Sunlia Kingdom
Princess Vanessa Apartments
Fifteen years ago
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Queen Elizabeth: Open the door sweetie! I have a surprise for you.
No replies
Queen Elizabeth: I know you're angry at us, but everything has an explanation. Won't you give us a chance to explain ourselves?
Princess Vanessa (Opened the door)...
Queen Elizabeth: Go ahead!
King Louis: I know you're angry, my princess because I wasn't able to attend your birthday celebration, but I have an explanation. I was out searching for the appropriate gift to give you today on this special occasion. It took me two hours to finally find the appropriate gift destined for you. I know it's late but, Happy Birthday! I wish you all the happiness in the world. Here's my gift to you, take it!
Princess Vanessa (Turn around) Is this for me?
King Louis: Yes, this is for you; only for you.
Queen Elizabeth: Open it quickly! I want to know what gift your father brought you.
Princess Vanessa (Unpacks quickly)...
Queen Elizabeth: What is it?
Princess Vanessa (Open the box) A puppy?
Queen Elizabeth: Is this the best gift you were talking about? Is this the best gift you could find?
King Louis: I know it doesn't look all that incredible, but I'm certain Vanessa will like him.
Queen Elizabeth: I doubt it!
King Louis: Let our daughter decide if she likes it or not.
Queen Elizabeth: It's unnecessary to do that. I know my daughter extremely well and I can tell with a single glance what she likes or not. I'm taking this puppy out of here.
Princess Vanessa: Wait, mother?
King Louis: …
Queen Elizabeth (Turn around) What is it, Vanessa?
Princess Vanessa: Don't take it away? Don't take the puppy away?
Queen Elizabeth: I know you want to keep it because you don't wish to break your father's heart, but I can get you a better gift.
Princess Vanessa: You're wrong! I want this puppy and nothing else. Give it to me!
King Louis: You heard the lady! Give her the puppy.
Queen Elizabeth: If you insist, here it is.
King Louis: How do you like it?
Princess Vanessa (Bright smile) I like it very much. Thank you, father! It's the best gift ever.
King Louis: You're very welcome, my princess! Have you thought of a name to give him yet?
Princess Vanessa: A name? How should I name him?
King Louis: It's your puppy! You can name him however you like.
Princess Vanessa: Let's see; how about Kim? I'll name you Kim.
King Louis: Kim? What a beautiful name? I'm sure he likes it.
Princess Vanessa: Do you like it?
Kim (The puppy)...
Princess Vanessa: Come, Kim? Let's play.
King Louis: We'll be leaving now Vanessa. Take good care of Kim.
Princess Vanessa: Wait, father?
King Louis: Yes, my princess!
Princess Vanessa: May I keep Kim in my room?
Queen Elizabeth: He can't stay in your room. He's a pet so he'll stay outside.
Princess Vanessa: …
King Louis: He may stay in your room.
Queen Elizabeth: What?
Princess Vanessa (Hugs) Thank you, father! Thank you so much! Did you hear that, Kim? You may stay in my room.
Kim (The puppy)...
Princess Vanessa (Release)...
King Louis: We'll leave you two alone. Let's go, my queen!
Back to the present
Queen Elizabeth: You let her keep the pet in her room.
King Louis: Yes! Didn't you see how happy she was? I couldn't bring myself to see the sadness in her eyes. I might have made a mistake.
Queen Elizabeth: About what?
King Louis: Vanessa's upcoming marriage!
Queen Elizabeth: Haven't you said before it was the best decision? Haven't you said you took this decision in her best interest?
King Louis: I know what I said, but it wasn't the right decision. I took this decision by only thinking about myself. I never thought about Vanessa's feelings. I've been selfish. She ran away because of my selfishness. Remember, you were also against the idea, weren't you? Why haven't you stopped me? If only you had done that, Vanessa would still be with us.
Somewhere far away
Sir Lucas: We're out of the forest.
Lady Jennifer (Princess Vanessa) The right path has been there from the start and I've been turning around endlessly.
Sir Lucas: We're in town. Let's find a good restaurant to eat in! I don't know about you, but I'm famished.
Lady Jennifer (Princess Vanessa) So do I.
Sir Lucas: Let's go!
In the Alley
??? Let me go! Someone, help!
Unknown Man: It's no use yelling! You're not getting away this time.
??? Someone, help me!
On the other side
Sir Lucas: Why have you stopped so suddenly? Is something wrong?
Lady Jennifer (Princess Vanessa) A girl is being harassed in the alley over there. We got to help her.
Sir Lucas: Are you sure?
Lady Jennifer (Princess Vanessa) Yes! My ears never deceived me. I heard a young lady screaming for help just now. Wait here! I'll go on and check.
Sir Lucas: Wait, Jennifer! This isn't a job for a delicate young lady such as yourself. Let me take care of it!
Lady Jennifer (Princess Vanessa) Okay, I'll let you take care of it.
Sir Ricardo: Thank you! Stay here with the horses! I'll be right back.
In the Alley
??? Please, let me go!
Unknown Man: Today, I won't let you run away.
Sir Ricardo (Tap on the back)...
Unknown Man: Who is it?
Sir Ricardo (Tap on the back)...
Unknown Man (Turn around) Who's bothering me? Can't you see I'm busy? Who are you?
Sir Ricardo: Sorry to ruin your fun my friend, but this young lady is coming with me.
Unknown Man: You're dreaming! Do you think I'll let her come with you?
Sir Ricardo: I'm not asking for your permission; I'm simply warning you. I'm taking her with me whether you want it or not.
Unknown Man: What are you waiting for? Get him?
Sir Ricardo (Got rid of all of the small fries in less than five seconds)...
Unknown Man: Impossible!
Sir Ricardo: Now, it's your town! You have two choices: First, you let us leave like a good boy, and second, you get beat up by me. Which one do you choose?
Unknown Man: Do you think you stand a chance against me? Don't think so highly of yourself? You won't get rid of me that easily as you did with those weaklings.
(Ricardo and the unknown man started fighting. The fight was over before it even started).
Sir Ricardo: You lost! As promised, I'm taking the lady with me.
??? Crying endlessly!
Sir Ricardo (Approached her) You're okay now, young lady. You may go home.
??? (Hugs tightly) Thank you, gentleman! You saved my life.
Sir Ricardo (Embarrassed) Young lady?
??? (Realized) Sorry! I'm very sorry, gentleman! I got carried away.
Sir Ricardo: It's okay! Let's leave this alley.
Unknown Man (Mumbling) Don't think I've done with you? We'll meet again. Next time, they'll be no one there to save you. Watch your steps! You never know when you'll get attacked from behind.
On the other side
Valencia (The horse)...
Sir Ricardo: I'm back, Valencia.
Lady Jennifer (Princess Vanessa) Is that the young lady?
Sir Ricardo: Yes! The whole credit for saving your life goes to this young lady and not me. If it was not for her, I would never have found you. She's the one who heard your complaints and alerted me of your direction.
??? Thank you to you too for saving my life, miss.
The next chapter is expected to be released on September 3rd, 2020!!!