The masquerade

CHAPTER 6

It's been a week and princes have been coming at all times of the day from 3 AM to 11 PM. We only met the princes that came from 6 AM to 10 PM. Which has been about fifteen princes, there are currently 23 princes here, only leaving one left. Well, now none. Prince Noah just showed up.

Today is the first time I get to meet any of the princes. Some have brought translators, while other speak fluent English. I change into a dress for the day. (IMAGE) I walk down a couple flights of stairs and into the dining room. There sat 7 of the princes and the rest of my family. I went sat down across from my brother, a seat still open next to me.

More prince, some with translators, filled in until there were no more people to be seated. The food was brought out and I saw one of my personal maids helping out. She put my plate in front of me and I winked at her. She let out a small giggle, catching what I meant by it. Just because they were princes, doesn't mean one couldn't like her.

I looked across the table at my brother who was making a sickly face. The maid, who currently had her breast in my brother's face, didn't notice. She did that to all the other princes she served, some of which, liked it and acted upon it.. I made two mental notes. One : Make sure staffing is from now on only men. Two : Send princes Jake, Lane, Levi and Zane.

My father stood. "Thank you all for coming. My daughter must be a very high choice to have so many of you young men here today. You all have chosen well. Winter, do you have anything you want to say?" He passed it to me before sitting.

"Yes." I replied, standing. "I will not tolerate certain behavior. If that behavior is too much, you will immediately be sent back to your own castles.

I sat.

I heard the mumbles of the translators as they told them what I said. They all went on to eat while my family said a small prayer.

All through breakfast I talked to the princes nearest to me. I had learned that Princes Xavier was a wonderful singer. Or so he told us. I asked him to give me a show sometime today.

I also mentioned that I was going into town for a while. A new and uprising designer asked me to show off a dress of his, so I took this chance to go into town and maybe see G. I need a new name for him. Of course, one of the princes, Prince Luke, asked if he could join. I couldn't refuse for my parents were right in front of us.

When it was over I walked to my room to see a flower and a note in my bed. the flower, a white rose, sat above the note. I moved the flower and picked up the note.

Dear Winter,

I heard you were making an appearance in town today. I also heard you were bringing a prince. If you want another letter, than lose the boy and find me within a bakery near a fabric store.

From, G

I reread the letter over and over. This reminds me that I have to start writing down the letters. I grab a notebook from the desk beside my bed and write down two columns.

FIRST NAME---------LAST NAME

GE J

I put the notebook back and walked over to the window. I see a shadow of somebody walking the garden. Upon further investigation, I find that It's prince Henri. He seems to be talking to someone over a phone. I open my window to try to hear. He's not being very quiet, so I can hear very well.

"Yes"..."I know what to do father."...."I know, sweet, kind and only rough and dominant when she's brought home"...."How is mother?"...."That's well, and thank you for teaching me your methods with women."....."Goodbye."

I closed my window quickly. dominant when at home? Methods with women? I need to make some princes leave.