11: Meeting Someone New

Heather's POV

I let out a deep breath as everyone left me alone in my room, I knew it wasn’t going to be easy for me, knowing that Nyles was highly against this arrangement and Prince Keith whom I know will do anything just to make her feel happy.

I slumped on the bed looking at the ceiling, still finding it hard to forgive my family for putting me in this position, I should have been left back at home, not finding myself in a love triangle. I still couldn’t understand why they didn’t allow Prince Keith end up with Nyles, it would have been better and saved them a lot of trouble.

Maybe it was because of how rebellious Nyles is and her character didn’t fit into the royal family, but do I fit in too?

There was a sudden knock on my door and I quickly hurried to it, thinking that it was either the Grand Luna or Prince Keith. However, I was shocked to see Nyles standing there, her chest heaving up and down. I was surprised to see her because I thought she should be with Prince Keith.

"You slimy wench. You think you can just show up from nowhere and reap where you didn't sow?" She yelled at me before I could even register her standing before me. I sighed already tired for the day and I just need to rest.

"Look, I don't care about Keith. If you want him, by all means, have him. You should know that Keith doesn’t want me either, I don’t know why you are so rude and mannerless," I said and she shrunk back, clearly too stunned to speak.

"I know you are a liar" she yelled at me.

I don’t know why she believes I want Prince Keith, I just want to live, all I want is freedom and none of this. I was getting riled up and I just wanted to dispose of her as soon as possible.

"Let's do it this way, how about you stay away from me and worry about keeping your man to yourself because I honestly feel like I am not the biggest problem that your relationship with Prince Keith has," I said and tried to turn away but she quickly blocked my path.

"I don't want to fight you, don't you get it? For anything in the world, I would dig dirt with you but never for a man I feel nothing for" I said and stared at her dead in the eyes before I pushed her out of my way. I made sure to slam the door loudly so she got the point that she would never get a rise out of me when it came to the prince. She could have him for all I cared.

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I didn’t know how I fell asleep and it was the early morning sunlight that passed through my curtain that woke me up, I stood up and stretched my body. I had my bath with nothing to do, I decided to go to my balcony and sat down.

I sat down quietly for a while until my stomach grumbled and I decided to get something to eat. Padding softly to the fridge, I brought out a bottle of freshly made watermelon juice. I knew that because I had been the one who pointed out the watermelons to Lucinda. I had to admit, big royals were really big royals. I thought that we had the best of things in my pack but the Devontae Kingdom had way more. They had the best of the best and the best of things. I could go on and on about how great it is.

The air even felt nicer and more expensive here than in the room that I had been in earlier. Even though I hated the drama that came with it, this was every bit of the nicest thing they were on earth. I sat down and crossed my legs, just then, I heard a knock on my door again.

“Come in" I called out and the door was opened, I walked from my balcony back to the room and I saw Lucinda, she came with breakfast.

“Are we not supposed to eat at the table?” I asked as I moved closer to her and she looked away dropping the food on top of the table in my room.

“Answer me, Lucinda!” I ordered

“I am sorry Princess, that’s not how it is in this palace,” she said and I furrowed my brows. I have to admit, I don’t really know much of what is happening here but at the same time, I thought family eats together.

Still, I remember back home, even though my stepmother didn’t really like my presence, she couldn’t stop me from eating at the table because we were all family.

“What do you mean that is not how it is in the palace?” I asked her and she cleared her throat, it looks like it’s kind of tough for her to speak up. “Speak Lucinda! It’s just two of us in this room.”

“This is the abandoned part of the palace my princess, the king and grand Luna only came here the last time to welcome you to the family,” she replied and my confusion went deeper.

“Why that? What happened?” I asked

“I am not in the position to discuss this, my Princess, please,” I saw her eyes pleading hoping I would end the topic. I was still yet to understand what was happening.

Isn’t Grand Luna Prince Keith’s grandmother and the king his uncle, so what’s going on?

“Okay,” I mumbled trying not to ask any other questions, it was hard because I had a lot of questions swirling in my head at once.

Lucinda bowed and walked out of my room without saying anything. I picked up the tray and sat down eating quietly, hoping that I would get my answers one day.

Just when I had started enjoying my breakfast, I heard another knock on my door and I wondered who is it. “Come in!” I screamed and the door opened, I was shocked to see Ezra walk into my room. He had a smile on his face as he approached me while I tried to swallow the food on my throat.

"Good morning, Princess" he greeted like a proper gentleman.

"Good morning, Prince Ez..."

"Please, call me Ezra," he said and I smiled, he was a lot different from the rude prince Keith.

"Alright, Ezra. Please sit. What can I offer you?" I said, gesturing to the chair in my room.  He sat down, his hands on his thighs as he slouched.

My eyes were on him as I notice his striking features for the first time. He had broad shoulders but they weren't as broad as Prince Keith. He is a handsome man but so far in the palace, no one has come close to Prince Keith’s look.

Wait? Did I just think of Prince Keith being handsome? I really never cared about his look but it seems my brain had registered how handsome he looks.

"Oh! I’m sorry for disturbing you, wasn’t aware you were busy with breakfast. I wasn’t here yesterday when you were moved to this room. So I decided to introduce you to someone, her name is Molly, this part of the palace will be boring and she is a nice person, I have known her for over twenty years now and she is also my friend, maybe she can keep you company.”

I smiled at how considerate he was, unlike his cousin who was rude.

"Wait, you are offering me your friend so that I am not lonely?" I asked him and he laughed a bit.

"You can say that. But she also needs a friend, she has been out of the palace for a year now and recently returned so, I can’t be with her always due to handling the kingdom’s duties. Since both of you are lonely, there is nothing wrong with introducing the both of you to each other.”

"Oh wow! That’s so considerate of you, I'm sure I would love to meet Molly," I said and he smiled at me.

"That is such a kind thing to say, princess. Thank you?” he said and I laughed.

"It's not that serious, so where is she? When do I get to meet her?" I asked, excited to finally be meeting someone new.

"Actually you can meet her right now," he said “I have talked to her about you too and she is eager to meet you.”

My lips widened into a prominent smile, for the first time since I stepped foot into this palace, I was genuinely happy to meet someone.