How Is This Romantic?

Chapter 1

The Princess' Royal Party

Amoralivea Santiñiez

"Are you ready for the Royal Party of the Princess?" I'm in the middle of fixing my hair ng biglang nagsalita si mama sa aking likuran.

My smile quickly appeard! Because, today, I am able to meet new children like me! Since I came from a dishonored family, no one has really liked me even if they wanted to. Their parents will always say bad stuff about us.

"Of course! Who wouldn't, right? I mean... this is my chance to prove our family should not be dishonored..." lumapit sa akin si mama at niyakap ako ng mahigpit.

She's crying, I know. "Mama, it's okay. I'm old enough to know what's right and what's wrong."

"You're just 9 years old, Amora."

"I'm a smart child, as my teacher said." In fact, I learned how to study myself when I'm alone for most of my time. Kids like me? Ugh. Reluctant and do princess stuff.

"Wiser than you think, Amora..." she held me more tightly and I hugged her back. "More than you know." And kissed my head.

"Now go, there must be a lot of new kids that you'd finally meet." Hindi ko alam, pero nung ngumiti siya ay napansin ko na may bahid ng kalungkutan sa kanyang mga mata.

What's with that reaction, mama?

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The carriage ride was okay. Weather? Definately catching up with the party. Not too cold, but not warm either.

People were chatting, and I see lots of kids around! I smiled and walked over to a group of kids laughing and talking.

"Hi! I'm Amoralivea Santiñiez." Lahat sila ay napatingin sa akin at tumigil sa pagtawa at pakikipagusap.

"Oh..." they looked at their parents that were busy talking to other royalties and smiled at me. That was... weird.

"Hello, Amoralivea. I'm Felichoel Privamo..." nahihiya siyang nagpakilala sa akin at nakipagshake-hands. "I'm glad to meet you again, Felichoel. Naaalala mo pa ba ako? Elementary? I also introduced myself infront of the whole class, too."

"Yes... To be honest, you were nice but my parents didn't want me to talk to you since you're family is..."

"Dishonored?" I said, still smiling. "Yeah. Dishonored."

"It's okay for me because I understand. But, tonight is the princess' party, right? We should have fun!"

"Totally! Oh, I haven't introduced you the others," hinila niya ako papunta sa gitna para makita ako ng buong grupo na magkakaibigan.

"And just call me Leeches." I nodded and looked over the whole group.

"Hello... my name is Amoralivea, but you can call me Amora!" Ngumiti silang lahat and greeted me as well.

"I'm Gizzel Moerbehn, Princess of the South Riches."

"Alixter McCohell, Prince of the Exile Family." Kinuha niya ang aking kamay at hinalikan iyon. Inirapan ko nalang yung thought na mukha siyang playboy.

"He's the oldest in this group, though! Haha!"

"Really?" They nodded. "How old is he, even?"

"11." Ohh. Dashing.

"That reminds me of something! You're in 5th grade, right?" Walang gana siyang tumango. "You must be studying the history of your kingdom. I've read books about it that behind your walls, all people are disciplined and well-taught, because your father wants a united kingdom, afterall!" Thrilling news, alam ko rin na may kapatid rin siya na kasing-age 'ko. Though he's a boy, we can be friends.