Hey guys! Sorry I didn't post anything last night, I didn't have anytime since my parents have me taking tests. They want me to be a soccer ref in the league or something. I will admit, it doesn't sound to bad. After all, I am not even 16 and I would be making $27.50 an hour as a sideline ref. But now, lets stop with soccer and get on with the writing and poll reminders. We now have 4 votes on whether to end with this book or write another story. I would love to get to 10 votes at least and will be closing the poll Sunday morning since if I finish with this book, I will have 31 chapters. And thank you for all of the wonderful reviews. This chapter will begin in Adrianna's point of view and then end in America's just for a heads up. And in the light of the 4th of July, I will be writing an extra long chapter today. Ugg, this note was long, so let me stop talking and get to the chapter.

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Chapter 29:

*Adrianna's point of view*

I sighed before smoothing out my skirt and followed the guard out to greet the royal families. We were going to hold the Olympics where all of the countries compete in the biggest competition of all time. It was the first time in years Illea ever participated in the games, never mind hold them. All the royal families were staying at the palace for two weeks, although the English royal family came earlier to come in time for my party. "Here we are Princess." the guard said, gesturing towards the giant doors that were the entrance to the great room. "Thank you," I leaned over to see his name tag. "Officer Williams." I replied before walking away, able to feel the joy radiating from him. No doubt he was smiling. And so was I.

I stood beside my mother and greeted her with a hug. Shocked, she still took the hug. "Honey, you just saw me, what's wrong?" she whispered into my ear. But before I could answer, the French royal family walked in.

King Pierre, was a tall man with a dark tan and black hair. His wife, Queen Daphne was also not bad looking at all, but you could see that she was swimming in pain regret and jealousy. My mothers face hardened when she saw Queen Daphne for reasons she once explained to me when I was younger, thinking I would forget, but I did not. I actually remembered it quite vividly. How she almost got my mother out of the Selection and came close to getting father not to chose America. Thirteen year old twins Prince Chase and Princess Claire walked in right behind them. I leaned over to my mother after watching them for a second. "I felt as if you were going to need it." She glanced over at me for a second before looking straight ahead again. "You are probably right." she whispered.

Princess Claire was exactly like her mother, who ignored my mother completely and walked up to my father. "Maxon!" Queen Daphne exclaimed in her thick French accent before wrapping him up in a hug. A look of happiness and disgust took over my father's face. Obviously he hadn't forgotten what she did but was happy to see a childhood friend. King Pierre though was the opposite of Daphne. He came to my mother first instead of my father for starters. Prince Chase followed him. Even though he and Claire were twins, they could not be so different.

"Nice to see you again Queen America." hae said, giving my mother a polite hug, not flinging himself at her as Queen Daphne did with father. "And you too." she replied, genuinely smiling. "So, my missing Princess Adrianna I have heard so much about must be this lovely young lady over here. Not saying you are not young America." he said winking, playfulness in his eyes. "Yes it is." She seemed to smile even bigger than before if it was possible. He reached out for my hand and kissed it. "It is nice to meet you." I said, curtsying after he let go of my hand. I spied father out of the corner of my eye looking jealously at mother and I.

Damien, Wyatt and Chase ran off to go and show off the palace. Unfortunately, I was stuck with Claire who looked smugly in my direction. As we walked down the hallway, I decided to go and introduce myself to her since she decided to go and ignore my mother and I the entire time. "My name is Adrianna." I started, but was cut off with a palm to my face. "I know who you are. And I don't talk to commoners like you. I wouldn't want to be poisoned from your idiocy." I clenched my jaw and forced myself to talk like a normal person still.

"I'm sorry, what?" I asked. "I really wouldn't be talking of idiocy if I were you. After all, anyone with half a brain would have the common courtesy to greet another person in a room who was being your host and hostess for the next two weeks. I would expect more from a spoiled little brat who was provided with one of the worlds better education program." Claire opened her mouth to speak but I cut her off now. "Maybe you should come and live with us "commoners" and then you will actually appreciate things in life. Now, here's your room." I said, pointing towards the door that we were now facing. Putting on my best cheerful face I faced Claire. "Enjoy your room." I stated in a sickly sweet tone rolling my eyes as soon as I turned around.

Of course the Spanish royal family came right after the French, so I had to almost run down the stairs. Of course, on the stairway into the grand room, I tripped on the hem of my skirts and fell into the arms of someone. When I looked up, I looked into the bright blue eyes I knew so well. I quickly untangled myself from his arms and dipped into a curtsy. "Hello Prince Jose." I lifted my head up as I resumed my standing position. "Hello Princess Adrianna." he said before leaving to greet the rest of my family. I walked over to join him, trying to wipe the foolish smile off of my face.


*America's point of view*

I stood by Maxon's side as the Spanish family walked in. King Felipe and Queen Rosa only had one son, reminding me of Maxon, only King Felipe was not as cold as King Clarkson. Queen Rosa was fair skinned and had jet black hair that had been put in a braid that ran down her back. She dressed in red with gold accents, obviously taking pride in her country. King Felipe was only a little tanner than his wife and had light brown hair. Both the King and Queen were tall, which resulted in their tall only son who managed to get the best of both of his parents features.

Prince Jose had jet black hair like his mother and was a little tenner than his father. His most striking feature was his blue eyes. I saw Adrianna rush into the room and trip on her skirt. My breath was caught in my throat until Prince Jose aught her. She blushed as she looked up into his eyes, and backed up to curtsy. Those two were hopelessly in love, it wasn't even funny. You could see it in their eyes.

Maxon and the boys showed the royal family to their rooms and Adrianna quickly walked to her room to get changed. Today, even though it was Saturday, her class had to form groups and perform music either of their own which earned them extra points or music that came out a while ago. Darren was going to school here since he was staying for about a month and a half, so it was only natural for Adrianna, Nicole and Darren to form a group together. "What are you thinking about?" a voice asked from behind me and I turned around to find Maxon grinning stupidly at me.

"I was thinking about Adrianna's performance today. After all we are able to come." Maxon smiled as he walked towards me. "Well," he started, "We could invite the royal families to show off our daughter." I looked up at him, but not before he lifted my chin up a little more and gave me a kiss. "To show off how talented she is." he whispered in my ear. "I will go and invite them." I said, breaking away from his arms. "But if anything bad happens, all the blame is put on you. After all it was your idea."

After inviting everyone I made my way down to the gymnasium. Seats were already filling up. Not with parents, but with maids, butlers, guards, teachers, and servants who helped this school prosper. There were seats in the front left empty, no doubt in my mind that those chairs were reserved for us.

I sat next to Maxon on my right and Daphne on my left. The music had started a little while ago, but I wasn't paying too much attention. I just wanted to hear Adrianna play, but she was the last act. So, to make up for my silence, Daphne began to talk.

"I just wanted you to know," she said, smiling slyly, "that France and Spain are thinking of marrying off our children to help strengthen our relationship between countries when Claire turns 17 and Jose is 21. And I want to tell you, that it is pretty much decided on, so nothing you can do will change it." Daphne straightened up, and I realized how close we were. I looked toward Jose who was staring lovingly at Adrianna who was waiting beside the stage for her turn. Oh, how much pain there will be when he finds out that in 4 years he would be married to someone else. His choice already arranged.

Finally. Adrianna, Nicole and Darren took the stage. "Hey everyone." Adrianna said into the microphone. "I am Adrianna, this is Nicole and this is Darren." I think I heard half of the school sigh when they heard his name. "We will be playing Cool Kids by Echosmith today. Hope you like it." And with that, Adrianna cleared her throat and began to sing.

"She sees them walking in a straight line, that's not really her style.
And they all got the same heartbeat, but hers is falling behind.
Nothing in this world could ever bring them down.
Yeah, they're invincible, and she's just in the background.
And she says,

"I wish that I could be like the cool kids,
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids."

He sees them talking with a big smile, but they haven't got a clue.
Yeah, they're living the good life, can't see what he is going through.
They're driving fast cars, but they don't know where they're going.
In the fast lane, living life without knowing.
And he says,

"I wish that I could be like the cool kids,
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids,
'Cause all the cool kids they seem to get it.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids."

And they said,
"I wish that I could be like the cool kids,
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids,
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids.
"I wish that I could be like the cool kids,
'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to get it.
I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids."

There was a standing ovation when they finished. I stood on my feet and clapped, pride flowing out of my every pore. When I sat back down, Daphne was again ready for me. "I don't think that is appropriate for a princess to do." she whispered, so I was the only one able to hear it. "I really don't care what you think Daphne, after all, none of it is your concern." I whisper in reply and walk away to congratulate Adrianna, Nicole and Darren.

If you want to hear the song, look up cool kids by Echosmith. Please review, follow and fav.