𝔐𝔶 𝔉𝔞𝔦𝔯 𝔏𝔞𝔡𝔶 (ℜ𝔢𝔶𝔩𝔬 𝔉𝔞𝔫𝔣𝔦𝔠)

Chapter Two: Celebration Dance

Rey POV

Once the crowd subsided and the Prince finally entered the castle after waving and blowing kisses at the ladies as he was sitting on his horse, Cordelia and I entered back into the castle.

"Took him long enough." I spoke as Cordelia just chuckled.

"I guess the prince really has gotten handsome but I don't know if I could say the same for his height." She spoke out softly for only me to here as we both looked at his height once more.

Once the Prince came back into view he was quite short for a king's son.

A few inches off from being considered tall.

He looked like a sissy to me and not very bright.

Again the man in black came into view, giving a glance my way ever so often.

I was beginning to think he was interested in me or instead thought me odd for some reason.

"Welcome my son! Glad to see you home safe and sound!" King Derick said as his voice boomed throughout the royal court.

All that were present were those who accompanied the prince, king, queen, and the royal courts.

"Nice to be home father." He bowed to one knee once he had near-reached his parents' throne.

The prince's eyes glanced over to his side to see the young royal court ladies.

He winked and they swooned.

I only rolled my eyes in disgust and made sure not to look the prince's way.

I looked up again after hearing a small sound of weeping.

The queen seemed so happy to see her son alive and kicking that she almost threw herself toward her son on an embrace as she wept.

I felt embarrassed for her after she did such a straightforward act in public.

It was a bit too forthright for her as a queen but she did what she did and it couldn't be undone.

"Get up from there! You must stay composed. Yes we're both overjoyed are son is here, but that doesn't cause to make such a scene that you've just displayed. Now get up Meredith." The king whispered firmly at his queen.

The queen stood straight again as she returned to her seat after saying her last words to her son who was all the well surprised at what she just did as well.

As the king spoke the queen only started weeping a little again over happiness while blowing her nose here and there with her handkerchief.

"Now we must celebrate your return and have a grand feast!" As he said that the musicians started to play music and shouts of joy were heard throughout the crowd.

"May I be excused until the supper begins. I want to change into better attire." I said to Cordelia.

Cordelia nodded. "Go, go. And make sure you look your best sweetheart." She said with a gentle smile on her face.

I then quickly made my way to my quarters.

I freshened up a bit, calming my nerves.

I then put on a turquoise gown outlined with gold.

My hair was down with a braided crown.

I was now ready for the celebration.

As I journeyed to the celebration I ran into a man of stern and broad structure.

In honestly, it hurt to bump into such a tall and muscled man. I rubbed my nose for a few moments before looking at the figure I had accidentally collided with.