Here's Chapter 17! This one was awesome and fun to write! Thanks for reading, following, reviewing, and adding this story to favorites!

nehir46 : SYOC stands for submit your own character which means you can create a person that an author can use! It's really fun to do and if you don't want to write a story it's a simpler option. I'm glad to see her uncle and Daphne as well and I hope you like this update!

b. loves. books: Well I don't know if what happens is exactly what you were thinking, but I hope you still like it!

Chapter 17:

"Queen America, how wonderful of you to stay with us," Queen Adélaïde said brightly. I had just been welcomed into the palace. It was absolutely gorgeous and quite big as well. I have to say, the French architecture is quite exquisite. From the grand staircase, to the huge garden with the lake in the middle, I was fascinated.

Princes Daphne had a young brother name Jérôme who was around 14. Her fiancé's name was Frederick and the King's was Philippe. They all seemed really nice, although the King seemed quiet.

Prince Jérôme came up and said, "Bonjour Queen America!"

He seemed really sweet and I think he was flirting with me. I laughed at the thought and then said, "Bonjour Prince Jérôme,"

"Jérôme, stop showing off to the Queen," Queen Adélaïde said with a laugh.

He blushed and looked away.

"Thank you so much for having me!" I said.

"Oh the pleasure is all ours, plus we do have quite a lot to discuss. My daughter and Frederick will be getting the throne in a few months. You'll have to talk to them about the trade agreement."

"Of course," I said finally understanding why we weren't getting the trade relation we wanted with France.

"Mother, I don't want anything to do with her," Princess Daphne said flipping her hair in my face and walked off elegantly yet angrily.

I was in shock at her outburst considering she hadn't spoken yet. Her accent was extremely pretty and I was surprised Maxon didn't fall for her.

"I'm so sorry for her behavior," Frederick apologized. His accent was less heavy, but still to die for.

"Daphne has been a bit off lately," King Philippe said.

I nodded and gave a smile.

"Well we will lead you to your suite and you can unpack. I believe you brought your maids?" the Queen asked me.

I did bring them because I honestly needed them in order to leave Maxon for 2 weeks.

I nodded and introduced them as well.

The suite I was staying in was beyond grand. Everything was in the cream tone and the patterns looked regal. France had stayed true to its traditional look.

I went into the bathroom to wash my hands. I wasn't expecting a wet floor covered in sticky soap that I instantly slipped on.

I just happened to crash into a metal cart with towels and other daily needs. Then I ended up banging my head on the shower door.

My maids ran in and started asking a bunch of questions. My head felt extremely dizzy and soon everything went black.

I woke up in the hospital.

"Ah, Queen America, it's nice to see you awake," a doctor said.

"Huh?"

"Well you were knocked out for 5 hours after you slipped in the bathroom and hit your head."

"Oh, um, okay." I said still sort of confused.

"King Maxon has been calling nonstop as well, your majesty."

Dang it. I also realized she didn't have the fancy French accent.

"Are you from Illeá?" I asked.

"Yes, I moved here a few years ago and still haven't caught on to the French's accent. My name is Doctor Elizabeth."

"Nice to meet you and about my husband, tell him I'm fine."

"I think he wants to actually talk to you," Doctor Elizabeth said slowly.

I sighed and agreed to talk. I walked up and to the phone.

I nervously dialed the number and Maxon immediately picked up.

"America?! Is that you?"

"Hey Maxon."

"Oh my goodness, what happened? Are you alright? America you need to come home," Maxon asked worriedly.

"I'm fine, I-I just slipped."

"They told me your bathroom floor was covered in soap?!"

"I don't know how…"

"Daphne." He muttered angrily.

"Ugh, I have to go Maxon. Bye."

"By-"

I hung up and decided to go get ready for dinner.

I thanked the doctor and went out.

I got to the hall a bit early, so I went into the garden.

I walked around observing the beautiful flowers. I was about to walk right into a conversation between the King, Queen, and Daphne.

They were speaking in French, but I understood what they were saying.

They were mad about the "trick" Daphne pulled on me. Daphne said I was some random girl no one should care about and her parents looked quite upset.

I cleared my throat.

"We apologize for me daughter's behavior, I believe she'll apologize." The Queen said embarrassed.

They left me alone with her.

"I'm sorry," I said looking down.

She seemed surprised I was the one apologizing.

"Why," she said after a while.

"Maxon told me about you two. I'm sorry that it didn't work out and I'm sorry if I ever did anything to hurt you. I know what it feels like to have my heart broken and I know it's not fun. I also know that there's a reason it happened. I fell in love again. Maxon saved me and I'm so grateful for that."

A tear slipped down her cheek. "I've been horrible and you're being nice to me, why?"

"I know how you feel, Princess Daphne."

She started full on crying.

"I-I thought we were in love. I feel so stupid and I s-said so m-many mean things and I don't know what to do."

I put my hand on her shoulder. "Have you tried to let people in again?"

She looked confused.

"I didn't want to fall in love; I simply refused. Slowly I let Maxon in and I realized that my old love was long gone."

"Does it work?"

"Depends on you," I said quietly.

"Thank you," she said.

There was a long pause before I asked, «Is Frederick nice?"

"I don't know I haven't really talked to him." She answered looking down.

"He's your fiancé…."

"I'm aware, but I just didn't think I could love again."

"Just try to actually get to know him as a person," I said with a smile.

"Thank you, you're a good friend."

Wow, now I'm friend with her.. She wasn't as bad as I thought. She was just hurt and was trying to get over Maxon.

I was amazed at how quickly we became close. It was my 6th day staying here and we had already talked all about trade and the other stuff. The French were now good allies and we were glad. I realized I hadn't talked to Maxon since the doctor's which he was probably extremely mad about. I think he had tried calling, but I had always been busy.

When he picked up he said, "Oh my god America, please come home. You haven't called me. Are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm fine. I'm sorry I haven't called it's been busy. Daphne and I talked and we've became good friends. We also decided the trading would be there and active. I'll tell you the details in about a week." I said.

"No tricks?" He asked suspiciously.

"None at all."

We talked for a few more minutes. He seemed really sad and it broke me to pieces.

Soon it was time for dinner and I walked down.

I observed the beautiful paintings all over the Palace. They were gorgeous and complimented the décor well.

When I walked in, Daphne and Frederick were seated laughing and smiling with each other as well as holding hands. They had gotten pretty close and I was glad she liked him.

Once everyone was seated, we started to eat.

Right in the middle of dinner I ran out the room.

Hehehe Cliff Hanger! I hope you liked that chapter and please review, follow, and favorite!