Alexis tied the ropes of my dress from behind, making me to hardly breathe. The dress that they selected has an open middle but it's a turtle neck dress. My cleavage is half open and I don't like it.
But, I am made to know that all the ladies are wearing the same open cleavage dresses. Mine is the least exposing around here.
Aisha should be ready now. I haven't seen her in the past two days now.
I will have to see her before we embark on the little trip we have all throughout the night. I slept for about thirty minutes after having the bubble bath and I thank God that I did. Most girls want to start sleeping now.
The dress is a green mixed with red and little pearls as a design on the chest. I love it!
As Alexis is tying the ropes, Lin is brushing my hair and Sarah is forcing me to wear some silver shoes like that.
Three things at once. An advantage of having a maid.
Three at that.
"There, My lady is all ready!" Alexis says and they all force me to stand up and led me to the mirror in the room.
My red-like, golden and brownish hair is neatly placed in a tangle form and packed in a messy bun. Loose strands of my hair are tucked behind my ears but are flunged with every movement I make. The little strands that fall at each side of my face is beautiful and the little pink powder on my cheeks makes me feel at home!
My father always use pink powder to get to me. I won't be surprised for my sudden like for pink powder.
"Okay! You're all set my lady!" Lin says after a while of standing and staring at myself in the mirror.
Even I know, that I look georgeous!
The three maids lead me out of my room and down the hallway. All the guards staring at me like I am a ghost.
I walk casually and steadily. They're eyes are making my legs wobble, which is so unlike me these past few days.
Thankfully, Aisha also walked out of the room she shared with the others, as I and my three handmaids made our way to the carriage being neatly packed outside.
Aisha eyes widened at the sight of me.
Or maybe the dress...
"Oh My God! Lea! You look beautiful!" she nearly exclaimed.
I maturely and gently hugged her with a wide smile on her face. A tear escaping my eye when I remembered the mother of Aisha the moment she touched me.
Mrs Linda.
I quickly wipe the tear off my cheek as I withdrew from her, with a broad smile.
"You look wonderful too, Aisha" Aisha blushes profusely and I just smile at her.
She really know how to get to people through her blushing sickness and the smiles she always wear on her face.
The two of us makes our way to the main exit door where Lin, Alexis and Sarah waited patiently for me.
Edward stood by the door with a smirk on his face. I must ask what hell is going on between them.
I just glare at the guy as we pass by him. I don't want someone to take my Aisha away from me. It won't be funny if they did!
Aisha departs to where her maids stands and I face the front as Alexis, Lin and Sarah stay behind me. All the girls plus their maids are out here.
Probably because the Rude Prince has to pick again. Argh! He so disgusts me!
The trumpets blares and all of us bow.
I wouldn't have if the so called Prince was just a mere man! He is stupid most of the time!
Sir Butler nodded and we all stood straight, Valdemar and Queen Sarah stares at each one of us closely.
"The Prince will select the ladies that are to go on the tour with him and the names here might win the chance of becoming his Queen" Sir Butler said calmly, but his voice was heard very clearly.
My eyes scan Valdemar the same way he scans me and I can't help but glare at him for a little while. His face turns into a smirk and mouthed:-
"See you in the carriage, Princess"
I got picked! I am very good at reading signs but his... His is too much!
Just so the rest of the ladies won't add me to their blacklist, he mouthed it calmly. His mouth hardly opening, and whenever he notice a lady look at him, he'd frown!
I think I like this Prince. He got the spirit to make signs that are very legible. A little.
"They are nine names here... " Sir Butler opened the scroll and let the paper rolled down and he read it aloud.
"Vilvia, Sonia, Jane... " he calls the names on the scroll and one by one, each of the ladies steps out of the line so the Valdemar would notice them very well.
It's disgusting though.
And finally, the eighth name was mentioned and I waited for the ninth name.
But Sir Butler stops, he whisper something into the ear of Valdemar and I can feel the Prince rage inside him.
O-oh, what happened now?
Sir Butler stopped and whispered silently into the ear of Valdemar.
"I believe Lea's name is to be here, but Laura's name is here"
Valdemar fums inside but says nothing at first, letting the anger in him to increase when he see the handwriting of Jen. He started wondering how Jen knew the location of the scroll before she left to her Kingdom.
"Make it Lea... " Valdemar whispered back and Sir Butler faced the ladies in front of him.
"Lea!"
Lea's heart skipped as all eyes started searching for her. There hadn't been any real introduction between she and the rest of the ladies ever since she arrived so, she is not surprised if they searched the whole place for her.
She took a step forward and all the girls widened their eyes.
"Make your way to the carriages" Sir Butler said and everywhere buzzed with movements. Laura sighed because she didn't get picked and she knows what she will face with Jen on her next visit.
"Come with me" Sir Butler said and Lea followed him closely.
They both walk to a golden carriage and Sir Butler helped her into it. Lea felt honored at first but...
Valdemar walked upto the carriage and her heart ceased. What the...
"I told you I'd see you in the carriage" he said as he stepped into it and sat beside her.
"I am not surprised. I thought I will never get picked"
"You can be very funny sometimes, Princess"
Valdemar stared at her to see her reaction. Lea's face turned red but the voice of Sir Butler interrupted the moment.
"Good luck on the tour, My ladies!"