My Seriously Stupid Short Stories

Frozen Milk

   "I can't believe I'm in space jail with you of all people. Why did you sneak out?" I said.
        "What? Just because your the royal princess doesn't mean that Others can't also get feelings of confinement and want an escape." Mom said with sass, something I don't see in her often.
          "But you love dad!" I said in disbelief.
           "Yes but the position I hold as queen is very burdensome." She said carefully.
           "Then why did you marry dad?" I'm so confused I thought.
             "Because I love him and would do anything for him and our planet. Including the sacrifice of some of my happiness." She said in a soft tone. There was a pause of silence. We were both thinking hard. Her about her past and me about my future. Will I need to run away when I'm queen? Will I be happy? Am I ready to make hard decisions that won't benefit me? And do I truly love my planet? I dont know what my future holds exactly but I do know that I love my people and would do anything for them.
           Mom must have seen my expression change to one of determination, because she asked, "Lilly are you okay?" I looked at her.                     
        "Mom I think I'm ready to rule. With yours and dads help at first of course." I say with confidence. Her face is full of proudness and love. She scooted closer to me on the jail bench.
   "Lilly... I'm so happy your ready. We have so much to prepare for, I'm so excited."
      "Mom I don't want this to be lien out into proportion!" Raised my voice slightly. She nodded like she understood were I was coming from.
       "Lilly dear I'm so glad to have you as a daughter, when we get back home we can talk to Dad. He might not be pleased you want something small but he'll understand." She said with a small smile. There was a noise like the opening of the jail door. Mom straightened up like she always does when she's not alone. When she's does this she doesn't look like my mom but a regal queen. The guard came walking in.
       He said "you've got bail." While he unlocks the door. I look at mom with worry. We're gonna get a mouthful. We follow the guard out of the jail and into the lobby. When we enter the lobby we see our guards and unfortunately reporters. Calore walks up to me first. He's our head guard and also the closest to the family. He's giving me a looks that says 'your gonna get a mouthful later'. I smile sheepishly. He rolls his eyes but grins and directs us to our father who looks calm. Too calm. Way too calm. This isn't good.
       "You have some explaining to do." Dad said. Then Calore led us to our ship. Once we're seated in the cockpit dad just stared at us. I will not give in. He has this ability to get anyone to talk just by staring. I give myself 3 minutes before he wins. But mom beats me to it.
      "Alright! Fine! I just wanted to go on a little trip out of orbit, just to see our suns peak over our planet, okay?! Is that so bad?" She said not making eye contact with dad. And then he looked at me. I just gave up.
      "I saw mom and thought she was up to nefarious business. I had to investigate, even if that meant sneaking on the ship." I said in one breath. He raised his eyebrow to both of us while crossing his arms. Mom grunted.
    "So then I wanted some frozen milk, so I went to the closest market. Which happens to be Samarill..." she mumbled. Dads eyes got big.
    "Seriously Lidia! You know better than to go there without protection! And with our daughter! Who knows what could have happened!" Dad says frustrated.
      Mom sighs, "yes I know, I was irresponsible and setting a bad example. But in my defense I didn't know she was on the ship till we docked." Dad signed, "go on."
      "Once mom found me she didn't see the point in leaving, we were already here. So we went to get the frozen milk. But there was these people beating this old man to a pulp in the street. We couldn't just walk by like nothing happened! So we intervened so to say. But in the middle of our 'intervening' the U.S.C.F (universal space control force) came and put everyone in custody." By now mom and I are both looking down at our laps in shame. Dad chuckled.
      "Well the news is gonna have a field day." He said not worried at all. I looked at mom confused, she had the same expression.
    "Dad your not mad?" I asked confused.
     "No Lilly daring, this family has had much worse publicly moments." He says smiling lightly. I slightly laugh.
     "I don't even want to know." I say. Mom laughs.
     "Indeed you don't." Said dad. Calore walks in then and addresses dad.
     "King Jamion, we're approaching the palace. Would you like me to land in the back entrance?" Calore asks formally.
      Dad scowls, "yes please, and stop being so formal. I've know you since you were in diapers."
      Calore grins, "of corse sir." And walks back to the pilot seat. Ignoring what dad just said. Dad just shakes his head smiling.
      "That kid will be the death if me."
       "He's such a nice boy, he'll make some girl so happy one day ..." mom trails off. They both turn to look at me. I blush.
      "Stop it! He's right there!" I whisper yell. They start laughing. I've had a crush, well it's more than that, on Calore since he came back from guard training. And my parents will not stop bugging me about him. Not since they found out, that was 3 years ago. Yeah that's a long time but he still doesn't know. I really think dad is grooming him to be king. My parents love him, I mean so do I. Only if he had the same feelings. I looked to my dad and silently asked if I could go sit in the co-pilots seat next to Calore. He nodded his head.
      Once I sat down Calore said, "hello Lillian." I rolled my eyes, he knew I hated my full name spoken. We had small talk for a few minutes. And then fell into a comfortable silence till we landed. We were all exhausted so we exited and went toward our rooms. But before I headed down the hallway towards my room I got yanked down a different hall by Calore. He kept walking with my hand in his. I fought a blush off, hopefully it worked.
     "Calore where are you taking me?" I said with fake frustration ln my voice. He could take me anywhere and I'd be happy. He didn't answer me or even look at me.
    "Answer me, I'm too tired for games." This time I didn't have to fake my annoyance. He sighed.
     "Just one moment."
      "Fine," I said.
      He finally stoped once we got to my favorite place in the galaxy. My weeping willow, I got it when i visited planet earth. Weird inhabitants but beautiful world. It's been my happy place ever since I planted it. Calore faced me in front of him self and looked into my eyes. I nervously giggled.
      "Calore, why did you bring me here?" I asked. He took a big breath let it out and grabbed my hands. I looked at him confused, he had never touched me like this. He always keeps a respectful distance. But I always thought it was because my dad is very animate that the guards respect me. Now that I think about it the only guard I interact with is Calore. And I'm usually the one who initiate any conversation. That could mean he doesn't like me or that could just mean he takes his job seriously. I frown internally.
   "Lillian. I know you are next in line to rule, and I know that's a lot of responsibility, especially since you will be the queen regent. You have to think of your people." He looked nervous, it was kind of adorable.
   "Yes I know. What are you getting at?"
    "I don't know how to say this, I have to many ways but at the same time not enough."
    "Oh come on, spit it out already!" I said in a playful tone as to lighten up the mood. He smiled at me, I guess it worked.
     "I love you" he said softly, so softly I thought I didn't hear correctly. He's eyes were closed tightly and then he said in a rush, "and I want to marry you but I know you don't love me back and even if you did you wouldn't marry me because you need to think about your people and I'm not what they need and you deserve better no matter if your parents think we're a good idea." I was shocked. I never thought he'd say that in a million years. His eyes were still squeezed shut like he was waiting for a hard blow. I smiled, I've never been so happy. I immediately wrap my arms around his neck and hug him. I squeal, and he lets out a breath and hugs me back laughing.
     "I've never been so scared before, actually that's not true. Your dad was scary when i asked for his advice concerning you." I pulled back shocked. Then I start grinning.
    "You asked for my hand?" I say softly.
    "Yes" he says embarrassed.
     "You have no idea how much I love you, Calore Neivan. Be my king consort. Marry me." I say lovingly. He smiled the biggest smile I've ever seen on him. We stare into each other's eyes for a while. It's the most peaceful moment I've ever had.
      "So frozen milk huh?" He breaks the silence. I give him a playful glare.
      "I'd be carful, your stuck with me now. There's no escaping my wrath." I playfully threaten.

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Sooooo? Do you like this one or the previous story better?
Oh and thanks to those 2 people who read my first chapter. That made my day, couldn't be happier!
Anyway if your reading this....THANK YOU YOUR AWESOME.

That's all I wanted to say. See ya suckas✌️