Safia awoke to someone banging at her door, she opened the door to find her father with three female servants behind him, she wondered "huh, when did he leave last night?"
they spent almost the whole night talking about the other kingdoms and their history, her dad spoke * good morning dear, now the maids will quickly get you ready in that dress, (he point at a silver bag that one of the maids is holding) after breakfast we'll announced the ball to the people, now hurry, don't take long* and he was gone as quickly as he appeared.
the maids, bowing their heads step in, they dressed safia in a pink dress, it has straps around the shoulders and flows around the waist, with soft pink gloves that reached her elbows, her hair in a bun adorn with white pearls, with a crown shaped necklace and earrings, her princess crown atop her head.
She eat breakfast with her father and sir Anthony, and after, they head to a balcony facing the city and the people, the announcer announce the king, he came out with two huge guards behind him, and the people cheer and bowed their heads showing their respect for their king,
when safia was announce, she came with sir Anthony behind her, the people cheer, and shout together * princess safia!!.. long live our princess! *
safia cutesy and smiles, she mounted thank you, knowing fully they saw her and she appreciate them, beside her king Travis spoke, amazed
* I wasn't aware my daughter is so popular among the people like so, more than the king * safia giggles and reply * oh father you've misunderstood, I'm not popular..the people are just excited to see me because I don't appear much *
king Travis is happy with this new found and confirmed information, he often get request of meetings with the princess from other kingdoms, he had always assume they want to discuss politics so he always decline their many many requests
but now he understands, and he'll use his daughter's beauty and popularity to get an ideal prince like he wanted, because they all will attend, he's sure.
raising his hand the people quiet down, he spoke in a booming kingly voice * I'm sure you've already heard bits of it with so many exasperated rumors circulating, but there is truth to it
yes, a ball is to be held right here in black moon within the next month, our neighboring kingdoms will be attending, all with the one purposes, to win the hand of our princess safia, I'll chose a prince?, a duke?, a general?, a groom befitting of our beloved princess and kingdom.
our guests will tour the kingdom during the day, the town...I mean you my people, shall host a market and display our type of unique entertainment to them.
Royal games will also be held, some will be open to the public while others not, and during the night an only Noble ball will be held...* he nods, done with his part
the people remain quite, not uttering a word throughout king Travis announcement, they know better not to upset the king, and now they look towards their princess, waiting and expecting to hear her talk
safia wasn't meant to talk today she was just to appear and stand there smiling prettily, she looks towards her dad, and he nods, giving her permission to speak
she spoke loud and clear in her sweet calmed voice * I know this is indeed very sudden, In just a month I'll be set to get engaged, but do not worry just yet, royal weddings take a lot of time to be finalized, and even so, I'll always be your princess and you'll always be my people..
' shouts of approval were heard from the crowd' during the ball we shall celebrate with music and feast, 'she whispers ' before the boring party tonight 'which earn a collective laughter from the crowd below'
and the palace market will be open for everyone, free of charge, we shall give our guest the best out kingdom has to offer *
the people cheer and chant their princess name..
while the royals step back inside the palace, safia started towards her room but the kings annoyed voice stopped her * the palace market! and that too free of charge!!, that market is only for royals, all its goods are of great high quality, and here you are...just giving it all away for free!! *
The king isn't a man of charity. (◎_◎;)
safia reply * calm down Father, it's only for a few days and...* a few days!! the palace market won't be open for even a day do you..*
safia interrupted * its the least we can do for our guests, we want to impress them don't we, to captivate them whole, and to achieve that we must go all out, leave nothing undone *
king travis pinch the bridge of his nose, annoyed. After some minutes he reply, still looking annoyed * fine...impressing the guest is most important, but from now on, if you are to do anything for the people publicly you must inform me *
* yes father, I'll try * * no..don't try, you must do * * understood your majesty * safia cutesy, the king nods then started discussing with Anthony about security
safia sighs and walk towards the balcony again, peeking her head through, she saw the people leaving and going back to their normal day activities, each with a smile and a hop in their steps, she Whispers a promise * I'll do everything I can to keep those happy smiles on your faces, I won't let my kingdom fall.*
determined and hyped up, safia started walking away with the intention of going down to the people, but her father stops her * safia...come here, where are you going? * she answers as she walks towards him * down to the people * dismissing Anthony the king turned to her, he spoke * don't bother, today we're going to rehearse your princess behaviors, come on.. *
safia stopped, she ask * What's wrong with my behavior? * and her dad replied * your behavior is fine my dear, we're just going to rehearse on how you'll be walking, talking, laughing, eating excesstra excesstra *
finding what her father said funny, safia let's out a short laugh, and spoke * oh Father you can't be serious, its a ball not a pergent* with a serious face her father replied * correction, its not fit for a lady to laugh without covering her mouth with the back of her hand a little, now follow me dear, we got lots to do*
without waiting for her king Travis walk away, leaving safia no choice but follow, muttering " seriously dad "
_Hunter
Inside a living room, two adults and a teenage boy are playing chess, but it looks not like your everyday normal chess, because the pieces are made with intricate hand carved heavy white stones, so as the board
a man step into the room, interrupting their game, he announce * I have big news alpha, its about the princess*