Disastrous Luna

ELLE

ough the crowd of nobles and dignitaries trying to

ed after scanning the room. But walking straight up to the table would ca

mpty seat close by. It isn't too close to the royal table, but it's close e

h a glimpse of princess Charlotte and two of her maids wa

t they are just disgusted by my unimpressive lo

watch her from the conner of my eye. She suddenly gets up

in respect. "Congratulations on your engageme

stant, her eyes locks onto mine and I feel a

d to toe, and I can almost sense

she says, her voice

the question, "Yes,

what's wrong. You're trying to steal my prince from me. I won't allow it.

lone trying to steal him from her. Why would she think me of all people has interest in her f

now what kind of woman you are. You're not fit to be

vain person but I never expected to be confronted like this

your prince, your highness. But even if I do, it's not up to you to

ou're trying to compete with me for his attentio

ing fun of me. My dress might not be as grand as the one she

he queen approaches u

this lovely young lady?" S

mile. "Your Majesty, this is my teenage friend princess Issabelle." She lies her e

ly at the prince's mother. "Your highness I'm just a frie

. "Well then, it's lo

al table for dinner. It would be lovely to have her company." The queen tells Cha

th falls open a

ly trying to come up with an excuse. "But I'm af

y along with the charade I speak

re I leave and I would be honored to dine with y

she quickly regain her composure. I bet she

sponse. "Wonderful! Plea

argue, but then closes it, realizing she have to play along

oyal table. I feel the scrutiny of t

but Prince Hayden looks at me confused. I can tell he is wondering how me and Charlotte know each other, and I

harlotte, I can't help but feel a sense of satisfaction as I catch her angry glare.

on the ornate table, and my eyes flicker nervously to

No one else pours their own, maybe I shouldn't too. I feel foolish when I catch the eye of the prince. He is look

le, may I ask where y

I am the youngest daughter of king Edward." I

t sounds lovely. Although, I must say, A few years ago I heard some troubling news ab

eement as all their eyes turn to me, prob

sty, our kingdom was attacked but I can assure you that my father Edward, did not die in the att

essed and I let out a silent sigh of relief knowing that I have

or your kingdom, dear. How was it attac

thoughts and forge a convincing lie that will steer the king into talking about what I need him to. "They stole records of our

ayed the king and sided with the enemy." Princess

ave told you what happened, perhaps you forgot." I laugh, hoping to deflect any suspicion, and turns to the queen. "Your b

ly amused by my remark. Charlotte glaces at me with th

if they fall into the wrong hands. Your father should have known to keep them in a safe place so that they don'

away from getting the information I need. "But where do you suggest we sho

nd I smile to myself, knowing where exactly to look for the records I missed e

ss such matters with someone we barely know." The prince who

. " Princess Isabelle is Ch

caused any offense." I say look

and I get anxious as I wait for dinner to be ove