It's the next day after the ball. I can't believe half of what had happened.
-Ava, the carriage is going to pick you up soon. You should get ready to meet the White Prince.- said my mom
-The what?- i needed to hear that again.
-Yes, today a letter came from the White castle, the had invited You to met the Kingdom!.-
-But why would they want me there?, they hate us.-
-I don't know, but you would be the first blackblood to go there! I've always wanted to do that, they say their castle is the most beautiful. Plus I heard they make good cakes. You love cake.
-I do love cake. Okey fine, I'll get ready to go.- she really knows how to convince me.
-Yes, when You come back please tell me everything about it.-
-If I come back.-i said and I made an evil laugh
-What do you mean?-
-Mom, It's a joke.....or it isn't.- I said while making the dame evil laugh
-Just go and get ready.-
I was nervous, I didn't know what to expect.
I got off the carriage.
The castle was white with gold decorations, it was beautiful and very big, it had a lot of stairs and an enormous front door. It made the color black of my dress pop.
I came in. The ceilings were high, and the whole structure had a round shape. It had golden decorations inside as well.
I was in the entrance room, it was very big, the whole black kingdom could fit there.
-Ava, how are you?.- said the White King.
-I'm fine.- I never liked his energy, the way he speaks is cold and with no emotion, it makes me feel that he's not interested in anything I could say.
-Come with me, I'll get you to Louis.- He said while pointing his hand to a door.
I followed.
We entered in some kind of big library, it had tons of books. Books everywhere you look. It had shelves up to the ceiling and a big window in one of the walls.
Louis was sitting in one of the four armchairs that were there.
He was sitting with his back on one armrest and his feet dangling from the other.
He was reading a book, I'm sure that he was really into it, because he didn't hear us come in.
He must enjoy reading, or maybe just that one book.
As he was looking in the opposite direction at the door, he couldn't see us enter eather.
He was very calm, it was the first time that I saw him like that.
That place is probably his favorite.
After a few seconds he noticed us.
-Hello Ava- he said while standing up, still reading his book, with his thumb on his lips and he was frowning. It actually made me feel like if I didn't come, he wouldn't have minded. Maybe this was all arranged by his father, as he was the one waiting for me at the entrance.
The King went near his son.
-Louis, look in the eyes if you are going to talk, if not, don't talk at all. Don't be impolite.- The White King said with a very low voice to Louis's ear, but I could hear it well. I could see that those last words called the attention of Louis, as it was the only thing that made him look away from his book. He rolled his eyes and then he looked at me, but he didn't say a word.
-Hi Louis, what are you reading?- I was actually interested in what could have captured him like that.
-It's a book about the Big King.- with his tone he marked that he doesn't want to talk about it.
Before I could say a word in response, the King spoke.
-Why don't you show her the castle Louis?- well that was something that I was interested in doing.
Then again, silence.
-Okay, come.- he grabbed my wrist, just like the other night at the dance.
we left the room. I was back in the entrance hall.
I was wondering where he would take me first.
-That room was the library, that one is the kitchen, over there is the dancing room, those are the stairs that led you to more rooms, across that door is the garden.- he said while pointing out doors from one corner to the other. I got lost when he said dancing room. He said it all so fast that I wasn't able to follow.
When he finished talking he was just looking at me. And I looked at him confused to show that I couldn't understand him.
-I thought you we're going to show me the castle.-
-And I did. My Work is done-. He said while looking back to his book.
I gasped.
-You did not. You just pointed to the rooms. look I get that your father forced you to do this, but you could be nicer to me. It was a long trip, you know, everything is far from the black kingdom.-
-Then why you came.-
is this really the kindest soul?
-I wanted to try the cake.- I said looking down and with a low voice.
-You just came for the cake?.- he asked almost laughing, I know it's dumb but it's the truth.
-Okey, we can go and buy some.-
-What? You don't have cake in your castle?.-
-No. Now let's go.-
-But…-
-What.- he said
-I can't go out, the people will freak out.-
at the end of the day, I am still just the black princess.
-Oh, I… forgot. Well we can ask the Cook to make some.-
He started walking to the kitchen door.
I didn't know if I should stay there or if I should go with him. I decided to go with him, I didn't want to run into the King.
When he opened the door, no one was there.
-The Cook is not here.- he sounded surprised
-He must be buying food.-
He stayed standing there.
-What are You thinking?- i asked
-I don't think that he would mind if we cook.- I never thought that I would be cooking in the White castle kitchen, I love cooking.
He started taking stuff out, eggs, a boul, flour, milk, everything we would need. I felt kind of useless while he was doing that.
Then he stopped.
-what 's wrong? Is there something missing?- I asked.
-how do you make a cake?.- he asked, I thought it was cute.
-don't you have a recipe? I know how to make them, but I don't think that they're as good as the ones that you make here.-
He looked at me with a thinking face. I hope he is not thinking what I think he is thinking.
-we can go out and eat it in a restaurant.-
I know that that's the only way to eat a cake from the White Kingdom before I have to leave, so I had to agree.
-okey, let's do that- I said with a smile, which he returned to me. Wow, the first time I see him smile, I don't know why he doesn't do it more often. He has a nice smile.
-Wait, I can't go like this.-
-What do you mean? You look pretty.- he said, and I could tell that he regretted it.
-the dress.- I said with a smile.
-oh right, don't worry no one will notice.-
-please, I don't want to be judged and looked at.- I said with a pouty face. He stared. After a while I stopped.
-Okey, I guess there must be a dress somewhere. Come.- we went to the second floor.
He entered in a room, opened a wardrobe and took out a dress. It was very beautiful. White (obviously) with a silver belt on the waist. It had long sleeves that reached the floor. It didn't have a long skirt like my other ones. White always had a medieval-like fashion. I'm used to wearing big dresses with big skits.
-This one I think it will do.- he gave it to me
-Thanks, where can I change?.-
-Here, I'll be waiting outside.- he left the room.
I got changed.
-I'm ready.- Louis was leaning on the door, so when I opened it he almost fell.
-Let's go then.- he said.
We entered to the restaurant. They have a restaurant, just for cakes, Is this heaven?.
He walked to a table and he pulled my chair.
-this place smells amazing- I was amazed, you could tell by my voice and my face.
He smiled, the second time.
-Here are the menus.- he said while passing me the menu.
-You should have the vanilla cake, it's the best.- he said
-mmm okey, i'll see. What are you ordering?.-
-Nothing, I'm not hungry.-
-What? But we were together the whole evening, you can't not be hungry.-
He said nothing.
-Plus, you said that you never tried the cake, and I can't live knowing that.- I said
He was very serious.
-Okay, I'll have a small one.-
I smiled with my teeth and laughed, which Made him smile again.
The waiter came to take our order.
-Hello, what can I serve you today, pretty?- said the waiter, looking at me with a smirk.
I couldn't help smiling, it's not frequently that someone calls me that. He was about our age, so It didn't bothered
-I'll have a chocolate with strawberry cupcake and a clases of water.- Louis said
I laughed
-and I'll have the vanilla cake and…-
-The vanilla cake is not that good actually, I recommend you the cheese cake, that one is delicious.- he said
-Uh I'm not a fan of cheese cake, I want the vanilla one and some orange juice, pelase.- while I said that I could see Louis smirk.
-Okey, anything else?- said the waiter with a serious tone.
-No, thanks.- I said smiling.
The waiter left taking with him both menus.
-Well, that was weird- Louis said.
-What was wired?- I asked, looking at him confused.
-He was trying to flirt with you.-
-And why would that be wired?-
-Because well, you know, you are not a pretty girl.- I opened my eyes. The waiter literally called me pretty, and so did Louis in his castle.
I was very confused, and mad, that's not something you tell someone. I didn't say a word after that. Although he didn't seem to mind, because he was checking the place.
The waiter came with our order, he gave Louis his glass of water and cupcake, and me my juice and the slice of cake.
-Are you two dating?- he asked
-Why?.- Louis said with a serious face.
-Well because if tou are not, I would like to invite you to a date.- he said while looking at me.
-She's the black princess, better luck next time.- Louis just didn't say that. I'll kill him, the fact that I can't marry another color means that I can't date or have a boyfriend from another kingdom.
The waiter looked at me confused, and Louis was smiling. Both were waiting for my answer.
-Yes, I am.- I said with My head down.
-Oh, well, I…-
-It's okay, I understand.- I said because he was obviously trying to get out of the situation.
I still had my head down. But I could see Louis' smile disappearing.
-He was going to find out anyway.-
I didn't responded.
-You shouldn't be with someone that doesn't likes who you are.-
-That's the problem Louis, I'm not just the black princess, and that's the only thing that everybody sees.- I had watery eyes. I grabbed my plate and juice and took them to a table outside the restaurant.
I wanted to be alone.
Maybe if I was pretty I wouldn't have trouble finding someone that finds me attractive. But it's hard, he was the first guy that told me that I was pretty. And maybe the only one that will ever.
So I'm really mad at Louis. But also sad, because it brings me back to the reality, where I'm just the black princess, who is not pretty and doesn't have friends and will never find love because everyone hates her. Me. Everyone hates me.
I didn't want to cry, but the tears were too strong.