A/N : Um... if you have any ideas for this story, I'd like to hear them cause I'm kinda stuck lol

Chapter 2

After Rosalinda's guests left to their chambers, she and Carter sat in the music room once more.

"I'm genuinely sorry about dinner."

Carter laughed lightly. "It's fine."

"No. It's not fine." Rosalinda's tone grew more serious. "They tried to make you beneath them."

She shrugged. "They're just jealous that I get to spend some time with you."

"Maybe if they presented themselves as gentlemen, I'd want to spend some time with them. Even if it is just for friendship."

Carter nodded. "So I acted like a gentleman?" she laughed at the idea.

Rosalinda nodded. "Yes. And sadly, there are very few men who are as chiverist as you." she looked up at Carter with her big chocolate brown eyes.

Carter gulped. "Um... yeah."

"You were so kind and attentive." Rosalinda bit her lip. "All of those boys wanted to speak of their wealth." She bit her lip once more. "Do you enjoy my company, Carter?"

Carter nodded frantically. "Of course I do."

"I'm glad." she smiled and walked over to the piano bench. "Though we've known each other for a short while, I feel that I would like for you to accompany me tomorrow after my lessons."

"Lessons for what?"

"Piano." she said with a huge smile, and gently placed her fingers on top of selected keys and played. Carter watched in amazement as Rosalinda's fingers glided across the keys, as she played a small snippet of a song she was learning.

"Wow. You're amazing." Carter said, amazed.

"Can you play anything?" she asked as she removed her hands from the ivory.

Carter laughed. "Sorta." She awkwardly placed her hands on the keys and began to play the only song she knew how: Chopsticks. Once she finished playing, she looked at Rosalinda and they both laughed.

"If you'd like, I can teach you other songs."

"That'd be nice. That was the only song I know."

"I'll show you a lot more." she smiled.

When they heard a knock at the door, Rosalinda jumped. "Rosalinda," her mother appeared in the door way.

"Yes, mama?" she asked as she rose to her feet.

"It's nearly time for bed, and Major Mason is looking for Carter."

"Yes, mama." she pouted, then turned to Carter and curtsied. "Good night, Carter."

Carter awkwardly bowed. "'Night Rosalinda."

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Carter walked passed the guard that stood in front of her chamber door. Each chamber had its own assigned guard to make sure the boys stayed in their rooms at night, and that Rosalinda's virginity was safe.

Once inside, she yawned and pulled her hair out of the hair tie. She ran her fingers through her hair and frowned at the length. For years, her hair was long enough to touch her elbows, but now her hair could barely graze her neck.

She then took off all of her equipment, which was a huge pain to cut herself out of without ruining her bra. She sunk into the bed and looked up at the ceiling, finally enjoying her family vacation.

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"You have been spending a lot of time with Carter."

Rosalinda smiled sheepishly. "Yes. And he's been very good company."

"Why don't you spend some time with the other boys?"

"I will." she lied. "It's just, Carter's been so sweet and understanding."

Her eyebrows furrowed. "But Carter's quite skinny, and..."

"I don't care how he looks, mama. Besides, we are only friends. And he's been a very good one." she smiled to herself.

"I just want you to be careful. You know how boys are."

The heat rose to her face. "Well, Carter's different. Not once has he hinted towards anything like that." she pouted. "He's been nothing but sweet and kind and... I'm going to bed." she finaly stated in a more calm tone.

"Rosalinda, I don't want you getting hurt." she stated in a more soft tone.

"I'll be fine, mama." she paused. "How am I supposed to rule over a country if you don't trust me with the smaller decisions?"

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The next few days were quite the same: the boys kept trying to nudge their way in to spend time with the Princess and everyday her and Carter grew closer.

"Why do you always spend time with that Carter boy?" Alejendro, the eldest of the boys asked.

"He's sweet."

"You believe he would make a good King for your country?" he scoffed. "He is thin and fragile... and American!"

Rosalinda grew frustrated of being questioned. "He's very good company, unlike you." she said as she began to walk off. She was quickly stopped when he grabbed hold of her wrist. "Release me." she demanded.

"You don't walk away from the future king of Coste de las Islas."

"Release me." she repeated with her feet firmly planted on the ground and both showed no sign of backing down.

"Hey, asshole!" Carter shouted from the other side of the pool.

Alejendro released her and laughed. "Here comes the barbarian."

Rosalinda ran to Carter's side. "Who the fuck do you think you are?" Carter barked.

He laughed once more. In comparison, Alejendro was able to tower over Carter. "Prince of Coste de las Islas, and you are?"

"I'm going to kick your ass!" she shouted then stepped closer. "You don't ever touch a girl like that!"

He laughed again. "I don't think you have the ablility," he proded just below her collar bone which pushed her back a few steps. "And I think you should run along before you really get hurt." he said with his eyes narrowed but Carter stood her ground. With one swift punch, Carter was immediately on the ground. It happened too quickly for her to react.

Rosalinda ran to Carter's side to help her up, but she quickly jumped to her feet and charged towards Alejendro. She quickly ended up on the ground, yet again and looked up to see Rosalinda about to attack him. When Carter stood, four armed guards pointed their swords at both Carter and Alejandro.