HER MAJESTY, HIS ROYALTY

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at home was unpleasant or anything, but I truly miss my friends from school. It's

my life. There's Mello, my buddy, his adorable girl, Carlo, the talented blonde basketball player, Jerry, my all-time boss, and Hayley... she's real

me get ready. I wasn't particularly fond of the royal hearings. They were always long and boring, with Kings and Lords from the kingdoms reading scrolls and making statements

enzo, Dad, the Kings, and the Lords were seated at the other end of the royal cour

his great nation. Carmen, the second-born and only girl, is beautiful and successful. She graduated from the Royal School of Music as the best student and has been flourishing ever since. I'll miss her wh

ill this be over?" Joe asked, as th

, I have no id

royal hearing finally came to an end, and the Lords of the kingdoms exite

names and state their positions in the nation. I learned the breakdown of the great nation of Athr

nation and where the emperor's home is located), the North, and the South. The North has two kin

he palace was not as boring as one might think. We had a huge library fille

e Royal School of Music and fell in love. Carmen is my closest sibling, so I know all about their love story, and it's truly beautiful. Despite knowing about my crush on H

phone. Evly and I have been texting a lot this holiday

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by said behind me. I was so engrossed in te

a minute, Mrs. D

the palace for as long as I c

ls to Athras Central. As the King of Odessa, it was a reg

ening to my father talk about it, you'd think it was some paradise. He spoke fondly about the Emperor's family and how beautifu

ries, Mum called Mrs. Danby to

s. Christine, on the other hand, has no problem with the balls. She's a little nerd, and during the ball, she engages in fascin

gested, knowing that the main reason for this ball was for my mother to show o

balls; they are very important," my mother replied, and I

a gentleman asks for a dance. Be p

eman?" I asked though I w

uldn't be at the ball in the first place

he Royal fashion designer of Odessa came to the palace to deliver our gowns. Mi

he would be attending the ball. Al'done and Odessa were both in the n

dresses," Christine barged

wns; that's probably why she loves Crowns' dres

I'm sure some gentleman will ask for a dance," I thought I had an o

an be asked to dance. Last time I checke

out of my room

shouldn't yell like that," Mrs. Da

ut Chris is getting on my nerves,"

r Highness," Mrs. Danby

nk so?"

ything less?" my mother said as she wa

ful, Mother," I

mber to be on your best b

don't have to worr

ntleman asks for a dance. Be polite and

gentleman?" I asked,

e wouldn't be at the ball in the fir

ge, along with lords and ministers of Odessa and other parts of the north, filled the palace. I paid my re

Jare?" Mell's voice

ese balls together, analyzing the eager boys and girls and having a bit of fun. Being the pla

y, when did you g

, you know I had to pay

ight," I

an for today?" Mel

en," I said, and some ladies nearby gave me puzzled looks, but Mell quickly ch

ave you all the time," Mell said, prete

ello," I chuckle

f me and politely asked, "Your Highness, would y

my mother's gaze from above. Oh

ng my hand. He took it

arm, and as I looked at him properly, I noticed he was quite handsome. He had curly blonde hair and beaut

iving me a little wink; she

ed I hadn't said much, and it

elf," I finally managed to sa

came to an end, and w

m Al'done a secret from me?" I teased Me

us?" Mell as

course, w

e's too beautiful," Mell said, tryi

t's my type then?" I inquired play

nown player, not good for you," Mell

u any different fr

with an air of confidence as if there was

e upcoming semester?" I asked, smoothly s

ke plans; I'm always open to a

he replied with a charming

ic and laughter, as we swayed to the rhythm of the music. Mell was always a fun partner to dance with,

he ball wasn't as dreadful as I had anticipated. Maybe it was the company, o

ersations with various people. I couldn't help but wonder what he was like beyond th

nd acquaintances, I finally found myself sitting down to catch my breath. Mel

refreshing drink on my table, Albertus

ay I join you?" h

lied, feeling a bit flustere

kind-hearted, intelligent, and had a great sense of humour. As we talked, I realized that there was m

a brief encounter. The twinkling lights overhead seemed to dance along with our growing rapport, creating an enchanting ambience around us. I found myself d