Unexpected Royal Love!

Chapter 4

Prince Edward showed me the rest of the castle, and I must admit, it’s extraordinary. The view on top of the tower is breathtaking. We stand in silence for a while, watching the sunset.

“Miss Elly, I have to ask, how come such a beautiful lady like you don’t want a royal life? I know you said that you want to be with your mother and sister, but surely that can’t be the only reason?”

“It’s not. I guess I was never one to follow rules. On the farm we wake up when we want to, Food gets served whenever Mother sets the table, and we dress the way we want.” Prince Edward is curious about how we live as farm people.

“Tell me how it is? I mean, how you live on the farm?”

“Where do I start? As I said, we wake up whenever we want. Father obviously wakes up early with Mother, to work on the farm. Father can’t afford to hire more people to help on the Farm, therefore Mother helps. my little sister and I would milk cows for fresh milk and we have fun while doing it. I will play with her till Mother calls for us to sit at the table. It’s a simple life, definitely not a rich life, but we’re happy.” Prince Edward observes me as my mind wanders off to the farm. I love the farm, the animals, and the fresh breeze. Tears escape my eyes as I think about the farm and the Family I had to leave behind.

“I’m sorry.” Prince Edward sigh.

“It’s not your fault, my Father made me come.” I smiled to ease the tension.

“I promise, one week and if you still feel like going back, then I will make it happen.” He smiled.

“I don’t really know fun, as you know we’re not allowed to have fun.” he stared at me for a moment.

“Show me.”

“Excuse me, Your Majesty?” I ask, confused.

“Show me how to have fun,”

“Go on, it will stay between the two of us.” I looked around. What fun does he want to have on top of a tower? My mind wanders for a while. I climb on top of the bricks and his eyes instantly widened.

“I meant fun, not danger.” he looks troubled.

“This is fun.” I look down, the trees and lake look small from up here. I took a few steps forward, while Prince Edward keeps his hands close in case I might slip. I laugh at him as he pulls his face into a frown.

“You know this was not my idea for fun?”

“I know, but it’s fun for me.” I chuckle as I take another step forward. The adrenaline is pumping through me as I look down again.

“My lady, I think it’s enough fun for one day.”

“Don’t be such a...” Prince Edward grabs me by the waist and pulls me down before I could finish my sentence. His face inches away from mine. I can feel my veins boiling as the heat becomes intense, my pulse-raising, as I watch Prince Edward’s eyes dilating.

“I want to kiss you,” he whispered, gently still holding me by my waist.

Emma cleared her throat behind us. The moment Prince Edward attempted to kiss me, and I would’ve let him.

“Sorry, You Majesty.” she bends her knee as she approaches us.

“I think I heard the server looking for you, something about your Mother.”

“Thank you.” he answered while bending his head slightly.

“We’ll continue later?” I nodded, and Prince Edward smiled a gorgeous smile. I notice how Emma glares at us as Prince Edward runs down the stairs.

“What are you doing?” she asks, folding her arms.

“Excuse me?” I returned the question.

“This is not the way a royal life is supposed to take off. The Prince must choose before he falls in love, and love clearly shows in his eyes, and what did you do on top of the bricks?”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about, excuse me.”

I rush downstairs before she corners me again.

I know she’s right, but I didn’t ask for this. The Prince chose to spend time with me first, that’s a choice he made by himself. I finally made it back to my room. I didn’t realize how big the palace is. It’s almost time for dinner again, And I have no desire for eating. Emma had no right to throw her weight at me. I opened my door and close it as fast as I can, and suddenly arms pulled me around.

“Your Majesty?” I let out shock clear in my voice.

“Please, call me Edward.” he lets out.

“I will get into trouble if someone finds you here.” I said, half frighten.

“I still want to kiss you.” he has me backed up against the door.

“You majesty.”

“Please say Edward.”

“Ok, Edward.” he smiled, and I instantly relax.

“Don’t you want to kiss me?”

“I do.” Do I? What am I doing? Or feeling, I’m not supposed to feel like this. Before my emotions could catch up with my mind, Prince Edward crashes his lips on me. Our mouths moving together as he kisses me. It’s the first time I kissed a man, let alone a Prince. I shut my mind and kiss him back with passion. I can feel the warmth in my face as he pulls me closer to him. The way he kisses me makes me think he has done it before. I thought royal life may not have relationships until someone gets chosen for them. He removes his lips from mine. His face is just as red as mine, and our breaths on the same pace. I love how he looks at me, it makes me feel important, even though I’m just a farm girl with no education and no money.

“I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to.”

“Don’t be, I wanted to.” I interrupt him. A warm smile plays on his face, when a sudden knock bangs on my door. He placed his hand on my mouth to stay quiet, but the knock got louder.

“I have to answer,” I whispered

“Miss Elly, dinner will be ready in 10minutes don’t be late.” the server announced. We both stand in silence until the footsteps fade away.

“That was close.” Prince Edward said, half laughing.

“Tell me about it.” we both laughed, and it’s an adorable laugh he lets out.

“I will see you at dinner.” he kissed my hand before he left my room.