7th June.
"Don't you think anyone would suspect why we aren't at the base with the rest of our people? It has been days and I haven't seen grace or anyone" I was really worried about my identity being figured, who knows what the jukun's would do for my head?
"Let's go, you have a hair appointment" granny said.
"Hair appointment? You never said anything about that" I questioned, she never said anything about it to me.
"Yes, let's go. The prince has arranged it for you" granny said as we began to walk out of the room.
"Why? I don't understand" is something going on again? I hate when they make decisions that concerns me without my involvement.
"Good morning Daniella, I Zainab your personal bodyguard for the day" a young elegant looking lady who was standing Infront of a car said.
"Hi, nice to meet you" I said as I extended my hands out for a shake.
"Same ma" she said as she opened the door for me and my granny to get in the car.
"Where are we heading to?" I asked curiously as the car began to move.
"The prince ask me to bring you to a hair salon, which you would see soon, it is not far from the palace" Zainab said.
Adjusting from being a princess and being called your majesty, my princess, your highness to mere being called by my first name is something I don't think I can get used to.
It's so strange, is this the experience of a non royal? I don't have a personal stylist, no one is catering for my personal needs, no one is looking out for me and I get it I am not their priority, they have their king, Queen, prince and even princesses.
"We are here" my thoughts were interrupted by Zainab as she pointed out that we've arrived at our destination.
"Thank you" I said as I walked out of the car door, see exactly what I was just talking about. Although I am sure she doesn't mind, granny was the one who held the door open for me. So this is what my life has become? All because someone was dissatisfied with how small their kingdom is and they wanted something bigger? Humans are so selfish.
"This place looks beautiful" is said as we walked into the building, it looked like it was straight out of a fairytale.
"Good morning your majesty"
"Good morning ..." Ooh she wants talking to me, she was talking to her prince I fear.
"Morning Dani, how are you doing today?" Adekunle said as he walked up to me.
"I'm fine" I said as he embraced me in a hug, this was the first time this was happening.
"Nice" he said as he walked back to seat where we met him.
"This is John and he would be your hairstylist for the day, please tell him what you want to be done for you" adekunle said pointing at a man who was holding a comb.
"Maybe dye my hair blond?" I said.
I was unsure of what I want so I frantically looked up to granny to know her thoughts on it, my hair was just bellow my collar bone, reducing it was not an option especially the fact that it took me literal years to grow it this long.
"Blond is such an odd colour, it won't suit you, besides we are trying to blind you into the society not make you look more noticeable" she said.
"Cut it off, all the hair" granny give instructions to the hair dresser.
"Thought you wanted me to fit in? Which adult do you see with a low cut?" I was not about to loose all of my hair because of this, not at all.
"Rebels, the more untamed and rebellious you look the better. Besides changing hair colour won't make you I responsible like cutting it off would" granny insisted in her decision, she was not backing down.
"No, I am not doing that"
"Cut the hair Daniella, people are dying. The least you could worry about is hair that would grow back" granny was right, there were better things to be arguing about. And if cutting my hair off helps protect me then so be it.
"Okay, cut it off" I said in a low tone, it is my duty to protect my people.
"Okay" John said as he began to shaving my hair off with his clippers.
"Before I forget these are the girls" adekunle said pointing at two petite looking girls.
"What are they here for?"
"Oh yes, including Zainab she would be there for extra security" adekunle added completely avoiding my question.
"Okay then, do the same hairstyle for all 4 of them" granny instructed, what is going on? Is she trying to get me look alike? These girls look nothing like me, apart from how pettie they look they also have brown hair, brown?
"All done" John remarked, I was busy having a full on conversation in my head I almost forgot o was getting my hair cut.
"Now that wasn't hard" granny said.
"Thank you" I raised my head up and faced directly into the mirror, who is this? I look almost unregnisable, is this what hair does to the face?
"Come on, we have other things to do" granny said as she began walking up stairs.
"What else?" I asked as I followed her and Adekunle up.
"What are we doing again? And why do you two keep ignoring me?" I asked as I followed behind them.
"A pericing place? What? Hell no, I am not doing this" I said as I stepped back out.
"Don't make this hard, let's be quick and get this over with Daniella, it's for your own safety" granny said.
"But why didn't anyone tele before hand? What am I getting pierced?" I asked again and still no response from the both of them.
"Your nose and lip, now come sit down"
"Lip? Nose?"
"It's what all the young adults are doing dear, now come sit down"
"Don't you think you are trying so hard to make me fit in that I might not actually fit in?" To be honest this is getting out of hand not going to lie.
"Just do it" granny said, she seems to be adamant on what she wants and I have no choice but to do as she says or I am not leaving this place.
"I just think it would be harder to tell the difference between you and the other girls, especially if you girls have a lot in common" Adekunle finally chipped in.
"So all of this was your idea?" I said looking angrily at him.
"Calm down, the more you don't look like a royalty the better. Besides we still done know who the imposter is" Adekunle added.
"I thought we all agreed it was Joseph?"