m

really sort things through without hesitation because I want to figure things out

nk through it and accept sincerely but then she also told me that there was also a high chance of me declining. Th

ng,'' I say, turni

gland, fulfilling your fate. No one can run away from everything, right Emma?

I see a black limousine parked at the front; grabbing everyone's attention at the sight of the two flags. My eyes w

till, not really

'' I say, glancing at my mother

ace. He appears to be around his forties but still manage to look young. Within seconds, he has

not picking up the wrong person or anything because that's far from what I want at the moment. We

s tasked to come and pick you and Mrs. Parker at t

e the car while I stand still, watching her getting comfortable. With a sigh,

g water, ''I can guess that you don't know about this but I could be w

limousine. As far as I'm excited to meet the queen or my future son-in-law, I'm not as c

prince—my fiancé, that's what they call him. The whole ride is awkwardly quiet, I wouldn't dare to make a conversation with moth

d or c

ut how I look like too if he haven't seen any of my pictures but you can never trust a royal family when

beautiful country—it's also the place where mum and dad met during their first year of university. I consider London as

iss this plac

London is the very one of them. Your father and I met here, we spent our time here and we even declared our love here. You can pretty

ng needed. If things don't work out the way you have in mind or planned, just tell me and I'll get you of

e me into this. She may seem like she's choosing what's best for me and I guess that she wants m

th instead of a love that can hardly make it through the first stage. I don't want a love where it's filled with lus

enough,'' I mutte

it's not much of a joy sometimes. Yes, I can get anything I want because my parents love me very much that the

s quite mesmerising—truthfully, it feels like a fairytale but everything feels real and the world is not only filled with

mother and I. We both step out of the car, taking in the sight we both see with awe and respect. My eyes immedi

talks and moves, it is full of poise. Then, her hazel eyes meet mine instantly, showing some sort

smile—then we were both invited to step inside the castle, making us take the view much more further and deeper.

rooms, where we're just

ntly, my son is quite late than usual—it's very rare of him to act this way, my apologies.'' She speaks which

is my daughter, Emma.

queen—Genevieve says before she starts to look up at the door but I s

ook down at the ground, playing with my fingers as I do so, wanting to make it seem less awkward than it alre

her, I was out.

hs ago. Genevieve smiles as she looks at me, ''Emery, this is Emma.'' She says, gesturing for me to turn around but my skin goes

ce. I manage to take a better look at his six foot two height and his well-built body because he seems t

same way but I can't help it. Maybe Jace was right, coming here isn't a bad choice—I can actually meet the prince up clo

e my name, it felt like my whole body was being burned in fire. It glided off nice an

ise.''

while Mrs. Parker and I have a little talk, getting to know each other.'' She says and I immed

u say,

room as they are having their conversation. Now, it's only Emery and I; the both of us are drowning in the

can never seem to look at him because I fear of getting caught; that would be very awkward. Even th

few days ago, I'm sorry if I'm a lit

me effect sometimes,'' I repl

ng on the wall. It doesn't take me long to notice a painting of Emery—he seems slightly different but

ainting, ''That's me, a coupl

ok at Emery, I see him looking at the painting beside his but I keep quiet, not

ach other's eyes with thoughts in our head yet I can't really comprehend what those thoughts are. Even though

me time which causes both of

nto a small smile, ''

t be here, say it so I can leave. It wouldn't be much if I leave now because things won't be too comp

after realising that h

ing as I watch him taking a few steps towards the side—providing d

hter, ''Yeah I do in New York and it originally belongs to my dad but he gave it

u.'' He smiles, making me chuckle once more. Honestly, I wouldn't think of being very casua

king as if I've been with a lot of guys so I quickly look up at

e asks, lessening the distance between us by taking a few steps forward. Due to our heights,

harmingly beautiful prince stares at you for quite a long duration of time but you want to stare at

nd on courtin

take long,'

—seeing a man in his suit stepping in, probably one of the guards, ''My apologies, Your Highness

make his way towards the door, pulling it open before closing it behind him. I am left here standing all b

standing near the door and has a playful smile on her face. I place a hand

and sitting on the nearest bench. We are both just looking at each other but from the look on her face, it shows that she ha

n eyebrow, trying to cover

ment—it's not due to Emery but being around Emery, it feels different. I'm not sure whether it's a good different or not and I can't seem to realise tha

e I'm alright. His presence brought feelings that I haven't felt for awhile; the last time

d to fool us around but instead of pushing me away or trying to take advantage, he actua

I reply after minu

t alr

ming but I'm just guessing that being charming is in his nature, he was raised that way. A roy

he was only pretending for the sake of his reputation.'' She agree

er my breath, ''How was y

ma. You can actually kiss your privacy goodbye because it's a dangerous world with the press and all, trying to get a

for a few hours and she already talked abou

that you can be seen with Emery—I can't say I agree but there's not much of an option.'' She breathes out, ''We're here now, might

crying?'' I stand u

at's not what I want. I don't force you to stay and fulfil what has been destined for you because I'm giving you a choice, you deserve to choose your own life. If you also think that th

nywhere,'' I whis

make my way towards it before opening the box, seeing a dark red dress nicely placed in the middle with

smile, knowing the fact that