In a dimly lit hall with chandeliers hanging above the room illuminated with candles burning bright and casting a dim ambiance.Slow music could be heard within the room .
"I came here specifically to see the crown prince ." Said a noble young lady.
Me too. It's been long since l saw his handsome face .Said another lady.
I hear he prefers to be among humans than his own kind.
Ohh please we all know he is fulfilling his duty as the crown prince by building high connections with the humans incase a war broke out . Wise move l could say.
I pray he comes today he is so handsome among the reigns.
The women continued to gossip about their crown prince .
An announcement was heard informing everyone that the royal family had entered the hall. All eyes turned to the double mahogany doors waiting to see the royal family .
Damien had been left with no choice but to come and attend his father's 300th birthday. As the crown prince he couldn't refuse and he also had plans to see through what his uncle Vincent was trying to do to obtain the kingdom . Killing two birds with one stone he would never engage in unprofitable journey.
Let's welcome His Majesty king Amien and Her Majesty queen Cornelia along side their royal children. The crowd applaused and people began to whisper .
"Wow so handsome".
"Should l ask for a dance later".
"Such a good body ohh the crown prince is so hot."
Many people talked about Damien because he was rare in Riv kingdom.
All the young noble ladies and even some rich human families who were of marriageable age were all dressed up for today to try and get the crown prince's attention. But what they didn't know was that Damien was missing a certain green eyed girl in his house right now .
Should l text her and find out how she is doing today? I hope she has eaten .
Hlo, Kiara it's Damien.
Hey, how are you. Did you reach safely?
Kiara had got her phone today and she was eagerly waiting for Damien's call.
Yes, l did and am almost going for my meeting just wanted to check on you.
And l miss you.
Ohh l miss you more . I feel lonely without you here.
Don't worry l will be back before you know it.
Okay. I will be waiting for you . She sent with love emogis that made Damien's heart to warm up.
Okay . I will call you when l get time .
Goodbye dear.
Damien was so engrossed in his chat with Kiara that he didn't realize that the atmosphere had become lively and his father was about to give a speech to his guests.
"Brother who is that girl who is occupying your mind so much . His younger brother Jeremy teased him.
Damien glared at his brother." You should pay attention to what father is going to say instead of minding my business".
Okay crown prince. Jeremy joked .
I welcome you all my esteemed guests who have spared their time to come and attend my 300th birthday celebration. Thank you all for coming and sharing in my happiness. Eat and enjoy anything you would like and when the time comes safe journey to you all.
Cheers burst out from the crowd.
King Amien was a tall man with black hair and grey eyes similar to that of his children. He had a clean face and he had a calm demeanor compared to Damien who was feared . He was a very likeable man .
Let the birthday boy open the dance floor for the rest . The elders of the counsel joked childishly .
The king and the queen elegantly moved to the dance floor and they danced to the waltz.
"You look beautiful my queen".
" You look handsome my king ' You look just like you are still 20 years old.
Ohh. Stop fluttering me my queen.
Am just being honest your Majesty. The couple swayed in unison to the music and as it came to an end the crowd cheered them.
After the king and queen the rest were now allowed to join and many women were looking forward to dancing with Damien but all of Damien's attention was on the officials at the party.
He was talking to the high ranking officials and lord's of Riv kingdom completely ignoring the women preying at him.
Many couples stepped on the dance floor and they enjoyed the music.
So tell me , are you going to approach and talk to him or you will wait for him to approach you instead. Dora , a vampiress said to Shelia who was sipping a glass of blood that looked like red wine.
As you can see Dora , do you think he will even approach me tonight. Shelia countered.
I will approach him l can't just let what was between us die like that . I have to be the crown princess and l won't let this chance go. I will fight for what is mine .
Shelia was Damien's childhood friend and she was even his blood supplier that everyone in the kingdom thought that they would get married but they have all seen how distant Damien has become nowdays . He doesn't hold any woman in high regards except his family.
Excuse me. Sorry for the interuption gentlemen.
Your highness can l have this dance. Shelia directly asked Damien Infront of the officials because that way he wouldn't refuse. She has been trying to get his attention but all in vain.
Damien faced the woman who dared to interrupt his meeting. Seeing his childhood friend something dark flickered in those grey orbs but it disappeared quickly.
"Sure"
He led her to the dance floor and he held her shoulders and the other hand held her back . She had expected him to hold her waist to give them a romantic position but Damien didn't do that . Their was even a gap between their bodies as they danced .
Yuck. This was not a part of her plan . She had planned to show every female here today that Damien was hers alone but with the way they were dancing the ladies would laugh at her saying she was forcing her self on the crown prince.
She had to make another plan to get closer to Damien.
"So how have you been Damien" Shelia tried her luck.
Good. He replied. He wasn't even looking at her but behind her.
He didn't even ask her how she was. Had their friendship turned to such that they couldn't even talk properly.
So how is the human world. My father wants me to come and upgrade my studies there . So l wanted some advice from you.
I don't know much about education in the human world am into business. Sorry he eyed her .
So cold! They swayed to the music and all eyes where on them.
I should pretend to fall so that he holds me properly. Shelia prepared to act her tricks but she didn't realize that the music was at it's climax and when she planned to fall Damien also planned to let go for her.
Ahhhhhh...
Shelia fell hard on the floor .....