A/N: I'd like to thank ArtemisApollo, Riegirl2, Livdarcy, and biancarobinson. I know this chapter is short but I couldn't think of anything else. Since I'm new to FanFiction does anyone have any tips? Thanks! Elena

Chapter 3

Meeting Prince Jason

"Thanks for waiting with me, Meghan," Bianca said, clutching her friends arm.

Today was the day Prince Jason and his parents were coming to Rinwald to meet Bianca and her family.

"It's no problem. I mean you are meeting your future husband. Since I am your best friend have to be by your side and make sure your notgoing to marry some creep," Meghan replied, patting her friend's arm.

"I know it'll be fine but I can't help but be nervous. I mean this guy is going to be husband for heaven's sake!" Bianca cried, beginning to get excited.

"Calm down, Bee. I happen toknow some things about Prince Jason that are quite satisfactory," Meghan said, giggling.

"Girls! Can you please keep it down?" Queen Sestina grumbled.

Meghan, Bianca, Queen Sestina, and her husband, King William were waiting in the tea room for their guests. Bianca giggled and nodded.

"We're sorry, Your Highness. We were trying to calm Bianca's nerves," Meghan said, apologizing.

Queen Sestina just rolled her eyes and went back to manicuring her nails. Just then a maid peeked into the room.

"The King and Queen of Leland and the Crown Prince Jason are here," she said, curtseying.

The Royal Family of Leland entered the room and Bianca's father said, "Welcome, King Lester, Queen Penelope, and Prince Jason. Thank you for excepting our invitation."

King Lester bowed while Penelope pushed Jason forward.

"This is my son, Jason, the one who will marry your daughter and join our lands together," she said, as though she were performin on stage.

Meghan giggled while Bianca's eyes widened. Curly brown hair, grey eyes, a heart-melting smile. She'd met this boy before. Ina stable to be precise.

"Hello, Jason. Or should I call you Dan?" she said, sweetly.

Jason looked surprised.

"Bianca, is that you?" he asked.

Queen Penelope's face was quickly enveloped in smile.

"You two know each other? How perfect!" she cried, while Bianca and Jason looked at each other, quite surprised.

Queen Sestina looked at Bianca questioningly.

"You never told me you'd met Jason?"

"Well, I didn't actually know it was him," Bianca mumbled under her breath.

An awkward silence followed and everyone felt uncomfortable.

"Well, why don't we sit down and eat lunch?" Meghan suggested, gesturing to the array of food on the table.

"Oh, yes! I completely forgot!" Queen Sestina cried taking Queen Penelope's arm and guiding her towards the food.

Soon they were talking like best friends while King William and King Lester decided to go into the library to talk over some "business" matters. That left Bianca, Meghan, and Jason to fend for themselves.

"Well…um, I'm Jason," he said, introducing himself to Meghan.

"I noticed. I'm Meghan, Bianca's best friend and dressmaker," Meghan said, shaking his hand.

Before Jason could say anything else, Bianca interrupted with, "Why don't we take some food and go down to the lake? It's a nice spot to get acquainted."

Jason nodded and Meghan shrugged so they quickly headed down to the lake.

Once at the lake, Bianca settled herself under her favorite willow tree and Meghan flopped down beside her. Jason who had lagged behind soon caught up and sat down too. Soon they were eating and talking animatedly.

"So, Jason, would you like to tell me why you were posing as a stable boy? Your father seems to be in good health," Bianca asked.

Jason blushed and put down his ham sandwich.

"Well, my old friend, Jack moved here a couple of years ago and I visit him every April for his birthday. Since he just got a job as a stable boy, he was obligated to go work even though I was visiting so I told him I would help him out. When you came in I couldn't exactly tell you who I was so I lied a bit," Jason explained, biting into an apple.

"A bit? You told me your father was dieing," Bianca teased.

"Yeah. From what Bianca's told me you told quite a tall tale," Meghan put in, punching Jason lightly on the arm.

"Sorry. What could I say? Um… I'm the Crown Prince of Leland and I'm shoveling horse poo with my best friend."

Meghan and Bianca burst into a fit of giggles.

"Well, if I have to marry you at least you'll keep me amused," Bianca said, still laughing.

Jason turned pink and looked down at his glass of lemonade.

"Uh… thanks, I guess."

Just then Meghan leaned over and whispered something in Bianca's ear. Bianca blushed from the roots of her hair to the tips of her toes.

"Meghan! How could you?" Bianca squealed.

Meghan just grinned evilly and said, "It's in my blood! Woo ha ha!"

"What'd she do?" Jason asked, quite puzzled.

"She said that I had a crush on you! Which is not true!" Bianca exclaimed. "I would never like you more than a friend."

Part of these words were true. Bianca did like Jason a little bit. She had a bit of a soft spot for his wonderful smile. It made her feel all giddy inside. But little did Bianca know that as she uttered those words she was tearing Jason's heart in two.