"Promise me. Promise me you'll at least go to the ball and reserve a dance for me. Help me show my father that you're the only thing I need, not some prissy ass princess who's only after the crown."
"I promise."
With those words said, he leaned down and pressed his lips against mine. I stood up a little just enough to sit back on his lap. Things escalated from there. We somehow were able to reach his room without anyone spotting us nor keeping our hands off each other. This continued for almost a week. We sneak out to see each other, end up entangled amongst each other once we get to his bedroom, I wake up earlier to go back to my own room before getting caught, repeat.
The preparations for the ball has kept both of us occupied and it seemed as if he was getting more annoyed with everything as the day got closer. I can't blame him though. Just the mere thought of him with princesses from different kingdoms is enough to make my blood boil.
I slowly opened my eyes, trying to adjust to the darkness engulfing me. Just by looking out the window– and confirmed by the digital clock on the bedside table, it's just a little past three and I would have to go back to my room before Dizzy realizes that I'm not in the room with Jace. I carefully took the blanket off me and stepped onto the carpeted floor only to be stopped by Shawn's heavy arm pulling me back to bed.
"Stay just a little while longer." He muttered into my hair.
"Babe, I have to leave before we get caught. Go back to sleep. I will see tonight at the dance." I said, tracing random patterns onto his back with my finger tips.
"Do not remind me of that stupid ball."
I chuckled and leaned down to place a kiss on his lips. He pulled me down before pushing himself up– hovering over me. But before anything else could happen, I pulled away and got off the bed. I slipped my clothes on and left the room, not before placing another kiss on his soft, pink lips.
The day went by slowly, from helping with washing the dishes to helping with the decorations. To say I was tired would be an understatement. I went back to my room to change out of the soiled clothes I was wearing when Aunt Dizzy went in.
"My child, you've been working too hard. Why don't you go take a shower and get ready for the ball?" She said, sitting at the edge of my bed as I took out cleaner garments from my closet.
"What do you mean by get ready for the ball?" I asked.
"I mean, I think that the prince would want you to go knowing how close you two are. Go."
"But I don't have anything to wear."
"Just go take a shower. I'll take it from here."
I just sighed and got my undergarments out as well as my towel. I walked past her and went to the bathroom connected to our room. Once I did my business, I stepped out with a towel still wrapped around my hair. Before I could even do anything else, I was pushed to a chair and Aunty do my hair but knowing how stubborn my hair is, she just did a braided half up hairstyle with a few faux blue diamonds placed into the braid. She then did my makeup which just happened to be foundation, concealer, contour, bronzer, a little bit of blush, gold and brown eyes, black winged eyeliner, mascara, highlighter, and natural kind of pink lipstick. After that, she pushed me to the bathroom with a royal blue dress and once I put it on, I couldn't help but be in awe. It's beautiful.
I stepped out of the bathroom once again, holding the skirt of the dress close to me to make sure it fits through the door. I wore the matching blue heels– oh Heaven help us– that was left by the door and walked over to my aunt and brother.
"How do I look?" I asked, spinning around a little.
"You look amazing, y/n. But one more thing." She said, covering her mouth in awe. She stood up and made her way over to me, handing a pair of earrings with a royal blue raindrop-shaped diamond on it and a blue mask. "These were your mother's. She left them with me in case anything would have happened to her. I just wish she were the one giving this to you."
"What's the mask for?"
"Didn't the prince tell you? It's a masquerade ball."
"He forgot to mention that."
"Well, it's already six so the princesses should be arriving by now. I'll let you pass through another entrance to avoid the introductions. It seems as if the king is a little too picky with who he invited."
We left the small building and made our way to the back of the castle. She opened an exclusive gate that led to one of the rooms in the enormous place. She led me through several more corridors until we reached the ballroom, across the stairs where women in even puffier gowns descended from after their name and kingdom has been called out. I made my way nearer to Shawn only to find him in a black suit with a button up shirt that is a matching shade of royal blue as mine and a black tie. They planned this, didn't they? His eyes met mine and he excused himself to make his way over to me.
"You look beautiful." He said, holding my hand in his and bringing it up to his lips.
"You don't look so bad yourself, your highness." I said, giggling when he narrowed his eyes at me playfully.
"It's time for the prince to have the first dance with a woman of his choice. Let the royal ball begin!" The announcer said through the microphone.
Shawn held my hand tighter and pulled me with him to the middle of the room. He placed his other arm on my waist as his hand still held mine. I placed my free hand on his shoulder as the first song played. The entire time, I couldn't help but stare into his eyes. I didn't even realize that everyone's attention was on us until I looked to the side.
"They're all staring at you." I muttered. "Don't they realize that it's rude to stare?"
"Babe, believe me when I say this but they're all looking at you. My God, you look absolutely stunning." He said, leaning down to brush his lips against my ear as he spoke.
Once a few more songs, he pulled away, giving me one last kiss on the cheek. He reluctantly left, claiming that his father would want him to dance with the other princesses, making me sigh since I knew that once the king has made up his mind, there's no changing it. I spent a few more minutes in the ballroom, eating a little knowing that I'd probably get hungry later on but then decided to leave considering that I had nothing else to do.
The next day, I woke up early to set the tables up for the royal family's breakfast. I must admit though, it's a little bit weird for me to wake up in my own bed after a week of spending most of my nights with Shawn. I dressed into a black skirt and cream blouse, putting our usual apron on top before heading out to the dining room. As I finished my task, Queen Karen came in together with King Manny, Princess Aaliyah following shortly. Before I could leave, I heard the queen call my name.
"Y/n, dear, can you please wake Shawn up and tell him to go down for breakfast?" She asked, smiling sweetly at me.
"Of course, your majesty." I said, doing a small curtsy before rushing to his room.
As I walked down the hall, I couldn't help but feel anxious. Why do I get a bad feeling that something bad's about to happen? I knocked on his door before opening it. I walked in as i normally do, only to be greeted by a heartbreaking scene. I covered my eyes with my hand as I tried to hold back my tears.
"I'm sorry to barge in, your highness but your presence is requested by the king and queen over breakfast." I stuttered out before running out of the room as fast as I could.
"Y/n!" I heard him yell from behind me, his heavy footsteps echoing through the hall as I ran out of the castle.
I should've known that he would never go for a commoner like me. All those years, all those nights we spent together... They were all lies. I ran to my room, tears streaming down my face as a sob escaped my lips. I packed every single one of my things as well as my brother's– whom by the way is still sound asleep on the bed across from mine.
I think it's time I grow up. Out of the whole Cinderella mindset, out of the belief that true love exists and that a prince charming is everything I would ever need.
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A/N: you'll find out what he did soon enough. Btw I wrote Part 3 in like an hour at it's worth 1200 or so words and it basically has a lot of yelling. Since some of you guys found a flaw to what I said, I'm gonna change it up a bit. so if you guys want a part three, you know the drill:
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