CHAPTER 16:Ocean And Feelings

I drove the car slowly wanting to relish the moment and watch Tricia who was feeling the breeze passing on her face. Her long golden hair flew in my face and a few strands got into my mouth and eyes. I coughed and spat out catching her attention. "Oh my god I'm so sorry" she apologized feeling embarrassed as the car went quiet again. "Tell me about yourself" I said and I wondered why I had said that and almost regretted it . "I don't need to tell you anything since you have my data" she replied looking out the window "I just wanted to hear it from you" I said back and looked at her . she seemed tensed you're not a fan of royals" She scoffed "not just royals, the rich in general, the affluent, the elites and their society in general. I hate the way they are. So rude and full of their selves and think they can get anything they want" she said in an offended tone "but I'm not like that" I said in defense "but you're girlfriend is" she reminded "right, but if you dont like them why go on a trip with me" I asked curious "because I feel at ease with you which by the way doesn't happen often so you should consider yourself lucky" she answered smiling "oh I thought I was the prince here and you are supposed to feel lucky you're with me why is it the other way around?" I chuckled "cause you've probably never met a girl like me" she replied "and how sure are you?" I asked again "because I'm a born psychologist and I can tell that a lot of girls adore and fall for you, you dont go out with girls often, I can say that its just your girlfriend you've been out with" She said confident which also turned out to be true. I scoffed "that's untrue " I said a little offended "really are you going to prove it ?" I heard her say "of course I can " "tell three names of other girls you've dated except Sandra" She said "uhm laaady lady heart of....chronic yes chronic" I sputtered and she smiled "that's not even close to a name which means I'm telling the truth" I sighed in defeat "You're good , you should study psychology, few minutes ago you were like a detective and you made me a criminal" I said and she laughed lightly . I pulled over and parked. I could see her eyes light up on seeing the beautiful ocean tides rushing to the beach bed. One could smell its calming waves and pure breeze that blew past us. Tricia walked slowly to the water after taking off her shoes and let the water soak her toes. I saw her close her eyes and breath in cool yet wild air around the ocean. She felt at peace here and I felt at peace watching her. My phone rang and I frowned since it was from Linda "where are you your highness, your father and the otherguests are waiting" she said over the phone "tell them I couldn't make it I have other urgent businesses to attend to" I said curtly "what could be more important than your fathers satisfaction he....." I didn't let her finish before hanging up and walking towards Tricia "who was that ?" she asked "it was nobody" I replied but she wasnt buying that "dont you have important business to attend to here? You should better go " she urged "not anymore I've taken care of it " I said back "are you sure?from what I've seen it looks really important I dont want to be held responsible for ....." "You won't the important business I had was coming here to calm my head and mind. To clear every thought and not to think of responsibilities and duties!"

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From his tone ,I knew he was bothered and I couldn't blame him. The affluent society had a lot of responsibilities and duties. Some of which sounded stupid to me. Beneath all of those regal clothes,jewelry, luxurious lifestyle and all of that in each of their lives lied a worry or problem. Alistair sat on the sand and I followed suit as we both stared at the ocean. "Being a prince must really be hard for you to say such things" I said "you have no idea. People think its so great and I'm lucky to be born as crown prince but I think other wise" I heard him say "I'm sorry " "don't say that its not like its your fault I'm a prince" "what's it like?" "Like?" "To be a member of royalty.". He sighed before answering " its good at first but then turns sour but if a good Queen is married ,everything becomes okay again. A good Queen like my mother. She was the best Queen any king or prince could ask for. She was beautiful,kind,friendly and full of love. I really miss her" "then go see her" "l wish l could but I cant never again " " you mean..." "Yes, she's gone. She died from cancer when l was eight" "I'm sorry "I said regretting " I didnt know" "its fine that was a long time ago. My mom hated hierachy the most of all things in her life. She would tell me that a family should stay together and not fight against each other for power" "hierachy? I thought that didnt happen in real life " "oh it happens. Its happening in my life ,why are we talking about sad things lets talk about something else" he suggested "you know what I think? I think that you should spend more time doing the things you love and not doing things because its youre responsibility or because people urge you to. Follow your passion" I adviced "youre right I've been doing to many things I dont love. I should do things I'm into" "thats the spirit I'll help you out. You should have fun" "Fun?how do I do that?" "Like this " I said standing up and sprinkled some of the water on him before running "hey" he shouted running after me. He used his legs to splash water at my back drenching my clothes . We splashed water at each other lost in having so much fun that I didnt know when we kissed. First I was close to him and he stared back at me deeply,then our lips met as he held my back pulling me to himself as the sun set.

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"Where have you been Trix?I called your phone severally but you didnt answer " I heard Astrid say worried as l bit my lip "I'm sorry Astrid ,girl. My phone ran out of battery besides I was at work" I said as my cheeks turned red. "Why are you blushing? Ha you only do that when you've met a boy who is he?" questioned Astrid "Astrid I wasnt out with a boy ,stop acting like youre the older sister I'm the older sister" I said running upstairs. "What was that about?" asked Laura "no idea" replied Astrid confused.

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I laid in bed thinking about the kiss l and Alistair shared. Everytime I thought about it, my insides would burst for joy uncontrollably. I was glad everyone was asleep if not Astrid would have pestered me till l talked. I felt my heart race as I remembered the kiss in details. The sun was about to set and Prince kissed an ordinary girl close to the beach. It was magical. It was magical for because that was her first kiss and it was with a prince. Her prince charming. I closed my eyes feeling content as I drifted off to space.