Hidden Princess

Chapter 29: Trip down memory lane 5

"So princess, ready to be my servant?"

Elayna walked through the hallway of the building in which the gala was held at. That arrogant voice of his is as annoying as hell! Honestly, when did I lose my smarts? How could I have not figure out his devious plan? 'Mind if we talk this over a dance? Bleh! I wonder how I am gonna survive these two weeks with him.

"Mother, father, I was wondering if you could let me stay at the Aruzian prince's castle? He asked me if I could stay. The point I am trying to make is that he is the one who invited me." She asked while fiddling with her hands, trying to show that she was nervous about asking them this. However, her father was oblivious to her behavior. He was ecstatic, if she was asked to go stay over for two weeks then, things were going well for them. He reached over and ruffled his daughter's hair.

"If he invited you, then it would be rude to reject his offer. Tell him that we just need a day to pack your things up." And like that, went Elayna's hope of not being a servant. If she could be able to, she would have told them she was going to be a servant and not what they were thinking, but she couldn't as she had promised not to. She clenched and unclenched her hands in frustration. It had become of habit of hers to hung her head down and curse and her breath whenever she was frustrated. She lifted her head up and flashed her father a bright smile.

"I will go inform him right now." She got out of her father's grip and walked back to the balcony she had first made the worst bet of her life. Why did I even make that stupid bet? With his looks of course the bet was a sure win for him. With his stunning olive-colored eyes and his firm jaw...wait...where is my train of thought heading to? No! He is a jerk and nothing more.

"So, princess, what did your parents say? What am I even asking? Of course they agreed, who wouldn't? Let me guess, you will be coming to Aruza tomorrow? The distance between our two kingdoms isn't that short just so you know, I think it would be better, if you could come with me today. Yeah, I will go tell your parents exactly that." With that, he left off to meet Elayna's parents. She had to lead the way since Erick didn't know where they were. She stopped when she felt something soft and warm slide into her left hand. When she turned to look at Erick, she saw him giving her a cheeky smile that exposed his left canine. Handsome. That was the only word that appeared in her mind. She shook her head and dragged him to her parents.

Everyone saw their little scene and wondered if they were flaunting their love in front of them. The Wuxian prince saw this and knew why the beautiful princess rejected him. Who would want to talk to me when they have the most powerful prince? The nine princesses that Erick had danced with, heard their hearts shattering when they saw that scene. Especially when they saw the beautiful cape he was wearing. But, they had to admit, they looked perfect for each other. Those that you could call a match made in heaven.

Michael was talking to his wife when he saw the handsome young lad known as the Aruzian prince, holding his daughter's hand. "Hello your majesties. As you know, I had invited your daughter over to my kingdom and you had decided on her coming tomorrow. But if you consider, the distance between our two kingdoms isn't that little, so, I was suggesting for her to head over with us today, since this is the centre de la grille*, the distance has been cut in half and it would only take a few hours to get to Aruza. And about the clothes, you don't have to worry about that, we have tailors in our kingdom." He finished his little speech with a small smile. His tone could convince anyone to take up his offer and the King and Queen were no exception. Besides, the kid had asked them in such a nice manner, it was almost impossible for them to reject. Elayna looked up the owner of the hand that was holding her. He really likes to smile, no matter the situation. Wait...ugh! I was staring at him again. This habit has to stop. "Sure." The king and queen answered in unison. And just like that, Elayna was taken to Aruza.