Lola sighed, seeing her cousin's confused and hopeless expression. She watched as Hakeem made his way towards her, wearing an apologetic look on his face.
Taking a deep breath, Lola was about to intervene when Prince Dustan's deep voice stopped her.
"Princess Dina..." Prince Dustan quickly came forward and stopped before the young princess, a gentle smile masking his slight disgust. "...may I have the honour of first dance with you?"
"Huh!" Malik as well as everyone standing close by were rendered speechless.
Even Rhiya was left dumbfounded. She never thought Tristan arrogant brat of a friend fancied her daughter.
King Xavier returned his attention to his fellow king friend and resumed in discussion, temporarily overlooking Dina's shameless act.
With all pairs of eyes in the royal circle fixated on him and Princess Dina, Dustan reassured himself inwardly.
'I'm doing this for Lola.'
