Chapter Six

Bethany

I was walking down the halls of the castle after getting the okay for the ball. We decided to hold in in two months, so if we didn't "find" a suitable husband we could have two extra months to find one. Mom really liked this idea. I feel kinda sorry for the royal party coordinator. He is going to be extremely busy. He has to mail invitations to (suitable, rich, and handsome) royals, set up appointments to get our dresses made, and decided how to decorate and what we'll be eating. But, Eduardo really likes his job, so he should be happy.

I walk past Lord Deveroe's rooms and decide to "be friendly." I knock on his door, but his attendant tells me he took a trip earlier that morning with Princess Samantha. He has a smile on his face when he says that, so I wonder if there's more to the story than this. He points me in the direction of the healer.

To my surprise, I find Samantha in the healer's room with a sprained ankle. According to the healer it's nothing major, but according to me it's pretty durn gross. Her left foot is swollen and a nasty purplish-green color. She showed it to me when the healer wasn't looking. (He gave strict orders NOT TO TAKE OFF THE GAUZY STUFF!)

"Sam! Oh my gosh, how did you manage to get here on that leg? Better yet, how'd it happen?" I ask as soon as I see her.

"Well...I was running through the halls after Asha and ran into Phillip...he helped me get here."

"Why were you running after Asha? And what do you mean he helped you here?"

"Well, I'd rather not say why I was running after Asha." I nodded, so she continued. "And...well...he carried me...well, more like tossed me over his shoulder."

"Oh, well it sounds like you've had an exciting day. And it sounds like the ball won't be helping you out very much," I said with a laugh.

Sam was confused. "What's that supposed to mean?"

"Hey, you're the smart one. If you can't figure that one out now, you never deserve to know," I tell her.

We sit in the healer's room for awhile before I get bored. "Samantha, let's go back to your room or something. There's nothing to do in here."

She looks at me with a horrified expression. "I...I can't..."

"Why not?" I ask, exasperated. "You can somewhat walk on your crutches and it's BORING in here. There's no reason you can't leave."

She's still got the horrified look on her face. "I can't see him...I can't...I can't do it, Bethany."

"Why not? You're never embarrassed by anything. And this ordeal," I say pointing to her foot, " wasn't that embarrassing. I doubt your bothered by it. It's not like you kissed him or anything."

She doesn't say anything. "Sam. Tell me you didn't kiss the enemy. Please, please, please."

She's staring at her hands. She finally looks up. "I did. I kissed him, Bethany. And...and I liked it."

"Oh my gosh!" I can't believe it. How did she ever get up the nerve to do that?

"Please don't be mad at me, Bethany," she whispers.

"Mad? I'm not mad at all. It's just going to take...some time getting used to it. Now come on, it's getting boring in here." With that I stand up and walk towards the door.

I turn around and watch her hobble on her crutches. I try not to laugh but give up. She glares at me.

"I really hope I don't see him, Bethany," she says.

"Sam, look at me." She looks at me as I continue. "I'm not mad at you. I'm jealous you have a guy so I don't have to worry about the whole marriage issue."

She snorts. "Bethany, we can barely have a civilized conversation without killing each other! I highly doubt we're going to get married."

I raise my eyebrows at her. "Sure, sure. Let me continue. I wish you the best of luck with him. He's pretty hot."

She laughs at me. "As much fun as I'm having talking to you, let's get out of here. It is boring in here."

I open the door and we walk out. The coast is clear. We go to her bedroom where I get every detail out of her. I just wish I was as lucky as her.

AN: Hey, my lovlies! Poor Bethie...:( Hope you liked this chapter. I know it was pretty short, but it's basically a filler. A crap-job filler. Well, you all know how much I love reviews...so PLEASE REVIEW! It would make my day. If you have any ideas please tell me. It helps spit chapters out faster!

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