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Chapter 24

Miley POV

"And is there any word, if the princess will be at tonight's proceedings?" An interviewer asked as I watched intently, I suddenly felt the maid harshly pulling something on the back of my dress and instantly it felt like I could not breath, I groaned in annoyance I hated wearing things this tight! I gazed out at grandma shooting her an unimpressed look. Tonight was finally the night...the chairty ball.

"I told you being a princess was hard…" Grandma stated, I sighed as one of my newly hired stylists gazed at me and grandma already dressed in lilac with a large navy blue sash pinned from her shoulder to her waist indicating our royal status.

"She looks perfect…thank you so very much" Grandma said to the stylist who gave a small bow as I looked in the mirror I looked like a limited edition princess Barbie doll...

"Okay and the last thing…the tiara" Grandma stated and nodded to one of the maids, this was the first time I'd be officially classed as a princess at a royal event…I was very excited even if I was trying not to show it.

"Right this…my dear was your sisters tiara, I thought she'd like for you to have it" She whispered as the maid handed her it and I gazed at the diamonds on the most likely pure silver framing of it and I gave a grin mesmerized by it's radiance.

"It's gorgeous…" I whispered as grandma moved and placed it on my head as soon as she did, I saw the tears in her eyes as she pulled me into a hug. If I could barely breath before I definitely could not now.

"You look amazing…like the perfect princess, soon to be Queen" She stated giving me a huge smile and letting go as she picked up my necklace and pulled it around my neck doing it up…

"Your parents would be so proud of you tonight…you know that" She whispered and I nodded, they would be proud that I was at least trying to do the right thing. I gazed at myself in the mirror my dress was "puce" as the stylist had claimed, I just saw it as a purple, pinkish color though.

"I'll be just outside, Demetria will be here soon along with Selena" She stated and walked out as I was left gazing at myself, my hair was pinned up and I had two braids incorporated into the hairstyle along with diamonds clips. The dress was silk and long, it was pretty much straight down and it had a very modest top to it, they wanted to show that I was "innocent" which I was so...I also had the blue sash pinned across my body and as I ran my finger across it I couldn't help but remember wearing this last, the night I wanted to forgot and change.

I sighed and picked my purse up and slowly walked out of the room, my specially made heels clicking on the marble as I walked. I stepped down the stairs to see grandma waiting with the maids who all turned smiling at me.

"She looks gorgeous, does not she?" Grandma stated as all the maids nodded their faces all glowing with excitement as I reached the bottom and Mandy walked out in sweats giving me a grin.

"Wow…look at you, you look like…wow" Mandy whispered and moved around me as I just stood there awkwardly and she came back with a huge smile on her face as grandma gave a grin…

"She looks like a Stewart…wow, seriously I can actually see your mom and dad combined right now" Mandy stated, I guess it was a compliment?

"Come on they're here, remember Miley when anyone talks to you and says they know you just smile and nod…" Grandma stated and I nodded a little nervous now, this was going to be horrible, great but horrible.

"Oh my god…what did you do to her?" Dem hissed as we walked out, Demi was wearing a dark purple dress with the sash and she was just staring at me. I looked at her and grinned she looked so pretty!

"You look amazing too Demi" I stated and she just stared at me as Selena got out and her mouth dropped gazing, she was wearing green and I saw the jealous look flash across her face…but at the same time I saw her smile...we were getting closer, it was just taking time.

"Good you're ready Miley…dress is very nice, good choice mother" Magritte stated looking at grandma who gave a nod as we moved to get in the car.

"Right then is everyone ready to leave?" Alexandra stated and Demi grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the limo as I carefully climbed in, this was pretty cool I'd never been in a limo…well I most likely had been, I just couldn't remember it.

"Remember to smile, even if your not happy with what's going on okay, Love you heaps" Mandy stated and I nodded, she was so excited for me maybe more excited then I was for me…She closed the door and I exchanged a look with Demi

"I can't believe how scary you look...nice but scary, you look like a princess..." Demi stated as the limo started moving and I looked at her, I just nodded looking at her...why did everyone get so shocked when I dressed up? grandma rolled her eyes while Magritte shot Demi a look…

"She looks gorgeous Demi, she looks like her mom and that is perfect everyone loved Leticia" Magritte stated great, so because I looked like my mom everyone was going to like me.

"So its warning time, Miley the King will most likely want to speak to you…you need to make sure at all times you have one of us around. We can't leave her alone at all everyone got it" Magritte stated and we all nodded, I didn't want to even look at him let alone talk to him.

"I think Nick will have her covered most of the night…actually most of her life would be more appropriate" Demi stated with a giggle and I shot her a look, I hoped he did though…it would be good to be able to hang out with him tonight…and for the rest of my life.

"Yeah and no kissing Nicholas either, and before you say anything we know you aren't dating but even hanging around with him like the other day can cause rumors as you saw" Magritte stated harshly and I gave a sigh…tonight sounded totally fun…

Nick POV

So we had arrived and now my brothers and myself were all standing around the bar, not that we were drinking it was more the fact that everyone was talking and we didn't know many people.

"Nicholas, Joseph and Kevin look at you three you've grown so much since I saw you last year" A woman stated walking over to us, she was dressed in canary yellow and had grey hair…I had no idea who she was and I just did the normal smile and nod.

"Oh Mrs. Telso how are you? You used to be one of woman in the government cabinet when King Stewart ruled" Kevin stated and we all nodded understanding who she was now, thank god Kevin paid attention 24/7.

"Yes I was and I hear the princess is going to be here tonight, she's been with you a lot lately is she a nice girl or not?" She asked, that's all anyone seemed to want to talk about at the moment…Miley.

"Oh yes she is, she's like her dad…she's very shy but once you get to know her she's crazy." Joe stated and the woman nodded, the King hadn't arrived yet thankfully then again neither had Miles this was going to be an interesting night for sure.

"I can't wait to meet her…she'll be the Queen soon I am sure of it" She stated giving us a smile and walking off as we all exchanged looks, I gazed to see mom and dad talking to some diplomats while I gazed at the media setting up.

"When are they getting here?" Joe said with a huff, yeah he wanted to see Demi so badly at the moment we all could tell he was like head over heels for her and all he spoke about was Demi this Demi that…It was driving everyone mental.

"When they get here, and remember if you see Miley alone you have to go stand with her...no matter what you are doing, including doing Demi" Kevin stated harshly and Joe just rolled his eyes as I smirked. I looked over and saw everyone move around the doorway getting into lines. There was Joe's answer.

We quickly moved over and got to the end of the line of people peeking along at the doors. We all had to bow which I am sure Miley was going to enjoy seeing she hated bowing with a passion. Everyone was silent waiting for the announcement while I exchanged a look with the guys…this was sure to be a terrible night…

"Please stand for her highness Queen Alexandra Stewart, Princess Magritte, Princess Selena, Princess Demetria and Princess Destiny Hope" A voice stated and I could just imagine how pissed Miley and Dems would be at the mention of their full names.

Everyone bowed as we gazed up and Alexandra walked in with a smile and then Magritte her normally snobby look placed on her face. Selena walked in with the same look as her mother and Demi came in smiling gazing around looking for Joe...And then finally Miley,

"She looks like her parents" I heard someone instantly whisper as I stared at her an instant grin coming to my face, she looked absolutely beautiful and like a perfect princess.

"Welcome to our cancer charity fundrasier ball, I hope this evening will be a great success for the cause and everyone has an enjoyable time." Alexandra stated as instantly everyone started to mingle and I quickly rushed through the people getting to Miley who was already swarmed by people…

"Princess, I am Hugo Frankston, I was friends with your father" A man stated talking to her while I could see at the moment there was no point even trying to get her alone, I moved away disappointed…I would just have to wait.

"Don't worry Nicholas, she'll have time for you…just not at the moment" Alexandra stated putting her hand on my shoulder as I gave a nod…I knew she would but I wanted to tell her how amazing she looked…I wanted to give her a hug and I knew I couldn't and it was killing me.

"Hey I can't get to Demi either…want another drink?" Joe asked and I gave a nod as we returned to the bar gazing over the large crowed surrounding Demi and the bigger crowed around Miles.

"Look at all the media they look like they are about to die in absolute happiness" Kevin stated as we gazed over to see the cameras just flashing, they were secluded to the other side of the room but with their camera lenses that could pick up anything wrong with anyone.

"Hey boys…talked to the girls yet?" Mom asked walking over with dad and we all looked at her raising our eyebrows, she raised hers in reply gazing over at the mass of people.

"Oh well…they are going to have to dance with someone for the main dance" Dad said as we all groaned, I'd totally forgotten about the whole royal dance thing that happened…I actually hoped maybe Miles would ask me because I generally ended up with Selena.

Instantly everyone started moving into lines again and I sighed that meant the King had arrived. Instantly all the photographers cameras were gone and everyone was rushing into lines again…he allowed no photos and everything had to be perfect for him.

"Please bow for his majesty the King of the United States of America, King Fredrick" The voice said as instantly we all bowed and gazed over as he walked through the doors, his stupid fake crown placed on his big head.

He walked swiftly down the line not looking at anyone as he abruptly stopped right in front of the royal family. His two soldiers and entourage stood behind him almost running into each other at his abrupt stop. He looked directly at Miles who was just staring at the ground trying not to draw attention to herself…but that was going to be hard now.

"Rise my child" He stated and I saw the look of panic across Mi's face, she stepped up and looked at him…her whole face had just gone white. He stepped around her gazing at every aspect of her…I was freaking out; he couldn't do anything to her here? Could he?

He moved his hand to her neck as she closed her eyes and he grabbed the necklace and opened it gazing inside. I saw a look of absolute panic from mom to dad as he released it…

"It's a pleasure meeting you princess" He stated, as I saw a disgusted look from Alexandra, He moved his hand out as Miley just stared at him speechless and moved her hand out knowing she had too.

He took her hand and moved to his face as I just saw the look of horror on the whole family's face as he kissed it and gave her a proud grin. He let go of her hand and she instantly dropped it, and he quickly turned and walked off leaving Miley just standing there.

"I hope everyone enjoys the evening" He stated with a huge grin as everyone quickly moved from the lines, I instantly pushed through people and made my way to Miley.

"She'll be right back" I yelled before anyone could start a conversation with her, I grabbed her hand and dragged her through the people pulling her down a corridor and continued walking seeing all the waitresses and waiters looking at us confused holding plates as they went to bow…

"Don't bow…you didn't see us" I stated as they just nodded and kept walking and I finally found an exit and dragged her outside, as I turned looking at her and she just stared back at me scared.