The Heart finds its Way

by OPS Manager

Tomboy Princess Henrietta of Trentford doesn't want to marry unless she can have an equal role in ruling her kingdom. Prince Owen Granger of Birkdale doesn't want to marry unless it's entirely for love. When the 2 unusual royals meet one day, they unknowingly set the stage for the greatest love story their 2 kingdoms have ever seen. 'Prequel to What the Heart wants It gets'

12. Mountain trip

Hetty was going up to a mountain resort, and she thought it'd be really fun if she invited Granger to come along.

Smiling, she wrote an invite and told Mark to deliver it ASAP.

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Birkdale Castle

'It's addressed to you sir, it's from Hetty.' Luke said, giving Granger the invite.

It said:

'I'm heading to a wintry mountain resort this weekend, it would be really fun if you came along! Please consider. -Hetty.'

Granger grinned. 'Luke, cancel our plans for this weekend, we're going to the mountains!'

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That weekend

'Well hello there Princess, how lovely to see you.' Granger said, trying to sound formal.

'The same to you, Your Highness.' Hetty replied.

'All right you 2, no need for the formalities. Go enjoy yourselves!' Leanne replied.

They went off to the ski lift.

'Okay, what was with the formal talk back there?' Hetty asked.

'It's your mom. I know better then to disrespect a queen in another kingdom. Even if she is pretty cool.' Granger replied.

'Well look at you, Mr. Polite!'

Granger chuckled.

'Has um, anyone mentioned our um, 'sleepover' from almost 3 weeks ago?'

'Nope. Whatever it is you said to Luke really got to him. What did you say to him anyways?' Granger asked.

'Classified.'

They went skiing, and while Hetty was the pro, Granger was well, not too great.

Hetty went to see him later in his room.

'How are you feeling?'

'Sore all over. Luke had to tie icepacks to my back. Who knew skiing could be so hard?' Granger asked.

'Snickers. Did you only get on the ski lift to impress me then?'

'Maybe. And, I just wanted a quiet place to talk to you. I enjoy talking to you through letters and through our secret meetings and unexpected run ins, but being able to talk to you in private is better.'

'Well, (sitting next to him), I like getting to talk to you in private as well. Mainly because of how naughty it looks.' Hetty said, with a twinkle in her eyes.

Granger chuckled. How adorable was this princess?

'Well, I think I'll be taking off.'

'Wait. Can you please stay a bit? No reason, just for a bit.

Hetty stayed.

They just sat and talked, and also looked at each other.

'She's so nice and pretty. She decided on her own to check up on me.' Granger thought.

'He's so adorable. I just enjoy being next to him. Could this mean that I'm in love?' Hetty thought.