Astrid was restless when she sat down to have dinner. Because she did not expect to be with the king and queen as well as their five children. The king is at the far end of the table, next to him on the left side is his queen and next to the queen is Xera and a woman who is just the same age as Astrid. At the other end is Magnus, next to Astrid and a man who had been blabbering eversince Astrid arrived at the dinning room while the other man beside him is just smiling.
The king caught their attention by faking a caugh before speaking. Astrid suddenly sit up properly because of the family's intimidating presence. "I am King Theseus and this is my queen, Tatiana. Welcome to our world Princess Astrid. " At the same time they bowed in respect. She dont know what to do thats why she also bowed in respect.
"Pleasure to meet you King Theseus and Queen Tatiana." She politely greeted back. Astrid looked the two of them and smiled calmly. Her knees were shaking because of the nervousness. Her palms are also sweating. Her nervousness only diminished when the king and queen smiled back at her warmly. They are very careful in their actions that really shows power.
Astrid looked at the woman next to Xeraphine because of her modest laugh.
"Relax Princess Astrid. I can feel your nervousness. By the way I am Princess Evangeline. Next to Prince Magnus. " She flash a sweet smile and put her arms around her sibling. "And this is Princess Xeraphine. The spoiled one. " She continued what she was saying while laughing. Xera, on the other hand, rolled her eyes because of her sister's teasing. Which the queen immediately warned because of what Xera did.
"I already met her. She's nice and beautiful right? " She said to Evangeline. Astrid was even more embarrassed because the two princess praised her. Astrid looked at the two men who stood up and bowed to her.
"I am Prince Zion." He took Astrid's hand to kiss but Magnus glared at him so he didn't continue, instead he just shook their hands. The person next to Zion laughed and take Astrid's hand to Zion to shake their hands too. "Good evening Princess Astrid. I am Zion's twin. Prince Dion, its nice to see you. " He introduced himself with a smile and glanced at Magnus for a moment before releasing Astrid's hand and sat down.
Astrid just looked at the twins for a while because they did not look alike so she did not think they were twins. Dion is a little taller than Zion.
Dion also looks serious and Zion is obviously a happy go lucky because of their aura. They have a resemblance to Magnus but Magnus has a unique personality that makes him more attractive than the twins.
"Its nice to meet you all." Astrid nodded. They all smiled at him except for Magnus who just looked serious.
"Lets eat. Enjoy your food. " Announced by King Theseus. Everyone followed him and took their food.
Astrid could not move because of the shame and innovation around her. She cant believe that she is having a dinner with the royal family with special abilities. She wonder if what is the ability of others. Xera was the only one who showed her ability and that was not all she could do.
She looked up at Magnus because he put steak on his plate and a moderate amount of rice. He also put various meats and vegetables there. Magnus looked at her then and raised an eyebrow.
"Don't stare like that. Go eat. Unless its me you want to eat. " He whispered to Astrid while grinning on her. Astrid just ignored him and ate what was on her plate. She did not pay attention to what Magnus said because she is very shy and she feels nervous now because of her companions.
They just eat quietly and sometimes Xera and Zion are making noises because they are teasing each other. Astrid just laugh at them because of their naughtiness. She thinks she'sis only one or two years older than the twins and she and Evangeline are in the same age.
There is no flaws for the siblings. Being a prince and a princess is their thing. She is ashamed of herself because she thinks it is not appropriate for her to call her a princess because she is far from them and there is a huge difference between a the two princess.
Astrid was waiting for the king to mention why she was here but none of them spoke about it. All she knows is that she and Magnus will marry each other and nothing else.
Dinner ended happily but Astrid could not be happy because of the questions in her mind. She wondered what would happen the next day.
"Princess Astrid, do you want to sleep with me?" Xera asked excitedly. Astrid smiled big because she liked the princess's suggestion. She looked at them one by one and they all smiled in agreement except for Magnus who disagreed. They are all standing, signaling that they are going to rest.
"No." Magnus suddenly refused. They were all now looking at him and frowning. "I am not allowing Astrid to sleep with Xeraphine." He continued.
"Why?! Mom. Dad .. I want to sleep with her please. " She turned to the king and the queen to ask for help because Magnus did not agree with Xera's want.
The king laughed and looked at Magnus foolishly. "Why son? Do you want to sleep with Astrid instead? " Astrid, on the other hand, was shocked and bowed because of her heated cheeks and she knew that it was blushing because of what the king said while Magnus frowned even more and was ready to shout because of his furrowed brows.
"No! What are you saying ?! " He was already red and did not know what to say. They all laughed except Astrid and Magnus. Zion even teased him, making his face even redder.
"Prince Magnus. I have changed my mind. You can take Princess Astrid to your room. Enjoy! " Xera teased him thats why Magnus' gaze hit her. Xera quickly kissed her mother and father as well as her sister to say goodbye to sleep. She just waved at Magnus and Astrid and immediately left.
They laughed for a moment and one by one said their goodbyes. Magnus and Astrid were left at the dinning table and did not know what to do. Astrid also wanted to leave but she did not know where her room was.
"I'll take you to your room." Magnus said without looking at her and walked away. Astrid just followed him. She just memorized the way to her room so that the next time she can go to her room alone.
"Thank you." She said as they arrived in her room. Magnus didn't answer her that's why Astrid opened the door. She was about to enter but Magnus stopped him. Astrid looked at his hand thats holding her arm but the prince immediately released it. Astrid just stared at him and waited for him to speak.
"Ready yourself tomorrow. We're gonna show you something. Goodnight. " He left after he said that. Astrid's mind was sailing again. Wondering what is it they show. She entered her room and went straight to the veranda to think about it.
She looked at the tall trees and in the far distance she could see the different colors of lights that she thought were lights in a town. On the other side is a fancy palace.
She wants to go home to and continue her life there. She wonders what her co-workers will think when she spends more than a month on vacation given to her by her boss.
"Where is my cellphone? Was it left at home? " She talked to herself . Astrid remembered that she was unaware that she arrived here. She wanted to cry because of the memory of her grandmother. She did not expect this to be her life after her grandma left her.
Sleep Astrid .. Please rest my princess.
Astrid shivered again at that voice of Magnus. She looked around but she did not see the prince even his shadow. So she entered the room and locked the door of the veranda. She took a bath and changed into the pajamas she saw in the closet and went straight to bed because she was tired. Astrid could no longer hear Magnus' rough voice so she slept well.