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Awakening

Grissom's POV

I walked back to my room. I don't know if I was...happy...or...sad. But one thing was for sure. I was jealous.

I just heard from Dorothy that Sara and Hank were going on a date. I fumed. I don't why, but I fumed.

Really...I was supposed to be happy for her...right? Why is it that I'm jealous?

I entered my room. I was surprised to see Princess Heather inside. "Hello Princess Heather."

"Hello Gil. Why do you seem...confused?"

"I seem confused because you were supposed to be going back to your kingdoms a while ago."

"Well, you're certainly behind on news. We couldn't go back to our kingdoms because the bridges were scheduled for maintenances."

"Where are the others?"

"They are in the garden. I have come here to put some sense into you."

"Some sense? Why do you wish to put sense in me of all people?"

"Because you are the only person I know who keeps on pushing away his feelings for a certain girl."

"And who, pray tell, is that girl?" I asked.

"Sara Sidle. Your personal maid."

I frowned. "How did you know?"

"Gil. I'm sorry, but you are pathetic. You can't hide your feelings forever."

"How did you know?"

"I could see the spark in your eyes again that you had when you were with Isabelle. Gil...admit it. You love Sara. But you are too cowardly to admit it, and you are too loyal to be in love with her. You won't let yourself be in love with her because you still think that Isabelle will be found. Gil, open your eyes. Sara is somebody special. She's intelligent, she's beautiful, and she has the same interests that you have. You better open your eyes before somebody else does."

"I don't love her. I...like her."

"No. As much as you'd hate to admit it, you love her. Tell me, if you like her, why are you so jealous whenever Dorothy would mention her date with Hank?"

"I'm not jealous. I'm just concerned...for her. Heather, admit it. Hank is a boy that would never be good enough for Sara."

"But what happens when he finally becomes good for Sara? What happens when you become sad and lonely when Sara and Hank are happily married?"

"I...don't know."

"Figure it out. If you don't, you might very well make the worst decision of your life. If I were you, I'd go to their date and stop it and admit my feelings."

"Still…I don't know. Even if I do love her…It's still against the rules."

"Gil. I know you. Since when did you care about the rules?"

Heather was right. I never did care about the rules.

"But…She deserves someone better than me."

"And you think Hank is better than you? He probably is worse than you. Gil, stop comparing yourself to him. I could also see it in Sara's eyes. She's also in love with you. You're just too blind to see it."

"Thanks Heather."

With that said, I rushed out of the room and went to the stables to prepare my horse. I was going to what was supposed to be Sara and Hank's date.

Sara's POV

"So…Nervous?" asked Dorothy.

"Kind of. What would Prince Gil say when I don't feed his dog for dinner?"

"I've taken care of it. I've already told Prince Gil about your date…just moments ago."

"Oh. Well…thanks Dorothy. Wish me luck."

I quickly went outside my room and went to the garden.

Once I was near the garden, I already saw Hank's figure.

"Wow. Are you excited?"

"Maybe. Come on…let's head to Josephine's. I have a reservation."

"Sure."

We started to walk towards the gate when one of the princes approached me.

"Hello…Sara right?"

"Yes…your highness. I'm Sara…and this is Hank, one of the stable boys. You are Prince…Greg…aren't you, your grace?"

"Yes…I'm Prince Greg. Where are you going?"

"I'm going on a date with Hank. No worries your highness, I have already done my tasks…and Prince Gil knows where I'm going."

"Oh. Okay. I'm just asking you because he might not know and he might scold me for not asking you."

"It's okay your highness."

"Okay. Enjoy your date."

With that, Hank and I went outside the gate and walked towards Josephine's.

"So…where did you come from?" asked Hank

"I last served at the royal palace of the kingdom of Galyx. I was fired because of the Princess. The Princess thought that her personal maid, me, had stolen her ball gowns. Which was…absurd."

"Oh. Well, what are your hobbies?"

"I like reading. I like helping people…and I like strolling in the gardens. Most of all, I like stargazing and horse riding."

"That's nice. Me, I like caring for horses…" said Hank.

"That's nice. It really is."

The waiter came. "Good evening Ma'am, Good evening sir. I have your…Cream of Broccoli, Garlic breads, Spaghetti with Tomato sauce…and your two glasses of iced tea."

"Thank you." Hank and I said.

We both started to eat.

"So…How long have you been working for the royal family?" I asked

"Five years. When I started working, Nazlyn was already in the royal stables."

"Oh. That's good to know." I said.

I was done with eating…and so was he. We walked into one of the alleyways and he backed me up against the wall. He started to kiss me.

"Noo!"

"Why Sara…you don't have a choice…do you?"

I started to pull away from him, but I couldn't. He was too strong.

He kissed me again and started to lift the hem of my skirt when somebody punched him.

It was Prince Gil. Thank goodness for the prince.

A.N: Okay…I might not be able to post chapters as frequently as I used to… my parents needed me to minimize my time on the computer…I just failed four subjects. Ouch. I made a bet with my mom that if I have a final average of 89.00 or higher in this quarter, she'll buy me my own laptop. Yipee! Don't worry about my grades that much…I'm still adjusting to studying in Parañaque Science.