Disguised Exotics (Halloween Short)

6| Royal Relief

CHERRY

I looked down at the elegant gold dress that my mother assigned the chambermaid for me to wear, through the mirror. The gold dress was beautiful and had patterns on it that represented royalty. My hair was curled and pinned in a nice design. My horns were decorated with jewels and chains and my head jeweled crown. It was now nightfall and supper will begin soon within an hour.

I decided to get ready a little bit early to have some time to myself to think. I surely didn't want to go to this dinner and my mother had made it quite clear that she was not giving me a choice with this.

I sighed and took a step away from the mirror and walked in the direction of my balcony. I unlocked the hatch and pushed open my glass doors and walked across the cobblestone. I placed my hands flatly on the stoned railing and looked out of my home. I could see the village fires from here. They danced around and celebrated what I assumed was something worth celebrating.

I just wished there was something I could do to get out of this dinner.

A firm knock on my doors filled my ears. It opened not a second later and I saw the messenger, Billy. He had a sealed note and he looked around to find me. I sighed and walked back inside. He bowed, presenting the note to me. "Thank you, Billy," I nod, dismissing him.

It was a note from my friend, Victoria. It was an invitation to Raver's grand bash part two and it was tonight. I chuckled to myself. He's always having parties. Man, the friends I have.

A chambermaid interrupted me and I knew that it was time. I set the invitation on my dresser and followed the chambermaid out. I was accompanied to the royal dining room by one guard. We made it halfway there when I saw my sister come out of the library room with her nose stuck in a book.

"Zypher?" I called out her name causing her to look up from her book.

"Oh, hi Cherry." She greeted me with a smile.

"What are you reading?"

She turned the book over to the cover before looking back at me. "Infamous Beast. It doesn't say the author but it's taken my interest."

"Interesting. You might have to share that book with me." I smiled and motioned in the direction of the dining area.

"Oh, I'm taking supper in my chambers."

I frowned. "Mother is allowing you to?"

My mother hated it when we ate in our rooms. She claims it is disrespectful to the family who eating dinner together.

"No," She shook her head. "I asked the father and he said yes. Mother was displeased but things worked in my favor in the end." She smiled mischievously.

Well played little sister. Well, played. I will keep that in mind for the next time I want something.

"Good bidding on your dinner." She gives me one last smile before walking in the direction of her chambers.

I continued my walk with my guard and we made it to the royal dining area in no time. The guards that stood on either side of the door pushed the doors open for me. I saw my parents but I did not see my brothers.

"Happy you've made it on time." My mother smiles as I walked further into the room.

I took my usual spot which was in the center. I took notice that my parents were sitting on either end. Something they do when a special guest is arriving. A plate set was set up across from me along with wine glasses.

So, the King is sitting across from me. Could this dinner get more interesting before it starts?

"Where are Zavier and Casiun?"