The footsteps of a man descending the stairs caught everyone's attention. They couldn't help but watch as the man descended the stairs majestically. He walked to the middle of the dance hall so that everybody could see him and also hear what he was about to say.
"Is he the prince?" A maiden asked
"I don't think so" The other replied. They were confused whether they should greet or not. They couldn't tell if he was the prince because the mask he was putting on didn't reveal his complete face. Furthermore, they could only see his eyeball, nose, and lip. The other part of his face were hidden.
"What is he doing?" Doris asked confused. He said he wasn't the prince and what the fuck is he doing there. Doris scratched the back of her neck, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
" Good day everyone" He greeted with a warm smile
"It's really nice to see how you guys look fully prepared for this Royal Ball" He continued
"Nevertheless, you guys look astonishing, and it's really difficult to choose who I would take as my bride." He said as he took off his mask completely from his face.
Everybody's mouth formed 'o'. They couldn't believe he was their Prince. They all bowed down.
"Greetings Your Highness" They greeted.
"Rise!" He ordered
Doris couldn't believe what she was seeing. All along, it was the prince that she was talking to?
She pinched herself, to be sure that she wasn't dreaming. The Kai turned out to be the prince!!
"…o....." Doris Exclaim.
" As I was saying, the reason for this ball was for me to find a bride. Most of the maidens here are from a Rich family, and you all look stunning" The prince complemented her
Suddenly a growling sound was heard by the prince. It came from his tummy. Its been long since he satisfied himself with what he wants. Desire for food suddenly filled his eyes. Prince Kai controlled himself as he was about to say who he wants to be his bride.
The guest in the hall began to murmur.
"He will choose me" An Ebony skinned girl proud said
"Of course not, It's me" The other challenged.
The maidens began to murmur that the prince would pick one of them. Doris was just still shocked by the ordeal. She didn't know if she should happy or sad. It's just felt as if there was a rollercoaster in her tummy. Her thought was disrupted as the Prince cleared his throat to speak again. The maiden's heart began to pound waiting for the Prince to pick his bride. The prince gaze fell on Doris, who was scratching her hair continuously.
"I've come into conclusion that, Doris, the girl with a Silver gown will be my bride" His voice echoed and Doris almost fainted when she heard her name.
The Prince pointed to the direction of Doris and everybody's attention was on her. Doris' heart was beating really hard that she could hear the sounds.
"Did he just mention my name?" She asked herself as she pinched herself continuously.
"She? Is she a match to me?" A girl said loudly with complete anger
"EW, the prince has a bad taste" Another Maiden said
"She already danced with the Prince earlier. I guessed she did that to win his heart, showing hm that she is really good at dancing" Doris could hear another voice.
She could help but squat on the floor as she used her hands to cover her ears. Tears dropped. She didn't know what to feel, Is it happy or sad? Her heart kept thudding faster.