CHAPTER TWELVE

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The constant knock on her door roused her up, she turns groaning.

''Open up sweet child, it is bright and early''

''Mother, go away''

''Open up, now child, mama needs to see you!!''

She groans away and then rolls off the bed, she unlatches the door and moves away.

''Okay, place that one here, there, and yes, place that here. Aha, magnificent!.''

Annalise turns around to see handmaidens trouping into her chambers ''What in the bollocks is happening Mama?''

''Your inlaws are coming today my Princess. Come, let them wash you, and dress you up prettily..''

''Get out, all of you!!'' Annalise orders them. Her eyes spitting anger.

''Stay, and make sure you do no leave unless sh is fitted in that dress, look like a princess that she is and glows''

''Get out, i am not getting dressed, all of you, Mama, i do not want this..leave me i alone. I am tired i need to rest my aching head'' She touches her temple.

''Hurry now girls, get to work..'' Donna claps her hands ignoring her.

''Mama, you are not listening to me?''

''Yes!'' she goes to her and then begins to unbutton her nightwear '' I will bath you and dress you myself if i have to. You will not embarrass me today my sweet child. Now.. would you cooperate or i get more hands in here to hold you down?''

Sighing Annalise removes he mother's hands and then storms to the bathing room.

''I hate this, i hate all of it!!!!!'' she screamed.

''Only for now my sweet child'' Donna turns away ''Okay girls, once you are done, stay with her until we call for her, we do not want her running out of the palace today.''

''Yes my lady'' they bow, she gets to the door and opens it.

''Oh good gracious lord, what horrid hair is this Sissie?'' she gasps covering her mouth.

''The devils' fire, your Highness!!'' Sissie takes a bow with a smile.

''It is quite frightening child.''

''I know, it almost gave mama a heart attack, but the Baron loves it, He says it makes me look alien, i may have come from another planet you see your highness ''

They laugh ''Oh well, younger generations tend to explore. Come in, i will send up breakfast for you both. Have you heard, our Princess is to be married?''

She nods ''The little rascal cannot keep a secret'' she smiles.

''Oh do talk to her to behave infront of her in-laws are coming today''

''Wait, i thought...'' Sissie trails off. Was it not supposed to be in a few days?

''Oh, they are excited to come sooner as we were excited to see the letter. Go on in, you can take some sense into her'' With that she disappears.

''Welcome my lady'' They greet as Sissie steps further into the chambers and shuts the door.

''Aye, all this for the Lady's outing today?'' She says looking at the dresses and shoes that screamed royalty. Her tiara laid on the bed as well.

''Yes Madam.''

Sissie nods ''Furious my good friend?'' she raises her voice to be heard.

''I am in a murderous state Sissie, i wonder who i should kill first, Papa or the fool who accepted this proposal and was quick to respond. Oh wait till i see them, it is going to be bloody''

Sissie smiles ''I would love to watch. '' she laughs

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''You know, for what is worth, you look dashingly handsome for a man who hates his soon-to-be bride'' Theodore teases, Adrian hides a smile.

William says nothing. They were in the palace, about to be announced in.

He looks to see his parents chattering excited, ardoned in their best wear, his two fat aunts had insisted to be part of the entourage. he looks back to see their guards with a few gifts on their hands that they carried for the Princess. He sighs..

The hall door swings open, the royal announcer takes a bow to the king and queen and a few family guests seated within the palace court. He turns to them..

''Allow me to announce, the Duke De Beaumont, his family and his entourage bearing gifts for the Princess''

They were ushered in to commune with the king.

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''My Lady, '' Ameryl knocks and enters ''Your presence is needed in the royal court, we are to escort you in my lady''

''Can i jump out the window and just kill myself?'

Sissie laughs ''Not yet after i have your tiara and your beautiful dresses. My God you look like the sun, so beautiful my sweet friend''

''Do not try to lighten my mood, i only pity the poor fellow who would bear the brunt of my wrath''

''Do not burn him, he may very well be displeased '''

Annalise scoffs ''the fool and his family was eager to join at this, he may be excited, oh he has no idea what i plan to do, i plan to make sure this is a bumpy ride and he would have to either jump out of the window and die or run for his life, i will bring heat. Hell hath no fury than a woman scorned'' she says folding her hands into a fist.

''Yes, you say your mother the Queen is dramatic, you are the dramatic one''

''My Lady, they await your presence'' Ameryl says

''Fine, lead the way, but i would not be responsible for my actions, Sissie walk with me''

''Aye my princess, i want to see your fury first hand''

They smile.

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''Allow me to announce the entrance of the Princess of Worcestershire, Princess Annalise-Jane Jacobs. '' The announcer bellows.

Williams had no intention of looking at her, he looks away, angered in his spirit.

''Good God, holy Moses, i just saw an angel fall from the skies'' Theodore mutters. ''I am inlove with your bride Willy boy.'' He gasps.

Williams looks at the direction of his eyes and wonders why everyone was gushing, she obviously cannot be all that that--

''Dear Lord!!'' he breathes.

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