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2024-10-29 19:42:56This may be the decision I will regret, but I know to myself that this is what my country deserves. A rightful relationship, a rightful marriage. A true born princess, and a true born prince. I don’t exactly hate Thomas, it’s just that I didn’t really think of him as my partner not until now. He’s smart, brave, and decent, much like a perfect prince, but he has an attitude. An attitude that he doesn’t show to other people except me and Althea. I found him sitting by the bench beside a fountain, so I slowly approached him. Before I went to the garden, I had my maids retouch my face and lessen the puffiness of my eyes.
“I heard you’ve been avoiding people,” I softly said as I approached him. He was looking at the sky with his shoulders resting on the bench. He chuckled and sat straight.
“Just not my day, I guess,” he replied in a lame and boring tone. He’s obviously hiding something. I sat beside him and crossed my arms.
“You can’t hide anything from m
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“Ruthy! Get up!” I was woken up by endless shaking that I thought there was an earthquake happening. I opened my eyes and it was Althea. I couldn’t get myself to sleep last night because I was afraid they would already be gone. Good thing Althea’s still here waking me up. “We’re leaving! Bid us goodbye!” I got up and looked at her. They are leaving already. She was already ready and dressed. I grabbed my robe and brushed my hair. “W-what? So soon?” I told her, flustered. What time of day is it even? The sun was shining so brightly, I’m guessing it’s still early in the morning. “It doesn’t matter. Come on now!” she said then pulled me out of my room. I almost forgot to wear my sandals since she was really eager to get me out. I clenched my chest as Althea continued to pull my hand. I didn’t even get to say goodbye to Noah? I know that we should forget our ties now and move on with our lives, but I still can’t bring myself to just let go and for
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Noah’s Who would’ve thought that I would fall for the princess? Scratch that. The first question should be, who would’ve thought that I was the missing son of King Ricardo and Queen Josephine? I know it’s hard to take in, but I felt like time was going too fast. I knew that Ruthy was in love with someone else, but it seems like it was something that would fall in ruins and Ruthy knew that. She tried to fight for it, she tried to sacrifice for it, but she couldn’t do it. She was refused. My only intention was to watch, support, and protect her from the sideline, but I was wrong. I didn’t want to remain as a friend, I wanted Ruthy to notice me and accept me. We had a rough start, a troublesome meeting even, but it was pure and joyous. We were happy, not thinking of the trouble it may bring, we were just happy. Every time I look into her eyes, it was always full of hope and beauty, but now, it felt like she was being torn apart. I couldn’t just stand the
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Ruthy’s The past week had been a blast. I’ve never felt so happy in my life. The Wilhems already left last week, but they promised to return in three months for the wedding. Yes, I’m getting married. I know, it may seem fast, but we have a lot to do before even getting married and after. My parents said they were ready to pass the throne and they even became emotional, but they were proud to crown me as Queen of Rinovea. I am getting a little over the future there, but it will come. “Ready when you are, love,” Noah says. We are now heading to the Throne Room to have a discussion with my parents. Noah seems calm and confident, but I know he’s feeling nervous beyond the soul. This is the first time we’ll be having a serious talk in front of the King and Queen with regards our plans for the future. We’ll also talk about what will happen to our family. “I can feel your hands shaking,” I teased him as we walked hand in hand. “No, yo
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After 3 months The Royal Wedding I woke up feeling nauseous and light-headed. Last night, I couldn’t bring myself to sleep because of excitement and nervousness. I couldn’t decide if I was feeling cold or warm when I was laying down in bed. Althea, who arrived in our palace yesterday, strictly ordered me to have at least 8 hours of sleep. I ended up having 5 hours of sleep. The men stayed at the other side of the palace, while we will be preparing at the Women’s Room. As soon as I woke up, Althea came knocking down my door. “Princess! Hello? Bride to be! Wake up! It’s way past your breakfast!” she said outside the door. It’s currently 6 in the morning, the wedding will be at 11. I stood and went to the bathroom to wash my face. My maids were already arranging the make up and other accessories at the Women’s Room together with the other maids. The Women’s R
Imperfections of a Royal Prologue
In the beautiful country of Rinovea, King Andriego and Queen Cleo reigned wonderfully in the past years. They made the country disciplined, yet beautiful.One day, they had a baby. A royal baby, and they named her, yes it's a girl, Ruthy.Ruthyelia Celeste Nobingale, princess of Rinovea.The country rejoiced with the new born baby, but is still worried for it is a princess. A princess shall need to be married to be able to step on the throne, and it one of the highest and strictest rule of the history of Royals in Rinovea.Will Ruthy accept her fate to be married even if it has to be an arranged marriage, for her country? Does she have the time to feel true love and have him as her King? When your life is already planned ahead of you, do you really have a choice to change it? When you’re born with a tiara on your head, do you really think you have the chance to correct an
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"Princess Ruthy, it's time to have breakfast," said Genesis, one of my maids. I rose from my reading table and straightened my gown. I glanced at Genesis and showed her a bright smile, where she giggled and returned a smile as well. As I was straightening my gown, Danielle, my other maid, rushed to my said, "Let me do it for you, princess." "Oh no, it's okay. I can handle it," I said and winked at her. Danielle and Genesis bowed. My maids are used to my attitude- the winks, gestures, and speech, but I don’t act like this in front of my Father. He’s the King, of course I won’t get away with it. I may be his daughter, but I am also a princess. A princess who should act with decency and pride- which I sometimes lack. I’m still growing, okay? "Now, let's go." I positioned my tiara while walking down the hall and came down the stairs. The guards opened the double-doors which led to the Dining Hall. "Good morning, Father," I
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I cat-walked my way to the throne room where my Dad is supposed to be waiting. The throne room is one of the biggest rooms in the palace where we sometimes hold meetings with the whole royal family. "Yes Dad?" I asked as I stood in front of his throne. "Have you signed the papers?" He asked and I nodded. "Very good. I hope nothing absurd will happen during the parade," Dad added. There was a brief silence before Dad spoke up. I made my way to my seat to join him. "Have you ever thought of getting married?" Dad suddenly asked and I almost choked my own saliva. "What?" I exclaimed and cleared my throat. What’s with the sudden topic? Well, Dad usually speaks to us about sensitive and confidential topics to ask for our opinions, but this is the first time he mentioned marriage. "I'm just a little worried, dear. You'll be turning eighteen in a few months. The court will bring up the rule again- about you needing to be married to be
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My maids are currently putting me in my peach lace tube gown that has pointed tips on the breasts. "Isn't this too revealing?" I complained as I looked at myself in the tall mirror. Is this even appropriate? "It looks perfect on you, Your Highness. You look absolutely stunning," Genesis said. I heaved a sigh. I feel like this is so inappropriate. It's a parade for the orphans- for children! "Please let me change," I pleaded and they sighed. At last, they let me change into a dark blue lace gown with thin off-shoulder sleeves. At least it's not a tube. "We're running 5 minutes late, Your Highness," Danielle said as she pins my hair into an elegant bun. "A princess is never late," I said and wore my transparent heels. I walked to the back of the palace where our float is parked. Sir Angelo and Sir Saint were waiting at the bottom of the stairs. "Ruthy, you're late," Dad said as I climbed the stairs. "Sorry. I had
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After 3 months The Royal Wedding I woke up feeling nauseous and light-headed. Last night, I couldn’t bring myself to sleep because of excitement and nervousness. I couldn’t decide if I was feeling cold or warm when I was laying down in bed. Althea, who arrived in our palace yesterday, strictly ordered me to have at least 8 hours of sleep. I ended up having 5 hours of sleep. The men stayed at the other side of the palace, while we will be preparing at the Women’s Room. As soon as I woke up, Althea came knocking down my door. “Princess! Hello? Bride to be! Wake up! It’s way past your breakfast!” she said outside the door. It’s currently 6 in the morning, the wedding will be at 11. I stood and went to the bathroom to wash my face. My maids were already arranging the make up and other accessories at the Women’s Room together with the other maids. The Women’s R
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Ruthy’s The past week had been a blast. I’ve never felt so happy in my life. The Wilhems already left last week, but they promised to return in three months for the wedding. Yes, I’m getting married. I know, it may seem fast, but we have a lot to do before even getting married and after. My parents said they were ready to pass the throne and they even became emotional, but they were proud to crown me as Queen of Rinovea. I am getting a little over the future there, but it will come. “Ready when you are, love,” Noah says. We are now heading to the Throne Room to have a discussion with my parents. Noah seems calm and confident, but I know he’s feeling nervous beyond the soul. This is the first time we’ll be having a serious talk in front of the King and Queen with regards our plans for the future. We’ll also talk about what will happen to our family. “I can feel your hands shaking,” I teased him as we walked hand in hand. “No, yo
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Noah’s Who would’ve thought that I would fall for the princess? Scratch that. The first question should be, who would’ve thought that I was the missing son of King Ricardo and Queen Josephine? I know it’s hard to take in, but I felt like time was going too fast. I knew that Ruthy was in love with someone else, but it seems like it was something that would fall in ruins and Ruthy knew that. She tried to fight for it, she tried to sacrifice for it, but she couldn’t do it. She was refused. My only intention was to watch, support, and protect her from the sideline, but I was wrong. I didn’t want to remain as a friend, I wanted Ruthy to notice me and accept me. We had a rough start, a troublesome meeting even, but it was pure and joyous. We were happy, not thinking of the trouble it may bring, we were just happy. Every time I look into her eyes, it was always full of hope and beauty, but now, it felt like she was being torn apart. I couldn’t just stand the
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“Ruthy! Get up!” I was woken up by endless shaking that I thought there was an earthquake happening. I opened my eyes and it was Althea. I couldn’t get myself to sleep last night because I was afraid they would already be gone. Good thing Althea’s still here waking me up. “We’re leaving! Bid us goodbye!” I got up and looked at her. They are leaving already. She was already ready and dressed. I grabbed my robe and brushed my hair. “W-what? So soon?” I told her, flustered. What time of day is it even? The sun was shining so brightly, I’m guessing it’s still early in the morning. “It doesn’t matter. Come on now!” she said then pulled me out of my room. I almost forgot to wear my sandals since she was really eager to get me out. I clenched my chest as Althea continued to pull my hand. I didn’t even get to say goodbye to Noah? I know that we should forget our ties now and move on with our lives, but I still can’t bring myself to just let go and for
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This may be the decision I will regret, but I know to myself that this is what my country deserves. A rightful relationship, a rightful marriage. A true born princess, and a true born prince. I don’t exactly hate Thomas, it’s just that I didn’t really think of him as my partner not until now. He’s smart, brave, and decent, much like a perfect prince, but he has an attitude. An attitude that he doesn’t show to other people except me and Althea. I found him sitting by the bench beside a fountain, so I slowly approached him. Before I went to the garden, I had my maids retouch my face and lessen the puffiness of my eyes. “I heard you’ve been avoiding people,” I softly said as I approached him. He was looking at the sky with his shoulders resting on the bench. He chuckled and sat straight. “Just not my day, I guess,” he replied in a lame and boring tone. He’s obviously hiding something. I sat beside him and crossed my arms. “You can’t hide anything from m
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I felt my body shake and how my vision suddenly blacked out. I think I almost fell, but I felt Angelo’s hand on my shoulder. I could see that he was serious with what he said, but still, I never imagined in our relationship that those words would come from his mouth. He was the hopeful and most patient in our relationship. He held on to this little fire between us we called ‘love’, and he never questioned my decisions for us. Now, I think he mustered all his strength and time to make this decision, to finally tell me what needed to be done. “Angelo..I-why?” I softly asked. I held his hand on my shoulder and carefully caressed his fingers. I don’t understand him. I don’t understand where this is all coming from. I waited for him and I remained hopeful too. I prayed for him, every day. I prayed that he won’t be taken away from me. I prayed that we would get the future that we wanted. I prayed for my life to start over, with him. “Since then, I was always in love with y
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It was almost time for lunch and we all headed to the Dining Hall with Noah, but he wanted to excuse himself first because he wanted to work in the kitchen. Queen Josephine wanted to eat with Noah, but he refused at first saying that he still worked for us since it was his job. Ford, who I saw a while ago, was no where to be found in the kitchen. I didn’t know if he was angry or sad, but I only had a glimpse of his face and I couldn’t really see his expression. “Noah, you don’t have to work anymore. You’re a prince,” I told him as he continues to arrange the food at the counter. “It still doesn’t fit right with me. I can’t just adjust that quickly,” he said, focusing on the counter. He was still wearing his apron and hat, although King Ricardo already ordered clothes to be brought to his room. His room is actually moved to the second floor beside their room, but he didn’t want to move just yet. I sighed and watched him. “What’s wrong?” I asked. He washed his
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I held my hands tightly as I stood beside Mom who was holding the letter. My father and King Ricardo finally arrived, and they looked at Mom with curious faces. The Queen doesn’t usually summon us for a meeting, let alone a sudden one. Queen Josephine then arrived with Althea and Thomas who both looked at me with curious faces as well. My expression was nervous than ever, and it still might be obvious that I cried. Keith walked beside me and poked my back. “What’s this about?” he curiously asked. I remained quiet and just smiled at him. Finally, Mom took a few steps forward to get their attention. She took a few deep breaths and tried her best not to make her voice shake from the incoming tears. My Dad noticed this which made him uncomfortable. I could see the uneasiness in his eyes and stance. “My daughter, Ruthy, approached me the other day to ask for my help. I understood right away why she approached me out of all people. It was a matter that involved the family
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Ruthy’s I do think I’ve been unfair to myself lately. Ever since Mom found out about me and Angelo, all I’ve been thinking is “be true to yourself” and “don’t hide your feelings anymore”, but I feel like I’ve done everything but that. I kept denying things from myself, I kept hiding my true feelings. I don’t know what to feel anymore. Rather, I don’t know what I’m supposed to feel anymore. Last night, I felt so uneasy and empty. I couldn’t fall asleep for almost three hours. At first, I just closed my eyes and emptied my mind, but I failed to put myself to sleep. I ended up opening my window and sitting on the mini sofa staring at the moon. When I woke up, I laid on my bed for 20 minutes before standing up. I just cuddled my pillow and wrapped myself with my comforter. I changed for breakfast and headed out my room. Saint was outside, waiting to accompany me. “Are you feeling alright, Your Highness?” Saint asked as we started walking down the
