augustus why thank you, Augustus replies Helena are you sure that they were not followed? question Augustus positive, as soon as I  shut that door they all went their separate way, why do you think I told Guinevere to give the tour. I still don't like this, we are basically lying to Gwen about why Leon I here says, Richard.it's, not lying it just withholding the true for the time being we will tell her the true eventually, besides do you really think she would have agreed to this if we told her the real reason Leon here respond Helena. no, and that the problem Helena, this should have been Guinevere choices in whether she wants to agree this married proposes not yours replies Richard frustratedly. Richard they're just getting to know each other, it not like we are marrying her off this second says, Helena. Helena, how to you like she will feel when she finds out that you accepted a married proposal form, someone, she doesn't even know, and that is five years younger than her.

It won't work it anyway, the two of them won't have anything in common. how about the two of you save this disgusted for when you're alone integers, Martha 

yes,  of course, Mother that problem a good idea say, Ricard 

I agree, why don't we talk about something else say, Helena. 

mother you mention in your letter to Rosalie that you had exciting news 

Oh, yes, I almost forgot. Well, a few weeks ago I was having lunch with a girlfriend of mine, as of a year or so ago she has become a headmistress of one of the locate highschool in mystic and well that got me talking about Rosalie and her situation. She said that Rosalie would be a perfect candidate for her school. well, we did a little more talking and negotiations, oh I just can't hold it in anymore. 

Rosalie starts in the fall. 

WHAT!? everyone shouts 

What do you mean, mother? Start where? 

blue heart royal academy replies Martha