All the crowd ceased what they were doing and watched in curiosity. I was almost to the dance floor as a pair of arms wrapped around my waist playfully . "Hello beautiful running away without a single dance. I am hurt now you have no choice but to dance with me." Percival playfully said as the orchstra started to play a joyous waltz .
" lucky for you princess I am a talented dancer" he said cheekily as I started to laugh. Percival took my hands in his and spun me around I looked around as the gown colors swirled as they turned. " that is not a lie you are a delightful dancer. Percy,I wish this night would never come to an end. " I joyously Stated as an unknown emotion lite up his eyes.
Percival genuinely smiled "that is a good thing ." He said as the band lowered the music its tempo. To a slow waltz, Percival spun me I giggled at his playfulness.
Instantly his playful nature vanished Once His strong arms wrapped around me. I felt instantly at home I wanted to bury myself into his warmth. I couldn't make eye contact as my heart raced within my chest
All festivities stopped as my father went upon the stage . the crowd went eerily silent in anticipation " tonight I come before not only as your king but as a father. Tonight gives me great joy at the upcoming marriage of my darling daughter to one of King Loren's sons. This marriage will merge our two kingdoms and mend the bond that has been broken centuries ago. Now, may my daughter come up to the stage and call out the name of the prince who she has chosen to wed." king mathis announced.
Percival grabbed my hand before the stairs leading to the stage " before you go up there answer my question...Will you ever see me more than just a friend? He asked through clinched teeth as tears threatened to spill.
I turned my head to the side avoiding his question. King loren's harsh words echoed within my mind " If you care anything for him..stop giving him hope! your only going to hurt him further. when he ultimately finds out the ugly truth .that the under dog never gets the girl or happy endings ".
I can't hurt percy but saying the next words hurt more.
I looked away to avoided his question. I watched Xavier grabbed the hand of lady eureka . As their hands and eyes met xavier dark short locks turned Snow White . I watched as a eureka's face glowed in joy at the sight. I unnoticeable sighed as the sight of love blossoming. .. true love .. I openly sighed at the sight. Percival pulled me indecently closer . There was no space between us
"Tell me!! it doesn't have to end with a royal marriage princess . you can posses that kind of love " he cooed in my ear bringing me back to the task at hand . His deep voice smooth like butter. Soothing to my ears and making the girls around me swoon .
Percival brazenly gripped me closer to him and gazed into his eyes . heard an audible growl reverberate from my left.
I gazed met a furious Rhys from across the room. What is his problem . It's not we ever talked after he rejected his chance at courting me the other day.
Percival laughed "this is you night princess let's make this night more interesting … he got upon one knee before everyone in the ballroom as the music and whispers abruptly stopped "princess aurora, I know you don't know me. I ask you this not because as this is of necessity, that I am bound by honor, or that I am a prince . First I am a red blooded man.. I ask you as a man.. A man who would lay down his life for you. I accept you flaws, discrepancies ,and I will love you enough for the both of us. Even if you don't live me now I will wait. I have always waited from now til the end of time for your love. Please set aside the title, honor and duty. ..marry me !?" percival pleaded as his words laced with raging passion and something else. I couldn't place my finger upon the feeling his words gave me,
"No ,percival your only my friend and I will marry who ever you deem worthy. I don't have feelings for any of the princes. " I started coldly as everyone gasped at my announcing remark. " so be it there will be a wedding held tomorrow night " the king announced as I ran through the crowd toward the door.
He met me at the door slamming the door shut.both arms were on each side of my face caging me in place. " leave me alone Percival didn't you hear me I don't care about you more than a friend." I broke free from Percival hold as I seen his eyes misting up. Percival grabbed me by both my arms
"your lying to me... Why don't you say you feel what I do?? I know you love me ..
I love you.. He announced as Tears streamed down my face .I tried to break away from his hug. I felt too raw to be exposed at this moment.
At this moment I should be filled with unconditional love and happiness. I didn't feel anything to his hallow proposal or for him. "I don't love you how could I your.. Already mated.."I stammered as heat rose in my face and my hands shook I hand to do something the whole room went back to as it was moments before.
"I am mated to.. "He announced for all to hear
I did what I could do in this moment of desperation . I ran like a coward towards the nearest door . The door opened as a chill autumn air cooled my flaming cheeks. I ran towards the gardens I could hear the hard foot steps behind me.