Chapter 21 (editing)

"So the lost daughter/princess finally decided to greet us with her royalty?"

Looking up from my hand in the mirror of the face basin I saw the girl from earlier staring at me immensely with a blank look on her face. She was dressed in a stunning gold dress with rose gold diamonds and her blonde hair was curled to perfection.

"So I take it your one of the stuck-up one who thinks she is superior to all?"

What the actual hell. Who is this girl? I thought.

"Chuckling. Pathetic."

"Who the hell are you?"

"So the princess do speak."

"Who. Are. You?"

"Wannabe you, I'm the king's daughter."

"Oh, now I get it. You were the child who was supposed to be me".

"Bravo, she's not dumb."

"Look girl I have no intentions of taking anyone place, so if you feel threatened by me talk to father dearest about your insecurities."

"Threaten? That's funny coming from someone like you."

"HaHa. Then tell me girl why the hell did you follow me to the restroom?"

"Just eager to meet sister dearest, and my name is Bella, not a girl." She said inspecting her nails without giving a care in the world.

"Nice to meet you Bella I'm Israel."

"Likewise so as much as I would like to carry on with over conversation I have a guest to meet." And she strolled through the bathroom door.

"Hey, where have you been?" Claire asked dragging me with her to god knows where she was to dress in a baby blue strapless dress reaching her knees and her brown hair was in a high ponytail with a blue ribbon.

The bathroom where I was met with my sister dearest.

"Always the drama queen, so what did thy majesty want this time?" She asked while handing me a glass of wine.

"No, thanks." I politely declined her offer.

"Who declined the finest of wine especially on their big day?"

"I'm not feeling up for anything with alcohol, but a glass of water could work". I smiled at her genuinely.

"Okay, your highness let's get you some water."

As we walked over to a new waiter Claire to take a glass of water off the tray while handing it to me. Thank you I said politely then take a sip from my water.

"Your welcome, so what did evil Bella want?" She asked taking a sip from her wine.

And so I began to tell her about Bella's and what I encountered.

"Always want to be the center of all attention, stay away from her, she's nothing but trouble."

"Okay, but why do you say that?" I asked taking another sip while scanning the crowd when suddenly my eye's landed on Bella and the Prince of the elves.

"There you are! I've been looking everywhere for you! Are you enjoying your celebration?" The king said while walking towards me with a smile on his face.

"Yes, it's going okay," I said turning my attention to him.

"Nice now come let me introduce you to some of my trusted advisors and councilors."

"Okay." I nodded at him while sending Claire an apologetic smiled.

"My dearest meet Justin, my royal advisor."

"It's a pleasure to meet you, princess Israel."

Outstretching my hand for a handshake, I said, "Nice to meet you Justin with a small smile." After our short conversation, we make our way.

"Meet Tim my master of laws."

"Princess Israel it's an honor to be in your presence." He said giving me a small bow.

"Nice to meet you, Tim, Hope when you are not busy you can walk me through your position". After that said we parted ways.

"Meet Robert Lord of the commander".

"Nice to be in your humble presence Princess".

"Nice to meet you, sir". And so after our exchanges, the king and I parted ways.

"I don't think I have it in me to meet any more of the councilors these heels are killing my feet."

"Okay dear, we'll continue introducing you in the morning."

"Father!"

Startled by the voice I turned in the direction when I saw Bella walking over.

"Bella dear." The king said holding her in his embrace.

"Israel my dear meet Bella, my daughter."

"We already met." I replied smoothly while scanning the crowd for Xander.

"Great! I hope you two get along well, now if you'll excuse me."

As the king kiss both our cheeks, he makes his way towards the crowd of people then he disappeared from my sight vision.

"So?"

"Look Bella I don't have time for your snarky remarks." Then I turned away only to run into Xander.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm tired, it's been a long night. Can you accompany me to my room?"

"Yes, of course, come along."

Nodding at him, we make our way out of the ballroom.

"So how is the baby?" He whispered asked.

"Okay, but I need to get some check-ups done, it's been along."

"Yes indeed should make an appointment."

"I Can't well here, I want it to remain a secret."

"Ahh, I see, well we can get one of my trusted doctors to look at you."

"Okay thank you, but not here in the palace."

"Okay, you can visit my place just let me know when."

"Okay," I said sending him a smile. As he opened the door we both bid our goodnight. Closing the door behind me, I hurriedly remove my shoes then removed my dress.

After I've successfully gotten rid of the dress I changed into some silk bed shorts and a crop top, taking a seat around the vanity table I removed my make-up, walking over towards the bed I removed the duvet and climbed underneath the covers.

Wait! I fly out of the warmth of my bed, reaching over the nightstand for my phone I dialed Blake's doctor. On the third ring, she picked up; "Hello ma'am?"

"Hi, how is he?" I asked in a mere whisper.

"I'm sorry to say, but he hasn't shown any signs of improvement, but he's stabled."

Feeling my heart sink I silently told her to keep me updated then ended the call. Tossing my phone on the bed I curled under the covers while a stray tear escaped my eye.