A Princess For Christmas (Of The Dreams We Seek)

Twenty- Nine

As Callahan returned after having the conversation with his mother, he wasn't very happy knowing that she didn't supported the idea of him being together with Avni. He hoped at least his mother would understand why he wanted to do this, but no such luck. He was stopped abruptly by Margret. 

"Callahan, I am wearing a navy dress to your birthday ball, I thought you might like to match us, as I am going to be your escort to the ball as planned from the beginning." He looked at her icily.

 "Who planned that? Margret let me say you one thing that shouldn't be too hard to understand even with the small size of your brain. There is nothing between you and me. And I am not going with you, I have a date to the ball and I am getting late for my date now." He said in a cold voice. "And it is your highness." He turned around and left her there with a look of pure rage on her face. 

Margret wanted to do something very much devastating to that girl. She wanted to destroy Avni. She cannot stand her. She cannot stand a sight of her. And then she made her way to her father's office. "Daddy" She called. Louie looked up to see the mess he calls his daughter. "What is it Honey? You look angry" He asked. "It is Callahan and that girl, he said he is taking her out on a date. And he told me he wasn't going to accompany me to his birthday ball. That he is going to be with her." 

Louie knew that very well that young prince was more than just fond of the Princess. But he cannot have that, he cannot let it be for it will just put a dent in his plans. He cannot have that. His daughter needed to be crowned queen and he will do that by any means. Maybe it was time to use the information he has as it just mere five days to the crowning and to the ball. 

He cannot let him run this show. Louie cannot let Prince do whatever he wishes to. And it is time he puts an end to his schemes and planning, starting from getting rid of that Pseudo Princess. "Don't worry daughter let him do whatever he wishes to, he is just showing his generous side. He will return back to his old self soon enough. I promise you that" He said hugging her.

Callahan was more than just angry, at his mother and at Margret. But as soon as he saw her, it melted away. "Am I too dressy?" She asked Callahan. "No, just perfect as I imagined you to be Princess. Come on, I have something to show you" he said holding his hand out and she took it. 

"that day I have showed you just one tread, but today I am going to show another one. And this one is much closer to my heart than any other thing I ever do." She gave him an innocent smile "More than giving orders to your subjects?" Callahan shook his head laughing. 

"More than anything. It is just one common thing my father and I have. Come on, you do not wish to be late for this." And he pulled her towards the stables unaware of the eyes that are following them. "Philip, can I ask you a question?" The Queen asked. "Yes, your highness." Philip said. "Do Avni makes my son this much happy? Can he become better if she stays with him?" Philip nodded 

"There isn't any question about it your highness, Prince seems to become happier with her around. And if she happens to stay, it can be the best decision ever been taken in his favor." The Queen smiled. "After Coronation Philip, I would like you to send an invitation for the family of Princess if you may." He bowed "As you wish your highness." Philip told her.

Callahan looked at the vast stretch of the field. On one side it was the training grounds where the soldiers are training and on the other it was the stables and the fenced space that were used for training the horses. "So, what is that you wanted me to see?" Avni asked. "See those horses? They are bred here, and supplied all over the planet. And the stables are where we keep our most prized horses." Callahan said looking at her.

 "And you raise them yourself?" Callahan held her hand walking towards the stables. "A few yes, but I don't get to keep them the only horse I kept was Lace, it was a gift." And then he took her towards the place he kept his horse. It was the same one he had rescued her once with. "So, this is your girl" Avni said.