Unwanted and Forbidden
Chapter 2: Sparks or Disillusion?
Serenity sat beside Mina and watched as she mingled with a couple of her friends. She felt pretty uncomfortable sitting there and not knowing a single person beside Mina and Kunzite. She played with the lace of her dress and when she looked up she was face to face with the handsome charming man she had just locked gazes with.
"Hello my name is Endyimon. Prince Endyimon." Endyimon outstretched his hand.
"Serenity. It's a pleasure to meet you." Serenity placed her hand into his and he bowed and kissed it gently.
"How come I've never seen you around these parts?" Endyimon asked.
"Oh I'm kind of new in town so I wouldn't expect you to know me." Serenity couldn't bring herself to tell him that she was the Princess of The Moon Kingdom. Earth people and Moon people were not allowed to interact.
"Well it's nice to know that you are here now. Do you care to dance?" Endyimon smiled and Serena felt like she was melting. No man had ever made her feel theses surges of emotions before.
"Endyimon!" Kunzite stood up to greet him.
"Oh why hello Kunzite. It's so nice to see you. How is the ruling going on Venus?" Endyimon asked.
"Oh pretty well we haven't had much trouble lately." Kunzite replied. "I'm sure you haven't met my wife and Queen of Venus Mina."
Mina turned and faced Prince Endyimon. "Hello Prince Endyimon. I've heard so much about you."
Endyimon smiled that contagious smile yet again that made Serenity go weak at the knees. "Why thank you. I'm flattered that I'm even being spoken about."
"Why should you be flattered you're a great ruler aren't you?" Kunzite asked.
"A ruler?" Serenity asked.
"Oh yes this is Prince Endyimon of Earth." Mina replied.
Serenity looked over at him. She couldn't be around this young man. It would complicate her situation. She was already falling for him.
"I'm sorry that I didn't introduce myself that way. It's just everyone in here knows me as the Prince of Earth." Endyimon replied.
"It's alright. Mina I think I ought to be going." Serenity stood up.
"So early? The ball hasn't even really begun." Kunzite asked.
"No please stay." Endyimon pleaded.
Serenity looked over at him. She wished that she had never met him. She would only make matters worse for herself. She wouldn't, couldn't fall in love with the Prince of Earth.
"Serenity enjoy yourself. The night is young." Queen Mina replied.
Serenity looked over at Endyimon one last time before speaking. "Well okay. I'm going to step out to get some fresh air."
Endyimon watched as Serenity walked through the doors and outside. She was such a beauty. She had so much grace and poise. It was only right that this should be the woman who ruled by her side. Endyimon walked on after her. He needed to speak with her in private. He couldn't act like they didn't feel anything for one another. He saw it in her eyes.
Serenity breathed in the cool fresh breeze. It flowed through her hair and made her feel at ease. "What a beautiful night it is." She whispered.
"Yes it is." Endyimon walked slowly over to her.
Serenity stood up straight. And she backed away a little.
'I'm sorry I didn't mean to startle you." Endyimon put his hands up as if to signal surrender.
"Endyimon. If I may call you that, why didn't you tell me you were Prince of Earth? You knew I was new here." Serenity asked
"In all honesty I was afraid of what you might say. Tonight I'm supposed to choose a bride. I didn't want you to act funny."
Serenity held back a gasp. Was he thinking of choosing her as his bride? "I'm not here to be a contestant to your bridal choosing."
Endyimon smiled a little. "A little feisty. But no, we just met. I wouldn't want us to jump into marriage. I'd rather us get to know each other. Serenity, your different from a lot of the women in here."
Serenity blushed slightly and smiled. "Thank you. But tonight is my last night here. I'm sorry but we won't be able to see each other after this."
"No. I can't just let you go and never see you after this. Serenity please, promise you'll come by here." Endyimon pleaded. "Or even better I can go and see you."
Serenity's eyes widened. "No Endyimon. I doubt that you can come and see me."
Endyimon moved closer to her. He touched her bare arm and smiled when he felt her tremble. "I have a feeling you feel the same as I do for you"
Serenity tried to breathe. "It's just a reflex Mr. Endyimon." Serenity smirked
Endyimon chuckled. "I like a sense of humor in a woman." He whispered. His breath was warm against her face. She felt him leaning in and she did the same.
"Endyimon!" His father shouted from inside of the castle.
Serenity slowly moved away. "I think that's you they're calling."
Endyimon exhaled sharply. "I don't want to leave your side." He whispered.
"ENDYIMON!" His father shouted yet again.
"Go. I should get inside anyway." Serenity slowly moved away from his grasp and began to walk inside. She turned around to look at Endyimon one last time. She was slowly falling for the Prince of Earth.
Endyimon cursed himself mentally and began to walk inside. He didn't want any other bride but Serenity. But somehow he felt as though she was hiding something from him. What could it have been? She was too secretive. But he pushed that thought as he stepped foot into the castle. The dreaded time had finally arrived for him to choose who should sit beside the throne with him for the rest of his ruling days