Chapter 28
The next day, Michelle went down to the grand staircase. Wearing a black and white checkered shirt tied up on the front and ripped blue skinny jeans.
James was there holding a picnic basket. He wore a light blue shirt and jeans.
"Are we going for a picnic?" asked Michelle.
James nodded.
Michelle was excited.
Michelle and James walked through the woods. They were enjoying their date. Although it was the middle of January, Angeles always felt like summer never ends.
"I had a feeling you'd like to come out to the woods," said James. "Sevens apparently love the beauty of nature."
"Yeah, my mom used to be an eight like yours you know, but she still loved nature," said Michelle. "Roses are her favourite flower so that's why it's my middle name; Michelle Rose White."
"I think Your name is beautiful," said James. "I think your as beautiful as a flower."
Michelle blushed.
James and Michelle set up the picnic. There were fruits, vegetables and sandwiches and of course, strawberries.
"It's nice to be in the quiet of the woods" said Michelle.
Michelle then noticed a beautiful pink flower growing near by. James saw it too and noticed Michelle staring in aww at the flower.
He plucked the flower and placed it in Michelle's hair and then kissed her on the forehead.
Michelle was surprised for a breath moment. But she smiled.
It was evening by the time Michelle and James returned to the palace, they walked quietly through the gates without saying a word.
Once they were in the grand hallway though Michelle spoke up.
"Thank you, James," said Michelle. "For a really great day."
"It was nothing" said James holding Michelle's hand with his. The two smiled at each other and then kissed.
They didn't notice Tiffany standing near by watching in amazement. She had her cellphone out and took a picture of them.
Then she quickly left.
Michelle and James separated just as Beth came up.
"Michelle where have you been?" asked Beth. "You weren't at princess lessons today."
"James and I went for a picnic in the woods" said Michelle.
Beth finally noticed the flower in Michelle's hair.
"Love the flower" she said.
"Thanks" said Michelle.
Michelle went back to her room where Chloe, Alexis and Maci were waiting for her.
"Lady Michelle, we haven't seen you all day" said Chloe.
"James and I were having a picnic in the woods," said Michelle. "He gave me this flower and… can you keep a secret?"
Her maids nodded.
"He kissed me" said Michelle softly.
All her maids were quiet for a minute and then one by one a euthanasic smile appeared on their faces.
"I can get changed myself," said Michelle. "So, you can go now."
The three maids nodded and left while Michelle looked out her window with smiling and sighing as she looked up at the night sky.
Emily, Suzanne and Harper were on the ground floor when Tiffany came running up.
"Guys! Guys!" she cried.
"What's going on Tiffany?" asked Harper.
"You'll never believe what I've seen!" she cried.
She showed the girls her cellphone. Their eyes were wide open when they saw the picture of Michelle and James kissing.
"Is Michelle and the prince kissing?" asked Suzanne.
"He's in love with her" declared Tiffany.
"Count Neilson won't like this!" declared Emily.
"Yeah," added Suzanne. "If he marries Michelle, his plans are ruined."
"We should let him know about this girls" said Emily in declaration.