The commoners empress

chapter 5

The ballroom was done beautifully in gold and blue, the prince and king stood in front of their thrones looking down at the other nobles. Lilac and her family entered and looked perfect thanks to the royal tailor and his majesty. "I hope you enjoy this evening my son" king James smiled down at his son and noticed Onyx staring at Lilac come down the stairs in a white and pink ball gown behind her parents. King James cleared his throat and thought to himself "she has grace but is no noble", coming back to reality he pushes his son towards a group of young girls who had titles that included the young princess Madeline who king James thought would be perfect. "On your best behavior Lilac" mr. watcher warned her and both her parents left her to talk to his majesty and to other nobles. Lilac walked gracefully towards the drink table and grabbed a cup of what she hoped was juice when a boy appeared with the softest brown eyes. "Hello there my name is Ben my parents own a milling company and I am one zero years old" he smiled at Lilac. She smiled back at the stranger and bowed just in case he had title and they both ended up talking deeply before they were interrupted by Onyx, "hello Lilac I am glad you joined us and recieved my letter how come you did not write back?". Lilac bows "hello your majesty im afraid I dont know how to send letters nor have access to paper and pen my apologies". Onyx is a little stunned on this fact and nods "very well before you leave you shall have some and ill have a guard pick up your letters once a week". Lilac nods and says thank you although she is unsure on what to even say to a odd demand. Ben breaks the silence and asks for Lilac's hand to dance and she accepts and they both walk away leaving Onyx jealous that he goes to sit on his throne beside his father. "You look upset my son why is that," he was watching the interaction but is curious if Onyx will tell him upfront. "Father what was it like when you met mother? did you get upset when you seen other men with her". His father is shocked but smiles "first off you are young you have years before love can be considered, but no I did not your mother was arranged to marry me we learn to love each other she was a princess after all speaking of princesses have you talked to princess Madeline?". Onyx nods "yes she is boring and really loves talking about fashion ugh", "well my son thats what women are into even young ladies like her, she will be a great canidate to bethrothed to". Onyx rolls his eyes "I have no interest father". The night continued with obvious success and the party ended faster than what the people wanted. Lilac was in her room starting to take off the jewerly that was lent to her when she heard a knock on the door and went to answer it and found Onyx at her door "oh hello again your majesty" she curtsies "is something the matter?". Onyx blushes "we never danced this evening come" he offers his hand and Lilac looks uncertain but remembers her fathers words to behave so she took Onyx's hand and walked beside him all the way back to the ballroom that was to be cleaned up tomorrow. "We are dancing with no music?" Lilac looked at him awkwardly. "Yes you do not need music if it is meant to be" he starts to go through a dance with her that she somehow knows and Lilac cannot help it but she begins laughing with joy "you are good at dancing your majesty". Onyx smiles big "I get many lessons its a perk to being a prince", "I am sure it is". They both look out a window in silence while Onyx brings up the courage. "L..Lilac I want you to know something..I..I like you" Lilac looks at him wide eyed "no, no you dont I don't like you in the same way besides i'm a commoner a farmer your majesty, we can be friends like your father and my father thats it". Lilac leaves to her room leaving Onyx's heart broken even at the age of nine. Rejected the prince of Altria rejected...