I saw sun rising in the sky. I was wide awake all the night. I was waiting for the sun to rise early. I just wanted to be with him only.
I got up and went to balcony. Birds were chirping on the trees. Chilly winds were blowing. Warm rays of sun kissed my body. I felt much more conscious than before.
" Princess, get up......Where is princess?" She shouted.
Why was she so loud in the morning?I went inside and said," I am already awake."
She saw me and smiled brighty.
" Atleast, love has one advantage."
She was mocking me. I brushed her aside and started doing my morning routine.
" Why are you going there so early ?" Amy asked while brushing my hair.
"I woke up early...So, I thought I should go early. What will I do here afterall?" I said.
I saw her in mirror ,smiling at me.
" What?" I asked.
" I know why are you going so early...
I think you are going to meet someone."
She lifted her eyebrows up and down. She continued, "You must go as soon as possible he must be thrusting for you. He will hug you as soon as you will meet him."
She was teasing me. I blushed at her antiques.
She laughed and said," Princess, you are blushing. Now, you are becoming shy."
I got up and said," Shut up " faking the anger in my voice.
" Ok, ok. I won't tease you anymore. But, I am really happy for you." She told me in her gentle voice.
" Thankyou." I said and went out to competiton grounds.
Racing track was so big. It was an oval shaped track.
No one was there yet. Why would anyone be here? Some people were cleaning and decorating the place. They would notice me. So, I stood outside. I heard some footsteps. Two maids were coming out. I walked and hid myself behind the tree.
" Your highness...." The maids shouted in excitement.
My heart thundered in my chest. He was here. My soul bloomed with a new sensation.
" Forgive us for asking but, what are you doing here?" One of them asked.
" Don't mind me. I am just watching the preparations and you have done a very good job." He said.
" Thankyou, your highness." The maids exclaimed with great pleasure.
My mood soared. Why was he praising them?
" Here, I am waiting for him and he is wandering around praising people." I muttered to myself and stomped my foot in ground crushing the grasses.
" Your highness, did you hear something?" One of the maid asked.
" It must be an angry cat." He said.
So, now I was an angry cat. My blood boiled in anger.
I heard footsteps going far. So, the maids were gone.
" I should also go." I muttered.
I turned around to walk away but someone grabbed my wrist and pulled me behind the tree again.
He was none other than Prince Alaric.
" Your highness...." I said in a mocking and angry tone.
" So, someone is angry." He said while smiling.
" Just go and see the preparations. Go and chat with those maids. I am also going." I said and turned around to go away but he grabbed my waist with other hand.
He chuckled and said," You are jealous."
I averted my gaze . My face burned with shame. I was never jealous.
" I told you to meet me early. It means meet me first thing in the morning but you were chatting with them." I said in a dry voice.
" Ok, ok..... Look at me."
I looked at him and he continued,
" I am sorry." He told me in his rich and deep voice.
He was just staring at me with puppy eyes. He made a sad face and said,"I am really sorry. Won't you forgive me?"
It was impossible to get angry with him. I smiled and said," Okay, I have forgiven you. "
He took a step towards me and my back touched the tree.
" Today is horse racing competition." He whispered.
" So...."
" So, I am also taking part..."
" I know...."
" Don't you want me to win?"
" I do...but, what's the point?" I asked confusingly.
" If I win...... what will you give me? "
" Anything you want."
" You will give me anything I want."
I nodded.
He didn't say anything further just moved his head close to my ear.
My heart was fluttering in my chest. I was feeling hot.What will he demand from me?
" W..What can I give you? " I stuttered.
" Only you can give me this." He whispered close to my ear. I got goosebumps and I shivered down to my spine.
He moved back a bit and smiled at me playfully. I blushed under his gaze. What did he want? Why it sounded so sinful?
He waved a hand in front of me and I snapped out my thoughts.
" I want your handmade cookies......
What were you thinking?" He said in a mocking tone.
I was embarrassed. My face burned with shame. He laughed loudly .
"What were you thinking?...You can tell me." He said while coming forward.
I pushed him back with my hands and ran away towards the forest.
" Why are you running?" He shouted.
I heard him chuckling afterwards and he ran after me.
I ran deep into the forest. I was ashamed of myself. My mind was in gutter after reading so many romance novels. I smacked myself on head and stopped to look back.
He was coming towards me with the speed of air. He was looking so divine . His platinum blonde hair blowing in air. His black shirt was clinging to his chest which was unbuttoned a bit from upper part and his long legs were eye catching. He looked hollier than heaven. But, at the same time with a playful smirk on his face, his ear piercing and his chest on display made him sinful than hell. With a combination of both he was magical.
" What are you thinking Madeleine? It's not the time to attract.....Run" I prep talked myself and ran forward again.
After running forwards a bit, I saw a big lake in front of me. I was trapped.
" What will I do, now?" I asked myself.
I heard his footsteps. I spotted an oak tree so, I hid myself behind it.
" Come out." He yelled in his playful voice.
" Okay, I promise I won't tease you anymore." He said.
He called me several times but I didn't came out. After sometime, I didn't hear his voice. There was only silence. I decided to walk out but he came in front of me as soon as I walked out.
On seeing him suddenly, I got flustered and retreated my steps but he caught me.
With one hand he caught my wrist and with other he grabbed my waist. Butterflies danced in my stomach.
" Look at me...." He said in his sweet voice.
He had the seduction in his voice. I looked at him and fire in me lit again. I just wanted to stay like this forever. He brought my hand and put it in his chest. He covered my hand with his and said, " "Feel it."
His heart was beating fastly. Our hearts were beating in a sync.
" Don't ever run away from me." He continued.
He brought his face close to my face slowly........slowly. Was he going to do it? I felt like my heart was going to burst. Every fibre of my skin was on fire. I could hear the beating of my heart. Lub dub lub dub lub dub............lub dub
His face was so close to me, I could feel his warm breath.
" Do you know why?" He continued asking.
I shaked my head in a no. He looked at me. I could see my reflection in his eyes. I was flustered and my face was red. He brought his face more close to me. My heart beat setting an increased pace. I closed my eyes to feel the moment.
But, the moment never came.
" Because I get tired easily." He said.
I opened my eyes and saw him chuckling silently. I jerked away from him.
" Why did you close your eyes?" He asked innocently.
I turned my back to him. He bursted out laughing. I could not believe. He embarrassed me two times in a day. I was burning red with shame.
I started walking away from him. He started following me and said, " Make me chocolate cookies."
" I am not making you anything."I said in an angry voice.
He came in front of me and said," I am going to win for you. "
" I won't see you. Go away. " I shouted.
" Okay..."
He chuckled and ran away. I was stunned to watch him go away.
" I only told him once and he really ran away.....You could have wooed me." I complained in air.
I stomped my foot in anger. I was so irritated.
I heard sound of firecrackers. Competition must have started. So,I went to competiton grounds. My seat was already assigned. I went and sat there.Amy came after some time. She asked me what happened but I ignored her questions. I knew it was rude. But, I wasn't in the mood to answer.
Princess Akshita's seat was upgraded because she became crown Princess. On seeing me, she waved me and I waved her back.
Everyone was present here including the nobles and commoners.
They were cheering loudly. It was very chaotic. The atmosphere leveled up my mood and I was excited.
The race started and Prince Alaric won the race. I was so happy. My anger evaporated quickly.
He went to podium to receive the award. He was given a shining gold trophy and beautiful tiara.
" So, now is the time to choose a lady." The announcer said in the Mike.
Everyone cheered loudly but ladies were cheering more loudly.They were really more excited.
" So, Who is your choice? Who will be known as beauty of the year and will get a chance to be your partner in afternoon's ball?" He asked again.
My heart thundered loudly in my chest. I pitied every girl. I was proud because he was only going to choose me.