<Happy Occasion>
Today is the day. The day of me being an official Princess and it was also my 17th birthday. The ballroom was filled with people like reporters, Ethan's Relatives, Ethan's school friends, My two bestie and my family. (Daphane and parents) though they were reluctant to come at first but dad insisted that they attend this ceremony to witness the future princess. I guess dad was proud because I'm his biological daughter and maybe he would used this chance to leave mom and walked back into Queen Nina's life. But knowing that he lost his prince title, it might sparks more rumours than we intended to. According to mom, dad had never intended to become a prince ever since he was disown. He might not show it but mom said that dad was passionate about his love. Apparently Daphane's mom was a forced marriage to cover up the mistake that the prince was disown. Nobody didn't know that they had two sons and this showed how serious and tight the royals kept their secrets.
I was in my room and the helpers are helping me with make ups, dress and styling of hair. It was a full on styling and I did not need to do a single thing except to move around when they asked me to. I was so nervous that I thought I would vomit butterflies out of my mouth and until now that it's going to be 5pm in the evening, Ethan was nowhere to be seen. I wondered where did he went. Finally, after fiddling with my hair, they were done. They dragged a full length mirror to me and my jaw dropped. In the mirror looking back at me was a mature girl. I wore a golden white dress like Taylor Swift's Love story one but mine was shorter than hers. I wore a 2 inch highheels and my hair was bun up with a few strains coming out. With the ring Ethan have me on my finger, everything is ready and set to go. I was enchanted by my dress and at the same time, I felt as if I am in another's body. I looked like a legit princess, not one that had learnt from scratch. It was like magic did it work and I became a new girl.
"You look stunning." Ethan voice came and I flinched slightly. I turned around and there he was, standing by the door, smiling at me. Oh how could he not be more Prince Charming? He was so dashing that he would outshone the diamonds. He wore a golden white tux and his hair was combed and gel nicely. He looked just like a prince coming out of a fairytale book. (What am I saying? He's the prince in my fairytale story) I smile at him and he came over to hug me. While the helpers retreated out of the room, giving the both of us some privacy. Even being near Ethan after so long, I would always have butterflies in my stomach. After hugging, he let go but his hands linger on my waist. "You look..... Well....." I said when he used a hand to gesture himself and I pretended to think.
"Well...." he asked me and raised an eyebrow at me. Seeing him so paranoid about his outfit and look was so hilarious. One look at our outfit and everyone would know that we fit each other. Come on, Ethan was always top notch handsome and every living breathing girl in Gardenia wants to get a piece of him. Just that I got him whole to myself. So, to the girls/woman out there, too bad for you but Ethan's mine! "Ugly." I said and sticked my tongue out at him. He faked like he was being shot and he placed a hand over his heart before chasing after me and trying to tickle me. I screamed and ran around my room which is a little difficult in the dress I'm in. I didn't wanted to ruin my dress or make up so I tried my best to run lightly.
Just when I was about to turned and ran the other direction, Ethan tripped and fell on something on the floor and it sent the both of us crushing onto my bed. Because Ethan had grabbed me by the waist when he was tripping. Ethan was on top of me and I have to admit, he smelled extra good today. Like a mixture of strawberry and honey. He stared into my eyes and I realize our faces are only inches apart. He didn't seems to move forward so I made no attempt to do so too. Having him here with me was all that I could asked for and we were both entranced by each other's eyes. I felt his body warmth and if this was many many months ago, I would have blushed the hell out of my make up. But now I felt like kissing him & getting drowned in the moment.
"Caught ya" Erica said and Ethan moved off me and sat beside me, I quickly straighten my dress and sat up. How many times did Erica actually caught us like this? It was kind of embarrassing because Erica always saw us like that. "Hi Erica." I said and as much as I wanted be angry with her for ruining the moment between us, but I couldn't. she was just too cheerful. She had been taking care of me for as long as I could remember and I love her just like how Ethan had love his sister. She gave me the insight that sibling love could be the greatest thing on earth. I am grateful that she treated me as if I was her younger sister and that she gave me the same amount of love she gave Ethan.
"Hi Ellie. You looked beautiful." Erica said and smile. She entered the room and walked across the distance to us. she, herself was also beautiful. She wore a pink gown which looks like a maxi dress and a matching sparkling 2 inches heels. Like Ethan, she looked like a Princess (She's a princess but more fairytale kind?) but yeah. She looked like a model! "Sis, what are you doing here?" Ethan said and raise his eyebrow, in an attempt to hide his blushing face. I realized that with his outfit so bright, his blush was not making it less obvious. Which was kind of hilarious because he was so cute and watching him like that felt like he was a 5 year old kid.
"Aww, someone is angry that I spoilt the fun." Erica pouted and sat down beside me. Ethan rolled his eyes and I sniffled a laugh, Erica didn't change since the last time we saw her. Still the same funny and crazy in a good way Erica. I'm glad she was still her and that she's happier than. I saw her a few months ago. She was truly satisfied with her life.
"I'm here cause it's Ellie's big day!" Erica said and she jumped up punching her fist into the air. I laughed and Ethan shook his head. Sometimes I wondered how she could do this with the heels and the dress on her.
"Thanks for coming even though you're busy Erica." I said and she hugged me before smiling. I knew she would come down and be here for me when I needed her.
"My pleasure Princess Ellie." she replied and curtsy slightly, I winced a little and Ethan laughed. The bell chimed loudly signaling that everyone should sat down and wait for me to arrive. Erica ran out of my room and Ethan held my hand pulling me up from the bed.
"It's time Princess." Ethan smirked and kissed my forehead. I looked at him and gave a weak smile. He squeezed my hands slightly and led me out of my room, smiling when the servants greeted us.
"Relax babe. Love you." Ethan whispered when we finally reached the door that lead to the whole ballroom. I was nervous and my stomach are having flips and I thought I would faint any moment. I turned to Ethan and kiss him on the lips before answering "Love you too."
The door opened. Bright lights shone and I winced a little causing me to squint my eyes to adjust to the brightness. Ethan seems to be doing the same but he seems more confident than me, he's not nervous and he showed no sign of scared. I still have a long way to go before I could have so much confidence like him. I could feel my hands shivering slightly against his stable hands. Though I would want to act calm, I couldn't because there were a lot of flashing lights and mumbles.
"Let's welcome the Prince and Future Princess." Queen Annie voice boomed loudly above us and the audience clapped and cheered. Ethan walked me to where his mum was standing and he let go of my hand and Queen Annie flashed me her Queen. The perfect and royal smile that everyone in the royal family was taught. I flashed her one back and she seemed satisfied that I learnt well.
"Today is Ellie's 17th birthday and to commemorate that, we shall crown her Princess of Distant Gardina as her mum is non other than Queen Nina." Queen Annie said. Mumblings broke out from beneath and people were talking about it. The room went into a frenzy mode and I think I'm going to cry. This was harder for them to accept me than I thought. It was like I just waltz in and claimed that I was part of the royal family without anyone even knowing who I was. This would be the headlines for years to come. I would have a lot of work to do before the citizens could accept me for who I am.
"People of Gardina! I think everyone should respect and accept the fact that Ellie is Gardina's distant ruler. Yes, you guys might think that why a commoner got to be a Princess overnight yet I can't. And everyone must be thinking why are we only crowning the Princess now." Ethan spoke and I looked at him. He winked at me and I smile.
He paused a little letting his words sank into the audience before continuing "And Ellie is not just any girl. She's a unique girl born within the royal family. Her turquoise eyes proved that and to proved that she's a Royal Princess, I shall show you all this."
Ethan showed everyone my blood type and Daphane and my mom only and it's all different. And he showed Queen Nina's blood type. It was the same as mine. I can't help but wondered when did they took my blood for sample. The only weird thing was that they didn't show Dad's blood type and I wondered why. But blood type might not be sufficient because it was normal that everyone had different blood type. But the photos that Ethan showed next was shocking, Queen Nina did not fidget but kept her smile on because she knew. The screen was filled with a baby of me in Queen Nina's arms and she was crying, a few other photos were of me being a baby, having those big turquoise eyes and smiling.
Ethan saved my Day and I am proud of him for standing up for me. I love him more than yesterday.