Chapter 5 (Bengland)

Travel to Bengland was a rough one, really rough. The hardest part was sitting in the carriage, who knew it could be so exhausting. We spent the night in the forest, which, I enjoyed and we got to Bengland the next day before sunset.

Ella informed me of our arrival, I opened the Cotton to peep, and Damn it was huge, really nice, one could get lost in there for a month " wow " I whispered

"it's beautiful," Ella who was also looking through the cotton said " I can't wait for you to become queen " at that moment I was taken aback

" you say what?" I asked and she looked at me

" you don't want to be picked," she asked

" I never said that," I said looking away so I won't look her in the eyes, I didn't want her to know that I was lying

" Natalia, if you want to get picked you have to be anything but yourself, " Ella said and I raised an eyebrow looking at her in confusion

" Why can't I be myself?" I asked

" My lady, please forgive me," she said asking for permission

" go on "

" ok, so you talk a lot which is very inappropriate for a princess, you laugh with your mouth open, you walk like a man, and you sit not caring what anyone thinks "

" Why the hell should I care about what anyone thinks about me," I asked. First I was surprised at her words at the same time wondered how Luna did it, how did she make them think that I was their princess and make it look like they raised me, how do they know so much about me, this was real magic.

" My lady " she sighs " My lady you are a wonderful person and being your maid is one of the best things that have happened to me and I love you for your confidence, but you have to change as well " she explained

" Well thank you, but I am sorry to inform you that the only person I can be is myself, " she shakes her head in disappointment and I ignored her.

The carriage came to a stop and Ella went out, I took a deep breath and was about to come out as well but Ella stopped me, and I sat inside with a frown while I wondered why. Sitting alone I heard king Robert who happens to be my father talking to another man and they laughed over something I know not of, " that must be king Richard " I whispered to myself

After a while, the door to the carriage was opened by my father, and he offered his hand which I took

" come," he said. And lead me out. We walked side by side, doing my best to walk properly so I won't make a mistake, I repeated to myself

" Natalia, it's too late to turn back now " reminding me that I can not give up now, it just started, and my mission just began

Standing before us was that face I have seen in pictures severely. Tall, well-built, with dark blonde hair and dark forest green eyes. Dressed like the king that he was, he smiled at the sight of me

" King Richard, I present to you, my daughter, Princess Natalia, " My father said proudly as he lead me forward

" Princess Natalia " he took my hand and I felt a little chilly. His hand was hard and rough due to several battles and he laid a kiss on it " it is an honour to finally meet you " he said. Moving my eyes left and right I heard no idea what I was going to say to him

" Mmmmm, thank you?" It came out more like a question and I gave an awkward smile

" and indeed you are as beautiful as a goddess " he complemented

" well thank you, you are also very handsome for a man of your age," I said without thinking and I was interrupted by my father's cough, I immediately looked at him and he gave me a look of disapproval, I looked at Ella and she was not too pleased as well " oh my God, I am so sorry, that came out wrong" I apologize, feeling embarrassed but was shocked when the king started laughing

" Ha ha ha ha " it was very loud and I could not stop myself from smiling at him " and you are as bold as they speak "

" I will take that as a compliment "

" let me introduce you " turning to his left-hand side " My son, the heir to the throne, Prince Rowan"

Behind him on his left stood what I call a perfect creation, he was as tall as his father and had the same dark blonde hair that was neatly arranged, his body was perfect for a man even with his clothes on I could tell, and his eyes were the best, it was a mix of blue and green and I would stare at them all day.

" My lady " and Damn his voice, I never took notice of prince Rowan in paintings because I always blamed him for everything but now I regret it. He took my hand and I felt a little ticklish and I had to take in some air for comfort, his hand was hard but smooth unlike his father's, it was perfect, and when he kissed it, my whole body became sensitive, but why? immediately I removed my hand because of the uncomfortable feeling, I could not take it " is something wrong " with an eyebrow raised he asked and I frown, why the hell will he ask that? Yes something is wrong, I said to myself

" No, am sorry, I shouldn't have done that, " I said smiling

" And this is my daughter, princess Amilia

I looked at his other side and saw another perfect creation, she was a lot like Rowan but the female version, and God I will kill for those eyes and she had long wavy hair. She was beautiful.

" My God you are beautiful," I said, and immediately her face turned pink and I thought to myself " oh goodness she can also be cute

" I will say the same to you " she complimented and smiled at her

" thank you "

" It must have been a rough journey to Bengland, you should all settle in and rest. Tonight holds a party to welcome you all " king Richard said before looking at me " Then you will meet your opponent, I believe you two will get along well