Abigail picked out a Cinderella like gown. It was a lovely shade of blue
with two straps and my tiara blended in with the outfit splendidly. As
Abigail brushed my hair I amused myself by talking into the mirror. "Ah Mr.
Wentley you dance as though you were an elephant. You light up this room
when you leave it and simply by leaving brighten everyone's day."
"It's always been your curse, amusing yourself with the sound of your own voice," said Mother.
"Well if I had more people to talk to then I wouldn't have to amuse myself so."
"Your father and I have always said you are odd. We never knew quite why but it seems as though you don't want to be royalty, let alone heir to the Hespenian throne. Another thing that we have noticed is that you haven't shown any interest in the ball yesterday, let alone any of the young men you met. I know Mr. Wentley was of no interest of you, especially since he was only fifteen. I wish that you would show more interest in your heritage and position, but I'm asking too much."
"No Mother, you're not asking too much, you're asking a lot and I don't know if I will live up to yours and Father's expectations. But you may dream so if you wish." Then she walked out and it was time for me to go downstairs.
As I walked down the stairs I noticed all of the people, women and men standing in the ballroom, some were dancing and some were just standing, but the sea of people was still amazing. I saw all types of people but then I realized that we are all the same and finally I realized that everyone was looking at me. It was bizarre but I loved it, all those eyes on me. I immediately saw Jesope; his blonde hair gave him away. He was also taller than everyone else so he stuck out a little more. Then again I did notice Restolin too.
Any way after I got off of the stairs I went to my usual spot near mother and father. We greeted everyone and then I walked about the crowd. I swear I must have danced for hours. Good thing mother had me take all of those dancing lessons when I was fifteen. On the other hand I did get quite tired of all the people and their drab attitudes. On the other hand I guess people are supposed to be like that when in high society.
After the ball I got undressed and went into the bath. Abigail set out the bath salts and oils and I waded in bliss. I looked out the window and saw the stars as I had never seen them before, and in that light I saw a shooting star. I made a wish; a wish that will never come true.
The next morning after breakfast Father summoned me to the library. He was sitting in his chair with "The Book of Inspirational Wisdom" in his lap. His black beard hung on his lapel and his bushy eyebrows were fixed in a serious manner. I took a seat and Father read one of his "inspirational" quotes out loud. He usually doesn't do that unless he has good news.
"What did you call upon me for Father?" I asked.
"As you know you are a woman and should be treated as such. You also know that you are entitled to the family throne. I have thought about this and I have decided the man that you will marry," he said.
"What do you mean? The balls were only yesterday and the day before! You can choose that easily? Sometimes I wonder what kind of beast you are!"
"Listen now! There is no reason to be upset! I've talked this over with your mother and we have decided that Prince Jesope of Caterlin would be the perfect suitor for you. If this does not please you then you will have to suffer with it. Now, is that alright with you?"
"Father I can say that you did make the right choice. If I were you then I would have made the same decision. I am sorry that I yelled. Can you forgive me?"
"Of course I can Princess. What kind of king, and father for that matter, would I be if I couldn't forgive my own flesh and blood?"
"Thank you Father."
"You're welcome Princess."
I ran out of that room with a song in my heart. The world became brighter and the birds sang a little happier than before. There was also the sun, it felt as though the rays circled my head forming a beautiful halo of love and light. It reminded me of the passage in my favorite book, a book that I've read about one hundred times.
The only problem is that I start lessons tomorrow. It's a tradition; two months before a woman gets married she must go through extensive training. It seems ludicrous but it is very important to our monarchy. Any way I can't wait until I see Jesope.
I went into my room and wrote in my diary.
Dear Diary,
I have just gotten the most magnificent news; I am going to marry Prince Jesope of Caterlin. Isn't that wonderful? I think so! Father scared me, I thought I would have to marry someone like Darwin Wentley of Genep. He makes me want to regurgitate, it's as simple as that. I'm sorry that he is such a senseless buffoon, because he does not look like one, he looks rather intelligent.
Mother was not there when I saw father. I guess she didn't want to see the look on my face. She missed the biggest smile I have ever smiled. Ha! I wonder what Father will tell Mother. She will be upset she missed it.
In other news I did have fun at the ball. It was very interesting and I wanted it to go on forever. So many people were there and I all wanted them to envy me and wish they were I. I danced with Restolin and we fought throughout the whole dance. I don't know what started the fight but it came to the subject of women against men and I, of course, have a strong opinion about that. The worst part of it all was the fact that it was the longest song played during the whole affair.
There were many people there and I wanted to stay forever. The thing that really wound me up was that Father would not stop pacing around the hall. It was as though he was waiting for something that would never come. But now I must depart; I have my first lessons in a while.
Trinity
"It's always been your curse, amusing yourself with the sound of your own voice," said Mother.
"Well if I had more people to talk to then I wouldn't have to amuse myself so."
"Your father and I have always said you are odd. We never knew quite why but it seems as though you don't want to be royalty, let alone heir to the Hespenian throne. Another thing that we have noticed is that you haven't shown any interest in the ball yesterday, let alone any of the young men you met. I know Mr. Wentley was of no interest of you, especially since he was only fifteen. I wish that you would show more interest in your heritage and position, but I'm asking too much."
"No Mother, you're not asking too much, you're asking a lot and I don't know if I will live up to yours and Father's expectations. But you may dream so if you wish." Then she walked out and it was time for me to go downstairs.
As I walked down the stairs I noticed all of the people, women and men standing in the ballroom, some were dancing and some were just standing, but the sea of people was still amazing. I saw all types of people but then I realized that we are all the same and finally I realized that everyone was looking at me. It was bizarre but I loved it, all those eyes on me. I immediately saw Jesope; his blonde hair gave him away. He was also taller than everyone else so he stuck out a little more. Then again I did notice Restolin too.
Any way after I got off of the stairs I went to my usual spot near mother and father. We greeted everyone and then I walked about the crowd. I swear I must have danced for hours. Good thing mother had me take all of those dancing lessons when I was fifteen. On the other hand I did get quite tired of all the people and their drab attitudes. On the other hand I guess people are supposed to be like that when in high society.
After the ball I got undressed and went into the bath. Abigail set out the bath salts and oils and I waded in bliss. I looked out the window and saw the stars as I had never seen them before, and in that light I saw a shooting star. I made a wish; a wish that will never come true.
The next morning after breakfast Father summoned me to the library. He was sitting in his chair with "The Book of Inspirational Wisdom" in his lap. His black beard hung on his lapel and his bushy eyebrows were fixed in a serious manner. I took a seat and Father read one of his "inspirational" quotes out loud. He usually doesn't do that unless he has good news.
"What did you call upon me for Father?" I asked.
"As you know you are a woman and should be treated as such. You also know that you are entitled to the family throne. I have thought about this and I have decided the man that you will marry," he said.
"What do you mean? The balls were only yesterday and the day before! You can choose that easily? Sometimes I wonder what kind of beast you are!"
"Listen now! There is no reason to be upset! I've talked this over with your mother and we have decided that Prince Jesope of Caterlin would be the perfect suitor for you. If this does not please you then you will have to suffer with it. Now, is that alright with you?"
"Father I can say that you did make the right choice. If I were you then I would have made the same decision. I am sorry that I yelled. Can you forgive me?"
"Of course I can Princess. What kind of king, and father for that matter, would I be if I couldn't forgive my own flesh and blood?"
"Thank you Father."
"You're welcome Princess."
I ran out of that room with a song in my heart. The world became brighter and the birds sang a little happier than before. There was also the sun, it felt as though the rays circled my head forming a beautiful halo of love and light. It reminded me of the passage in my favorite book, a book that I've read about one hundred times.
The only problem is that I start lessons tomorrow. It's a tradition; two months before a woman gets married she must go through extensive training. It seems ludicrous but it is very important to our monarchy. Any way I can't wait until I see Jesope.
I went into my room and wrote in my diary.
Dear Diary,
I have just gotten the most magnificent news; I am going to marry Prince Jesope of Caterlin. Isn't that wonderful? I think so! Father scared me, I thought I would have to marry someone like Darwin Wentley of Genep. He makes me want to regurgitate, it's as simple as that. I'm sorry that he is such a senseless buffoon, because he does not look like one, he looks rather intelligent.
Mother was not there when I saw father. I guess she didn't want to see the look on my face. She missed the biggest smile I have ever smiled. Ha! I wonder what Father will tell Mother. She will be upset she missed it.
In other news I did have fun at the ball. It was very interesting and I wanted it to go on forever. So many people were there and I all wanted them to envy me and wish they were I. I danced with Restolin and we fought throughout the whole dance. I don't know what started the fight but it came to the subject of women against men and I, of course, have a strong opinion about that. The worst part of it all was the fact that it was the longest song played during the whole affair.
There were many people there and I wanted to stay forever. The thing that really wound me up was that Father would not stop pacing around the hall. It was as though he was waiting for something that would never come. But now I must depart; I have my first lessons in a while.
Trinity
