The Next Generation: A Disney Princess Novel

Chapter 12

Chapter 12
Rose
I failed. Finn rejected me. He didn't even hesitate, he really loved Blair. Wow. I was honestly in shock. Blair wasn't even pretty. Her dresses weren't extravagant, she didn't wear makeup, she had crazy frizzy hair...I felt defeated.
"Princess," I turned to see Ali. He was dressed in bedsheets.
"Bedsheets?" I asked staring at him. He put his finger up and put on a golden leaf crown.
"I'm a Greek god. It's a toga," he laughed. I still didn't understand. Why would he wear bedsheets?
"Did you hear about the new princess?" I looked over to see to princes talking nearby. A new princess?! Another one?!
"Shall we go downstairs? It is getting a little late?" Ali asked.
"Yes, hold on a moment," I was furious. I quickly walked down the hall and into my mother's room.
"MOM!" I yelled. She came out in a black and orange dress.
"You heard?" She huffed and sat in the chair near the door.
"OF COURSE I HEARD! Why would you invite another princess?! I'm having a hard time finding a Prince now!" I yelled pacing back and forth, "WHAT IF SHE IS PRETTIER THEN ME?!"
"You are very beautiful, Rose,.." I cut her off with more yelling. Words just kept escaping my mouth. I kept ranting.
"Stop!" She commanded sitting up in her chair. I stood still and took a deep breath.
"April was invited but she had to decline the invitation. She was engaged to a Prince in China, I believe, but he suffered an awful death in battle. When I heard the news I extended the invitation once more. She just needs a friend, Rose..."
"Mom, this isn't fair," I whined.
"Rose, how dare you not put others before yourself. Have I not taught you anything?! You are very selfish..." My mom stood, sadness crossed her face.
"Mom..I.."
"Enough, leave please...And just think about your attitude at the ball tonight. Enjoy your evening," she hurried off into the bathroom and slammed the door. I had never seen my mother so upset.