A Prince's Love

Chapter 17.

Maadwoa

I put my hand on my chest and take deep breaths as Gifty and Tyler try to calm me down. Danny says he will be here to pick me up shortly and I'm finding it difficult to properly breathe.

Yesterday, Danny called and told me that the King and Queen want to meet me today. Me of all people. Imagine the bewilderment and disbelief that shot through my body when I heard that. I have never met the King or Queen, yet our first interaction will be at the royal castle. It's unfathomable to me.

"Maadwoa, relax. Everything will be fine." Gifty comforts, rubbing her hand on my back.

I told Gifty and Tyler about Danny admitting his feelings for me and me accepting his boyfriend proposal. When I told them, Gifty groaned and gave Tyler some money to my surprise. Apparently they made a bet about whether or not Danny would have the courage to admit his feelings. Gifty thought he would be too chicken but Tyler had faith in him. Clearly, Tyler won.

I look at her with a frantic look on my face. "Gifty, this is not just a stroll to the market. I'm going to meet the King and Queen Forson. How can I relax?"

"What's the worst that can happen?" Tyler questions.

I throw my hands in the air. "I don't know. Maybe I'll do something stupid and they will end up hating me forever."

He pauses and nods. "Yeah, that is bad. Don't screw up."

Gifty shoots him a glare and I let out an exasperated sigh. Gifty grabs my hand and gently pulls me up. I stand with her and she smiles, straightening my dress. She told me to wear the yellow dress Danny bought for me because I have to be 'dressed to impress' according to her.

"You are going to be fine. They won't hate you, don't listen to Tyler." she says and I exhale, nodding to convince myself.

"Just don't look directly at them." Tyler advises.

I raise my eyebrows.

"Wait, no. Make direct eye contact." he says again.

I nod but Gifty shakes her head.

"Don't make direct eye contact." she challenges.

I scrunch my face and give them an exasperated look. They're not helping my nerves.

"Guys, please stop!" I exclaim.

The sound of car wheels on the bumpy road draws our attention and we turn our heads towards the direction of the car. The shiny black limo comes to a halt in front of us and my heart rate picks up again. He's already here. I'm not even done panicking yet, he should have given me more time.

The guards open the door and Danny steps out of the car with a smile. I run my hands over my dress and smile. Gifty and Tyler cross their arms with a smirk.

"H-hello Danny." I greet.

"Hey Maadwoa." he smiles, giving me a quick hug.

Tyler clears his throat. "Oh, hey. Yes, we're fine, thanks for asking."

Gifty shakes his head at him while I giggle.

"I didn't forget you guys." he says, before shaking Tyler's hand and proceeding to give Gifty a friendly embrace.

"See, now I feel important." Gifty says, with a satisfied smile on her face.

Danny holds my hand, grabbing my attention. "Are you ready to go?"

I take a breath. "Define ready."

He playfully rolls his eyes and squeezes my hand in a soothing manner.