Chapter 106: Princess Camilla's 11th birthday celebration:

Back to Camilla's POV: 

DAY 1 OF THE BANQUET/ CELEBRATION:

These 2 months passed by really quickly and soon it was February 13, the first day of my birthday celebration. My birthday party/ banquet would last for 3 days from the 13 to the 15 of February. My birthday was on the 14 February, just like Camilla's. On valentines, well people here don't celebrate valentines. 

The first day is when everyone finally meets me, this includes the citizens of the Theodo Kingdom and the nobles. On this day I will be going to the Cathedral to worship the goddesses. The High Priest- Harley Harrison would then say a bunch of ceremonial words. Then I will give a short speech on the balcony of the cathedral so that everyone can hear me. This includes the civilians. The cathedral had 2 floors. The actual worshipping would happen on the first floor. All of the nobles with a higher status would sit nearer to the altar and the lesser important nobles would sit upstairs. 

The procession for the worship was really simple. I would offer some sacrifices to the Goddess before entering the pool that contains some spiritual water. It meant that I would then be 'cleansed' of every misfortune from before. But does that happen? Who knows. After that, the Head Priest would place an Amethyst tiara on my head signifying my title. The procedure would then be finished.

After that, I would then walk upstairs with the heavy tiara on my head and give a talk to everyone in the capital city. So no pressure at all. Luckily I have made and memorised the speech with Madam Ravert so hopefully, nothing goes wrong. 

This happens every year when members of the royal family celebrate their birthday. The only people who do not receive this treatment are Lady Jasmine and her daughters as they aren't exactly direct members of the royal family. 

Just as I hoped everything goes smoothly, yet fate is never on my side. At first, everything was brilliant. I woke up quite early and I was dragged into a rose petal bath where many ointments and cream were added towards my body.

I must admit during this period of living in the palace, I seemed to have gained some weight and I was starting to get taller as well. It made me look much more like a pampered child, who could believe that I was once living in an orphanage? 

After my bath, I was immediately placed in a golden dress I had previously tried out. The dress was really pretty and it suited me. The dress was shoulder strapped leaving my skinny arms bare. It was a high-low allover lace dress with a voluminous skirt and detachable rhinestone belt at the waist.

Adorned with an amethyst bracelet that links to my lilac ring. This bracelet/ ring was specifically made for me. It would help control my powers in case of an outburst. I had other accessories but my favourite was definitely this bracelet. I was also wearing lacy white heels which were about 2-inch heels. 

My hair was curled and I had pink little flowers braided into my wavy golden hair. They didn't have to do my makeup because my face was quite flawless and my lips were quite red. And for the worshipping, I shouldn't really use too much makeup. The whole look made me believe I was a doll. 

"Camilla are you ready?" a voice asked as they knocked on my door. "Come in and almost," I replied as Christopher walked inside. I think I had the closest relationship with Christopher and William as Brandon was always so busy. I could hardly see my dearest brother. But then again he is the crown prince so he is probably helping our father. 

"You look really pretty today," exclaimed Christopher as I thanked him. "I think any girl will fall for you too," I muttered looking at my 15-year-old brother, he blushed and thanked me. Today he was wearing an emerald blazer/ jacket with a blue-black tie, white blouse and black trousers. 

Christopher held his hand out towards me and mumbled "My lady, may I?" he asked as I nodded. He had been selected to be my escort for this party. Well at first it was gonna be William as my escort but I don't know what happened but Christopher became my escort instead. 

He led me to the outside of my palace where my carriage was waiting. He opened the door and helped me get inside before hopping inside the carriage. The carriage was then pulled by 4 white horses towards the cathedral. 

Although this time ins't my first time in a carriage but somehow this time the feeling was different. It feels like I'm cinderella and I'm going to the ball. Gosh I suppose I'm living a fairytale life. But then again it's nothing like a fairytale.