Since The Beginning of Time

In a lovely enchanted place named Maldonia a baby boy was born on December 22.1995 in Curacas , Maldonia. The baby is the son of King Lucaso Notelli Maurice Kyle Rodriguez Valasquez- Ghib . The baby is also the son of Natalia Nina Layla Sol Luana Lowder-Ghib. The King and Queen named their first born Prince Naveen Gomo Lorenzo Andreas Rodriguez Valasquez-Ghib . The handsome little baby had honey colored born eyes, tan skin, nice curly off black hair, and smiled like an Angel. The Maldonian Royal family was so pleased that King Lucaso and Queen Natalia's first was a boy that they decided he would be groomed to be one of the next King's and have an arranged marriage. They showed the baby off to the world and had many priest come to bless Prince Naveen. Prince Naveen's sister Princess Evangline Luana Marina Holy Rodriguez Valasquez-Ghib, and older brother Daveon Lucio Tomas Rodriguez Valasquez- Ghib was super excitied. Princess Eva was only four years old. Queen Natalia could not wait to write her dear friends Eudora Brown- Gracia and Chelsea La Bouff who she had been friends with since they were one in New Orleans. Queen Natalia began to write:

Dear Eudora and Chelsea,

I have just delivered my youngest son Prince Naveen Gomo Lorenzo Andreas Rodriquez Valasquez-Ghib. Born on December 22,1995. I want you all to come to the palace within the next fives years so our children can be great friends. My first born child Devon Lucio Tomas Rodriguez Valasquez- Ghib and Evangeline Claudina Luana Marina Holy Rodriguez Valasquez- Ghid would love to see their Aunts and their families. Please come. Also Prince Naveen is to marry Tiana, and my godson will marry Charlotte. I know Charles and Telese will make a great for Daveon, i'll let him decide.

Love your friend Talia,

Queen Natalia

Meanwhile in New Orleans, Louisiana

In a medium sized house on February 12, 1996 was born a beautiful second baby girl to James Garcia a chef and Eudora Lowder-Garcia a seamstress an Afro- American couple. They named their beautiful baby Tiana Angelika Maria Lowder -Garcia. Everyone was so excited for their family. The Pastor and his congregation blessed this baby. The family received many gifts and donations. The La Bouff's one of the wealthiest families in New Orleans was excited for their go friend's the Garcia's to have their second baby. Their first child Telese Ezra Leona Patricka Lowder-Garcia was onlya beautiful chocolate four year old girl with dark-brown eyes, black curly hair, and pink lips. Telese was excited to see so many people. Telese was approached by a four year old handsome Caucasian boy running to her named Charles La Bouff. Charles said "Telese! Telese, I have something for you." as he smiled. Telese smiled back a little. She finaly said "Yes, Charles? 'What is the surpise'?" Charles blushed when Telese called his name. Charles pulled the pink rose form behind him and kneeled before her. Charles gushed with pride saying "here you are my beautiful Princess .The rose matches your pink dress'." Telese blushed, hugged Charles and kissed him on his lips and ran quickly to her parents. Charles cheek's turned pink and instanly thought he was in love with Telese. Charles vowed to himself that he will marry Telese regardless of the law. He quickly ran after her. Finally he caught up to her andwent into the room. They saw his family holding Tiana and his baby sister Charlotte. Charlotte was two months older than Tiana. Charles said to Telese are sister look like they are going to be good friends ." Both families watched Charlotte reached to grab Tiana's hand. Charles and Telese smiled and Chelsea La Bouff looked down to see them smiling and said "Well aren't your two going to hold the babies so we can get a picture. The children did as Mrs. La Bouff told them Finally the men left the room. Telese spoke "Mrs. La Bouff , Charles gave me a pink rose". Chelsea and Eudora smiled and giggled. Then finally Cheslea spoke" Firstlty,My darling niece Telese please call me Aunt Chelsea. Secondly, 'Charles loves you Telese so he wanted you to have a rose because you are as pretty as a rose." Telese blushed and Eudora smiled and said "I'm sure Telese loves Charles. However, Chelsea they are four year olds, and they wouldn't be accepted in the society we live in." Telese looked sadden because she didn't understand what her mama was saying. Telese looked at the two baby girls sleeping and said "One day you two will be able to marry who you want. 'Sadly, I'll never be married if I can't marry Charles." Tears streamed down Telese's face. Eudora hated seeing her daughter unhappy but she had to know at an early age she couldn't marry a white male. Aunt Chelsea slowly walked up to Telese and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Telese,Telese. We love you dear.' Your mother is right. People question our families friendship a lot. Did your mother ever tell you the story of how me , her and Natilia met?" "Yes ma'am. Aunt Cheslea I want to marry Charles.'Then Claudiana , Tiana, and Charlotte can be in the wedding." Eudora smiled and said "I would love to see that wedding, and you'll have to tell your father-" "Tell me what?" asked James.

James and the La Bouff men appeared in the door.

Telese turned and started telling everyone that she wants to marry Charles. While Charles listened to Telese he failed to realize that his father asked him a question. "Charles my boy, do you take Tiana as your future wife?" asked Big Daddy La Bouff but laughed when Charles blushed at the question. So both dad's vowed to let Telese and Charles marry when they turn twenty years old. However the celebration was short lived when a loud knock came to the door. James opened the door to see a royal messenger . The messenger spoke "Mr. Gracia , the royal family has a letter for your family ." James said "Thank you ", took the envelope and waited for the man to walk down the stairs and he shut the door. James look and the envelope and gave it to Eudora. Eudora read the letter and then asked Chelsea to read the letter Natalia wrote. Both women exclaimed "We are going to Maldonia in five years!" Everyone smiled and cheered at he the letter explained more than that. The letter also said Queen Natalia Promised her god son King Ray of Flordonia to Marry Eva, her other god son Prince Louis of Nordonia to marry Charlotte and her son Prince Naveen to marry Tiana. Because Natalia remembered Chelsea promised Eudora that her son Charles would marry Telese. However Cheslea and Eudora never told the men that part.

Five years Laters...

The Queen had been morning the loss of her son Prince Daveon Lucio Tomas Rodriguez Valasquez- Ghib. A nanny named Lia sold him to a King and they have been trying to track their son for five years since the day she played hide and go seek with him. The Queen blamed herself but the King and children would try to make her feel better by playing Jazz music, her favorite. Navven loved Jazz music too. Prince Naveen played his ukulele to jazz music all the time.

Servants were chasing Princess Evangline, Prince Naveen and Prince Rafe around the royal Castle. Yelling "Princess Eva , Prince Naveen and Prince Rafe. Please do stop running. Your guest shall be here any minute." Finally they stopped running once King Lucaso and Queen Natalia told them to go to the whipping room. Each child received ten lashes on their bottoms. Queen Natalia hated using bleats to whip the children but it was necessary for them to learn. However King Lucaso said to the children "If your mother was not here I would have whipped you all in front your guest and the servants.' Now go to the waiting room and sit down. I will not tolerate you all misbehaving in my Castle'." The children all went walking but Prince Naveen. He turned to his parents and said "Mama, Papa please don't be mad. Evangline and Ray were trying to go meet to stop running. I'm really sorry". The King and Queen nodded their heads and Naveen left. Then Cal the royal valet came running and said "Your majesties, your guests have arrived. They are in the waiting room." The King and Queen thanked him and walked to greet their guests. The royal valet Cal followed the majesties.

In the waiting Room….

The Garcia and La Bouff family waited patience for the royal families' arrival. Telese and Charles were eagerly waiting to see Princess Eva. Telese asked her mother "Mama, I'm nervous about seeing Eva". Eudora smiled and said "You do not need to be nervous baby. Eva will love you like she has since y'all were one." Then Tiana went over and hugged Telese. Charles and Charlotte came over and group hugged too. The parents hugged each other and giggled. Then Charlotte "Lottie" and Tiana "Tia" said "We want to play now". They picked up their dolls and started to play. Then the doors opened. They saw two guards come in the room and the royal family came in the room. Queen Natalia eyes started to water when she saw Eudora and Chelsea. The women ran to each other and were overwhelmed by the joyous reunion. King Lucaso shook hands with Big Daddy and James saying "Gentleman it is good to see you both. ' I would like to have a private meeting will you both now if that is all right with the women?" The King turned to look at the women. They nodded their heads and the men quickly left. While the women were talking Tia and Lottie were still playing with their dolls. Meanwhile Telese and Charles, and Claudina ran up to one another hugging. Telese and Charles asked Princess Claudina would she like to walk in the garden with them. Princess Claudina responded "Call me Eva , and yes I would love too. Let me tell mama ." Evangeline skipped over to Queen Natalia saying "Excuse me mama, but Tel, Char and I are going to the garden and the nanny is coming with us." Natalia nodded. The older children left. Naveen and Ray looked at Tiana and Charlotte playing dolls. Naveen told Ray, "we should play with them." Ray shook his head and said "Faldi no Naveen". ( Absolutely not Naveen). Naveen chuckled and said "well I want to play so I'm going". Naveen sat on the floor in between the two girls and smiled when asking "May I play?" Tiana looked up and immediately went shy. Charlotte stopped playing and was gawking at him. Naveen grabbed a ken doll and said "My name is Naveen and what is your names?" Tiana smiled and grabbed her doll and said "My name is Tiana, nice to meet you Naveen." Charlotte did the same, then Ray joined to the game. Soon the kids were having so much fun they didn't notice their mom's smiling at them until Naveen made his doll lip lock with Tiana's doll. Queen Natalia and Chelsea immediately gasped while Eudora walked over to the children and said "Sweetie's do not make the dolls kiss each other." Then she walked away chuckling. Then Naveen said "Ti-Ti wanted me to kiss her" talking to Tiana. Tiana laughed and said "Veeni is such a bad kisser". Tiana and Naveen were talking and playing dolls ignoring Charlotte and Ray. Naveen asked Tiana, "do you play soccer?" "No, Naveen I don't like soccer." Naveen was mad and said "Well you can't be my girlfriend if you don't like soccer." Tiana said "I never wanted to be your girlfriend." Naveen grabbed Tiana and kissed her on the lips. Tiana broke the kiss. She pushed Naveen and Naveen hit the ground. Tiana ran out the door the go to the garden. Naveen quickly ran after her saying "Faldi fandonza, I'm going to get her." Naveen was angry but he felt a connection of love, no maybe like with Tiana. Meanwhile …..Tiana made it down the stairs and trip over a couple of rocks. Telese , Charles and Evangeline saw her fall and started running to her. Naveen came over to Tiana and started laughing in Tiana's face. Tiana tried getting up but Naveen tackled her to the ground. Tel, Char, and Eva pushed him off of Tiana. Then their mothers , Charlotte and Ray came running. Eudora made her way to see Tiana. Tiana leg was bleeding and she had some scratches. Eudora picked up Tiana and took her to get cleaned up. Chelsea looked at the children and asked "Who hurt Tia?" Queen Natalia walked passed each child looking them up and down and stopped in front of Naveen. Natalia saw Naveen was smug marks on his pants, his hands were dirty and he looked nervous. Natalia spoke to the nanny "Take all the children back in except for Naveen." The nanny took the children and Chelsea followed them. Queen Natalia looked at Naveen and walked over to the bush and broke off a switch. Queen Natalia looked a Naveen and said "Take this to your father and tell him what you did to Tiana." Naveen took the switch and said "Mama, I love Tiana but she doesn't want to be my girl." Natalia smiled and said 'she will be soon.' Just give her a couple years, yes?" Suddenily the Queen had a change of heart. "But just because she doesn't want to doesn't give you the right to push her? I changed my mind I'll whoop you then your father will." After whooping Naveen , she wiped his tears away and said " I love you but I will never tolerate bad behavior, understand?" Naveen smiled, hugged her and walked to his father's study.

In the King's Study

King Lucaso opened the doors as James and Big Daddy followed . King Lucaso's study chamber had one large desk, four conference chairs made of gold and emerald, paintings of various rulers, his family, four large bookcases, windows, battle ship, two computers, a tv and a entertainment center. King Lucaso turned to speak to the men but instead laughed as the men gawked at his study chamber. The King cleared his throat and said "I would like for you both to work for my Kingdom of Maldonia.' James you will be head chef and a culinary instructor.' B.D. I want you to be my business advisor consult, What do you both say? Now of course your families could move here, and their schooling will be free'." James and B.D. looked at each other then said "Yes, King Lucaso we accept however we have to ask our wives." Just as the King was about speak his valet Cal run in to say "Prince Naveen is here." The King said "let him in." Prince Naveen walked slowly walked with a switch in his hand to his father. Cal shut the doors and James and B.D. asked Prince Naveen "Why do you have a switch , Prince?" Naveen stood like a statue. Finally the King barked, "don't just stand their boy and not tell us what happened!" Naveen looked up at his father and said "I was arguing with Tiana about her being my girlfriend. But she doesn't want to be my girlfriend. However papa I grabbed a kiss for my Tia on the lips." Naveen blushed and James said "Oh brother, what happened to my baby cakes?" B.D. said "What?! But you are only five years old." The King laughed and said "that's my boy. Going in the romantic Maldonian style. But your five so you should not kiss." Then Naveen said "after we kissed she pushed me down. Then she ran to the garden and I ran after her. But she tripped and has some scares. I pushed her down-." King Lucaso said "Enough!" James looked Naveen and said "Naveen you need to be careful and let's go to apologize to your Tia, yes?" Naveen smiled and began to walk until the King said "No, he will receive his whooping now before he leaves." B.D. looked and the men and said "James, let's wait outside." So the men left. The King took the switch from Naveen and put it in water. Then he took the switch out and said "Naveen drop your pants and come here." Naveen obeyed. After the whooping the King helped his son get cleaned and then they left the office. The King noticed that when he whipped Naveen, Naveen said "Papa, I'm sorry I hurt Tiana. I love Tiana. I don't care if I get a whipping for what I did because I deserve this." The King's heart softened and stopped whipping him. Naveen face was showered with tears. The King and Naveen walked into the hallway and found B.D. and James and decided to go to the dining hall.

In the Dinner Hall…

The Servants had seated the children at the kids table and women around their own adult table. They servants were serving the table and then the men walk through the doors. The servants bowed and said "your majestie, please be seated." The men sat next to their wives. Naveen on the other had received mean looks from all the kids when he was walking to the kids table. Naveen saw an open seat next to non-other than Tiana. Before Naveen walked any further he said "Tiana, I want to apologize for any pain I caused you. Will you forgive me?" Tiana stopped eating. Then she smiled and pulled the chair and said "Oh course, I forgive you my Prince Naveen." Naveen sat down in the sit and Tiana sat next to him. She gave him a hug and kissed him of the cheek then continued eating. Naveen blushed and everyone chuckled while the servants served him. Charles then stood up and said "I love Telese." Both Telese and Charles blushed. Telese said "Charles, I love you too." Then Ray stood up and said "Evangeline um…I mean Eva I love you." Lottie said "Darling , you are the bee's and knees, You kmow I loves ya" Then the parents laughed and did the same. Charlotte then got up and said "I love Prince Louis of Nordonia." Then the valet interrupt saying"Prince Louis of Nordonia is here to dine with you all." Then Prince Louis of Nordonia says "Charlotte , I'm to see you, and hello to all of you." Then he sat down at the table. Naveen looked at Louis and said "Do you love Charlotte?" Louis smiled and said "As much as my dear trumpet. Yes. I do." All the adults were talking about the future plans of moving to Maldonia and getting the kids into school and more. Tiana looked at Naveen and said "Veeni, do you think we can play together later on?" Naveen chuckled and said "My Princess, I think so. How did you come up with my nickname?" Tiana smiled and said "Venni means in Maldonian boy with a heart of gold." Naveen smiled and said "Beautiful." After the children were done eating they were taken to the library to read. The adults remained in the dining hall. Queen Natalia spoke "Gentleman, we decided who are children should marry. If the King approves then all shall be done." The King said "What? Are children are not even passed twelve yet women!" Natalia ignored and said "Evangeline will marry Prince Louis?" The King said "yes." The Chelsea said "Charles will marry Telese?" Everyone agreed. Then she said "Prince Ray will marry Charlotte?" Everyone said "yes." Then the King said "Naveen will marry Tiana, yes?" All of the adults said "yes." Naveen and Tiana looked at each other, smiling. Tiana got up and walked to her parents, "excuse me mama and papa.' I'm done eating, so can I see the castle." They nodded and Eudora said "Just be good and do not touch anything, okay?" Tiana laughed and said "Mama, I aint gonna mess nothing up, bye." Tiana told the other kids and soon the nannies came in and took the children on a tour of the castle. Naveen was so excited that his parents allowed him to walk around too. The nannies smiled and told the children all about the history. Then they went to the Kitchen. Tiana sneaked off to be in the kitchen. Telese , Eva, and Charlotte saw Tiana sneaked off and giggled. The nanny was caught up telling the children the history of traditional Maldonian food she didn't know Tiana was missing until Chef Kole came out with the Gumbo Tiana made and said "Tiana , your Gumbo is so good." Everyone turn to see Tiana with a smile plastered on her face. Tiana said "Look everybody, I made gumbo!" Everyone grabbed a bowl of gumbo except Naveen. Tiana decided to walk over to Naveen and demand he eat her gumbo. "Naveen" Tiana called out "Why, didn't you taste my gumbo?" Naveen looked at her and said " I hate gumbo, it is disgusting." Tiana looked at him and said "one day you'll eat the gumbo!" Tiana walked away disappointedly. Soon the kids went off to bed and the parents were still talking about the future. The royal family begged for them to stay, however the Gracia's and LaBouff's went back to New Orleans. James and Big Daddy received a telegram on their way to the ship. The telegram was sent by the King offering James and Big Daddy jobs as a head chef, and a Lawyer. Both men were stunned but were not sure what do say to the King's offer.

Five days later

On the Ship...

Big Daddy LaBouff was in his room in deep thought about how long he would be away from New Orleans. Then suddenly a loud knock came from the door. Big Daddy slowly got up from his bed and opened the door. At the door was James holding a newspaper and said "Morning B.D. I thought you would like have a newspaper to read?" Big Daddy smiled and said "James, thank you.' while taking the newspaper. Big Daddy asked James what would he say to the King's offer. James looked at B.D. and said " I always wanted to be a head Chef and have my own restaurant. I would love to work somewhere else instead of mister Cal's and I think my family would love Maldonia but I'm going talk with Eudora. What's your decision?" Big Daddy walked to table and said "I love my family but I would like my own firm, and I love helping others. I think my family needs to move and explore the world." So later when they arrived to New Orleans the men told their families about King's offer. However The family decide that if their business were not growing any better than they would move.

New Orleans

Eurdora sat in a rocking chair while see watched Telese try on her dress for the dance and Charles was reading the newspaper. Tiana on the other hand was in the kitchen playing with Lottie and Ms. La Bouff. They had just finshed making fried fish and gumbo. They set up the dinning room. Tiana ran to the living room calling her mother. Eudora looked at her and said, " Child, why are you yelling?" Tiana smiled and said "Dinner is ready!" Both families ate happily and talked about their days, But Tiana could only seem to think about Prince Naveen. To Tiana , her and Naveen's relationship was a love-hate one. Tiana was so caught up in her own world she did not notice Charlotte calling her "Tia, Tia, TIA!" then Tiana turned and said "yes, Lottie?" 'Where you thinking about Prince Naveen?" Tiana cheeks turned a little red and said "No." But the whole table fell out laughing. Then James said "Babycakes, remember Naveen is just a friend." Tiana suddenly stopped smiling. Telese spoke "Daddy, I like Charles more than a friend". Everyone laughed expect for James. James did not like the idea of anyone marrying his children. Sure he was all for it in front of his wife but honestly he did not like his daughter being friends with boys or even liking them sometimes.

That night...

Telese , Charles,Tiana and Charlotte were playing Princesses in Love. Charlotte was dancing and then stopped a book called Love me Forever. Charlotte grabbed the book and ran over to Tiana. Tiana was staring out of the window looking at a star. Charlotte was about to speak when she heard Tia talking to the star.

Dear Star,

Dear Stary night sky.

Listen to the treas that I cry.

I wish I could get some help because I'm in the love with Prince Naveen.

God please send me help.

I'm only five years, and I wish my heart not melt.

It keeps melting because I like no I love him.

I wish to be a Princess. The Princess of Maldonia to exact.

I dream of me and him dancing around a sea of water.

My daddy thinks I should just friends with him.

Well, can't he still be my friend to?

I know I'm only five but I wish I was nine.

You know why, I would almost be in the Maldonia capital called De Prime

Or at least that's what Telese tells me. I want the stars, and the moons to shine.

I want to sing songs of love while watching the Angels soar in the sky.

I know in my heart I was promised to him since the beginning of time.

But of sweet Lord help me tell my father that Prince Naveen will be mine.

Love,

Tiana, Amen.

Once Tiana opened her eyes Charlotte clapped and Telese said "Charlotte, why are you clapping?" Charlotte smiled and said "I saw a pretty star." Then turned and winked at Tia. Charles shook his head and said "Telese why don't we go wish on star." So Telese and Charles left the room. Charlotte hugged Tia and said "Tia, maybe you'll marry Prince Naveen when we turn nine." Both girls stared giggling and Then Tia said "Yeah and then you can marry Prince Louis ." Both girls chuckled and stared to get ready for bed when Eudora came in. Eudora spoke "What are you girls laughing about?" Then girls looked at each other and smiled. Eudora smiled both and shook her head. Then Eudora said "You all will have a enough time thinking about boys.' Now go to bed and I'll read Cinderella.

Three years later ….

Naveen had been sad since Tiana left. Naveen spent the whole month lying in bed pretending to be sick. Naveen daydreamed about playing with Tiana. Then suddenly

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