"My Lady, please wake up. The prince is on his way"
Everywhere is buzzy with maids and servants going here and there in order to prepare Lyla and the rest of her family members to meet the Prince that is her groom and that is coming.
"Oh my God! My lady I am so happy for you" Gloria said and hugged Lyla tightly.
She knew it would be the last day that she will see the girl that she has spent over forty-five years bringing up alongside with the King and Queen, so she wanted to hug and probably squeeze the life out of Lyla.
Gloria knew how much she would miss Lyla. So she didn't mind embracing her and kissing the Princess's feet.
I felt sympathy and emotional now seeing that my only maid that has been like a mother to me, will finally die in peace when I am not here.
Gloria has been a mother to me ever since I was given birth to. I love her just like I would share love to my closest sibling and best friend.
"Thank you, Gloria. I will never forget you"
I hugged her with the remaining strength I had left and then, the trumpet's sound penetrated the air.
The Prince's Family has arrive.
"King Dan!"
"King Louis! Welcome dear friend!"
The two friends hugged so tightly in front of their guards.
The other King had grey hair. His wrinkled skin showed death any moment from now. His eyes showed happiness.
Probably happiness that his son has come to claim his property.
The Queen has white hair but she looks beautiful. Grey eyes and happiness, probably for the same reason as her husband, are in her eyes.
I make my way to the Royal Family which I have just learned, came from the Rokha Dynasty. That's about 70 miles. It must have taken days to get here.
The other man besides the Queen but behind his father has white hair and brown eyes.
It is easy to guess that he is the Prince. I swallowed hard and tightened my grip, holding to my mother as we walked in patience and Royalty to the King of the Rokha Dynasty and his family.
My eyes are widened when I scan the Prince in a copyright form.
He has a straight but chiseled end face. Brown beautiful eyes, his hair are like the white clouds in the sky that people had really wanted to jump on, including me and his... Oh my...
Even his suit can't cover the packs and muscles he has on his stomach and I guess...
Chest?
My mother nudged my hand and I turn to look at her. She teased me with a face and I pouted. She always loves the moment when she teases me and I pout. It gave her joy.
And perhaps this is the last joy I may be giving to her and maybe coming from me, forever.
"Dan!... " the Rokha King called Louis, said my father's name in respect.
He turned his gaze to my mother and took her hand in his, slightly kissing her knuckles.
A type of sensation is what I am feeling right now. Someone is watching me.
I raise my eyes and I am just in time to catch the handsome young Prince staring at me.
This is somewhat embarrassing...
I don't let myself smile but I feel my cheeks heating up. His mouth opened slightly and a little chuckle escaped his mouth.
"Malendale" Louise called my mother's name with so much compassion as he stood straight.
My turn to show some respect.
"Welcome Your Majesty," I said with a deep bow and he smiled at me.
So with his wife but the so-called Prince, didn't smile but chuckled again.
Hmm... A weird Prince.
"Our Princess" King Louis called me and I couldn't help but blush.
"Hello, Your Majesty," I say to his wife and she waved with a deep smile.
My Father walked to the Queen of Rokha Dynasty and with a little smile, he bowed deeply, taking her hand and kissing her knuckles softly.
I could feel Mother go hot at this sight. But Father needed to do that so that it won't be like King Louis honored the Queen of Barune and the King of Barune didn't do anything to the Queen of the Rokha Dynasty.
That alone can make the two Kingdoms wage war against each other. And I don't want that.
I have been to many wars, and I am gradually becoming sick of it.
"Come, old friend. Let us eat"
The door leading to the dining room split open and the Kings entered chatting happily about what happened after their last meeting, which was years ago.
The Queen's held their children's hands with pride as they both discussed about Kingdom affairs but I didn't even attempt to talk to the Prince.
At least not just yet.
I pulled a chair out and sat on it myself. The two Kings sat opposite each other at the two far ends of the table and so with the King.
I sat opposite the Prince and I could and still feel his gaze on me. He looks beautiful. Not even handsome. Beautiful.
I can't stop staring at him. He looks so... Good.
The King's throat that got cleared made me snap back into my right senses, and I started eating the last meal I will ever have in Barune.
"Okay. It has been a real pleasure to meet you, Dan... " Louis started.
"Queen Malendale... "
I gulped slowly as my name slipped from his mouth.
"And Princess... "
Oh my God, don't say it!
"Oh wait! Why don't you introduce yourself first?" King Louis asked.
This... Is... THE WORST PART!
You know what King, I think you can say my name now. Please say it!
I look at my Mum and Dad, everyone's eyes on me.
"My name is Lyla" I said, letting the words flow.
He stared directly into my eyes. Okay, I feel like puking!
"Okay. The King of Rokha Dynasty, what is your name?" Louis mocked his son playfully.
For the first time in my life, I saw him frown. Like real frown.
"My name is Magnus"
Magnus. Such a wonderful name fitting a handsome face.
"Magnus... " I whispered and he looked into my eyes immediately.
Oops, he heard me!
I looked down into my plate in embarrassment.
But... I still feel the urge to look up.
My eyes looked up again and...
He... He is smiling!
I have never seen a beautiful smile in my life before.
And it was coming from... From...
My...
My husband...
To be?