The Princess's Reluctant Vows
Episode 1
MAID
*Knocking softly* Princess Auroria, it's time to wake up. Your mother is calling for you.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
*Groggy* Ugh… what time is it?
MAID
It's morning, Your Highness. The Queen insists you come down promptly
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
Alright, alright… I’ll get ready
Auroria gets out of bed, stretches, and walks toward the bathroom.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
💭: I wonder what’s so urgent this time.
After taking a quick bath, Auroria changes into a soft blue gown and adjusts her hair before heading downstairs.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
💭: Maybe it’s just another one of Mother’s endless meetings…
As she reaches the bottom of the stairs, she pauses. Her family is seated on the grand couch in the living room, the air thick with tension.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
Mother? Father? What’s going on?
MARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL QUEEN MOM)
*Smiling warmly* Auroria, my dear, come here. We have wonderful news to share.
Auroria walks closer, her little sister, Evelyn, glaring at her with barely concealed annoyance.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
Wonderful news? What kind of news?
MARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL QUEEN MOM)
With pride You’re getting married, my dear.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
*Eyes widening* I’m… what?
JACKSON BROOK (FL KING DAD)
Firmly It has been arranged with Prince Cedric of Altheria. This union will secure peace and prosperity for both kingdoms.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
*stammering* There must be a mistake! I didn’t agree to this!
EVELYN MEODOWLIGHT (FL SISTER)
*mutters* Of course, you get the prince.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
*Snapping* Evelyn, this isn’t exactly a dream come true for me!
MARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL QUEEN MOM)
*Sternly* Enough. This is a royal duty, Auroria. You are a princess, and this is your responsibility.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
*in disbelief* This has to be a joke… right?
JACKSON BROOK (FL KING DAD)
*Calmly* It’s no joke. The prince will arrive in a week to formally meet you. Prepare yourself
Auroria stares at her parents in shock, her heart racing.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
💭: A prince? A marriage? Without even asking me? How can this be happening…?
She turns and runs back upstairs, her mind swirling with confusion and dread.
AURARIA MEODOWLIGHT (FL PRINCESS)
💭: This can’t be my life. It can’t be.
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