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Mikayla POV
I can't believe I missed him. He probably hates me now! What's worse is that I made the date, so you would think I would be the one who was here! I just wish I could have met him, or at least found a way to explain to him what happened. He was so sweet to me, and now he probably thinks that I was just messing with him.
I allowed tears to fall freely as I kneeled down on the ground and picked up the rose. I could smell the rose, but I could also smell a trace of his scent on it, showing that he had been here. It had to be today of all days that a suitor comes. I whimpered quietly before standing up. I have to find him. I have to fix this.
A Week Later
It's been a week. One week since the missed date, one week since Prince Tate had visited, and most importantly, one week since I had last seen Brady. More like a week and a day actually. I had been looking forward to our date, and then I messed it up. I've tried to contact him, I really have, but I can't leave the castle, and I can't send any servants with a note to his house because I don't want them finding out about us, or at least what's left of us.
Knock knock! I sighed quietly before standing up and walking over to my bedroom door to find out who wanted my attention. "Alex! What brings you here?" I questioned my friend/lady-in-waiting. She smiled at me. "Well, I have to run an errand in the village and your father said you can come! He thinks it might be good for you to get some fresh air since you've been moping around the castle all week." I smiled at this. "Where do you have to go?"
"The village music shop. Your father's guitar needs to be tuned, and the boy who does all of the tuning is in today. So, what do you think? Do you want to come?" I thought Alex's invitation over. Maybe I'll see Brady, but then again, I probably won't. Sighing quietly, I shook my head. "No thank you Alex. I think I'll stay here." Alex frowned but nodded anyways. "Very well my princess." With this statement she left, leaving me to entertain myself whilst moping around because of my loss.
Deciding to roam the castle, I left my room, immediately crashing into someone. I glanced up hopefully, remembering the one boy I always seemed to run into. My hope turned into disappointment when I realized that it wasn't him. "I am so sorry my princess!" The servant boy bent down to help me up. However, as I finally examined him in detail, I recognized him: It was Boz, Brady's brother.
"Boz!" I exclaimed as I stood up. He stared at me for a moment, most likely trying to figure out how I knew his name. "That would be me. Is there anything I can help you with princess?" His tone was unsure, and curious. I smiled as a plan came to mind. "Yes there is actually. Is your brother here?"
"Boomer? He's working somewhere else in the castle." I shook my head. "No, your other brother, Brady." Boz nodded in understanding. "No, Brady said he was going to help out at the music shop today instead of coming with Boomer and me. He can tune instruments as well as repair them, so Mr. Love always allows him to help in the shop."
Everything then clicked into place: Brady was at the music shop, and I had a way to get to him. "Thank you Boz!" I called as I rushed off to find Alex, leaving the brother behind. I hurried through the castle, searching for my friend while hoping I wasn't too late to catch her. As I rounded a corner I caught sight of my friend. "Alex! Wait!" I called. She stopped walking and turned around, a guitar in her hands.
"Yes my princess?" She asked confused. I skidded to a stop next to her. "I'll go with you to the music shop." Alex smiled. "Let's go then my princess." With this we began walking.
We reached the plaza moments later where I walked past all of the villagers that were there, waving to a few of them as we passed. I received smiles in response, and a few waves.
As we walked I enjoyed the sun and nice weather, allowing myself to take as much of it in as I could since I probably wasn't going to be back in the village in the daytime anytime soon. Alex and I reached the music shop a few minutes later, and I was disappointed that we had to go inside and out of this nice weather.
"Good morning Mr. Love!" Alex greeted an older man as we walked in. I recognized him as that gossip girl Candace's dad. So he's the one who runs this store! I smiled as I followed Alex in, greeting the man as well. "Hello Mr. Love. It's a pleasure to meet you." The man seemed surprised by my presence. "My Princess, the honor is all mine." He bowed politely, and I bowed back.
"Is the boy who does the tuning here?" Alex questioned Mr. Love, who nodded in response. "Yes, he's in the back." Turning slightly, Mr. Love called out a name I hadn't expected to hear. "Brady, come here boy!" Some shuffling was heard from the back of the shop before he appeared.
He looked just as handsome as ever, his black hair all messed up while he wore a brown T-shirt and black jeans with black tennis shoes. "You called Mr. Love?" His voice was soft and polite. "Yes Brady, I need you to tune this guitar for me really quick. It's the King's, so it is of upmost importance." Brady nodded, his brown eyes shifting to the guitar in Alex's hands before they locked on me. As soon as he noticed my presence he smiled slightly before giving me a small bow, which I returned. However, when he stood up, something had changed. His eyes were filled with hurt, and his smile was gone.
"I'll tune this for you Alex." He smiled at my friend as he took the guitar from her, Alex smiling back. Brady then looked at me one last time before he turned and disappeared into the back of the shop again. "If you wish, you can look around the shop while you wait for the guitar. If you need anything else, just let me know." With this Mr. Love turned and left us to do as we pleased. While Alex began to look at the different instruments, I quietly walked to the back of the store where I had seen Brady disappear into minutes before. I had to talk to him, and this might be the only chance I get.
I quietly entered the room, finding a few different instruments strung about in need of repairs, as well as a few guitars that were all leaning against a wall. The boy I was looking for though was sitting in the middle of the room, on the floor, holding my father's guitar. I stayed in the doorway for a moment, watching him work. He would twist the knobs at the end of the guitar to tighten and loosen the strings before he strummed the guitar, usually wincing at the out of tune sound that came out.
Deciding to make my presence known, I walked forward before kneeling down on the floor next to Brady. He looked up at my arrival before turning back to his work. "Can I help you?" His voice was stiff, and showed no emotion. "Brady," I began, placing my hand on his shoulder to gain his attention. "I know you're upset about the other night, but can you please let me explain?" I paused, waiting for his answer. Brady hesitated a moment before he sat my father's guitar on the floor and turned to me, giving me his full attention. Taking this as a good sign, I began explaining everything.
"I promise you I did not mean to leave you there and miss our date, but my dad brought in an unexpected suitor, and I didn't find out until that morning. I had to spend all day with Prince Tate, and by the time I convinced him that we needed to return back to the castle, it was already past eleven, and when I did get back to the castle, my dad questioned me about how the day had gone, and by the time I answered all of his questions it was already past midnight. I still hurried to the clearing to see if you were there, and I found the rose. I am so sorry about missing the date, and I promise you that if you give me another chance, I will make it up to you, but for now, can you at least forgive me?"
As I finished my speech I stared into Brady's eyes, trying hard to figure out what he was thinking. Several things rushed through his eyes: Love, hurt, sadness, happiness, and the last one, forgiveness. "Princess, I forgive you, and I am sorry for becoming so upset. I do hope that we can try again to meet up, if it is not too much trouble." I nodded. What he was saying was better than I had even hoped for. "Yes Brady, we can meet again."
Brady smiled at this. "I will meet you anytime of any day my beautiful." I blushed at his words. "Can you meet me tomorrow night, the same place and same time as our last meeting?" Brady hesitated and uncertainty flashed through his eyes. "I promise I'll be there this time." As I said this Brady relaxed a nodded, his smile growing wider, making him look even more handsome, if that was even possible. "I will be there as well my princess."
I smiled at him before Mr. Love poked his head around the door. "Brady, are you almost done?" Brady looked up at his boss before nodding. "Almost done." He turned one of the knobs on the guitar that I hadn't noticed him pick up before strumming it. The sound that came out was beautiful, like birds singing in the morning. Mr. Love nodded his approval before Brady and I stood up.
Brady handed the guitar to Mr. Love, who in turn motioned for me to follow him. I began to walk to the door, stopping only to look at Brady. I smiled at him, and he winked in return, causing me to blush again. I gave him a small wave before walking out into the shop, my face still a little flushed.
"Are you ready to go my princess?" I nodded as Alex walked up to me. She turned to leave, and I was about to follow her when I felt a hand brush against mine. Turning my head slightly, I found Brady beside me. "I will see you soon princess." He mumbled just loud enough for only us two to hear. I smiled and nodded, signaling I heard him. Brady smiled before he turned and walked into the back of the shop again, disappearing from my view. I sighed happily before I followed Alex out the door, and into the outside air.
The whole walk home I felt like I was walking in the clouds. The weather was beautiful, and my spirits were high. I had another meeting with the boy whom I had a crush on, and this time, I knew I wouldn't miss it, not for the world. I will see you soon my love.
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