The Prince's Surrogate Wife

CHAPTER TWO

Liked Gina promised, she dedicated two days to her brother. They went out to have fun together. They did everything they didn't get a chance to do for four years. Only the word, 'fun' can describe their time together. The school's field trip is to Kintlon, the biggest country on earth. Kintlon has it all. Great economy, blooming agriculture, top notch technology and the best rulers.

Yandon, Gina's home country, compared to Kintlon, is a baby. Yandon and Kintlon and the top countries and all time rivals. They've been rivals for over thirty years and no one knew exactly the reason for this rivalry.

"Gina, come on!"

"Coming! My bag is stuck! Oh, it's out!"

Gina quickly got out of the bus to join her friend, Cassy. Gina's couldn't stop a "wow" from escaping her lips when she saw the scenery before her. Yes, biggest country indeed. Gina thought, gawking.

"Oh my gosh, look at that tall building!" Cassy exclaimed, pointing ahead. Gina turned to the direction of Cassy's pointed finger. The structure of the building took her breath away. The building has "J Corps" written in bold capital letters on it.

"That's J Corps, the crown prince's company. That is just one of his many buildings." Mrs Clinton, their professor, explained. The students oohed, gawking at the massive building.

"Okay, from here on, you guys are on your own. The brochures passed to you contains spectacular places around the city. You're free to visit them. But y'all must be back by 8p.m sharp!"

"Where?" Cassy asked.

"That place."

Mrs Clinton pointed to the opposite direction, "Covenant Hotel. You have GPS so locating places shouldn't be hard. You can leave your luggage in the bus, they will be arranged for you. 8p.m, understood?"

"Yes, ma'am!" They chorused.

"Okay, go and explore!"

The students dispersed before Mrs Clinton could say anything else. They were all excited to explore the famous country capital, Altadia.

"Let's go explore!" Cassy squealed, taking Gina by her had. The best friends visited countless places. Took countless pictures. They had ice cream in one of the famous pastry restaurants. They are currently at Altadia's Museum. The museum which contains all of Kintlon's history.

They explored everywhere and took a stop at the royal segment. Portraits of past and present kings and princes were hung on the wall. Gina paused when she got to Crown Prince Jesse's portrait. She took a picture.

It was as if a force was pulling her towards the painting. She stared at his enchanting blue eyes. She couldn't deny the fact that he was exceptionally handsome. Or is the painting exaggerating his beauty?

"Prince Jesse." She mumbled. Must be nice living as him, she thought to herself. Having people responding to your every whim and order. Gina imagined her life as a princess. Herself in gowns adorned with gems and emeralds. Royal balls and princes. Would her life be better?

Cassy's voice snapped Gina back to reality, "handsome, isn't he?"

Yeah, really handsome.

"I guess so." Gina shrugged.

"Come on, I'm hungry, let's go eat lunch."

"Okay."

They ordered at a local restaurant. As they ate, Gina listened news from the restaurant's TV.

*History took a spectacular turn as Crown Prince Jesse is announced to get married to Princess Annabelle of Yandon. People are wondering, 'is this the end of a thirty years feud?' Love really conquers all...

"Wow, I thought it was a lie." Cassy said, clearly baffled.

"So our countries would be buddies now?" Gina joked.

"Seems like it. Princess Annabelle is surely lucky. Imagine getting married to the number one bachelor in the country. Country? In the world!"

Gina found Cassy's exaggeration funny. "In the world?"

"Of course!" Cassy huffed, "I wanna be her so bad." She pouted.

Gina turned back to the TV. A thirty years feud is ending, Gina thought to herself, I guess love really conquer all.

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"We are here, your highness."

Princess Annabelle stepped down elegantly from the car. She turned to her chauffeur, "return this car, pick me up with my favorite one."

"As you wish, your majesty." The chauffeur bowed in respect. Princess Anabelle flicked her silky long ginger hair, her diamond rings flashed in the afternoon sun. She approached the crystal building, taking graceful steps with her personal assistant trailing behind her. He dare not get too close to her.

"Your majesty." The security guard bowed as he opened the large bronze door for the princess. Like always, Princess Annabelle spared no one a glance as she walked to her office. Her head held up high proudly. The click clack sounds of her heels terrified the staffs more than death.

"So, what were you saying about the other branch?"

"Your majesty, the commodity prices have fallen by...by ten percent...

Alex, Annabelle's personal assistant, prayed for the ground to open up and swallow him at the sight of Princess Anna's cold glare. Alex news was like a foul smell to Anna.

"Ten percent?"

Alex fidgeted as Anna approached him. He kept his head down, fiddling with his fingers. He shook in fear when the scent Anna's expensive perfume became stronger. He knew she was now in front of him.

"Look at me, Mr Rogers. Now!"

Alex raised his head slowly. He prepared himself for whatever was coming to him. 'Pah!' was the sound that erupted when Anna's palm met Alex's cheek.

"Your...your highness...

"How dare you? Ten percent? What happened to the new product's proposal last week? Nothing good came out of it?"

"Your...

"You're fired!"

"Your highness...

Alex immediately got on his knees, clutching tightly to Anna's leg. Anna kicked him off aggressively. She felt disgusted at the touch of Alex's hand.

"Don't you lay your filthy hands on me again! Ever! Leave this instant."

"Your highness, I beg you...

"f**k off!"

Alex's pleas fell on deaf ears. He ended up leaving, feeling dejected. Anna took her seat. She needed to cool off. A message came in from her mother the moment she picked up her phone.

"The designers are here. You gotta pick a wedding dress."

Anna smirked. Prince Jesse's face popped into her head. I can't believe I'm getting married to my childhood enemy, she thought. There is no way I'm marrying him and if I do, it's either I kill him or we kill each other.