THE RELUCTANT PRINCE

Chapter 1 CHARACTERS INTRODUCTION ALEX RYDER : MALE LEAD, HANDSOME, TALL, STRONG , SERIAL PLAYBOY, ROMANTIC AND MASTER IN BED. HE TURNS EVERY GIRL ON AT FIRST SIGHT. HE STRUGGLES WITH FALLING IN LOVE BECAUSE OF A PAST CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES, HE EVENTUALLY FALL IN LOVE WITH HIS LOVE COACH AND START PLAYING WITH THE FEELINGS OF HIS BETROTHED WIFE CALISTA. HE'S NOT ALLOWED TO MARRY ANYONE WHO'S NOT FROM A ROYAL FAMILY. BUT HE INSIST ON GETTING MARRIED TO AURORA. AURORA (rory): FEMALE LEAD, ALEXANDER’S LOVER, BEAUTIFUL, GOOD IN BED, EMOTIONAL, CARING, STUBBORN. SILAS RYDER: ALEXANDER’S FATHER, KING, STRONG. ROMANTIC, STUBBORN. GEORGINA RYDER: ALEXANDER'S MOTHER, ONLY WIFE TO SILAS, BEAUTIFUL, GENTLE AND HAS QUALITIES OF A GOOD QUEEN. AGNES: ELDEST MAID, WISEST, GRANDMOTHER FIGURE TO ALEXANDER. CALISTA VICTORIA WINDSOR: ALEXANDER'S BETROTHED WIFE, BEAUTIFUL, GENTLE, s*x LOVER, EMOTIONAL AND COMMITTED PARTNER ETHAN: ALEXANDER' S BEST FRIEND, LOVES PLAYING POOL, CALM, CARING, GOOD IN BED, STRONG AND HAS QUALITIES OF A GOOD MAN. WINDSOR FAMILY: CALISTA’S FAMILY FLASH BACK “ I was only 8 years old when I witnessed an argument that would change everything” Everytime, Alex stood from a distance, and watched his young parents have a huge disagreement, he watched how they would fight for hours and later reconcile and behave like nothing ever happened. This frequent scenario made the young prince scared to fall in love and he swore to never get married, especially not at a young age. … DAY 1…. Time passed and Alex grew up with that same mindset, Not minding the family's tradition that demands every male child to get married at the age of 21. Few night’s before Alex’s 21st birthday He was forced to face the reality of his arranged marriage. And his father, Silas Ryder Raises his voices at Alexander which brings up tension in the entire family “You'll be 21 in a few days time, and you still don't see a reason to get yourself a wife?” he spoke with authority in his tone. “You want to disgrace the family's name and that's not going to happen.” “ You will get married and any act of disobedience will be punished, Severely.” Everyone in the room that night was surprised. Georgina Ryder, Alex’s mother and only wife to Silas couldn't bare what she just heard and she tries to confront him “ But he's your son Silas, You don't have to be so hard on him, give him time” she says. “ He has only 10 days before he's 21, that's enough time my love” He gives Alex a hard look and leaves the room. Alex stood there for some minutes speechless, his best friend Ethan, stood beside him. They've been best friends since childhood, which means Ethan has always got Alex’s back at all times. “Do you want to play pool?” Ethan said, knowing that's the only thing that could calm Alex down. Alex Nods “yes” and they both exit the room, leaving Georgina and Agnes in the room. Agnes, the most trusted staff to the Ryders. For years, she has been loyal and has always been a grandmother figure to Alexander. “Georgina, Don't worry I'll talk to Alex, he may be reluctant to get married for a reason” Agnes said. She continues “You know I've been with the ryders for decades now, I know how hard it was for Silas to get married at his own young age too.” Georgina calmly listened to Agnes because she is the eldest maid and most trusted, everyone listens to Agnes, even Silas. “He's been through so much Agnes he needs to learn how to love and treat his woman like a princess ” Georgina says Georgina continues “Get him someone who can teach him how to love and treat a woman like a princess, can you?” “Yes, leave it to me” Agnes smiles and leaves the room. “What the hell is going on around this house?” Georgina says to herself and sighs deeply.