Author's note: Thanks for the reviews…they make me want to continue. Also, who said that Isabelle was dead? ;)
Disclaimer: Imagination is mine…Sadly, the characters aren't.
Good Evening, Good Night
"This is the first floor. There are lots of rooms here. The Library, Maid's quarters…, bathroom, Living room, Music room, Meeting room, Lounge, and of course, the garden."
"Oh." Said Sara
"Now…I wouldn't want to go and give you a tour when they are going to serve food in less than an hour…I just left you a piece of paper on your desk describing several rooms. Dinner shall be served for the Royal family and friends in about twenty minutes. We maids will be eating after an hour."
"Okay…thanks Dorothy." Said Sara
Sara went to her room. She had plenty of time so she decided to write in her diary.
Grissom's POV
"Your highnesses, dinner is served." Said Dorothy
Father was seated on the end of the table. My mother was seated on his right side, and my brother, on his left. I was seated beside my brother. Prince Jim was seated beside my mother, Princess Sofia beside him. Princess Catherine was seated beside me, and Prince Warrick was beside her. Princess Heather was seated beside Prince Warrick. Prince Greg was seated beside Princess Sofia, and Prince Nick was seated beside Princess Heather.
"So…When will this ball occur?" I asked
"It will be after about two weeks. I'll invite every princess and duchess in the whole country…whether they like it or not. I'm sure you'll be able to find a suitable bride." Said my mother
"But…what about Isabelle?" I asked
"Gil, Isabelle is gone. Accept it. You can't just wait forever. Isabelle has long been gone…and we're not sure if she'll ever be found." Said my mother
"That's it? You've just lost faith? After all these years…After convincing me that she's still alive…That's it?" I asked.
"Yes Gil. That's it. I don't think you should be waiting around for her when there are worthy princesses that are available who are interested in being with you." Said my mother
"…But…."
"Gil…I know you miss her. We all do. Hank misses her…Greg misses her…Nick misses her…Catherine, Jim, Heather, Sofia, Vincent…We all miss her. I know that you love her…and I know that you want to marry her. We approve. We do. But the problem is…She's gone. She's missing for over 20 years. Accept the fact that we might never find her. We still have faith…but we just think that you need to move on." Said Warrick
"Do you have anyone who you are interested in?" asked my mother "We'd be happy to meet her."
I thought about my mother's question.
"What if I'm interested in someone who isn't a princess or a duchess or a queen?" I asked.
After I said that, I got up, excused myself, and went towards the library…where I go when I feel lonely. I sighed. I was tired of being lonely…I was tired of being…alone.
Sara's POV
I'm here…at the royal castle. I just met the royal family…their friends…my horse…
I don't know why, but I feel like I've been here before. I think I recognize them all. The Queen, the King…even Prince Gil's dog. But here's the catch; I think Hank (Prince Gil's dog…) recognizes me too. I know…strange right?
They aren't the only ones who I met. I met the stable boys…The maids…the horses…but most importantly, I met Prince Gil's true love; Isabelle.
True, I haven't seen her…But that doesn't mean that I haven't met her. I met her…by Dorothy's description. I pictured her as a loving, kind, and a nice friend to them all…and a beautiful lover to Prince Gil. Diary, why do I feel like I'm Isabelle? No. I'm Sara. Not Isabelle. Maybe I just want to picture myself as Isabelle…to pretend that Prince Gil loves me.
Speaking of Prince Gil…
…There are no words. What do I say? He's amazing… He looks good. I love his eyes…blue. It reminds me of a calm ocean. He…looks modest. He is VERY handsome. He seems such a nice guy…he seems intelligent…and he seems strong…for his age…that's impressive.
I've only been in this castle for about half a day…and yet, it already feels like home to me. I wonder if it's because of Prince Gil…
I've met Hank Pettigrew. He seems…
…I don't know. He didn't seem as nice as Prince Gil…and for some reason, I like his company…but I don't like being THAT close to him. He asked me on a date…should I accept? I don't really know…because for some reason, I always associate Hank with Skunk…and believe me…it's not pretty.
Maybe I should accept his invitation to dinner…After all, I AM free to date. But why do I feel so guilty? It feels as if I'm cheating on somebody…I love? I don't know. I think I'm confused with my feelings.
I've made up my mind. I will accept his invitation. I'm free…aren't I?
I've met Prince Gil's dog…his name is Hank. For some reason…I think I knew the dog before I even saw him.
I have got to get real. I'm Sara…not Isabelle. I have just met these people (and animals…) and I don't recognize them from before. I just hope that I would be able to contain my feelings for Prince Gil. After all, I'm Sara, his personal maid. He's Prince Gil, subject of the lusts of many women.
But, people are allowed to dream. So I think that I might dream some more.
I closed my diary and I looked at my watch. I sighed. 40 more minutes. I decided to go to the library to clear my mind. The library…the place where I go when I'm confused.
…and right now, I think I need to clear my mind. Library, here I come.