CHAPTER 4: A PROPOSAL UNDER THE MOONLIGHT
CHAPTER 4: A PROPOSAL UNDER THE MOONLIGHT
As the last of the guests departed, the palace grew quiet, the only sound being the soft murmur of the remaining servants as they tidied up the grand halls.
The royal family, Prince Alexander, and a handful of attendants were left to unwind after the formalities of the evening.
The king and queen retired to their chambers, exhausted but pleased with the night's events.
The princes, Xianther and Kean, lingered in the library, discussing the finer points of swordsmanship and sharing a laugh or two.
While the first prince, Vittori, decided to go back to his chamber. Holding a box of gift from the prince's of Zeunawn.
Prince Alexander, however, found himself drawn to the palace gardens, the cool night air and starry sky beckoning him outside.
As he strolled along the pathways, he noticed a figure standing alone by the fountain – Princess Veslettle Louis.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
You're here, Princess.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Would you mind if I join?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Suit yourself.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
*Chuckles* Then, l'll be standing here, watching the stars with you.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
I've heard from your mother, the queen. That you're the reason why this garden had build.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Am I?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
*Nodded* She'd told me.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
I don't know.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
How so?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Let me ask you. What do you think of this kingdom?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Hmm...
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
At what category?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Anything?... Or, overall.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Do you think the foundation of this country will survive for century?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Depends, it depends on the ruler if they'll be greedy or take care of their own people.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
But, this country can still be build without any royalties...
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Do you hate that you were born with royal blood?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
No, but in the future.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
People could choose someone as their leader or ruler, not by the passing of bloodline.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Are you interested in this kind of topic?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Never comes to my mind, but i do make my own assumption sometimes.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Do you think it will just change in the blink of eyes?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Of course, not.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Many people will sacrifice themselves if they want to change the reign of this country.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Don't you think, so?
As the princess's eyes met the prince's, the moonlight seemed to dance across her face, illuminating her features in a soft, ethereal glow.
The prince felt a jolt of surprise, as if he'd caught a glimpse of something hidden beneath her royal demeanor.
For a moment, they just looked at each other, the air thick with unspoken understanding.
The prince sensed that there was more to Princess Veslettle Louis than met the eye, that beneath her reserved exterior lay a depth and complexity that few others had seen.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
💭 The rumor maybe right, but right now. She's seems different, the looks on her eyes telling me something is not right.
The princess's eyes, shining like dark pools in the moonlight, seemed to hold a secret, a spark of recognition that passed between them like a whispered promise.
The prince felt drawn to her, intrigued by the mystery that surrounded her, and he couldn't help but wonder what lay hidden beneath the surface of this enigmatic princess.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Do you think of me as weirdo?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Pardon?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
I mean, the way you looks definitely telling I am some kind of weird.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
You're wrong, Princess.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
You're not weird, you're unique on your own.
That's the distance of the princess and prince. They both stare at each other eyes. Not moving or minding their environment.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Be honest.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Yes?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
What's the reason why did you decide to come here, in my country?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Because of deal.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
What deal?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Marriage.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Who?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
You, my princess.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
?
The princess's eyes widened in surprise, her face pale in the moonlight.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Marriage? *Mumbled*
She repeated, her voice barely above a whisper.
She seemed to stumble over the word, as if it was a concept she'd never considered before.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Marriage is the last thing that comes to my mind, Prince Alexander.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
I know, but on the behalf of our kingdom...
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
We're going to marry each other, not now but not, never.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
💭 What is this? This is the first time I've heard about marriage. Don't tell, those old bastards!
Princess Veslette Louis FL
I don't think it will work.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
We never know.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
💭 Could you just give up? *Force smile*
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Why should I marry you?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Because that's our destiny?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Do you believe that?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
No ones going to hurt if I believed that.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
I know, but marrying me because of our kingdom, do you think it'll hurt you?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
You're sacrificing your whole life once you marry me?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
Do you understand that, Prince?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
I do. I've understood that since I was born for becoming the prince of Zeunawn kingdom.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
It will be selfish of me if I didn't do my duty as a prince and future emperor of my country.
Princess Veslette Louis FL
You could just give up the throne to your siblings as candidates.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
I wish that was easy.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
*Sigh* I don't have any siblings like you, Princess.
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
How about you?
Prince Alexander D'Khalind ML
Do you find everything easy?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
💭 Me? Finding everything easy even with privilege?
Princess Veslette Louis FL
💭 When was the last time I've enjoy myself through the crowd without having anything, even front my past life?
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