" white or black ?" Elizabeth shows her two dress options to Elisia Gening .
Elisia titles her head to the side , admiring the black dress .
" in my opinion , the white is more suitable it will describe you as angel , but however the black will show your inner slut and that's a good thing "
Elizabeth lowers the two dresses before giving a side look at Elisia .
" you gave me two opinions , so which one "
" definitely.... the black one " Elisia pointed with her chocolate stick at the black glittery dress.
Elizabeth did not want to wear something too revealing , she wanted minimum attention on her self tonight , But still she did not argue . She wanted to look good for Ambroise Langlery.
" by the way , the cruise will last for two days , what do you think i should pack ?" Elizabeth walked toward her wardrobe , stuffing bunch of long white shirts in her suitcase .
" no no " Eisia hurried to her side taking away the shirts . " you need to wear something sexy " Elisia brought her hand up , silencing Elizabeth before she can protest as she went through her underwear section .
Elisia suddenly cocked her eyebrows when she brought the lacy black one piece underwear out . " i did not know you had such beautiful thing in your closet "
Elizabeth immediately reached for it in embarrassment. " i did know i had it too "
Elisia was unconvinced with her . " so it just came flying into your well stacked underwear drawer ?"
" No , i mean yes , probably " Elizabeth red cheeks exposed her out .
" uhuh , you're taking this as well " Elisia with a wide grin , she stuffed it into the suitcase , with bunch other sexy bra's and panties .
After almost filling it up , Elisia brought a russian book out of her purse and hid it under a pile of clothes inside the suitcase .
" what's that ?" Elizabeth asked , frowning down at her friend's attempt of sneaking .
" it's a book " Elisia thought that it would be good to come clean about it . " i heard Chief Ambroise Langlery will be there " she said with a knowing smile .
Elizabeth felt that twinkle of mischief behind Elisia's smile . " and what does a russian book have to do with Him "
" uh, because Ambroise is half Russian ? " Elisia shrugged.
Really ? . Elizabeth thought .
" so maybe if we go through basic words in russian right now , plus the book later you will learn it in no time . Hell maybe even master it " Elisia clapped excitedly before bringing her phone out and typing down .
Elizabeth watched as Elisia continued her furious typing , now and then she would listen to the translator say couple of words in a foreign language .
" okay , so basic words . Let's start with Hello in russian " Elisia stepped closer to Elizabeth.
" privet " Elisia attempts a bad Russian accent .
" Priviet " Elizabeth on the other hand was very fluent in russian .
Elisia stopped looking at her friend with shocked eyes . " okay , good start "
Going through a whole evening of words , Elizabeth is finally on her way toward her family cruise . She clutched nervously on her black dress as she watched the road outside her window .
When the car slowed down the concrete path , she stepped outside the car and continued walking down the path escorted by five officers .
" your highness " they bow to her before she takes the stairs .
When she lowers herself into the deck , all eyes are drawn on her followed by Whispers that fill the air as she walks , elegantly toward the family guard .
She gives a low curtsy as he bows 90d .
" how's life treating you ?" Elizabeth asks her old personal guard .
" not fairly , after you left , Bianca is such a pain in the ass " Zack Walker responds in a low whisper .
Elizabeth chuckles . Zack was her friend the moment she stepped foot inside the castle , he was always approaching her and helping her until they became close friends .
" how's Shane treating you " Zack looks at her , his eyes drawn with concerns .
She shrugs
" it could have been better , but not in this life "
There's a sudden pause when the Chief arrives , this time he was out of his military uniform and into an expensive black suit .
You better be kidding me . Elizabeth could not look away , she did never think that a day will come and she would be staring at someone this way .
He looked radiant inside a suit , flashing his muscles and everything , she just couldn't help but squeal in anticipation .
When their eyes crossed on each other , she stopped , admiring her from head to toe before stopping right at her face . He seemed lost and unsettled as he looked her right in the eyes .
They admired each other , blocking the rest of the world from their vision . Ambroise felt like his heart was beating faster than usual when he looked at her , as for Elizabeth , her heart was doing backflips back and forth .
" Princess Elizabeth " Her Mother called .
Upon hearing the soft voice , Elizabeth broke eye contact with Ambroise and looked at her Mother .
" Queen " Elizabeth curtsied down with a genuine smile that reached her eyes .
She was glad to see A Familiar face . Her mother brought her in for a tight hug .
" how are you Elizabeth " her mother cupped her cheeks as she admired her lovingly .
" i am doing alright , what about you mama " Elizabeth leaned into her mother sweet touch .
" I am old but still standing just fine " Her mother gave a squeeze and drew her hands away .
Elizabeth missed that warm touch , that made her feel safe and at ease . She looked at her mother and saw that she was smiling at a particular someone from a fare .
When she followed her gaze , it landed at Ambroise , but only this time he was accompanied with a gorgeous woman .
" come , let's welcome our guests " Her mother urged her to meet with Ambroise , but her heart did not offer her to do that yet .
" mama , i will -" Elizabeth felt her mother strong grip pull her along side as they walked toward Ambroise and the girl next to him . They meet in the middle .
" your majesty " the girl softly said as she curtsies toward Elizabeth's mother. " Princess Elizabeth " she then turns toward Elizabeth, flashing her a smile before giving her the same curtsy .
Elizabeth gave a warming welcome back , avoiding making any contact with Ambroise .
"eto zhenshchina, o kotoroy ya tebe govoril "
(This is the woman i told you about )
Ambroise whispers down to the girl in Russian . The girl smiles and nod .
" Princess Elizabeth, you must not know who i am " the beautiful girl says , taking Elizabeth in full surprise .
" you must be " Elizabeth gulps down , sounding hesitant, Ambroise clears his throat .
" she's my little sister , Anastasia Langlery " he offers his strong hand toward her .
" privet " Elizabeth awkwardly says .
" Zdravstvuy " ( hello )
Anastasia Langlery says back , sounding way more excited than before .
" it's an honor for us to have you and your family in our step-daughter's crowning celebration " the queen offers her sincerity toward them .
Anastasia looks lost in between Elizabeth and her mother .
" Elizabeth is her daughter , Princess Bianca is her step-daughter " Ambroise explains .
Elizabeth Heart pounded so hard against her chest when Ambroise did not refer to her as princess .
" Ah Prosti " ( sorry ) Anastasia regretfully says .
" no need to apologize " Elizabeth offers her hand . " would you like to have a tour around ?"
Anastasia eyes brightened . " yes , Spasibo " ( thanks ) she added happily .
Hours later , Ambroise was blended out of the crowd , seated by the bar with his lieutenant , with only a neat whiskey glass around his hands as he studied Elizabeth from across the deck .
" chief , you look smitten for the princess " Lieutenant Jasper commented , taking a swig from his wine as he looked at where his chief eyes landed .
" then i think we aren't looking at the same woman " Ambroise firmly said taking a sip from his drink .
" sir , you are soon to be wed to the rightful heiress , the next queen " Lieutenant Jasper exclaimed . " you will not only become a president , but also a king " he added . " you should keep a low profile if you're really into the other princess "
Ambroise felt that his lieutenant words was like a strong bullet to his heart , he knew it would be dangerous for him to like a married woman a step-sister to his soon to be wife . It will jeopardize his reputation as a respectable man with his high rank status .
He took a deep breath before chugging what left off his drink . With enough alcohol in his system , he saw those memories of him and her from five years ago were suddenly re-playing in his head .
" chief are you already drunk ?" Lieutenant jasper checked on him as he was struggling to stand up .
" i am fine " Ambroise stood on his feet , a bit tipsy he walked across the room toward Elizabeth and his sister , but mid-way he felt a shifting body push into him sending him to the ground .
Ambroise was too drunk to feel the sharp pain of a glass scar his hand open . He looked up and saw a smug smirk on Shane August's face .
" chief Ambroise, i am deeply sorry , did not see you coming my way " shane mockingly smiled lowering to help him out .
Ambroise scoffed pushing himself up with the help of his lieutenant.
Elizabeth saw the trickle of blood coming out of Ambroise hands and she instinctively hurried to his side .
" chief , your hand . Show me " Elizabeth looked at him worriedly .
He did not know what he felt at that certain moment , he was drunk but awake enough to know that this wasn't out of his imagination .
Staring at her for enough time to know she was really standing beside him , he was too lost he showed her the wrong hand .
Elizabeth ignored him and brought his injured hand up , realizing how deeply the cut was , she asked for a mid aid kit .
" what are you doing ?" Shane asked , trying to pull her away from him . But Ambroise was fast to bring her away from shane's hands before he was able to reach her .
Shane looked at him with the deadliest glare .
" she's my wife " he calmly said , trying not to draw more attention from the already formed audience around them .
Ambroise sister was soon there with a medical box as she hugged her brothers side protectively .
She blurred out russian curses as he tried to calm her down .
" I can clean and stitch the wound before it can get worse . Come " Elizabeth took his hand gently and tugged him along with her .
Shane watched as they disappeared inside a room , boiled with so much anger , he grabbed a flute of champagne from a waitress nearby and chugged the whole glass in one go .