"When meeting the one sometimes has really no boundaries or time.Sometimes you just know their the one even after a short amount of meeting them.You don't get to tell yourself to not feel what you're feeling."
C L A R E
"Clara honey pass me the ketchup."My mum calls from her seat on the table.I did so pass the ketchup.
"So Athena" My aunt started "Auntie please call me Clara." I said as I take a fork of my chicken."I will do no such thing-Athena is a beautiful name honey.Named after the goddess of Wisdom and courage.In which my dear you have!"Aunt Ariana expresses and I groaned but my parents chuckle.
"You only like because you suggested that name to mother-it's the only traditional name that you and mama like." I said and ate my dinner. "Although that is true,But tell me goddaughter would you like to be called Marie the sixth,although that is a wonderful name but Athena sets the bar high don't you think."She said and sips on her wine.
"Queen Athena Clara Fleurir Aspherite Joseph the first."She said testing the title with my name on her tongue.For a minute or two I didn't say anything simply eating and silently praying I wouldn't have to be known as that yet.There is so much to learn and so much in my young life to live by.
My father cleared his throat clearly noticing my uncomfortable moment. "So honey how was the charity football game?" my mum asks and I smiled glad with the change of subject but somehow Trent was all I could think of.Well no lie but all I could watch in the whole match was him and I admit I was guilty for not cheering on my own country but yes he got my attention despite me not wanting to admit it.
"It was interesting and eventful mother." My dad chuckled on my answer. "Espolia is inlove with our daughter-I can tell you that."He added. "When she walked to present the kick off ball,the whole crowd went wild!"My father exaggerate and the table laughed.
"Ahh to be young and free-One thing I would want back!I had all the men on their knees for me!"My aunt said and my mother shake her head and I laughed.Auntie Ariana can be considered to be Espolia's very own Princess Margaret,her partying and her love to be in the spotlight.But she was one kind woman-she was willing to risk everything for anyone who needed her help.
"Tell me young lady,Have you set an eye on the man of your dreams yet?"Aunt Ariana asks and I smiled and shake my head as my father smirk and I gave him a glare."I swear on my soul love,You have your mother's shyness.Despite all the tabloids calling you confident and such-Which you inherited from me thank god but you have your mother's shyness when it comes to men!"She exclaim and I facepalm.
"That is absolutely not true auntie,If I may recall I have rejected men again and again.I reject one every single day!" I exclaim. "Oh Hermoine don't tell you're doing to her what pa and ma made you go through!You're making her meet her suitors over breakfast aren't you?"She asks my mum and I smiled and my mum looked at her "it's tradition!" My mum defended "tradition which ended when you married someone not from that breakfast meeting.If there was one thing you should learn is that early mornings and meeting weird,awful,try hard men do not go well together!"Aunt Ariana expresses and my mum huffed while looking and squinting at me.
"Well time is running and as you can see Clara is very much not in a relationship and her 21st birthday is ten months from now."My mum said and I sighed.
"It's the 21st century Hermoine,Heiress doesn't have to get married to get the throne and you have raised an amazing and responsible child that is loved by her nation.There is no rush.Clara here is doing the absolute job being an un-titled crown princess."My aunt said and I smiled grateful.Well atleast someone is noticing my accomplishments.
"We can't be too sure Ariana.But for now yes Clara we will stop with the suitor breakfast and you will take your time.I hope you have someone in mind?"She asks and for a moment I was stuck.
I do have someone in mind but again I'm not sure if I'm seeing him again or even if he's considered suitable for a monarchy full of responsibilities and traditions.
"I hope so too mother."I answered and focused on my dinner.
"Excuse me your majesty,The Foreign Minister is on the phone.There seems to me be an urgent matter."My mum's right hand man came and call for her.My mother looked at us apologetically as we gave her a small smile.When duty calls everything have to halt-no matter what we may be doing.
"You go on with dinner,this May take a while."She stood and excuses herself."I wonder what it may be this time."Aunt Ariana said and I nodded.
"One day that will be you but for now enjoy this moment."Aunt Ariana said and I smiled and sighed as reality dunked in that would be me one day.
Dad and I were pretty tired to go on with a game of cards so we decided to turn in while aunt Ariana had to head back to her palace as she too was tired from her full hectic public engagements earlier today.
Heading to Instagram and finding myself kind wasting my time looking through my feed and liking a couple photos and commenting on some.
Trentarnold66 would like a to send a message.
Accept or Decline.
"Hey there Princess,This picture of us is one to remember and figured you should have it as well.It was nice to meet and you look very pretty.Thank you for coming!" *1 photo attached*
I smiled as I viewed and save the photo.
HRH:Hey there Mr Arnold,thank you very much and I do cherish the photo.It was nice to meet you as well and thank you for being apart of the charity.
Although I kind of hated how short and formal the message is.Secretly I was hoping for the conversation to be longer and not a one time thing.When I find myself hoping of that I scold myself and shake my head.
Things like this doesn't happen to me.It can't happen.
I washed up for the night and switched the tele where the charity match from earlier were doing its replay.
Checking my phone a small smile made its way.
TrentArnold66:I'm actually quite surprised you're up at this time princess and please call me trent if you will.We're sounding oddly like oldies.
Somehow I could hear that message in his voice and in his accent.The first thing that really intrigued me to him was his accent-it was thick and somehow just attractive.
HRH:okay trent,why are you so surprised by me being up at this time?.
As I replied and put my phone down while I brew myself a cup of tea in my kitchen and then make myself comfortable by the coffee table that sits in where I could view Espolia night skyline.My phone buzz as I was about to start with my journal and view my planner as well as doing some research on Espolia's matters.
Trent:Eh just thought you have this regulations that you follow as a princess you know.Like the ones on the movies and the tv shows.
While shaking my head I draft a message.
HRH:Well to let you know,At night is actually the time I work.Plus it's not that late-it's 9pm. What royalty related series do you watch anyway? The Crown?
Sending the message I get on with the work I was supposed to do.Not before muting and turning my wifi off and phone to airplane mode.This way I won't be disturbed.
After planning my next few days and months as well as responding to urgent official emails.I was kind of done with what I had to do.Mostly charity involving the children,youth and women is my priority.
My foundation for now is centered around this before taking up more in the future.In the future however I plan on taking up more especially as my title would be 'upgraded'.
After a while and removing all restrictions
Trent:Working at night? Are you a spy your Royal Highness? Uh watched some of the episodes of the crown yeah.
I figured since that it was sent an hour ago he was most probably off for bed.Deciding to rather reply in the morning and plus I was rather tired.
As soon as I made myself comfortable in bed somehow as I lay in bed.A certain English player was in my mind.My mind replayed the secret glances between us and the conversations and our first meeting.
He feels refreshing.
But with the pace and how comfortable he got me to be around him which was within a few hours since our meeting-I have to be aware that moments and happy things like this needs to be cautioned as not all things end well.
Not many would want to be apart of this-especially to be with an heir.The storm that it would bring to their life-its not something that many would want.Especially for someone who is finally living their dream.
Sighing I forced myself to sleep as the sad reality sinks in.
T R E N T
It's scary how comfortable I am being around someone who practically owns this country.
The national team and I were roaming around the stores close by to our hotel.Espolia has lovely city lights and lovely people as well.
We were having a wonderful dinner when my phone showed an instagram notification.At first I was stunned as I had not really hopes on her replying my dm.But she did.
We were sending messages to each other which made me not really focus on dinner.
"Eh man you alright?" Alex asks and I nodded "yeah yeah man."I said sipping on my drink. "Is it a missus?"He asks and I shook my head "nah man just my mum checking in."I answered. "Your mum checking on you would give you that smile on your face?Don't think so." He says unconvinced and I shrugged.
I would check my phone again and again hoping for a reply but didn't get any.Which I admit crushed me a little so that small hope that I have crushed a little.
Why would a princess-cancel that-a Heir to this multi billion country would give me a chance?
Shaking my head as I washed my face. I pat my cheeks with water a little as I held it for a while "Idiot" I mumbled and finished up before walking out.
As we were about to leave the restaurant there in picture second to the the picture of what must be the Queen was the vixen who has been in my mind this whole day.Her picture as she stood with a blue strapless dress and a crown smaller to her mum sits on her head.
"Cut it out man" I mumbled to myself as I left the restaurant and followed my mates to what may be one of Espolia's best night club fit for the perfect party.
But of course with us came the flashes.
This isn't a good impression but shaking it off I walked in and had one of probably the best time in a club.
Espolia is something else.From their princess to their club.
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