I'm so sorry I haven't updated in over three days I was sick this weekend, and I couldn't even think I had so much congestion. Also I had Easter too, I hope you had a good holiday. And I had my STAAR testing this week to! I'M SOO SORRY! OH AND I'M DOING A LITTLE BACK TRACKING IN THIS CHAPTER FIY
I don't own anything but my people!
Marinette's POV
We were finally able to escape the paparazzi in to the safety of the palace. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding in, and Alya was loving the attention she was getting from the paparazzi. I look up to see the roof of the building covered in gold, and I fall behind Alya and her father looking at all it. I'm mesmerized by the beauty of the celling, and as my eyes travel down to the wall I see paintings of one women along the walls. It's the queen! It was rumored that the she left the king, and her son behind to live a simple life. Others say the king made her disappear, or go into exile for cheating on him. I think she left to run away from the king, and doesn't want to be found. Soon my eyes find their way to the floor for me to see that it's made of pure marble. This castle is just too grand for a small girl like me, and when I look up I see Alya and her father waiting for me at the door to the ball room. So I pick up my pace to meet them at the door.
"Marinette I know this is your first ball, so if you don't want to give out your first name that's ok. But I need to know the name you're going to call yourself, so when you do I don't give you away." I thought about what he is saying, and I might make a fool of myself. He doesn't want it to be able to hurt me or my family, be for I can really think about it I say "Diamond." Alya and her father look at me with amazement written all over their faces. "What? Did I say something wrong?" I'm so worried. What could I have done wrong already? I'm just a mess, and I shouldn't be here. "Diamond is a strange name; do you know what it means?" I shake my head no, "it means invincible or untamed in Greek, so go out to night and be Diamond shine in the darkest of places. Be the you, you want to be." With that said he turned to face the doors, and held out both arms for us to grab onto. We walked through the doors, and into the light of the ball room. On both sides of the run way was stair cases that lead up to a balcony that circled the entire room over the dance floor, and I can see people walking around with masks in hands or on faces. When looking out onto the dance floor people have stopped dancing, and the music has also stopped. All the eyes in the room are on Alya, her father, and me. I'm scared I can't move, so I let go of Alya's fathers arm. "I'm going to stay here till your done talking with the king and prince, so go on ahead. I'll be down in a little bit." Alya looked at me with a look that said 'ya right,' but let it go and walked down to talk to the king and prince. I see the prince; he has blond hair that has been tousled, and he has ears on his head. They are made of black leather, and when I look down I see he is wearing a leather mask too. His eyes are amazing! I see deep pools of green looking up at me, and only me. Soon his eyes leave when Alya father and her descends the stair case. I feel a little sad that I can no longer see them anymore, and I could get lost in those eyes. Soon they are talking with him and now I can see he is wearing a regular suite, but there is a tail that is coming off the back of his pants. For the first time tonight I smile, and I'm glad I came. Alya and her father leave the king, to head down to the dance floor. I feel the prince's eyes on me, and I prepare myself for this I need to be calm, cool, and sound like I know what I'm doing. I'm now standing before the king.
"It's an honor to meet you my name is Diamond, this ball is magnificent your majesty. I hope my dress is not too over the top nor my friend Alya's." Why did I ask about the dresses? I know he is just going to laugh at them, and tell me to leave now.
"no, no your dresses are amazing who made them?" The king likes them? The king he is a fashion designer, and his work is sold all over the world. Why does he want to how that? My dresses is ok at best, and there are so many things wrong with them. But the prince looks so lost in my outfit, and he hasn't stopped staring at me the entire time since I came down the stairs to meet him and his father. I almost don't want to answer, but I must he is my king.
"I did your majesty, I also made Alya's dress too. It took me forever to make them because Alya forgot about the ball and didn't tell me about it till one month ago. I had to pull a few all-nighters, but I was able to finish the dresses one week form the ball." Great now I'm rambling in front of the king, and there goes the girl he thinks I am. The king and prince seem dumbfounded, that I was able to make it so fast. Isn't that normal? I mean he is a world renowned designer, and shouldn't he be able to do it even faster?
"you are the most talented girl I have ever meet. Your work blows me away, Diamond. Is that your real name because, I have never heard of a designer with a name like that." I'm shocked that he really wants to know more about it, but the prince speaks before I can even get on word out of my mouth.
"Would you please do me the honor of being my first dance partner of the evening? I have yet to dance, and my legs are getting stiff from standing here all evening" and he then stands parallel to me with his arm out for me to grab onto. I smile, he want to dance with me! I haven't even been here ten minutes, and someone has asked me to dance.
"I would love to dance with you, perhaps we can continue this conversation later your majesty. Your son must be full of energy standing here all night." With that said I slide my arm into his. We start to descend the rest of the stairs to the dance floor, and the song ended. The dancers on the floor bow to their partners, after that a new song will start soon. We bow to one another, and I feel his hand in mine, then the other slides onto my hip. I try to breath, but he makes it so hard right now. I hear the first cords of the new song start, and we start the dance.
End of chapter!
I know I know you hate me right now, BUUUUUUUT it's the weekend and I will have time to wright. Once again I'm so sorry about not posting for a whole week! I will try to make sure that never happens again. I love all you who have kept reading my story, and I always welcome reviews!
