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Chapter 17 - The Discord
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I felt Caelum stiffen, surprised by the sudden show of affection. To be honest, I was also surprised by my own actions, but all I can think about at this moment is that he is safe.But before I could pull away, I felt his good arm wrap around me, squeezing me and pushing me more into him, and I just let him, inhaling his sweet and woody perfume."Are you okay? Does anything hurt?" He whispered into my ear, and I shook my head.After another second, I finally pulled away, feeling the intensity of people's stares. As I pulled away, I saw the Queen on the side, giggling happily, while the King huffed, looking quite annoyed.I'll deal with him later. As of now, I need to ensure Caelum is safe."I'm okay," I gave him a look over. Beside a small cut on the lip and a limp arm, I couldn't see any other injuries and I sighed in relief. "Is your arm okay?""It's nothing. Probably just a sprain," he said, wincing a bit as I tried to hold it."Head to the infirmary, the both of you," the Queen ap
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I couldn't sleep. Of course, I couldn't.Caelum was right. I'm shaken up. After everyone has finally left me and I am all alone, I would remember that afternoon and how terrified I have been for my life, but most especially for Caelum.Aside from that afternoon, the engagement party is keeping me up. It's by far the worst anxiety I have had ever since the Matching, because finally, I will be introduced to the nation as Prince Christopher Caelum Asher's Match, meaning all eyes will be on us.The only consolation I have is that the public's interest is ever changing. After a few weeks or months, they will move on to other, better things. And since Caelum is the third in line, people won't really be looking at us. Their eyes are more on Prince Louis and Lady Meredith.Speaking of the princes, I also can't help but look back at my first interactions with them. Prince Louis and Lady Meredith seemed fine. They're the picturesque royal couple; they have that commandeering aura about them.B
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I spent my lunch with my family in the Rose Garden, with mom asking the royal chef about his meals, and dad catching up with my royal guards and probably telling them what to do. Serenity, Millie, and Madison bombarded me with questions, and I tried to answer as best as I could, leaving behind the unsavory moments like meeting Ava and the scene with the King.I also introduced Agatha, Maia, and Genevieve, and just as I expected, my family loved them. My mother has profusely been thanking Agatha for taking care of me, and despite herself, I see Agatha blush from the attention. Of course, Maia, Genevieve, and Serenity had fun talking about my look for this evening."How are you? Really?" Madi whispered to me as she rested her cheek on my shoulder. I rested mine on her head.“For real? I wake up almost every day wanting to puke my guts out because I’m afraid I would be a mess. Or I sometimes don’t sleep at all, especially before days like this, when I need to look and be my best in a w
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I would have stumbled down the grand staircase if it weren't for Caelum, who kept me steady. I held tightly onto his elbows, trying so hard not to trip on my dress."You're doing well," Caelum softly reassured me halfway down the stairs.Why are the stairs so damn long?Instead of answering, or even nodding, I kept my eyes forward, making sure I'm not stepping on my dress or skipping a step. It felt like an eternity, and I can definitely feel all eyes on me, but I dared not look. I focused on the stairs and on Caelum beside me.Finally, we reached the landing and I finally looked at Caelum."Thank you," I whispered, gratefully smiling at him.For a moment, he seemed taken aback, and I don't know why. Then he shifted a bit and cleared his throat before saying "you're welcome.""Ladies and gentlemen, His Royal Highness, Prince Christopher Caelum Asher Renault-Lee, and Lady Vivienne Skye Harper," a deep voice echoed throughout the ballroom through the speakers that were smartly hidden.I
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I felt like my heart was pumping flames into my veins and that butterflies were raving in my stomach. I didn't expect the kiss on the hand, and the spot felt so warm one minute, and then cold the second he removed his lips from it. His soft lips, which had been so gentle.And then, I can't stop thinking about it–how his lips felt so good on my skin, and how it might feel on my lips, and on other parts of my body that are not my hand…Good God, Skye. Get a grip of yourself.I inhaled and exhaled, and tried to focus on Caelum as he stood, and I think that was a mistake because I now can't stop looking at his damn perfect lips, and when I look at them, I can't stop the train of inappropriate thoughts. And it's even worse when his lips begin to move, and I just can't stop looking."...Skye?" He was asking. "I'm sorry, what?" I broke out of my reverie."I was asking if you're okay? Your eyes sort of glazed over, and I thought you're really red, and you might be getting tired from all the
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We sat in silence for a while, just admiring the city lights from afar and the twinkling stars in the night sky above us."How's your first official royal event?" Caelum asked me, breaking the silence."Decent, I guess. But my feet are killing me.""Well, you've been dancing an awful lot. You're popular," he smiles at me."They're all just curious about the commoner who got lucky and was catapulted to a gilded life," I told him. "The dance floor was just a way to corner me and interrogate me. And it's not even like someone interviewing someone interesting…or maybe a movie star. No. It was like they were interrogating a suspect in a murder spree."Caelum reached out and held my hand. Again. And my breath hitched."I really am sorry for all of these," he said, and he looked so sad for me. But also maybe for him, too. Because he'd been in the eye of the storm his whole life."Caelum, please stop saying you're sorry. You didn't bring me into this. The app did. So, it's not really your fau
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The party went on until almost midnight, with a few stragglers chugging on the palace's free champagne and wine. The King and Queen have already retired to their chambers early in the night. It surprised me when they both arrived at my family's table and announced they will be leaving. Thankfully, the King seems civil, although he didn't spare me any glances.As courtesy to the remaining guests, who are all important allies and subjects, the Princes remained to entertain them. Prince Louis and Lady Meredith headed all the entertaining, no doubt practicing for the time they will ascend to the thrones in the future.It was also quite surprising to see Prince Marcus do his princely duties. He actually looked rather comfortable talking with diplomats and high-ranking officials. But his wife was nowhere to be seen, but I liked it that way.It was also quite a delight to see Caelum entertain high-valued guests. Compared to his usual self, Prince Christopher was visibly more reserved, and I
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"I've only been in the palace for less than a month, and I've moved three times already," I said to no one in particular as I entered my new room.The Mansion bedroom was already luxurious. The first palace bedroom I stayed at before the engagement party? Even more so. And just when I thought it couldn't get any more opulent, lo and behold, I'm standing in the grandest bedroom I have ever seen.In fact, everything about the "inner palace" is grander, with more plush carpeting, gold trims, polished marble floors, high ceilings with massive gold and crystal chandeliers and artwork that are worth millions, proudly on display. Not to mention the technology in this place. The security systems are so much more advanced and intelligent than that of the "outer" part of the palace."Just wait until you marry the prince, my lady," Genevieve chimed in as walked me throughout the room and its extensive bathroom and dressing room. "I'm assuming you'll have to move into his room. Or maybe you'll bo
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A Royal Romance's Error Chapter 37 - Confrontation with a Noble
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A Royal Romance's Error Chapter 36 - The Valeria Charity Gala
For the past few days, it was the same routine: Madam Roserta in the mornings, lunch, Gonzalo sessions in the afternoon, dress fittings to finish my dress, and awkward dinners with the royal family.According to both Madam Roserta and Gonzalo, I have improved a lot. Gonzalo even said he can see me in interviews and I felt a sense of pride.In fact, I've started to believe my own lies, which is kind of good, but also not really. I just kept reminding myself that this persona is only for the cameras.It's also been raining a lot, so we don't go out for a walk that much.But I do like hanging out in the seating room near the fireplace and reading. Caelum would sit opposite me and do his own thing, and just like in the Palazzo, we would mostly sit in comfortable silence.The day of the Charity Gala is as hectic as the engagement party. It took hours to get me ready, but I didn't complain.For some reason, I have a nagging feeling that something will go wrong. I have been anxious about the
A Royal Romance's Error Chapter 35 - Fake it Til You Make it
After a week of mostly bliss in the Palazzo, I'm back in a little study hall with Madam Roserta. I guessed the whole vacation also practically threw me in square one because she kept shaking my head every time I stood or walked or sat.At least I still have the cutlery memorized.But that's not even the worst part. Mornings are for Madam Roserta on basic palace and royalty etiquette, and afternoons are for Gonzalo, a famous media reporter who always interviews royal families and nobles of not just Arcadia but the world.He's now sitting in front of me, going through his tablet."Alright, Lady Vivienne, these are possible questions that the media will ask. I want you to take a look at them and really understand each question. Then, I'll ask a few at random. Understood?"I nodded my head. I opened the document he sent me on my tablet and I just stared at the list of questions."They're too many," I whispered, mostly to myself. But Gonzalo heard me."Well, it has been a while since we ha
A Royal Romance's Error Chapter 34 - Return to Valeria
A day after the pool incident, things were a little awkward with Caelum and I. It's as if every time I looked at him, I'd remember how much I felt wanted and how I wanted him.He tried avoiding me all morning, and it left a bitter taste in my mouth and a pang to my heart."Hey, you okay?" I asked, finally walking up to him on the terrace. He had just finished a game and it was quite obvious that he was frustrated. If it was because he didn't win or something else–like what happened last night–I'm not entirely sure.But he jumped when I walked to him. It's as if he forgot I existed and he was in deep thought."Skye. Of course I am," he replied, albeit a bit awkwardly. He tried to smile, too."No, you're not," I tell him as I plop down the chair beside him. "You've been avoiding me all morning.""I'm not…"I just looked at him to say "you think I believe you?""Look, I know you're avoiding me because of last night," I told him. He blushes. "It's really not your fault. Or mine. It's just
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Breakfast at the diner was amazing. The pancake was fluffy and the sausage just had the right amount of spice. We also had eggs cooked just how we liked it and a cup of hot, creamy, and rich chocolate.It was so simple, yet so satisfying.All the while, people would come and go, stopping by our table ever so briefly to greet us and tell Caelum how big he has grown.They were also so very sweet to me, and I can sense they were all just genuinely good people."I love it here," I sighed happily as we left the diner."It makes you fall in love with it, doesn't it?""You know what this town reminds me of? Those little villages in snow globes. My mom tried collecting them once, but after Serenity broke one when we were kids and had to have stitches, she gave them away. I missed those snow globes," I said."Funny that you mention that. I'm taking you to the gift shop. They do have small snow globes that I've fancied ever since I was a kid," he said as we walked towards the Rover. He opened t
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It's not my first kiss. I have kissed boys before Finn, too. Just two, actually. And then Finn.But all those moments were nothing compared to this. It felt like my atoms have dispersed across the universe and have felt all the pleasures the stars have to offer, and then arranged back to create this version of me.My heart burst in my chest, it's almost painful.Caelum's lips were soft and gentle and warm. He is warm. His hands snaked their way to my back and pulled me into him and I wanted nothing else but to melt into his arms.Now, I know what it is like to be kissed by someone you love and love you. It's so much better than all those kisses made in the darkness of cars, or theaters, or under the bleachers.We pulled apart, and as soon as we did, I wanted more. Craved for his touch."I thought you'd never had someone before?" I asked him, almost breathlessly."Never. Why?"He looked confused. And he looked so beautiful even when his brows were furrowed together, lips slightly parte
A Royal Romance's Error Chapter 31 - A Kiss In The Snow
I cried and kept wiping the tears away. I wanted to stop crying but the tears wouldn't stop and I grew more and more frustrated.Thankfully, Caelum didn't run after me and bothered me. At least he didn't at first.It was about an hour until he finally knocked on my door, just enough time for me to finally stop crying, too. But I wasn't in any mood to talk."Skye? Please, I'm sorry," he called from the door.I wanted to yell at him to go away. I also wanted to yank him in and hug him. But I have no energy to do any of that. Instead, I played my conversation with Caelum earlier over and over and asked myself if I shouldn't have reacted the way I did.In this entire debacle, I just hated myself.After around 15 minutes of knocking and calling out to me with no answer, Caelum stopped.I don't even know how to face him anymore. Sure, he shouldn't have sounded so angry and pissed. Or maybe assume something worse about someone he didn't know.But was my reaction warranted? Why was I so angry
A Royal Romance's Error Chapter 30 - The Wedding Invitation
The first couple of days in the Palazzo were spent on the terrace. I read a classic book I chose from the library, and even lunches were served there.Caelum mostly spent his time with me, in his own little world with a book, or a laptop, or a small portable gaming device. We would sit in companionable silence until the afternoon, where he would take me out into different spots on the mountain with a little picnic basket Sarah and the chef, his husband Marko, had prepared for us.We would sit in meadows or lookout spots until the sun set and the stars appeared. Then, we'd return to the Palazzo, have homemade pizzas and wine, and we'd watch a movie. Caelum picked a fantasy film the first night, I chose a scary one the next, and he was so terrified that we would both jump and scream.When it's time to go back to our own bedrooms, he would always wait for me to get inside my own room with his dimpled smile, and I would listen by my door so I'd know he'd entered his. Then, I would draw a
