Like how a single word
Can make a heart open
I might only have one match
But I can make an explosion
- Rachael Platten
I can't believe it. My parents are dead. Just like that.
"May their souls rest in peace". I placed my hand on the coffin which held my mother. Beholding her face for one last time before they were to be taken away. I said a word of prayer and began my descent from the top of the altar.
Lisa, one of my maids, offered me a tissue. I shook my head at her and gave her a loopy smile.
" Princess, we must go" Kevin my handler said.
Walking down the aisle of the church, I was offered sad and pitying looks. Most prominent people from the kingdom were here today. I tried to hold my head up high wishing I could get to the doors sooner but I was stopped.
"Blair", Alicia, a friend from school, said holding my hand " I'll stop by later today."
I nodded and exited the church. I got into the Limo with Kevin and we drove off.
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My name is Blair Windsor. I am 17 years old. I'm the crown princess of Eretor . Yes, sounds weird. I know. That name was the very reason why despite being the princess and heir to a very wealthy kingdom, I was the subject of ridicule at John Canny Prep. Girls like Mia, Phoebe, Payton and a couple of others picked on me so much and I'm not the person who named the bloody place.
My parents were King Philip and Queen Maybelline. I loved them so much. They used to go to great lengths to make ms happy. Before they died, mom decided it was time to look for suitors for me and they both didn't want to leave it in the hands of the royal court. She and my dad, after sending out letters to prominent houses, left towards the south last two weeks with some royal guards leaving me with my grandmother to over see things.
Four days later, I was told that they died. My world almost fell apart. My grandmother, Abigail was the one who tried to keep me going.
"Sweetheart" she said as I cried into her laps, " I know it will be hard but you have to be strong. They'll want you to be".
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"Princess we are here" Kevin said shocking me out of my thoughts. We had arrived at the castle. The door was opened and I got out. Entering the castle, I was tackled with a big hug.
"Luke!" I yelled
"I'm so sorry"
Luke is one of my best friends. He's 18 years old. Brown hair, grey eyes and heir to the Johnson fortune. I met him when we were 5. We began attending John Canny Prep together and have been inseparable ever since.
I keep mentioning John Canny Prep. It's the royal academy school in Eretor. Daughters and Sons of Dukes, Duchesses and more were sent here since the schools curriculum basically prepared you for taking over whatever it is you were in for which in my case, is ruling a kingdom. From Ethics, Business Management to Horse Back Riding, Polo. You name a royal. It was taught here.
.
I should have been kept in the castle for security reasons with private tutors and all but my parents wanted me to have somewhat a normal life.
I smiled at him and then turned to Kevin.
"Could you please have Fanny bring me icecream? I'll be in my room"
"Yes Princess"
He bowed and turned to enter one of the many doors of the castle. I and Luke went towards the stairs and climbed up heading to my room.
"You know, Mia and Phoebe started a bet on you" Luke said. He was on my bed and I was trying to take the pins out of my hair.
"About what?"
"Whether you'll be coming back to the academy"
I rolled my eyes. Lifting my dress up from my head, I heard a huge gasp. I turned around really fast covering myself up with my dress blushing.
"You could give me a warning you know" he smirked.
"Idiot" I snapped. "I wasn't thinking"
"Clearly"
"Hey!"
I picked up one of my heels I'd just taken off and flung it at him. Luke leaped off the bed trying to dodge and I used that opening to run into my gigantic closet. I mentally smacked myself for allowing Luke see me in my underwear. I put on a pair of sweatpants and a tank top with my fuzzy slippers and went out.
Luke turned to me.
"So are you going to be at school tomorrow?"
"I'm not sure"
"It'll be okay if you aren't you know. The whole kingdom grieves with you"
"Yeah but I've been at home for three weeks now. I'm tired of everyone walking on their toes around me like I'm some fragile flower who doesn't want to hear anything!!!"
"Blair, take it easy. Not everyone will sympathize when you come back. Take Mia for example"
I sighed. "Better now than later"
"At least I have you, Alicia, Ross and Jazzy"
A soft knock came from the door.
"Come in"
Fanny came in holding a tray with a giant tub of ice cream, cups and spoons.
"Thank you Fanny"
She smiled, did a courtesy and left. I began serving.
"How are you feeling though?"
How am I feeling?
I didn't turn around to loom at him because his grey eyes practically look into your soul.
"I'll be fine Luke"
Rap!Rap!Rap!
Whoever was knocking wanted to break my door. I walked over knowing who it was.
"Hey girl"
"Alicia"
She gave me a hug which I returned.
"What are you doing here?" Alicia snapped looking over at Luke.
"Whatever you're doing Babe" he replied grinning.
"Uggghhh!" Alicia groaned.
Luke and Alicia were sort of an on and off again kinda couple. Their fights were so meaningless, I stopped asking. I handed them a cup each and took the while tub for myself.
"Pig" Luke snorted. I narrowed my eyes at him.
"I have every right"
"So are you coming tomorrow?" Alicia asked
I smirked.
"You'll just have to wait and see".
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Author's note:
I just came up with this story after waking up today. I haven't thought everything through. (I'm writing about kingdoms and dukes and what not i have no idea about😂 should it be a country?? or just a distant place?? Arrgghh). Even Eretor sounds stupid🙄
In fact, I'm pretty sure I'll delete it soon. I just wanted to put it down before I forgot about it.
Please comment on what I need to work on (even if it is everything)
Next chapter will be longer I promise.
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