A/V: First of all I want to apologize for not updating... hehehehehe,,, I
know, if only spiders live inside the internet, my fic world be covered by
cobwebs... hehehehe... let me see its been almost half a year now I first
posted and updated this story... hehehehe... and It's only now that I decided
to post the next chapter,,, I'm really sorry... the only reason I have for
this idleness in posting is because of F4, a Taiwanese Group namely Jerry
Yan, Vic Chou, Vanness Wu and KEN CHU!!! What can I say, they are my life
nowadays... I mean just this weekend I stalked Vanness during his stay here
in Manila,,, to think that I already spent almost $600 for their concerts
and checking-in hotels where they are staying at during their visit in our
country,,, hehehehehehe... and because also of school, I mean if I'm not
going gaga over F4, it's school work that keeps me busy... but now that it's
already summer I decided to have a good start and revisit my life before F4
came since I have more free time... so now I think I can finish this fic and
up-date more often... like once a week or something that is if F4 doesn't get
me out of focus again,,, anyways wish me luck,,,
Disclaimer: Princess Diaries and all the magnificent characters in it is owned by the brilliant Meg Cabot (thanks for sharing with us the enchanting world of Princess Diaries, rest assure, it will be cherished forever.) The poem I used is from the beautiful song, Let Me Be The One by Jimmy Bondoc, so thanks to him....
XS: Oh, I almost forgot. Thanks also to all who reviewed,,, I appreciate it all... I dedicate this chapter for all of you... now on with the story...
~ Uncertainty
After some time Michael found himself sitting at a bench near the zoo, contemplating what path to pursue. All of a sudden a gust of wind blew. He could see leaves and other light things being carried away, but then, when the wind stopped something landed on his feet. It was a page of a newspaper with a picture of a young lady in a pink gown looking like she was a part of a wedding entourage. The caption under it says, "Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo of Genovia, one of the bride's maids in Princess Anne's wedding." Michael picked the newsprint up and couldn't believe his eyes. This was his young princess all grown up. By this time she was already 21 years old and she have changed so much. She was not the Mia Thermopolis he remembered in college; she looked more mature now and grown to be more beautiful. It's been one and a half years since he saw her because even though she was a public figure, he had been too preoccupied by his career and hasn't been paying attention to anything but it. Plus the fact that he knows that seeing her will just bring back the pain he felt letting her go so he has been avoiding anything to do with her since "then"............................................................................................
It was two years ago, Michael was in his graduating year in Columbia and Mia was just starting her freshmen year at the same university. They have been together for four years that time and keeping their relationship for that long was not very easy for them. Considering that Michael was in college and Mia was still in high school, plus the royal obligations Mia has as a princess, they still find time to spend with each other, by having a good understanding of their situation and having their true feelings for each other overpower every obstacle they went through. In short, it was their love for each other that kept them together.
That year, all appears to be going to their direction. Mia's father allowed Mia to take college in America, even though her grandmother just died that spring. Mia also got a new apartment in the same building as Michael's, which she shares with Lilly, allowing them to spend more time together in and out of school.
The first months were great for Mia and Michael, spending almost all of their time free time from class with each other; which even made Lilly jealous of her brother because she and Mia was not spending time together as they used to... but it was about in the middle of December that things started to go wrong.
Michael became a member of a local band "Rune's Edge". At first it was ok for Mia, knowing that Michael was happy being in a band and also the band only have shows once a week in a nearby bar with not so often practices, so it still allows the two to have their quality time. However, the band became more and more popular and the demand for them was growing. They had shows not less than 3 times a week in and out of the city. Now Mia, sure that one way or another Michael will make up to her for his shortcomings, was only concerned about her being jealous of the band's/Michael's followers and admirers... but she was wrong...
As weeks pass by things became more hectic for both of them. For the reason that besides from his band's engagements, Michael now has his final thesis to worry about which eats most of his "off time"; and for Mia, royal obligations (balls, dedications, charity work, etc.) became a weekly event. Dates were canceled and communication was lessening due to their conflicting schedules.
Mia was very understanding of their situation; knowing that even if her and Michael were a couple, they were still two different persons who has their own responsibilities and aspirations in life (means: they can't just spend every waking moment of their life in each others arms). She accepted that it was just a phase in their lives that they need to go through sooner or latter and the best they can do was just be there for one another, support each other, and be happy for their partner. So that's what she did, sure that Michael will do the same for her when the time that she will rule Genovia comes. But for Michael it was different. He became very possessive of Mia and was being jealous of every thing, even of her duties as a royal.
This went on even after Michael graduated from college and took the greater toll on Mia. She was now being uncertain on how her relationship with Michael stands and was feeing unhappy in it. Especially when Michael then became more focused on his music as the popularity of his band continues to rise; having shows all around the eastern seaboard and all, plus the fact that, that time a recording company was interested in giving Rune's Edge a recording contract. Jealousy also got to her, seeing Michael hang around with a lot of beautiful and sexy girls and encountering phone calls from them at his apartment (but he is not cheating on her).
By that time Mia felt that their love for each other wasn't enough to keep their relationship, but with Michael success on hand, she knew that it was not a good time to brake up with him. It was another way around for Michael. With the thought that their relationship was fine and doing well (male tendency to be insensitive) he had a plan to propose to Mia after their recording contract was signed. Which was not for long because two weeks before the semester started Rune's Edge closed a deal for a 2-album contract.
As Michael has planed it, he arranged a date for him and Mia that Saturday in which he will ask her to marry him. However, Mia has another thing in mind. She thought this date would be a perfect opportunity for to clear things up between them; if they should continue their relationship or start leading their lives separately.
Saturday came and Mia was about to leave to meet Michael when her phone rang. It was her mom calling.
"Mom why?"
"Honey, I need to talk to you about something."
"Mom, can we just talk later? I'm suppose to see Michael in 10 minuets and..."
"It's quite urgent Mia, it's about your father."
"Mom, what happened to dad!?!"
"Your dad is all right now Mia but he's still in the hospital. His cancer came back and so did the pain."
"When did this all happen?"
"Just yesterday, honey."
"Then why wasn't I told sooner? It's my dad's life we're talking about!"
"Well, I just received the call from the prime minister this morning. They didn't know your number, since it's only your father who knows it in whole of Genovia, so they decided to call me to tell you, which I think is better."
"Why is it better that you tell me? Is dad going to be ok?"
"They are really not sure for now Mia but they say things is starting to look better. Anyways, that's not the only thing I need to tell you."
"There's more?!"
"Mia, with your father's condition right now, he wont be able to fulfill his responsibilities to Genovia and he needs you to take over."
"Huh? Mom, I can't even make my love life in order, least to say a whole country!?!"
"Amelia, stop being selfish! You country need you right now and even if this didn't happen, sooner or latter you need to face your responsibilities as the heir to the Genovian throne."
"But can't the prime-minister..."
"No buts Mia, I know this is hard for you but I know you can do it. I trust you honey. You'll be leaving for Genovia tomorrow. Lars will pick you up in about late afternoon."
"Tomorrow! What about school, my friends, Lilly and Michael..."
"I know this is so sudden but darling we can't do anything about it... I know your friends and Michael will understand... I' m sorry..."
"Yeah... I'm sorry too mom. Bye."
~ Please R&R....
Disclaimer: Princess Diaries and all the magnificent characters in it is owned by the brilliant Meg Cabot (thanks for sharing with us the enchanting world of Princess Diaries, rest assure, it will be cherished forever.) The poem I used is from the beautiful song, Let Me Be The One by Jimmy Bondoc, so thanks to him....
XS: Oh, I almost forgot. Thanks also to all who reviewed,,, I appreciate it all... I dedicate this chapter for all of you... now on with the story...
~ Uncertainty
After some time Michael found himself sitting at a bench near the zoo, contemplating what path to pursue. All of a sudden a gust of wind blew. He could see leaves and other light things being carried away, but then, when the wind stopped something landed on his feet. It was a page of a newspaper with a picture of a young lady in a pink gown looking like she was a part of a wedding entourage. The caption under it says, "Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo of Genovia, one of the bride's maids in Princess Anne's wedding." Michael picked the newsprint up and couldn't believe his eyes. This was his young princess all grown up. By this time she was already 21 years old and she have changed so much. She was not the Mia Thermopolis he remembered in college; she looked more mature now and grown to be more beautiful. It's been one and a half years since he saw her because even though she was a public figure, he had been too preoccupied by his career and hasn't been paying attention to anything but it. Plus the fact that he knows that seeing her will just bring back the pain he felt letting her go so he has been avoiding anything to do with her since "then"............................................................................................
It was two years ago, Michael was in his graduating year in Columbia and Mia was just starting her freshmen year at the same university. They have been together for four years that time and keeping their relationship for that long was not very easy for them. Considering that Michael was in college and Mia was still in high school, plus the royal obligations Mia has as a princess, they still find time to spend with each other, by having a good understanding of their situation and having their true feelings for each other overpower every obstacle they went through. In short, it was their love for each other that kept them together.
That year, all appears to be going to their direction. Mia's father allowed Mia to take college in America, even though her grandmother just died that spring. Mia also got a new apartment in the same building as Michael's, which she shares with Lilly, allowing them to spend more time together in and out of school.
The first months were great for Mia and Michael, spending almost all of their time free time from class with each other; which even made Lilly jealous of her brother because she and Mia was not spending time together as they used to... but it was about in the middle of December that things started to go wrong.
Michael became a member of a local band "Rune's Edge". At first it was ok for Mia, knowing that Michael was happy being in a band and also the band only have shows once a week in a nearby bar with not so often practices, so it still allows the two to have their quality time. However, the band became more and more popular and the demand for them was growing. They had shows not less than 3 times a week in and out of the city. Now Mia, sure that one way or another Michael will make up to her for his shortcomings, was only concerned about her being jealous of the band's/Michael's followers and admirers... but she was wrong...
As weeks pass by things became more hectic for both of them. For the reason that besides from his band's engagements, Michael now has his final thesis to worry about which eats most of his "off time"; and for Mia, royal obligations (balls, dedications, charity work, etc.) became a weekly event. Dates were canceled and communication was lessening due to their conflicting schedules.
Mia was very understanding of their situation; knowing that even if her and Michael were a couple, they were still two different persons who has their own responsibilities and aspirations in life (means: they can't just spend every waking moment of their life in each others arms). She accepted that it was just a phase in their lives that they need to go through sooner or latter and the best they can do was just be there for one another, support each other, and be happy for their partner. So that's what she did, sure that Michael will do the same for her when the time that she will rule Genovia comes. But for Michael it was different. He became very possessive of Mia and was being jealous of every thing, even of her duties as a royal.
This went on even after Michael graduated from college and took the greater toll on Mia. She was now being uncertain on how her relationship with Michael stands and was feeing unhappy in it. Especially when Michael then became more focused on his music as the popularity of his band continues to rise; having shows all around the eastern seaboard and all, plus the fact that, that time a recording company was interested in giving Rune's Edge a recording contract. Jealousy also got to her, seeing Michael hang around with a lot of beautiful and sexy girls and encountering phone calls from them at his apartment (but he is not cheating on her).
By that time Mia felt that their love for each other wasn't enough to keep their relationship, but with Michael success on hand, she knew that it was not a good time to brake up with him. It was another way around for Michael. With the thought that their relationship was fine and doing well (male tendency to be insensitive) he had a plan to propose to Mia after their recording contract was signed. Which was not for long because two weeks before the semester started Rune's Edge closed a deal for a 2-album contract.
As Michael has planed it, he arranged a date for him and Mia that Saturday in which he will ask her to marry him. However, Mia has another thing in mind. She thought this date would be a perfect opportunity for to clear things up between them; if they should continue their relationship or start leading their lives separately.
Saturday came and Mia was about to leave to meet Michael when her phone rang. It was her mom calling.
"Mom why?"
"Honey, I need to talk to you about something."
"Mom, can we just talk later? I'm suppose to see Michael in 10 minuets and..."
"It's quite urgent Mia, it's about your father."
"Mom, what happened to dad!?!"
"Your dad is all right now Mia but he's still in the hospital. His cancer came back and so did the pain."
"When did this all happen?"
"Just yesterday, honey."
"Then why wasn't I told sooner? It's my dad's life we're talking about!"
"Well, I just received the call from the prime minister this morning. They didn't know your number, since it's only your father who knows it in whole of Genovia, so they decided to call me to tell you, which I think is better."
"Why is it better that you tell me? Is dad going to be ok?"
"They are really not sure for now Mia but they say things is starting to look better. Anyways, that's not the only thing I need to tell you."
"There's more?!"
"Mia, with your father's condition right now, he wont be able to fulfill his responsibilities to Genovia and he needs you to take over."
"Huh? Mom, I can't even make my love life in order, least to say a whole country!?!"
"Amelia, stop being selfish! You country need you right now and even if this didn't happen, sooner or latter you need to face your responsibilities as the heir to the Genovian throne."
"But can't the prime-minister..."
"No buts Mia, I know this is hard for you but I know you can do it. I trust you honey. You'll be leaving for Genovia tomorrow. Lars will pick you up in about late afternoon."
"Tomorrow! What about school, my friends, Lilly and Michael..."
"I know this is so sudden but darling we can't do anything about it... I know your friends and Michael will understand... I' m sorry..."
"Yeah... I'm sorry too mom. Bye."
~ Please R&R....