Sherlyn's POV
I came to the secret place. Max was already waiting for me. He was throwing stones in the lake.
His hair moved in the air. He is very handsome.
"Hey, Max. you are on time"
"Hey, Sherlyn. I need to ask you about something. come on sit here"
I sat near him.
"I also have something to tell you. You ask me first"
"Jack's Grandma's book store, did you remember that place"
"Yes"
"An old storyteller also said the same story your grandmother said to you"
"Maybe that is a true story"
"Maybe I am a prince too. But my question is the black queen also have power. Is she is also from the same kingdom?"
"You are right. I didn't think about it. I will ask my papa about this."
"ok. You said you have something to tell me. What it is?"
"Two days before, My dad said he is going to arrange a ceremony for me"
"For what?"
"I turned 18. So I have to choose a prince"
We sat silently for a few minutes.
"So, You found your prince. Who is that guy?" he asked me.
"It's a complicated question I will tell you later. First, answer my question. You said you have a crush on someone. Who is it?"
"It's... It's... you. Don't take it seriously. You already found your prince. I will try to forget..." he became very nervous. I laughed.
"wait... I am also trying to say the same thing"
"What! Are you going to choose me as your prince in the ceremony"
"Yes, I already said it to my papa at the dinner table. He became very angry. My stepmother said it would be dangerous to trust you. I don't know why my papa hating you. Did you did something wrong?"
"No. I don't remember anything. Maybe he expected someone more awesome than me."
"Oh. but I am going to choose you. There is no change in my decision. Now my question is, Will you accept me?"
He kissed my forehead and hugged me.
"I will never leave you"
At the ceremony,
Everyone wished me to choose the right person for my life. Jack was talking with Maya. He loves me I know. but I think of him only as a friend. Today he is going to hate me. Most of the students in our school know about this. They will hate me too. Because everyone liked Jack.
My papa and stepmother also hated Max. Oh my God. Is this is a test for me?. I feel very bad. Suddenly I saw Max entering the ceremony hall. He wore a black court suit. It fit him. I can see the sadness on his beautiful face.
Is something happen? He came with his Mother.
The ceremony started sharply. Everything is going good. Finally, it My time for choosing my prince. I stand in my place.
"honoured Ms princess, Who is the person you choose as your prince," the priest asked me.
I am sweating. Oh my God, everything is going to change.
"I choose Max as my prince"
Everyone shocked. Jack immediately went outside. My papa's face turned red. He can't do anything because this is my decision. People whispered. The priest continues,
"Mr Max, can you accept the princess"
Max came near me. I can see the sadness on his face. He smiled.
"I can't accept the princess"
What! My heart stopped. tears running on my cheek.
"I am sorry". He went outside the ceremony hall.
I ran after him. I held his hand outside the ceremony hall and said him to say the reason why he didn't accept me. He said me to leave him.
" I won't let your hand if you didn't say me the reason"
"The reason is you are a princess. I am not fit to be a future King of this Kingdom. I am just a normal person. I am not fit for you. You have a good heart. Don't worry, you will find the perfect person for you soon. I will always protect you until my death. I promise"
"Please don't leave me" I cried. He wiped away my tears.
"You shouldn't cry. you will be a great Queen one day"
Suddenly he kissed my lips. I can see tears in his eyes. He left. I ran to my room. Why he did this to me if he loved me?.