Livi's Birthday Chapter 14
One last time, I look in the mirror.
Raina walks into the room. "Princess Nike, King Livius has already joined the ball."
"What?" I yell out of frustration. "He was supposed to enter with me. I wanted to see his first impression of the decorations!"
She bows her head. "He became impatient waiting for you so he went on ahead."
A thought came into my mind. "Wait, when I saw Livi, was alone. He was supposed to be with Bard."
She blushes. "Bard said something inappropriate about you so King Livi sent him to the dungeons for an hour."
"That sounds like Livi," I nod.
"Shall we go, Princess Nike?" She asks me.
"We shall," I reply.
She holds the door open for me and I walk out. Once again, trying not to count each successful breathe.
When we finally get to the ballroom, I take the grand entrance just like last time when I sang for him. Soft music is playing in the background. The paper lanterns make the ballroom feel romantic and Livi turns around to see me make it to the last step of the grand staircase.
His eyes soften. I thought he was going to be mad at me, but maybe the mood of the ballroom has shown that he has a soft side. He starts making his way to me, ignoring calls from ambassadors and the like. I smile.
When we reach each other, I courtesy and take his hand.
"And now, King Livius with his wife, Queen Nike will open the ballroom to all couples who want to dance here tonight!" Neil's voice booms.
My eyes find Princess Luna smirking at me. She thinks I will embarrass Livi. Not going to happen.
"Relax," Livi says. "I'm right here. Just follow my lead."
The song changes and Livi starts to lead. I smile on the outside, but on the inside I am yelling, crying, whining, and screaming. Livi pulls me in closer.
"You are doing well, Nike," he says smoothly.
"Happy Birthday Livi," I whisper.
"And now, anyone who wants to dance, you may join the royal couple on the dance floor," Neil announces.