I put on a smiley face as Bella and Stella wished me good luck.
"From the smoothies, i think i already know who the winner is." The Prince smiled staring at me. Only if you knew what i wanted to do to you dear Prince.
"So, you girls should go upstairs, change into something amazing. I promise we won't taste any of the smoothies."
Was today the final challenge?
Guests were arriving, and the palace was being decorated. We all went into 4 different rooms, and we were paired, again.
Me, Kylie, Jenner and Sapphira were a team.
Stella, and Bella were a team.
Song Daiyu, and Angelina were a team.
Scarlett and Kanya were a team.
I was so glad i was in Sapphira's club.
You know, keep your friends close and your enemies closer!
We reached our room. Kylie and Jenner were obviously screaming. We opened the closet, and we were so excited at the beautiful ball gowns, that we didn't know what to choose.
"Move aside." Sapphira pushed through and Kylie felt disgusted.
"Ew! How dare you touch me, milkmaid?" Kylie walked backwards and fell on her butt.
"Argh! I can't believe my sister is going around, disgracing me! I am a Princess! Not a milkmaid."
"The Princess Of Kass, ugh? No wonder Kass girls are so ugly." Jenner said and we burst into laughter. Sapphira looked a bit pissed but i was pleased with the way she was excellent at holding her anger. She offered to pick a dress first.
She picked a sapphire ball gown, with some sapphire beads to decorate her hair. She went to the bathroom to change, as we chose dresses. I picked a red rose dress, and red rose rings, with a crown.
Soon, we headed to the court, where there were so many guests, and we were all ready and lined up. Bella and Stella looked like living barbies, with their beautiful bangs and lovely dresses.
The Prince relaxed on his throne.
"My darling Prince, is it the last challenge? I don't understand why the palace is being decorated?" Sapphira asked, and something burned in me.
For all i care..
Am i jealous?
Of course, Rose is never jealous.
"No sweet Princess, its my mum's birthday today. At the same time, she's arriving today, and wants to see the choice of girls for TLW." The Prince said, and i looked at him with disgust.
Why are you calling, someone who's not even your wife, sweetheart?
That sucks!
Wait, do i even care?
Soon, the palace doors opened, and a beautiful woman came in. She was so gorgeous in her long brown hair, starry eyes, and her small face. She wore a green ball gown with roses, and glass heels. Some maids held her dress because it was so long.
"Who is she...." i thought.
"Good day your Highness.'
"Her Highness Queen Leah Of Racalyn is finally here!" Even the maids that accompanied her were beautiful.
The girls bowed to her. Even the Princesses among us.
I saw everyone bowing, and bowed too. The Prince got up and hugged her tight.
"Mother, am so happy you honored the event. Happy Birthday."
"Thank You My darling son. I really appreciate the event. I love you all so much." She smiled and that's when i noticed that she had dimples.
"Oh WOW!!!!!" I nearly screamed. Her dimples were so cute. I bowed and decided to compliment her.
"My Queen, i really love your dimples, they are so cute."
"Thanks." She looked at me and smiled even broader. OMG, i was loving this Queen.
She sat on her throne, and gave Sapphira a weird glare.
"So, are these the girls for TLW??" The Queen asked and we all smiled.
"I love these girls. Especially this Roseanne." She said.
"Am not Roseanne. Its just Rose, actually." I corrected.
"Oh wow, that's beautiful my daughter. Prince Ethan, did you go pick her up from May? She's so beautiful. I can't stop looking."
"Thanks Queen Leah."
This was gonna be hard.
I wanted All Queen Ahyeon's relatives to suffer, and now its gonna be a big thorn in my heart forever, if i killed this lovely, kind soul.
She was so special.
She looked connected.
The smoothies were brought for the Queen to taste. She drank one of each cart, and she found it really tasty. The tastiest to her, she drank three.
There were some other judges and maids, who were also drinking.
Soon, Sapphira brought her cart to the judges, and they were anticipating. There were 100% sure her smoothies would be as delicious as her.
And they were right.
Even the Queen was surprised. The smoothie was so tasty, and creamy, she drank seven cups.
"this is lovely Sapphira! I want 10 marks added to her score please!" Everyone cheered and she was so happy.
Well i was beyond shocked.
Didn't i add the poison??
As Vivian went towards the board, the Queen started coughing nonstop and people became alert. They rushed to her and worried Prince Ethan took her to the royal doctor. She passed out in his arms.
Cool for a start...
She was placed softly on her bed, and all i could stare at was the gold that was used in making her bed. As i looked left, there was a hot bath of roses that some dumb maids were making.
"Is she gonna be okay?" Prince Ethan asked the doctor as she went on with the checkup.
"Her condition is minor."
"But why was she coughing? Why did she pass out?" Prince Ethan asked.
"She has been poisoned." The doctor said coldly and everyone turned to look at us. Our heads were down. Song Daiyu and Bella were trembling.
"Is there something you have to explain to us, Ms Song?" Sapphira asked her angrily.
"Shut Up! And why don't we ask you, Princess Of Kass?" Kylie folded her arms and Sapphira scoffed.
"Are you talking to me?"
"Are you Princess Of Kass or Milkmaid Of May?' Jenner asked and she was enraged. She walked towards her, and slapped her.
Jenner kicked her and they started fighting like cats. Prince Ethan and some maids pulled them away.
"You girls!" Vivian scolded and i didn't know what was happening to me, but i slowly sat on Queen Leah's bed. I started regretting my actions again.
HUH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME!!!!
I don't even know what's best for myself.
I think i should just back out of all this, and forget revenge.
I wanted to harm a silly prince, then i ended up harming someone else.
When this woman gets well, i will read the books and try to be more clear with myself.
Other than having 'Confusion Business'.
The Prince watched me shedding tears, and squeezing the queen's hands. And to be honest, i had grown close to this woman in minutes.
Soon, the silence broke when we saw the Prince's fiery eyes turn to Sapphira.
We started murmuring, and Kylie was cracking jokes about what would happen to her.
I wonder why these girls hate Sapphira so much.
"You have some explaining to do, young lady." He said coldly and Sapphira was shocked.
"are you under a spell? Why would i poison your mother?" She looked angry.
"Why wouldn't you? These girls say bad things about you, and have really been thinking about it. You're not a very good person." He started raising his voice.
I have never seen Prince Ethan so angry before, and that made it clear - he could be a murderer. But why would he murder my sister?
According to my dreams, he's in love with me.
Nah! Its just a dream.
"I didn't poison her." Sapphira rolled her eyes and the maids were shocked at the attitude.
"Guards, seize her!"
"WHAT? I DID NOTHING!!" She thundered, as the guards grabbed her arm and she whined like a little kid.
Bella, Stella and I smiled, as Prince Ethan let out a sigh.
"Please leave the room. We would like to try if we can get the poison handled, before it spreads through her whole body." The doctor said, as everyone left. The maids handled the guests, and the Prince sat in his room, in deep thought.
My heart started pounding as i went to his room and knocked. A maid let me in.
"G...G...Good day your Highness...." I greeted and when he turned around to look at me, i felt like i was sinking into his beautiful eyes. His heart was calling unto me, and i could feel it.
"Please come here." He said in a soft voice, and i slowly walked up to him.
If i don't go there and kiss him, then my name isn't Rose.