The Choice To Be Chosen (Book 1 of the CTBC Series)

Chapter 12

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"I- Im sorry your highness she just d-doesnt want to see you." Claire says, finding it very difficult, however, to reject the prince's request.

"Please, just for a moment. I need to speak with her." I hear his voice soften at the end of his sentence which makes me feel a bit of guilt. But I'm not going to just let him in here.

Claire looks to me, waiting for my reply to his request. I shake my head then bury my tear stained face into pillow which is now covered in makeup.

"Im sorry, your highness. But you may not come in right now." She says to him apologetically. He sighs in defeat.

"Fine... But please, at least tell her Id like to speak with her again, and also, please put this in a small vase for her beside her bed." I can only guess that Claire gave him a nod and took the rose before curtsying and closing the door. Soon, I heard her small heels clicking towards me as she walked over with the rose in hand.

"Colette, will you go get a vase with water for this?" I hear Claire whisper.

"Thank you." she says after a minute. Colette must have obeyed, leaving me with Claire and leaving Rosie to continue on my new dress Ill be wearing to the report in a few days.

"Miss?" Claire asks cautiously placing a hand on my back, sitting beside me. I don't say anything causing her to sigh.

"Are you oka-" I cut her off.

"Id like to sleep." I say causing her to stand up and move away a bit.

"As you wish miss." She curtsies sadly. Her voice sounds disappointed, making me feel guilty for shutting her down, but I really dont want to talk about my feelings right now. I just want to rest.

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I woke up to see the mint rose in front of me. I push my eyes shut, not wanting to see it, however the fresh minty smell in gives off tingles my nostrils.

"Miss? Are you awake?" I hear Rosie ask.

"Sadly." I moan as I roll over , stretching my arms. Rosie holds a note in her hands.

"Whats that?" I say. She extends her arm and I take the fancy paper. I unfold it and begin to read.

Miss Bradilyn,
I wish to apologize for any distress I may have caused you. Im truly sorry and hope to make it up to you. Though you may not want to, I must ask if you will join me for a few desserts. Don't worry, guards will be present and I promise to stay at least 3 feet away from you at all times, I've noticed your personal space is very important to you. Anyways, if you wish to join me, I will be in the 3rd ballroom on the right from the stairs at 6:30. Oh, and please, dress appropriately for the evening.
Sincerely,
Prince Zach.

"Honestly miss, I believe you should. At least just to eat." Rosie says as Colette comes out of the closet holding a gorgeous mint colored evening gown in her hands.

"I do have to agree, you should also go just to wear this beauty." She holds the dress up and smiles.

"I could do a phenomenal hairstyle with that dress to compliment the shoulder beading!" Claire adds excitedly.

"Oh please miss! Please say youll go!" Rosie starts. Soon all my maids start pleading and begging for me to go.

"Okay! Okay! Ill go!" I say laughing a bit at their enthusiasm.