Undercover

Chapter 12

"I can't believe you kissed the prince! We are not supposed to do that! You know you could be killed for that! Think of Cole, how he would be when you were killed... I am surprised he even let you back in the mission!" Aria screamed. I flinched at every word, I know my mistake but honestly, I don't regret it. I nodded making her calm down. " I am not going to tell, don't worry. You don't have to worry about your head on a stick. How'd Cole react, though?"

"He locked me in our room for eight hours." She laughed, clearly amused by my punishment. "I was alone for most of it and wasn't allowed out."

"Wait! who else did you see? If you saw the prince again I'll chop ur head off and stab it with a stick myself." 

I laughed, wiping the tear that I hadn't known fallen from my eye. "No, I didn't see the Prince. I saw my brother." She gasped. "He was the guard making sure I didn't leave the room. I haven't seen him since I was a kid."

"Excuse me your highness, Your maid is needed in the kitchen for the ball tomorrow."  Another maid stepped through the door. I nodded and Aria got up and left the room. More tears fell. For what? I don't know. They just kept coming.

"Pheobe, are you okay?" Prince Henry stepped in. "I heard you crying."

I wiped the tears and nodded. "I am fine, what are you doing over here? Why would you be in this hallway?"

He froze and flinched. "I was just checking on things for tomorrow. You will be there right?" I nodded. He stared down at my lips and licked his own, I turned away making sure I didn't make the same mistake. "Um, Would you like to dance with me?"

"I can't"

"Why not?" He asked sounding hurt. I felt bad. I would love to dance with him but I don't want anything to happen so I am just kicking out all possibilities where things could happen. If that makes sense. 

"I must dance with my husband." A growl erupted through his throat and he stormed out of the room. I ran out, without thinking and went to find him but he was no where to be seen. It's like he disapeared. 

I walked to my room where a bunch of people were making the perfect gown for the ball. I am sure it will kill me just like every  other gown I have to wear. 

A kiss was planted on my cheek by Cole. A smile spread on my face and I found myself hugging him. 

"Your back in the mission." He whispered into my ear.  I nodded and watched everyone put yellow fabric  and a clear sparkly one together. The dress will look amazing on me, at least that is what everyone is telling me. all I do is nod, not saying a word. I can't wait till the mission is over...

"Try it on." Cole told me as a maid held up the beautiful gown. I took it from her and walked to the bathroom to try it on. When I walked out everyone gasped. "You are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen!" Cole whispered kissing me on the cheek again and wrapping his arms around me.  I gave a small smile not feeling happy at all. My dress attracted more maids than a light attracts flies.So cliche.

"Thank you." I said. I quickly got out of the dress, at least as quickly as I could and grabbed a basket putting a bunch of food and ran outside. Today, I am going to make a picnic. I placed the blanket down and waited for Cole. e said he would be here in a minute.

"Hey! Haha. What's all this? Di you do this for me?"  Henry walked up to my picnic and sat down beside me. 

"No. This is for my husband. I told him we kissed and he got upset. I am hoping this will calm him down a little." 

"Why does it matter? Couldn't you feel it? We are ment for eachother. Out of everything I do around here, of everything I try to change this way of ruling the kingdom nothing makes me more sure than how we connect. Why can't you feel it?" He grabbed my arms roughly and shook me, not enough to make me sick though.

"Henry Stop!" I cried. 'It does matter. I don't want to disapoint him. He matters to me." I swallowed a huge lump in my throat and looked at the ground. "I feel nothing for you." That was possibly the hardest lie I could ever have made.

Someone cleared their throat  from behind me. Cole. He was glaring at Henry.

"How long have you been standing there?" I asked and swatted Henry's arms off of me. 

He didn't take one second to look at me, he kept glaring at Henry. "Long enough. Get away from her." It wasn't a question, it was a command and you could certainly tell by the death tone in his voice. 

Henryglared back, "Why should I? Do you even treat her the way I could? I doubt you do!"'

'"She is mine"

"Stop it!" I screamed but they ignored me. HuH, this is quite ironic. Here I am in every girls dream. Two insanley hot guys are fighting over me and I hate it. The guys stepped closer to eachother making an earthquake or tornado or something would come along and break the fight.

"I don't want you seeing her again." Cole stated. Oh my god. He just ruined our chance in the mission. We'll have to find  a different way to get our mission finished.

"I'll see her whether you like it or not. My parents want us to dance at the ball tomorrow and theres nothing you can do about it."

"Heloooo? Can anybody hear me? Am I dead? HELLLLLOOOOOOOOO!" I couldn't figure out why they were talking like I wasn't there. It bothered me.

"Want a bet?" Yup. It is official. The only reason they aren't hearing me is because I am a ghost. I am dead. I reached out and pocked the box full of food we were supposed to eat at the picnic. Sadly, I realised I am not a ghost. My hand didn't go through... what a pity.. "She is not going to the ball."

"I'm not?" I asked right as Henry asked the same question.

"No, She is not. She won't be in our room either so you won't be able to find her."

 I stood up quickly and glared at them. "What am I? A stuffed teddy bear?! Stop talking about me like I am not here!!!" I yelled at the top of my lungs. They both looked at me. Finally. "First of all, I am dissapointed in the both of you! I am not your favorite toy who you can claim and hide from the other." I turned to Cole. "You! We are at their castle! You pay respects to them for helping us when we need it." Then I turned to Henry who had a smug look on his face until he saw my anger." And you! You have no right to claim me when I am already taken. I am his wife and Queen and I will not stand you two fighting. He is right, I will not be going to the ball. I will not have you two glaring at eachother the whole night."

They both looked at eachother suprised at my outburst. I couldn't help it. I am so angry it would have taken an army to keep me from yelling.

"Now, say your sorry." I commanded like a mother would to her two ighting boys. That is honestly how I feel. Like a mother..

They both said their sorrys and turned and walked away without even looking back. They had their arms crossed and a look that said nothing but Leave me alone, I am angry. I couldn't help but laugh quietly at how childish they really were.

I plopped back down on the blanket and looked at the mess which should have been a great night. Everything was ruined...

"Can I join you?" A familiar voice asked. I nodded. Robbie sat down and started butting jam on bread. He handed me a piece and I gladly took it.

"Me too??" Aria sat down next to me and pulled me into a hug." I never knew you had that in you! I am so proud!" We all laughed and continued eating the picnic food. Thanks to them, my night was alot better after that.