Chapter Four: We Meet Again
I awoke early, as I always do. I dressed in a light green gown that matched my eyes. I put my curls in a braid, witch, I might add, was very hard to do. I ate breakfast and headed toward the living room. But, just as I got there, I heard a sharp knock on the door. I opened it, only to be saluted by Prince Tod, himself. My heart raced. "Why would he be here?" I thought silently. I curtsied, and said, in a blank voice, "Welcome, Prince. I am Alana Barman! Pleasure to meet you." I used my alias name. I was different, in terms of looks, since I had last seen him. My hair was waist length, not shoulder length. My eyes were large and innocent, not small and mischievous. Tod frowned. He thought I was familiar, I could tell. But he must have pushed his thoughts away and believed me, because he only said, "Nice to meet you too, Ms. Barman. I wish to know if you have seen Linda Bridges?" Oh…my…GOD! Did he suspect me again? "No, your highness. I do not know any Ms. Bridges. Would you like to come in?" I asked, smiling politely. The Prince shook his head. "No thank you, I must be off. Farewell, Ms. Barman." He climbed into a coach, and was out of sight in seconds. I breathed heavily, and fainted on a couch.