The Princess' Choice

Berke A huge office with the most exclusive interior design a commoner could ever dream of... And I was sitting right in front of the national hero. Second Prince, Emmett or as everyone called him, the conqueror of the battle field. Those piercing blue eyes every lady in the empire dreamed of were staring at me coldly. I felt my heart beating in my throat, but kept my cool. This is far the most dangerous situation I've ever been in, but I survived so far, what could possibly go wrong? - What's your name? - he asked and I had to bow my head a little. I couldn't keep looking into his eyes. The Second Prince was really handsome just like the rumors said. Hair as dark as the night sky, eyes like gemstones, sharp jawline and an elegant nose. His eyes were like a hawk's staring from the shadows of his thick eyebrows. He was sitting straight and his voice sounded emotionless. - My name is Berke, your Highness. - I finally spout it out and gave thanks to all existing Gods that my voice didn't break. I lifted my glance again only to meet those blue eyes. "If I must die, at least the sight in front of my eyes will be a nice one last time before I close them forever."-I thought. The Prince cleared his throat and asked. - Could you explain what happened when my knights found you? - I swallowed and felt my hands getting sweaty. I quickly cleared them in my apron and tried to collect my thoughts when the door of the office swung open. Everyone stared at the door and the guards were ready to attack when we heard the desperate voice of a young woman. - Princess please! You must take your bath! - another lady said with almost crying voice. - Your Highness I'm begging you to put your shoes on when you are walking on the corridors! - an older voice shouted. - DON'T RUN Princess you might get hurt. - just like a hurricane a giggling little girl rushed into the office and ran directly behind the chair of the Second Prince. I couldn't take a good look at her but she was around five years old, with golden locks and cheeky blue eyes. The Prince narrowed his eyebrows at her and she kept giggling. Finally a middle age man in a butler uniform gently and uselessly knocked on the open door. - I'm extremely sorry for the disturbance your Highness! We told the Princess that she must wait for your Highness to finish his work, but she was restless and escaped from our hands! - The Prince looked at his sister and grabbed her into his lap. - How many times do I have to tell you to listen to the maids, nannies and the butler? - if the Prince was a handsome man, the Princess looked exactly like an Angel. I could die happily after seeing the second best bachelor of the empire, and the mysterious Princess the whole empire was gossiping about. She crossed her still chubby arms in front of her chest and with a hair flip, any noble lady could envy, looked at her brother. - You might have told me once or twice. But I wanted to see you and run around with barefoot. Shoes are uncomfortable!- she pouted and I couldn't hold back a low giggle. She was so adorable. Everyone seemed to forget about me being in the room but with my giggle I draw their attention at me. "Best timing!" I thought. The Princess looked right into my eyes, for a split second it looked like her eyes shined with a greenish light a little before a huge grin spread on her face. - Brother, I want her! - the Prince looked at the Princess confused and asked in a low voice. - We don't know her, leave this to brother,okay? - the Princess shook her head and looking straight into my eyes said. - I want the eternal fire as my maid, and only her!