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Rose

I pursed my lips as I was studying myself in the mirror. I put my hands on my hips trying another pose, I sighed.

"Not the one I presume from that look"

I smiled apologetically as I turned towards Tasha, I'm sorry, you know I'm useless at picking dresses"

She smiled, "You're not useless, you're very thorough" she helped me out of the dress and winked at me as she put it back on it's hanger.

I sat down on little stool by my vanity and sighed. I studied Tasha as she was skimming through dresses on the rack a maid brought in earlier. She'd been my personal maid for almost six years now. She was a year younger than me, petite form and ink black hair always in a neat bun. She was the closest thing I had to a girl friend in the palace and she always knew what to say. And what I should wear!

She turned around smiling, "Remember that dress you wore to the New years ball in France last year? That midnight blue colour?"

I nodded as I could see she was up to something, "Yes, go on?"

"I saw this dress in town that I think will be perfect" she said sounding very excited, "It might be a little bit out there, but it will definitely make a statement" she giggled.

I smiled, "You know I trust you, but what do you mean by a statement?" I narrowed my eyes at her as I could see a cheeky glint in her eyes.

She winked at me, "You'll see"

I chuckled, "You love this don't you? You always take the chance of and element of surprise"

She laughed, "Well what can I say, I like to keep things interesting" she was folding some pieces and tucked them away. "How was your afternoon with Prince Jessie go?"

I made a gaging noise and she laughed, "That bad? He looked terribly dashing as he was striding down the hall"

"He did have a cute bum" I winked as I got up and threw myself on my bed. "He had his head a little too high up his own ass for me to even stand him for longer than five minutes"

I groaned just think gin about it, "I mean yes he's gorgeous and I know my father likes him but that doesn't mean I have to like him right?" I sat up looking at Tasha. "Am I took picky? Is that it?"

She smiled, "I don't think you're too picky, I just think finding someone takes time"

I laid back down again, "You sound like Oscar"

She giggled, "I take that as a compliment" she was poking about in my room tidying up and I got bored so I gave her a hand.

"What about the Duke of Cornwall, he seemed very nice at the valentines ball?"

"He was nice but nice doesn't do it. He was so plain, like he didn't have an opinion. Every time we got into conversation and he felt one way and I felt another he just changed it. It didn't make any sense?"

Tasha pursed her lips, "Well you don't want a push over!"

"Exactly, could you tell my father that?" I said turning towards Tasha, "He and Oscar came and a little valuation after Jessie stormed out" I rolled my eyes, "Men are so dramatic"

"Why exactly did he storm out?"

Angel was sittin next to me and I grinned towards her, "Angel just had a little play with him"

Tasha laughed out right, "No wonder he ran" Tasha patted Angel on her head, "She is a little devil in disguise isn't she?"

"Angel knows me and she already knew I wasn't a big fan of Prince Jessie" I cooed as I was cuddling my darling dog.

"Make sure to keep Angel away during the ball the day after tomorrow, Prince Jessie will be there and maybe you should't embarrass him any further" Tasha said trying to hold back laughter, "Did she get a good chunk out of him?"

I grinned, "Half of his pant leg is still out in the garden"

We laughed together and I kissed Angels head, "She would never do serious damage"

"And what did your papa and Oscar have to say?"

"I don't think they saw the little incident" I gave her an angelic smile telling her I was hoping she wouldn't tell them either. She smiled in return and I knew my secret was safe.

"Continue?"

"Yes" I smiled, "I think he's slowly realising what a basket case I am and might give up soon"

"I know your father and I know he is just as stubborn as you are" Tasha said giving me meaning look as she started brushing and braiding with my hair. "You seemed so eager when your father mentioned this a year ago, what happened?"

"Men happened" I groaned resting my head in my hands, "I think I have too high expectations, I mean is humor too much to ask? I'm starting to loose my faith in humanity"

"Maybe you should get to know them more before you let your dog take a big out of them" Tasha joked and I gave her a half smile meeting her gaze in the mirror. "Maybe you'll meet someone at the ball?"

I grimaced, "Papa will probably watch me like a hawk to make sure I'll behave"

"Don't forget Oscar will probably be there too" Tasha smiled and finished my braid. "I'm sure it will be a good evening, hopefully there will be plenty of dancing"

I grimaced, "Remember Lord Badica" I shivered, "I've never been in that much pain in my life!"

"I remember" Tasha snickered, "I was surprised there was no blood in your shoe"

"That makes two of us"

"Mason was really nice though" Tasha smiled and met my gaze in the mirror. I smiled, "He is, I just see him more like a brother than a lover"

"I'll take him if you're not accepting him"

I grinned and put my hand on top of Tasha's as it was resting on my shoulder. "You're really amazing do you know that?"

Tasha gave me a warm smile, "I'm lucky to have such a good friend"

I smiled back, "We both are"

There was a knock on the door and Tasha went to open it. She grinned and opened it further when Eddie walked in. "Ladies" he said bowing slightly.

I rolled my eyes, he only did that cause he knew I didn't like it. Shooting him a glare he chuckled, "Sorry to bother you but I found this in the garden as Mark and I were doing our evening round"

In Eddie's hand was the remaining on Jessies pant leg. Tasha chuckled and took it from his hand, "I know what this is"

Eddie shook his head leaning against the wall, "Will that dog scare all men away?" Angel barked and trotted over to Eddie and Eddie gave her a warm smile before scratching her back.

I grinned, Eddie was one of the few people I called friends within the palace as well. We were a trio that always had a laugh. Eddie had been hired as a palace guard for years now and he was always by my side.

"I think you can agree Jessie got what he deserved" I said giving Eddie a look.

He laughed, "Definitely, he disgusted me from the second he stepped into the great hall. All the maids were swooning over his smile" He rolled his eyes, "Before he opened his mouth i knew he was a nasty piece of work. The way he spoke to one of the footmen was horrible"

"Hope they didn't take it to heart" I said smiling sadly. "Nobody deserves to be treated badly just because they're a footman or a maid."

"And that's why everybody loves you Rose" Tasha smiled as she got me my robe. I smiled. My father taught me kindness was valuable and I believe in one hundred percent, kindness and laughter was the best way.

Eddie then clears his throat, "Do you remember that guy from Romania that followed you around for the Winter ball last year?"

I grimaced and Tasha laughed, "I think she remembers"

"He's coming for the ball next week" Eddie grinned as he knew these news would pain me.

I groaned, "No! ugh, I'm feeling fed up with this, how many stalkish men am I going to have to endure?"

"The world is full of them dear" Tasha grinned as prepared my bed for the evening. I groaned again, "I know I appear snobbish sometimes but there's only so much a girl can handle"

Eddie laughed "I shall bid you good night ladies" he bowed slightly, "Keep your head up Rose, hopefully one man at the ball will at least have the courtesy to hide his madness"

"Ha, ha, very funny" I said sticking my tongue out in his direction.

"That's not very lady like"

I glared at him, get him out of here" I told Tasha. She laughed and started pushing Eddie out. So much for friends right?

Finally I made Tasha nice, I felt like it was needed. She's one of my faves in this one tbh!

Let me know your thoughts,

Lot's of Love xx