It's So Much More Than That (A Selection Story)

Chapter 10

 Chapter 10

It was 8:30 PM when I heard the knock on my door. It had been difficult staying away from Maxon tonight…of all nights. There was some tradition that said the groom couldn’t see the bride the night or morning before her wedding day. That just made me more anxious about tomorrow. I remembered saying goodbye to Maxon after dinner and sadly making my way up to our separate rooms. It took all of my strength not to go running over to his room tonight. I peek at the door between our two rooms longingly, but am trying to distract myself with my maids. We were playing cards and gossiping…trying to do very girly things to keep my mind off everything when I heard the knock again.

Mary got up and went over to my door. I almost thought I could hear giggling on the other side.

“America…” Mary called. “I think there’s some people here that want to see you.” People…? I get up and come to the door only to find Marlee there (unsurprisingly) along with Princess Nicholetta, May, and Kenna.

“Surprise!” They said. I stared, confused.

Marlee smirked. “America, you seriously don’t think we wouldn’t let you off without a serious bachelorette party would you? It’s your last night as a free woman! You’ve got to have some fun, and we’re here to help you.”

“You’re not going to kidnap me, are you? That wouldn’t go over well. Imagine the headlines. ‘Princess disappears right before her wedding day.” I tease. All I really wanted was this night to be over with. All I wanted was to be married to Maxon.

“Come on, sis. We’ll have fun. You need to loosen up and enjoy your last night, trust me. Once you’re married, it’s going to be different.” Kenna added.

“She’s right.” Said Nicholetta. “Do you want us to kidnap you or will you come willingly, because I’m sure Maxon will understand if we had to tie you up and take you with us just hours before the wedding.” She teased.

“Alright. Alright. I’ll come.” I roll my eyes. These girls wouldn’t let me have a break. I turn to my maids, Mary, Lily, Sophie, Isabelle, and Anya. “Can they come with us too? I’m sure these girls will want a break.” It was true. I wanted them to enjoy this night as much as I was (hopefully).

“Lady America, it’s alright. We’re content to stay here.” Sophie said.

“But you girls deserve it. They can come along right?”

“Of course" said Marlee. “There’s plenty…and I mean, plenty of room for everyone.”

I smiled. “Okay. It’s set then, but you all need to make sure I get some sleep okay? And that I make it back in time for my wedding?”

“It’ll be fine, America. Trust us when we say that Maxon’s going to have a great time tonight too…”

“Someone’s making him have a party as well?” I asked.

“Yup. I know that Carter and some of the other princes are kidnapping Maxon as well and making him have sort of a last hurrah before he’s married. Don’t worry, the boys got the strict lecture as well to get him back on time. They get the west wing of the palace, and I’m sure they’re going to get out all the cars or whatever men like to do.” Marlee said. “Come on, America. We have the whole East wing to ourselves, and you know what that means?”

“What?” 

“You’ll just have to wait and see! Come on! Let’s go.” And with that, we all followed.

That night, we did so much. I was glad that my maids had so much fun as well. First, we went deep into the palace and found a place (which was apparently part of the original foundation), which Marlee called “A bowling alley” where we threw balls trying to hit pins and had our scores recorded. They had decorated the place for us, and there was food and refreshments all around. Later, we found the hot tub that was on the roof and all put on bathing suits and talked and played truth or dare. Off in the distance, I heard some noises that sounded like a group of people playing games or something. I realized that we may not be the only ones on this roof (beside all of the guards of course).