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-The Next Day-

♡ Gabrielle ♡

I am currently thinking while I sit at my desk in my bedroom. Today is the final day to decide whether I will go, and my mother's words keep replaying in my thoughts. Then there are the negative possibilities that could occur if I go. I groaned as I overthought. Then the door opened. I glanced back behind me and saw Gabriella coming in.

''So, have you made your choice yet?'' she said.

I touched my forehead, sighed, and answered, ''I don't know.''

''remember what mother said'' Gabriella reminded me.

''Yes, but I keep being pushed by negative ideas,'' I said. Gabriella grabbed my face and said, "Gabrielle, this is your decision; don't let your negative thoughts get in your way."

I nodded, and mother's words continued repeating themselves.

''I've made my choice,'' I glanced across to Gabriella. She appeared intrigued.

''What is it?'' she questioned.

''Im coming for mother's sake and, I suppose, a chance to find love,'' I remarked. Gabriella then held me and quietly murmured, ''all right.''

"But I have a favor for you." I glanced at Gabriella with a severe face.

''W-what is it?''

''Will you go with me?'' I begged and gave her puppy eyes and pouted. Then I said ''Gabriella. I can't do it without you. Moreover, your mate is there, isn't she? I-I think we may discover love at the same time?''

Gabriella glanced down and grinned, then added, ''I suppose you're right. I'll always be on your side, brother.''

I instantly embraced her tightly and murmured, ''thank you.''

♢ Helen ♢

Today is the day I'll be leaving. All five bags have been packed. And now, it's time to say farewell to my dear mother and father. I clapped in satisfaction and went to my father's office. I'm now standing in front of my father's office. I double-knocked and heard a come in from him. Then I opened the door. I saw my father at his desk, with paper scattered on the desk. I moved forward and said, ''father, I'm leaving now. I came here to say goodbye to you.''

He looked at me and said, "Okay, and don't forget to remain behaved, satisfy the prince, and don't get smitten too much," then he added. '' Fulfill your duty as a princess. That's the least you could do," he stated coldly.

I bowed gently to him and said, "Yes, father." I proceeded to the exit, shut the doors, and sighed. I gathered my thoughts and went downstairs.

I was searching for my mother then, when I heard the sound of laughing from outside. I followed the waves of laughter, which led me to my mother, who was laughing with her friends. My mum spotted me as I approached them. "Oh, let me present you to my daughter," she said, smiling at me.

I smiled back as I passed by her friends. "It's a pleasure to meet you," I said softly to them. Then I turned to my mother and said,

"Mother. I'm leaving right now.''

"Oh, right-right, she's meeting The Prince Of Spade Kingdom's," she stated in a high-pitched voice. I know she's attempting to impress her friends.

"I'm going to excuse myself," I said with a smile. I exited and proceeded to the front doors. When I got to the front, a carriage was waiting for me.

I sighed and took a step forward.

-The Next Day-

♡ Gabrielle ♡

Today is the day I'll be leaving the Heart Kingdom. I might be a day late, but hey, it takes time to make choices and to pack, not to mention Gabriella's baggage overflowing over mine as I looked over the carriage. Now I'm here waiting for Gabriella to come down. Mother, father, and Isaac have been waiting with me.

''Okay-okay, I'm done,'' Gabriella eventually came out rushing with servants behind her carrying more luggage.

''Gabriella, you don't need so many things. You're just there for a few days,'' Isaac said.

''A girl needs a variety of things. If you're a girl, you'll understand,'' Gabriella clapped back. Then she said, ''I guess that's it.'' she went through her bags of belongings, and then the maid took her luggage.

I sighed. Now I feel pity for the horses.

Gabriella and I got up to the carriage and waved farewell to our family, and then mother sobbed seeing us leaving. I smiled at her. Don't worry, mother, I'll make you proud. It is my duty as your son.

I noticed we were moving quite slowly as soon as we got going. Ugh, don't blame me if we show up late. It's on Gabriella.

♤ Alexander ♤

I'm in my study examining the chessboard, and suddenly a knock comes on the door. I shouted, come in, and the door opened, exposing a maid.

''Your highness, your guest has arrived,'' she bowed.

''Who is it?'' I questioned.

''Her royal highness princess Helen of The Diamond kingdom.''

I stood up and fixed myself, and exited my study. I went down to the palace's front entrance, and when I got there, I saw a gorgeous girl. Therefore, I assume it's her. I moved closer to her, and she noticed me.

''Your highness, it was an honor to be invited to meet you,'' she bowed to me. Great, she's well-mannered.

I smiled at her and said, '' it was my pleasure.'' I shake her small, soft, frail hand. She was then startled at the unexpected handshake and grinned at me.

''I'll have the servants escort you to your room first,'' I ensured.

Then a servant came near us and bowed, saying, ''the room is ready for her royal highness.''

''I believe it is time for me to excuse myself,'' Helen remarked.

I nodded at her as she followed the servant to her room.

Then that gets me wondering where he is. Will he attend our meeting? I suppose it's not my problem. Then I headed to the training area. I promised Blaire I'd be there.

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It is the evening. After training, I proceeded to my bedroom and strolled towards my bathroom and shower. After showering, I checked the clock, and it was time for dinner. I walked down to the dining room, where all my family sat. Though there was no sight of Helen, I furrowed and told the servant near me to take Helen for dinner.

I sit at the left side of the table while my father and siblings are opposite me, so I can have Helen sit next to me. My mother sat at the head of the table because she possessed a royal bloodline.

After a few minutes, Helen arrived in the dining room.

''I apologize for my delay,'' she remarked as she bowed to my family.

The servant then moved the chair near me and advised her to sit alongside me. I glanced over at my mother. She had an attentive look as she examined Helen's every move. And I glanced over to father, and he grinned. I am pleased there's one who agrees with me.

"Who are you?" Violette (Third-born) questioned Helen unmannerly, and Clyde (Second-born) giggled at that.

Before Helen could answer, I barged in and exclaimed, "She's The Princess of The Diamond Kingdom."

"Is she your mate?" Violette asked me.

''No, but-''

''So then, where's your mate?'' Cut off from Violette.

''Violette cut it,'' mother firmly remarked, then Violette shrugged. After that, we eat in awkward silence.

-The Next Day-

I was now sleeping peacefully in my bed when suddenly a knock came. I attempted to ignore it, but then another knock sounded louder this time; I groaned and shouted come in. The door opened, and walk in my mother's maid.

She bowed and said, ''Your royal highness, your guest has arrived,'' then she exited the room.

I got up and grabbed my comfortable clothes since I didn't have time to wear my usual attire. And left my room and headed down.

I arrived and saw no one. I was confused and furrowed.

''Gabrielle, w-wait for me,'' I heard a feminine voice calling out my mate's name.

''Quickly, we're going to be late,'' then a boy's voice, which I believe is my mate.

I glanced in the direction of the sound and saw two people running toward me. They carried loads of luggage and ran like the world was going to end. I stared at them and crossed my arms. They attempted to locate the entrance doors, but the boy halted as he looked at me, which caused his sister's face to bump into him.

The girl then shouted, ''Ouch!'' then she glanced at me and added, ''oh shi-''

''Welcome,'' my mother's voice suddenly arrived behind me, with servants behind her.

They instantly dropped their bags and bowed, then the boy mumbled, ''M-my apologies, your royal highness, for our delay.''

''Oh, no worries about that. Come, let's go inside.'' Then they both grabbed their luggage. ''We'll have the maids carry your bag, don't worry about that,'' my mother assured.

Then both of them walked by me like I was nonexistent. I sighed and followed them to the palace.

I already know that things will become challenging.