The Second Daughter

Family Day

I got dressed for Family Day in the most goody-goody outfit I could find. A red dress that was off the shoulders and a black cardigan with red heels that had a strap around my ankle as well as a bow. I kept my hair out like usual with my heart earrings and necklace safely on my person. I was dreading this. A whole day surrounded by goody-two-shoes and their family's is my worst nightmare. We got to the courtyard where Family Day was being held and noticed that Ben was singing.

Everyone -

We tell jokes! I do tricks

With my fellow candlesticks

And it's all in perfect taste

That you can bet

Come on and lift your glass

You've won your own free pass

To be our guest

Ben -

If you're stressed

It's fine dining we suggest

Everyone -

Be our guest

Be our guest

Be our guest

Be our guest

Be our guest!

During the song I had snagged a peice of mango and eaten it. I was watching Ben take a photo with his parents. I saw Ben was looking at me so I waved. "Hadley!" He called out. I left Mal and Evie and went over to him. The look on King Beast and Queen Belle's faces told me everything. I quickly walked over to Ben, trying not to run. "Hadley. I want you to introduce you to my parents." Ben came and gave me a hug once the photo was taken. Ben turned back to his parents but kept my hand in his. "Mum, Dad, this is Hadley, from the island, my girlfriend."

"Hi!" Queen Belle greeted with a smile on her face,

"Hi." I said politely. King Beast just waved.

"I was thinking maybe she could join us for lunch." Ben suggested,

"Of...Course." King Beast said hesitantly, "Any friend of Ben's-"

"I, uh, I actually came with my friends." I pointed to them, "Would it be ok if they joined us Your Majesties?" I asked,

"Well, you should invite them." Queen Belle replied, shocked that I was so polite. "Because the more the merrier!" She elaborated. King Beast looked down at her.

"Ok. I'll go ask them." I started to walk off but Ben stopped me,

"How about a game of croquet before lunch?" King Beast asked,

"Huh, of course!" I had no idea how to play but they were the King and Queen so I had to suck up to them. Yes my mother is the Queen of Hearts and she is known for playing croquet with animals but there is no free area on the Isle to play.

"Game on!" Be said, fist bumping his father,

"Game on..." King Beast replied. Ben put an arm around me as we walked away,

"Have you played before?" Ben asked,

"No." I said quickly,

"No? You'll be fine." He assured. After we played for a bit, I stood with my hands on the croquet stick watching Ben teach Jay how to play. Then, a blonde haired lady approached me,

"Why, hello there." She greeted, she had a slight british accent.

"Hello." I said politely,

"Have we met?" She asked me,