Chapter 2 the Talk
Bonnie wakes up with a smile she turns to her left and soon realizes that the prince is lying next to her his with no shirt. She looks at him in shock he begins to stir, Bonnie holds her breath. His hazel brown eyes meet her green ones and he smiles.
"Good morning, love." He reaches over and strokes her cheek. Bonnie's eyes close his hand is so warm and gentle against her skin. She sighs against his palm when she opens her eyes she sees him smile brightly as he moves closer to her and kisses her sweetly on the lips. Bonnie feels like she's on fire. She pulls away with a smile. Enzo pulls her to his sculpted chest he kisses her hair.
"Hmm, you are indeed a beauty, love I'm truly happy to call you my wife." Bonnie gasps shooting upright.
Bonnie places a hand over her heart. Did I really just dream about that? No, Bonnie you are not here to love him, you're here for your people. Not to mention how inappropriate it is to think of a him when you don't know him. She nods to herself and soon there is a knock at her door. Bonnie sits up and takes a deep breath.
"Enter." The door opens and in comes Vicki with her breakfast. "Your Highness." Bonnie looks at her puzzled by why she called her that instead of her name. Before she can question her Jeremy walks in.
"Good morning your Highness." Bonnie knows why now. "Sir, Jeremy." The man chuckles and shakes his head. "Please, that name is worse than Lord." Bonnie rolls her eyes.
"So what am I supposed to call you?" Jeremy smiles he turns to Vicki nodding and she places the tray with Bonnie's food on the nightstand next to her. "Jeremy is just fine. Prince Lorenzo would like to meet with you in the garden in an hour." He closes the door behind him.
"Victoria I would like you to get my bath started. After I eat I shall bathe and I would you mind helping me pick out a dress for today?" Vicki smiles as she makes her way to the washroom. "Of course, Bonnie." She closes the door. Bonnie eats her meal in silence it was really good. Once she's done she pulls the covers off her just as Vicki comes out. Bonnie grabs her robe as she enters she removes her clothes and steps into the bath with a sigh she asks Vicki to close the door so she could clean herself. Bonnie shakes her head at the vivid dream she had of the prince, she cheeks start to feel flush. Bonnie takes a few deep breaths before she finishes up.
"Victoria." Bonnie calls. The door opens and in comes Vicki holding a towel for her she wraps it around herself and steps out. When she's back in her room she looks to see that Vicki has chosen a green lace formal strapless dress with a pair of tan shoes that would be hidden under her dress. Bonnie finishes drying herself off before she puts on her undergarments and then allows Vicki to help her with the dress. Bonnie then sits in front of a mirror while Vicki combs her hair and styles it with a few lilies back in letting her natural waves fall behind her. She nods to Vicki through the mirror and they both smile. Bonnie stands she takes sighs calmly and goes towards the door. Vicki opens it and waiting for her his the Prince's cousin.
"I must say if I was not already married I would have been overjoyed to know you would be my bride." Bonnie shakes her head. "I'm not so sure of that Cousin." Bonnie looks to her left to see the man she is to marry dress in a black suit with white loafers the crest of his kingdom on his right in gold. He smiles at her as he approaches Bonnie return it. He takes her hand giving her a kiss on her wrist. Bonnie does not say a word she gaze at him. They both hear his Cousin clear his throat. They both face him.
"I shall take my leave. I will see you in a few months cousin. Try not to scare her off." He bows then leaves. Enzo shakes his head. "How do you fare this day?" He asks as he extends his elbow to her. Bonnie loops hers through his. "I feel wonderful, thank you." He smiles as he leads her to the out the doors to the garden. It's a lovely sight with various flowers, some that Bonnie had never seen before not even in her books. Enzo releases her arm and goes to get her a flower. He comes back with a purple one. Bonnie thinks it's a carnation, but it's not.
"It's a peony a rare flower to this part of the world." He says as he hands it to her. Bonnie accepts it as she smiles at it's lovely scent. "Thank you." Enzo smiles. "Come, there is a spot just up ahead where we can discuss certain matters." Bonnie looks away from him a slight blush creeping to her cheeks. He leads her to a wonderful patio area with a comfortable outdoor dining set. Enzo pulls out her chair and she takes a seat. Enzo takes a seat next to her. A heavy silence falls between them.
"About, the wedding. I think we should wait." Bonnie looks at him wide eyed, but also relieved. "We hardly know one another. Do you feel the same Bonnie?" She nods she plays with the stem of the flower avoiding his gaze. He chuckles.
"Am I making you uncomfortable?" Bonnie looks up at him with she looks ashamed. He's going to be your husband, are you really going to act like this? Bonnie's so lost in her thoughts that she does not notice that Enzo has placed his hand over hers. "Bonnie, I do not want you to feel this way. I want you to tell me how your feeling, please do not close up on me." Bonnie looks into his eyes she sees the gentle pleading in them.
"Apologies, I have been taught only to listen, never to speak. My family has always been this way." Enzo frowns. "How do you mean? You are to never voice your opinion?" Bonnie shakes her head. He tightens his hold on her hand she flinches slightly. He loosens his hold. "Bonnie has anyone harmed you for speaking other your father?" Bonnie eyes water silent tears fall down her face. Enzo gets out of his chair and kneels in front of her wiping them away.
"Bonnie, tell me what his name is." She looks down at him, "His name is Kai. He was my instructor, he was a nice man a long time ago, but he has changed and I do not know how it happened." Fresh tears start to fall. "What kind of father allows such a thing?" Enzo's voice is low, but calm. His eyes are a darker than normal. He takes a breath before he cups her cheek in his hand.
"Well, you do not have to worry about that here. You can speak freely without having to endure that again." Bonnie smiles down at him she feels that burden being lifted from her shoulders. He pulls her head down placing a kiss on her temple. Bonnie closes her eyes she feels him pulling her out of the seat onto his leg. Enzo pulls back he looks into her eyes their back to their normal color. He hugs her close to him she places her palm on his chest.
"Your Highnesses I have-"They were so lost in their embrace that they do not hear footsteps approaching. They pull away slightly, Bonnie looks away from Enzo blushing. "Apologies, I'm sorry I interrupted." Bonnie looks up at Jeremy with a shy smile. "Jeremy it's alright, is lunch prepared?" Enzo asks. Jeremy nods motioning the maids and servers to bring the food in. Bonnie get's off his leg and sits back in her chair. Enzo sits in his he smiles at her. Bonnie has not had what is before her, it smells delicious.
"It is lemon chicken risotto." Bonnie nods she never had chicken rice and whatever those green things are, she takes a bite. "This is very good." She says Enzo smiles. They eat their midday meal in comfortable silence. They spend the rest of the day together. Bonnie learns that he is a man of many talents. He is a really good listener. Sonn it is time for them to go to sleep. Enzo walks Bonnie to her door she smiles at him.
"I had a wonderful time, thank you." Enzo lifts her chin up he leans down and kisses her softly on the cheek. "I hope that you would and Bonnie, if you are ever in need of talking I'm here." He kisses her on her temple before he releases her. "Goodnight, love." Bonnie eyes widen. Love? No, I can't do this! She goes in her room closing the door behind her she takes a breath before removing her clothes and changing into her nightdress. She crawls under the covers drifting off to sleep.
Hey guys, so what do you think of this chapter and how does it make you feel about how Bonnie's been treated? And what about Bonnie's dream about Enzo? Why is she fighting how she feels? Let me know I love feedback! For those of you how are waiting for When in Paris I promise that I'm half-way through it, so watch out for it when it comes out. And please go vote on your favorite three baby names the poll will stay up until after chapter 24 so please do go and vote it takes like 5 seconds.