12.

The day when December and her friends are to go on a trip came. December wake up early in the morning to double check the things she packed for the trip to make sure nothing was forgotten.

As she check her things, her phone rang and she answered it immediately when she saw who the caller was.

"Good morning, your majesty," December greeted her mother who was in constant contact with her since the very first phone call they've had.

The queen and the king both tried their best to make time and talk to her. They have also bought her an android phone so they can do video calls. She was also able to meet her "little sister" and grew very fond of her though December could feel that the little princess is not willing to accept that she have a sibling.

"Good morning, my dear. I just want to check on you. Are you done checking your things?" The queen tried to peek at the back of her daughter's camera where she could see a small suitcase and a duffel bag.

December smiled and showed the queen her things while answering, "I've check them out for the second time and made sure I did not forget anything, then I'll also head out to help Maria with some food packing."

The queen smiled and agreed to her. "That's good. Your uncle will send a van for you and your friends to pick you up there. Just be careful, okay?"

"Yes, I'll be careful. Thank you, your majesty," December said as she became comfortable talking to her new found family.

The queen sighed, "I wonder... when will you call me mother..."

Decembet just smiled and did not answered as she also do not know when she will be really comfortable enough to say that.

"Alright. Go and help Maria. I'll be attending a meeting with your father."

"Yes... take care, your majesty."

After the call ended, December put her things in the lobby and saw some of the students who are also waiting for their parents to pick them up as the school officially ended.

"Good morning December. You sure are ready to get some vacation, are you?" one of the them said as he help her with her things.

December chuckled and thanked him. "Why wouldn't I? This is the very first time I can go for a long trip, sponsored by my parents."

The people in the lobby laughed as they also were made aware that December had found her parents.

"I'll help Maria back inside. Can you help me look out for the things for a while?" December asked them and they agreed since they have a good relationship with the girl.

When December disappeared from their sight, one of the girls sighed, "She's lucky. She finally found her parents, a rich one at that."

Her friend nodded. "It's no wonder that she had that aristocratic aura in her. She's an elite born. How nice it would be to be one."

The sun had just broke out of the horizon when December and her friends have gathered in Maria's dormitory. The van that will pick them up arrived shortly after Jessa arrived. The girl looked like she's running away from home with a bunch of luggage she brought with her.

"You've brought your entire house with you, Jess?" Jean teased and the girl pouted.

"I cannot just leave my skin care products. I cannot live without them, you know," Jess defended that made the group laugh as they entered the van.

The drive from the dorm to the Paradise took at least four hours with all the traffic. Nevertheless, the group had a good time throughout the journey since most of them are a chatterbox.

When they saw that the road ahead of them is surrounded by trees, they all knew that they are near the destination. The natural scenery astounded them when they entered the Paradise. Due to its tight security, they all alighted the vehicle to let their identities be recorded along with their finger prints and retinal scan. They will also be given a security pass to be able to access all the facilities.

After getting their pass from the security. They are all excited and immediately get down the van as soon as it stopped in front of a villa.

"Woah!"

"This is so amazing! We get a villa for ourselves?!" Audrey, their boyish friend exclaimed with disbelief.

"Well... I guess so," December said when a female employee approach them with a smile.

"Are you Ms. December?" the employee asked, however there was contempt in her eyes when she saw how normal looking the group are.

She can't believe that commoners like them can enjoy a vacation here. When she saw December and noticed how beautiful she is, she assumed that the girl is some elite's hidden mistress.

December did not fail to noticed the employee's look but chose to not bother herself with it.

"Yes, I am," December answered politely. "Is this the place where we will be staying?"

The female employee secretly rolled her eyes but still maintained her professionalism.

"Yes, Ms. This the key of the villa," the employee said and handed the key to December. She gave a short description of the villa and it's facilities.

December and her friends was shocked when they discovered that this is the most expensive villa in the park aside from the exclusive villa for the royal family.

After the employee left, they got the help of the driver to put their things inside the villa. Since the villa have 5 rooms, the group decided to let December and Maria have a room of their own while the rest of them partnered with someone to share a room.

"Since, our room is settled, let's rest first and go out for barbeque later." Maria said as she noticed the exhausted face of the youths.

They all agreed and went to the rooms to rest.

***

In another villa inside the Paradise a man have just finished giving his report.

"So they've found her?" Another man who is leisurely twirling the wine glass in his hand asked.

The man nodded, "Yes. The princess and her friends are currently here in the Paradise for a vacation."

The man narrowed his eyes and drank the wine.

"Then give her a vacation experience that she'll never forget."

The man who reported was stunned for a bit and understood his master's desire.

"Yes, master," he acknowledged and went out of the villa to start the preparation for a party.