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Cinder's POV
Waking up to the palace in total chaos, I went in search for Alexander who hadn't been in bed when I woke up earlier. The servants bowed quickly in greeting at me before scurrying off in the blink of an eye. Walking to the dining room, I saw no one at the table but breakfast was left untouched. What is happening? I took my seat to start eating my breakfast before I felt myself being hoisted up a dragged off to God's know where.
"Stellan what's happening?" I questioned, trying to keep up with his frantic steps.  "Let's see what Richard has prepared for you okay?" He ignored my question as he pulled me forward. "What do you mean you haven't prepared a pair of shoes?!" A bellowing shout came from inside the fitting room startling us.

The sounds of things being thrown about in the room could be heard before the door was flung opened and Lady Priscilla stomped out furiously red in the face. She saw me and scowled even deeper before walking passed me only to bumped my shoulder harshly. The gesture had me staggering back and if it wasn't for Stellan's grip still on my hand, I would've tumbled already. Shaking off the initial shock we walked into the room to see Richard running around, hopping over fallen mannequins, fabric and other things. "Richard." The man stopped dead in his tracks, slowly turning around to us, he did it in such a way that it looked comical. "Cinder!" His exasperated shout had me jumping in fright but the speed at which he dashed towards me had me wanting to run for the hills. However before he could grab me in his outstretched arms, Stellan wedged himself between us. "Don't touch him." Richard yelped in pain from the slap to the back of his head before relenting. "Come come, King Adam came a day before initially thought and we're all frantic." He lead me to a selection of beautifully crafted suits in various colors that had my eyes bulging. "I may have gotten caught up in making a suit for the little one." He chuckled slightly dodging another slap from Stellan. "What do you mean a suit? Look at the amount you've made." Stellan sighing loudly before taking a seat in the exact same couch he did yesterday. "Like I said caught up." Looking at tbe variety of suits he made one of every color possible I gaped at them "they're beautiful Richard I love them." A wide smile washed across his face as he engulfed me in a quick hug " I knew you would, it took only but two hours to make the suit you would wear to the banquet but after that it was a blur of fabric until this morning when Lady Prissy walked in." Chuckling slightly at his sour expression I walked towards the selection of clothing. " Which do you pick little one?" I shook my head at Stellan's question unable to answer. "But of course I wouldn't let Cinder wear any of these tonight no no no. I have already sent his suit, shoes and accessories to his and the Prince's room." Nodding Stellan got up once again and took my hand. "Come little one, time to eat something." Leading us out the voice of Richard followed sent us of with a farewell before I was again rushed to the dining room.

Sitting down I sighed in relief that I was out of the way of the servants flying about as busy as bees. Looking around the room I went to the window to peer out, there was no one in sight on the palace grounds, all busy in preparing for the King's arrival. Now it is far in the afternoon and a knock came at the door, uttering a come in. A female servant with a small scowl on her face came in " His Highness the Prince requests your presence." Even with her head bowed I could still see the scowl she has deepening, she must be tired poor thing. "Thank you, where is he?" She turned, stepping from the room without a word. I stood dumbfounded at her antics "Are you coming or not?" The malice in her voice spoken volumes as I all but refused to follow her. "I'll find him on my own." Walking past her rigid form I set out to seek the Prince, However after one hour of walking in these corridors I found everything but the Prince. I didn't even see Stellan and I was too shy to ask the servants who by the way had only a tunnel vision for the task they were assigned.

Sighing softly as I walked down a new corridor, I stopped in my tracks as I saw the field of baby blue eyes came into view. Standing at the window I looked at the flowers blowing softly in the breeze, the sycamore tree following their movements with a gentle sway of its arms. It truly was beautiful and it is the perfect view of where the Prince and I had kissed yesterday. Blushing bashfully, a smile graced my lips as I placed my hand on the glass getting lost in thought. "What a beauty." I jumped high as a voice came from beside me, spinning around I was met with a man, his beautiful face split in a whitening smile as his brown eyes twinkled. "I didn't mean to scare you." His soft smooth voice washed through the corridor as he spoke. "It's fine. I apologize I didn't notice you." I uttered out as I glanced down in embarrassment. "So Cute. I am called Belle and this little one here is called Raphael." Looking at where he pointed I noticed there was a lottle bundle in his arms. A cute little face popped out from the blankets cooing up at his father, his big brown eyes shining as he does so. " Hello Sir Belle and you baby Raphael, I am Cinder Ella." He smiled widely at me before looking out the window. " I could never get tired of this view." The way he spoke was quite different his voice heavily accented and I found myself getting intrigued.

"It is quite lovely isn't it." He hummed in agreement before sighing. "I was just about to rest for the evening before the banquet would you care to join me?" Confused initially at his statement I gasped softly as it finally clicked. This peron must be with the King who's supposed to arrive today. "Oh Lord, I'm so sorry you must've travelled from afar and here I am not helping. Do forgive my incompetence." He shook his head before again smiling. This man is surely a beauty to behold, his wife must be so happy. "It's absolutely fine dear you wouldn't have known and besides I am quite capable. Now come." I followed him shortly as he walked to the end of the corridor before making a right. He stopped at a door where I opened to let him in since his hands were full. "Come let us get to know each other."





















Hey peeps, another chapter huh. My initial thought was to keep this story a lengthy one however I know me and I know it won't be done😌😂😂😂 so like my other books it's gonna be short and sweet. See you in the next chapter. Byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee💞❤

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