Chapter 3 : Preparations for the trip
While King Mitsuo was sitting on his throne, a messenger entered the hall. He bowed to the King and gave him a letter.
- Your Highness, I have a message for you from the Clarines' King Yuu.
- Oh thank you, says Mitsuo.
Then the messenger left the hall and the King read the letter. His face had a happy expression.
- My darling, read the letter. It has wonderful news.
- What is it Dad?, asked Shirayuki who it happens to be in the room.
- King Yuu invites us to his Kingdom.
-What? Seriously? Let me read it. Oh my god, I can't believe it. It's true!
Shirayuki's heart was flying upon the clouds. The rest of the day, she had a wide smile on her face, something which made her parents happy.
At the night, while they were eating dinner, the royal family was talking about the trip.
- So they invite us to stay for a month?, said Hitomi.
- Yes but we cannot stay for so long. There are some matters that I must take care of here, thought Mitsuo.
- Dad, you can do it before we leave.
- I know Shirayuki. But again, we can't stay for a month. Maybe we could stay for two weeks. What do you think Hitomi?
- I think it's good. I don't want to be a burden.
- But two weeks are very little time. Please can we stay longer?, begged Princess Shirayuki.
- No. Shirayuki, we will go to see our friends but...
- Ok, she said sadly.
After that she went to her room. She was crying unstoppable. She wished she could see Zen longer but she can't go against her parents.
This is unfair. Why would they do this to me? If only I could convince them to let me stay there. It would be amazing!
She was so angry with her parents so she didn't want to see them the next day. With the tears still on her face, finally she got asleep.
The next day...
King Mitsuo and Queen Hitomi were in the living room waiting for their daughter. Last night, both of them were discussing about their trip. Today, they would announce their decisions to Shirayuki.
- Did you call me Father?, she asked coldly.
- Yes. We called you here to inform you about the trip. Well... First of all, we decided to stay for a month. Second, you must promise me that you will be a proper princess. Third, you can go to the greenhouse only if you ask for permission. Fourth, I wish for you to...enjoy the trip!, finished the King.
- Can you do all these?, smiled Hitomi.
Shirayuki was listening to her parents speechless. All the tears and the anger she had felt last night had vanished.
- Oh. Mum, Dad. I-I don't know what to say. Maybe you're the best parents in the world. Don't worry, I will be a proper princess and you'll be proud of me, she hugged them.
- Shirayuki, we are already proud of you. Don't forget it! And we will always love you, said their parents.
- I love you too. Well... When will we begin to prepare our luggage?, asked Shirayuki impatient.
- Right now.
From that time, all the servants were running around the castle to prepare the Tanbarun's royal family for the trip.
Everyone was excited but Shirayuki was feeling happier than anyone else. At last, she was able to see her childhood friend.
See you next time...