Princess Protection (Jenlisa)

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Jennie POV

This wasn't how it was supposed to be. I wasn't supposed to be crying in a helicopter while I fled my country in the arms of an agent I've never met. I was supposed to be announced as the sole heir to the throne of Gangnam. (Please pretend it's a distant island from South Korea lol)

I know you are probably confused so let me explain to you what happened.

5 hours ago

"Good afternoon your highness," many servants said as I passed by them, respectively bowing to me while I smiled at them. "The Queen wants to meet you in the throne room."

I nodded and walked to the throne room, being announced before walking in. I bowed to my mother, who was still talking over plans for my ceremony today.

"Ruby Jane," my mother gestured for me as she stood next to a man I had never seen before. "This is Agent Manoban, he's here to protect you just in case things go wrong."

"Mr Manoban," I bowed to him as he bowed to me. "Thank you so much for being my protection today."

"Of course, your highness. If you feel at all unsafe, don't hesitate to gesture for me." I smiled at him and looked at my mother. She gave me a tight smile and I knew the reason.

She wished it was a son she was announcing as the heir. You see, when my father married my mother, he was expecting a boy. To carry on the Kim legacy, but after years of trying, she finally got pregnant.

Only to give birth to a girl. Me. She always thought me to be educated on being a good wife, a queen to some country if lucky, but being the only child she had no choice but to give me an education to prepare me for when I become queen.

My father died three years after I was born, my mother became regent. I don't have many memories of my dad, but my nanny always told me how he always loved my cheeks. I planned to make him and my mother proud.

I didn't have siblings, never had a mother's love since my mother deemed her love to serving the country more important than a daughter, but at least I had nanny.

Well, had Nanny. She retired when I turned 16, that was two years ago and I miss her, but the palace wouldn't bring her back since friendly visits aren't something "the heir should waste her time with."

"Ruby Jane," Mother coughed sharply and I looked up. "Agent Manoban will be escorting you to get prepared. I shall see you in two hours."

I nodded and accepted his arm as he led us out of the room. "So do you have any children? I noticed the ring, I hope that is alright asking."

"Perfectly fine," he smiled down at me. I took that as a chance to realize how HUGE this guy was next to me! "I have a daughter about your age, Lalisa. My wife, Chittip stays with her in the family home in Thailand when there's no school."

"Lalisa sounds like a beautiful name," I smiled at it but before we could talk more, we got to my room. "Thank you Mr Manoban."

He bowed to me and I walked into my room to get ready for the ceremony. I never got to dress myself, my mother always chose my outfits so I got what was chosen.

I thanked the staff before leaving my rooms to meet my mother in the throne room again. She and I would walk onto the balcony where our people would be waiting for the announcement and I would be crowned heir.

"Let's get this over with," mother snipped as her crown was placed on her head. I smiled at Mr Manoban who gave me a look that said "you got this!"

"THE QUEEN AND PRINCESS, RUBY JANE!" Was shouted and many people cheered loudly. My mother and I walked out to the balcony as she prepared her speech.

"Good people of Gangnam, it is with great pleasure that I announce the sole heir to the throne, Her royal highness, princess Ruby Jane!"

Screams of happiness and I smiled to the happy faces. No one was objecting! I was so nervous no one would accept me as future queen but everyone looked happy.

That was, until a bunch of screams appeared and before I could react, I was being dropped to the floor.

"Gunshots! Stay under me, your highness!" Mr Manoban shouted and I nodded, now shaking in fear. We were quickly ushered back inside and I took that chance to see men in black uniforms shooting the gardens and looking as though they were ready to storm the palace!

"Plan B, Agent Manoban!" My mother shouted and I quickly looked between the two. "You have to leave, Jennie."

Jennie. My father always wanted to name me regally Jennie, but my regal name was chosen by my middle name, Ruby Jane. That's how I knew my mother was serious.

"What about you?! I can't just leave you!"

"There's no questioning! I'm QUEEN and you will follow my command!" She shouted as she ran with us towards the rooftop. I noticed a helicopter there and was ushered inside by Mr Manoban.

"Wait!" My mother's hand grabbed mine before they closed the door. She placed my fathers ring in my hand and cupped my cheek, causing me to widen my eyes at the unfamiliar affection.

"I was never meant to be a mother, but that doesn't mean I can't love you enough to choose you over me. When the time comes, return for your throne and your people."

She stepped back as they closed the door and I cried as I put my hands on the window, mouthing an "I love you" to her and cried harder when she returned the words.

I felt us rise into the air and my last glimpse of her was her guards escorting her to safety. Please God keep my mother safe. Please stop these men and protect my people.