You here thinking of yourself as usual as Holly is stuck some where going through who knows what? The Duke of Chesting screamed in frustration
"That may be so but the girl you are abandoned three years ago , Queen Ashely of Monaco is our only hope, our people are starving, please stop being stubborn and marry her." Lauren responds calmly to her son
"Never not until I find holly mother."
"And why you do that the children of our people and families in Chesting will go hungry am sorry my son I can't stand by any more I had to do something the Queen of Monaco is already here."
"Mother yu had no right , no one will replace holly, I don't care even if had the hand king Midas himself, I would still not marry her."
"Now get out of my throne room ."
"Your Grace that's not how one speaks to his mother,"
"And who has such an insulent tone as to speak when the Duke of Chesting has spoken! Riley questions infuriated
"I Queen Ashely of Monaco and your future bride." The Queen of Monaco retorted
Laughing breaks and laughs again And who said your my bride , you must delrius than thought, am sorry to disappoint but am engaged ."
"That may be so Grace but it's not news that bride runway or was she kidnapped I tend to confuse the two."
Guards get this filth out of here
It's ok I can go by myself cause the next time I come back will be because you brought me here, infact you will beg me to marry you don't worry love I'm a patient woman and always get what I want."
" Will never beg for you to be my bride never in million years will that thought cross my mind so don't waste your breath."
Never say never my love I waited three years I can wait a little longer and with that the Queen of Monaco too a bow and left
3years ago
The trees in Chesting don their vibrant hues, there was cool crisp breeze that washed over the town . The overnight, frost on the ground was cleansed by the morning dew , Red, orange, yellow, and brown color fill the heavy branches of the trees. While leaves fell gracefully to the ground below; Dry dead leaves left crunch beneath the your feet
Fall was finally here and the people of chesting couldn't be happier cause it meant the fall festival was round the corner , decorations were bieng hanged all long the street, the smell of freshly curved pumpkins fill the air as children made lanterns to show case in the parade , while village florist sold Galen's to hope full lovers . float makers were busy making floats to show case in the parade .
Even at the palace the royal baker was making a 16 tier cake while chef was hard work at making a feast for ten kings the castle had been decorated to perfection paying attention to every detail cause this fall festival was special for it was where the duke will chose a bride for his winter wedding all the maidens chesting dreamed of bieng His bride he was the center of thier universe
All the nobles , Aristocrats, kings and queens of different kingdoms fancied thier chance of marrying off thier daughters to the Duke , not forgetting the un married single queens wished solidify thier potical position through a powerful alliance through marriage and Riley being the Duke of Chesting a marriage with him will not only solidify thier potical presence and power but also make an ifantic statement so the stage was set and competition was to be held
The winner would be chosen as the dukes bride so the stakes couldn't be higher so kings and queens of various kingdoms as well as nobles. Spent months grooming thier most beautiful daughters in ways of Chesting as well as different subjects like language Art history , philosophy etiquette and so did single queens
Now that the festival was here it was time to test the selected maidens and Queens there were total of 12 beautiful contestants chosen to compete for the Dukes heart they included Princess charlotte of Wales , Princess Alycia of Alexandria, Princess Stephane of Blackwell , Queen Ashely of Monaco , Queen Diana Scots of Scotland ,Princess Elizabeth white of Greenland, Princess Penelope Cruz of vendrettia, Lady Josephine Blue of cuttlescook Princess Jasmine of luminira lady Kimberly of Lester felid, Princess Victoria of Blackpool and lastly Queen Tatiana of sliverwood
They competed in primaries where they tasted world knowledge political science Arts Geography , History problem solving as well as conflict resolution they wanted to ensure that future Duchess had brains as well as beauty the competition was fierce it tasted critical thinking language life skills like cooking which most of entries failed so out of 12 that entered 7 were eliminated leaving only five Princess Elizabeth white of Greenland Princess Stephane of Blackwell lady Josephine Blue of Cuttlecook Queen Ashely of Monaco and Princess Victoria of Blackpool
over the remaining course of weeks they went various tests such as philosophy ,law, conflict resolution, language , Economics Ecology culture etiquette where Queen Ashely of Monaco emerged victorious and winter wedding was to be held but as usual Riley wanted nothing to do with the marriage and refused to agree to marriage and decided he would talk to his father and go to college
The following day (Flashback)
Father, I wish to speak to you ." Riley said walking into the throne room
"While we're in the castle , you will address by my title, do you understand ." Duke Alexander corrected
"Yes your Highness."
"So what brings you here son , did you finally find yourself a bride or have you decided to marry Nigel cause she has blossomed into a beautiful
Young lady." Duke Alexander replied with excitement
"No you Grace, I have to come ask you to leave to Persue my goals, I want to leave the castle." Riley explains
"Are you mad Riley, I'm grooming you to be the next Duke of Chesting , you don't need to go to college All you need is a wife and your set. " Duke Alexander spat out venomously
"Your highness, Iam not getting any younger and marriage isn't for me , plus you know that have different ideas when it comes to ruling. for example you believe that everyone that is a commoner is not worth our time , but I believe everyone is equal." Riley said speaking his mind against his father
"That may be so but I believe as my son you must put the needs of the crown beyond your own." Duke Alexander said standing his ground
"But your Grace." Riley said as he tried to reason with his father
"But nothing, you must do as I have instructed you are of age now , it's time take on tuff decisions plus your must know that our kingdom is under attack , your people like yo call them , don't have nothing to drink or eat . The only way to save this Kingdom is through a marriage with neighboring kingdom it, You leave in your carriage with Bernard first thing in the morning ."
"Yes my lord ."Riley hated the idea of marriage but for his people he would do absolutely anything to keep them safe so against his better judgment he accepted to go with Bernard before returning to his chambers for an overnight sleep since he would be leaving for the kingdom the next morning
Morning breaks and Riley jolted out of sleep by Bernard voice "Morning my lord , the footman already prepared your carriage ,we are going to pick her this morning ." Bernard Stanley's father said
No Bernard I'm not interested in this marriage At all , girls in this kingdom are just vile plus I have goals of my own I want to peruse and non of them involve marriage ." Riley protested
"I know my lord but it it's high importance and necessary for you to get married as soon as possible , we are grooming you to be the next duke and you can't ascend without a bride ."Bernard explained
"I am not interested women are disgusting plus I'm going off to college very soon, I want to expand my horizons , find out what is beyond the castle calls so I can care for my people ."Riley retorted
"I understand that your Grace but know the duke your father will have my head , just meet this girl." Bernard insisted
"You mean I'm the Duke of Chessiks but can't decide on my life?" Riley spoke with matter of fact look his face as he awaited clarification
" Exactly my lord your father is the reigning Duke and if you refuse to , you may be removed. I as the next in line for the throne to be replaced by Uncle , but that would be after your father has killed me your highness for failing him ." Bernard replied bitting his nails fear
"So I can never decide on my life , cause I'm royalty ? " A furious Riley questions
"No your highness, it's your right but as a royal you have duty to the crown , plus your father will also definitely behead me if you don't go ." Bernard said shaking
"Are that scared of the Duke , laughs you can't be serious. Riley said between laughs
"Yes your Grace, I won't deny it , I fear for my life your father will literally kill me ." A shaking Bernard retorted
"Fine I will meet this girl but not right now , I have parliament meeting to attend, the people in the villages have no food and water since the well over run by bandets as their future Duke it's my responsibility to make sure very citizens are fine and comfortable ." Riley replied
"Of course your Grace Everything will be done at your convenience but I only request that we leave early cause the journey is long." Bernard responded
."Alright it's fine , I will meet this girl ." Riley reluctantly agrees
"Splendid your majesty , we will fetch the future duchess of chesiks later once you have concluded with the meeting ." Bernard said
"Very well."
But you never went to pick up Ashely my son instead you went after the blue bandits that caused the death of Bernard and various kinights and soldiers because of your stubbornness while in midist of all that you're Ashely was in a wedding dress waiting for you at the altar in Monaco she was embarrassed humiliatied and our kingdom fell into ruins if you had married her your father would still be alive and I would still be married to him and our family would have been happy But you chose to fight and lost now we are hunging on by a thread you need to marry Ashely end of discussion
"But mother no matter whhat you say I won't marry her ."
"It's ok I will leave but only give two weeks in space of tweets he will bring me back of his own accord why even two weeks I just give him 24 hours he will bring himself infact he will beg me to marry him." Ashely the queen of Monaco said
That won't happen your delusion is another level come back to reality cause it will never happen provided Iam the duke."
The next morning Riley kept busy searching for holly running the fairs of kingdom that he didn't realize that Time had passed by time he checked his watch it was coming to 10 pm and Riley laughed reminding his mother that queen of Monaco had said by end of today she would be there but she had only 2 hours left to end of day
"My son I warn you don't be to excited the Queen of Monaco has never failed to get what she wants, so don't be to excited a lot can happen in space of two hours ."
Ok no problem is all bark and no bite trust me thier is nothing she can do you worry for no reason let's wait a bit before we celebrate just to you wiith no time an hour and thier minutes had gone by but nothing was happening making Riley laugh even louder
With only thirty minutes left Riley was sure that queen of Monaco would be able to go through with her threat soon there was only five minutes left and Riley laughed even louder she said 24 hours and now she has only five minutes there is no way she will complete her threat
With no time only two minutes remained between Riley and freedom making Riley continue to laugh at his mother time went by and only one minute was left and Riley laughing louder than ever when suddenly the door burst open with a messenger with message for Riley to open
"The sender of this me message said to open with hesit." The messenger warned
Riley laughing , "what can she do."
he thought but continued to open the package as instructed . inside the package was phone that rang immediately." Riley found it rather odd and hilarious but never less he picked the call, it was a video call showing a naked battered and bloody holly who was bearly live with swollen eyes and limbs The laughter completely vanished was replaced with fear and total terror .
" Tell Queen of Monaco, that I will marry her let her not hurt my holly."
"She said you would agree and when did yu will pick her beautiful carriage and beg her to marry you and you shall get married at her palace like she always wanted just like three years go when you were yo marry and left her altar ." The messenger replied
"Will do anything be anything she needs just please don't hurt holly I beg of you."