Hey guys, sorry for the short chapter last night, I was just so tired, I had a long day. But I promise this one will be longer. Don't forget the goal of 50 reviews by chapter 12 or 13. And Happy Father's Day to all the dads around the world!
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Chapter 10:
I was shaken awake by Adrianna. I looked at the clock. "It's two in the morning Adrianna." I complained sitting up, rubbing my eyes. "What do you need." A grin spread across her mouth as she handed me a robe. "Come, I want more lessons." At first I was confused until I remembered giving her lessons before I left. A grin spread across my face to match hers. "Sure."
Adrianna led me to a dead end hallway with a painting hanging on the wall. It was in the royal family's bedroom wing of the palace by Adrianna's suite. I judged the portrait from the bottom up. The cream colored dress made way for the rest of the features of the girl to be focused on. I made my way up realizing something once I saw the face. More importantly, the blue eyes and striking red hair. It was me.
Adrianna saw me staring and blushed. "After Celeste was married to father, she wanted this painting burned, but I convinced the guards to hold onto it for me. I put it here since she doesn't ever come down in this hallway ever." I couldn't say anything so I just smiled. Adrianna touched a little leaf on the frame and swung the painting to the side. "Come in." she said, motioning for me to follow. I felt my pocket as I followed, patting the gun in it.
We walked in a hallway, lined with torches after Adrianna closed the painting door. A few moments later, we came into a room with instruments, a grand piano in the center. I walked over, Adrianna now following me. "Now, show me what you have done." I said and Adrianna began to play, smiling.
Today was Adrianna's birthday. I left a small gift on her bed this morning when she was having breakfast with her family. Now I was in the training room with Damien and Wyatt. They had grown so much. "Now, push ups." I said and they obeyed immediately. We were going to do baseball today, which strengthened their arm muscles. Once they finished 2 minutes worth of push ups, I passed them both bats.
Of course, this baseball was a bit different. The bat was heavier than most aluminum bats and the ball was thrown harder and faster. I was about to throw a ball when Maxon came onto the field and held a bat. "Stop." He said firmly. "You are going to injure my sons." Damien rolled his eyes, setting his bat down. "Please, like you care. If I was Henry, you would care. But I'm not." Before I could do anything, Maxon came charging at Damien. I didn't have anything else on me but the ball, which of course was heavier than a normal base ball, so I wound up and threw the ball as hard as I could at him, knocking Maxon down.
I rushed over to him, but he already was in tears. I dismissed Damien and Wyatt before helping Maxon up. There was going to be a good sized bruise on his side now. He was trembling and muttering something that made him cry even harder. I leaned in to hear it. "I'm sorry America, I am so sorry. I let you down."
Maxon was okay a few minutes later after crying into my shoulder. He awkwardly left my side, unsure of what he just said. I just sighed and went back to the training room. I looked at myself in a full length mirror that was hanging on the door in the entrance. My hair was turning redder so I had to dye it soon. I noticed a bag on one of the benches behind me. I turned around and read the note.
You have been invited to Princess Adrianna's 12 birthday ball. It will be today in the ballroom starting at 7 and ending at 11. We hope you re able to come. I looked underneath to find a note that was handwritten unlike the rest of the card. Please wear what is included, and thank you for the present, I love it. ~A.S.~ I smiled and looked down to find what was in the bag.
I entered the princess's bedroom since I was assigned to escort her down to the party. I was wearing a white and royal blue A-line dress. It was gorgeous. I was given silver carle heels in Adrianna's bedroom, my shoes too worn out to be used. "Shall we go?" I asked politely, mockingly raising my arm for Adrianna to take. Smiling foolishly, Adrianna took my arm. "We shall."
I was not used to parties anymore so I stood on the edges of the party. My hair was in a French twist, Adrianna had her maids do my hair. After a while, Celeste came over to me. "Surprised to still see you here." she said casually, although her voice hinted she was angered. "Just don't make any moves on him America or you will be sorry." I smiled. "I won't but I won't make any promises on anyone else." "Hello there ladies." A voice said from behind Celeste. Plastering on a smile, Celeste turned around. "Hello Maxon." she said sweetly. "Would mind dancing with me. I just love this song." Maxon took her to the dance floor after nodding yes. I guess the rebels didn't keep Celeste in the dark.
After about 10 minutes, Adrianna took to the stage. "Um, hello everyone." Adrianna played with her hands, showing her nerves, but stopped, gaining confidence after she looked over at me. "I would like to thank everyone for coming. So, I would like to sing a song. Dedicating it to my mother." I saw Celeste swell with pride before Adrianna finished her sentence. "My late mother, Queen America."
Adrianna placed herself behind the microphone, and started to sing. Softly at first, but gaining more confidence than before and sang louder. I recognized the song immediately. It was the one I was teaching her.
"Sometimes a story has no end
Sometimes I think that we could just be friends
"'Cause I'm a wandering man, " he said to me.
And what about our future plans?
Does this thing we have even make sense?
When I got the whole world in front of me
So I said, "I don't wanna be alone forever.
But I can be tonight
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I love gypsy life
I don't wanna be alone forever
Maybe we can see the world together
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I can be tonight, tonight."
So I just packed my baggage and
Said goodbye to family and friends
And took the road to nowhere on my own
Like Dorothy on a yellow brick
Hope my ruby shoes get us there quick
'Cause I left everyone I love at home
And I don't wanna be alone forever
But I can be tonight
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I love gypsy life
I don't wanna be alone forever
Maybe we can see the world together
I don't wanna be alone forever
But I can be tonight, tonight
'Cause I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
And then he asked me,
He said, "Baby, why do we love each other?"
I said, "Honey, it's simple.
It's the way that you love and treat your mother."
Thought that I would be alone forever
But I won't be tonight
I'm a man without a home
But I think with you I can spend my life
And you'll be my little gypsy princess
Pack your bags and we can chase the sunset
Bust the rearview and fire up the jets
'Cause it's you and me
Baby, for life
Would you go with me?
(Tonight)
See the world with me
'Cause I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
A gypsy, gypsy, gypsy, I'm
Russia, UK, Paris, I'm
Italian, Asian, Kompai
Africa, India, I'm
A gypsy, a gypsy, a gypsy. I'm
Latin American, I don't speak German but I try
Someday in Jakarta, I'm
American, I'm gypsy I
Bangkok, Australia, Malaysia
Sweden, Finland, Norway
Be my home just for the day
I'm a gypsy, gypsy, gypsy hey"
Adrianna's voice rang out sweet and clear and the crowd was silent for a moment before erupting into applause. Adrianna bowed awkwardly before rushing off stage. She found me in a matter of seconds and gave me a hug. "That was amazing." I whispered into her ear. "Thanks." she mumbled. "I hope you like it." I pushed her away at arms length for a second. "I loved it."
I was on my way out of the ballroom when a strong hand grasped my arm. I new it was Maxon without looking. "What do you want?" I asked turning around. There was no one else in the ballroom and I had taken my hair out of the French twist. I saw my hair was redder than before. I really needed to get it dyed. But I wasn't expecting what was going to come. As soon as I saw Maxon's face, I knew he knew I was America because there was this energy behind his face that wasn't there for about 2 years now. And before I could do anything he pulled me into his arms and kissed me.
I knew I should have pulled away, but I couldn't, I wouldn't. Maxon pulled away, staring deeply into my eyes. "I love you America." He said, holding me even closer to him. I smiled up at him for the first time in too long. "I love you too."
So, like I promised, a much longer chapter than before. The song was Gypsy by Lady Gaga if you wanted to look up the song. If you look up white and royal blue A-line sweetheart Floor-length tulle and taffeta you will find the dress and if you look up NIB Womens NINA Silver Carle Heels Shoes the first two pictures on google will be the shoes. Review and follow!