A Princess' Heartache
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When the princess of Velora visits Baren for the first time, she falls in love with Neilan, the prince. Small for her age, she blames his enchantment with her lady-in-waiting on her childlike looks and her lady-in-waiting’s womanly figure.
Neilan sees the essence of a beautiful princess and his heart wants to cherish her forever. However, no matter what he does to get close to her, she goes out of her way to let him know she isn’t interested.
Can fate fix their misunderstanding that thus they may have a happy ending? Or are they destined to be alone?
Anna del C. Dye
Anna was born in the extreme South along some famous beaches. She grew up with four other siblings being placed in the middle. Her mother died when she was six and she found a new mother in her husband’s mother and loves her dearly. She accredits her mother-in-law with teaching her many things in life.The green eyed, brown haired author moved north to marry her husband Rodney and has resided in Utah since then. Her husband, a native of Idaho, met her in her hometown. They fell in love and she came to Utah on Christmas Eve to be married two weeks later. They are the parents of three princes and a princess.Early on in her life she showed an affinity for sewing and took classes that rewarded her with the opportunities of doing costuming for the cast of four musicals, which she enjoyed immensely. She is fluent in both English and Spanish and understands some Portuguese.Some of Anna’s writing recognitions:She received the Editor’s Choice Award from the International Library of Poetry and had her article entitled A New American Mother published by Desert Saints Magazine. Her short story entitled Amerine—Fairy Princess wan an award in the Oquirrh chapter contest and was published by Kalkion Magazine. Other articles about family and relationship have been published frequently in the MOMS CLUB® of Salt Lake Valley-West.
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A Princess' Heartache - Anna del C. Dye
Chapter One
The Trip
Why will they not let us see their prince? Did we do something wrong?
On a sunny spring morning in the kingdom of Baren, two young ladies were whisked out of the banquet hall by their governess right after breakfast.
I was unable to find out, Sofi.
Princess Fiona cast her moss-green eyes towards her old nurse for an idea.
It was proposed by Baren’s High Chancellor that the two of you should rest this morning,
the plump governess told them. It wasn’t my place to challenge him.
In silence they hustled to their chambers through the long, carpeted hall of their host’s castle. Something in the governess’ tone told them to comply with their host’s customs.
Are they going to keep us away from the prince and his friend the whole time we are here?
Sofi, of sixteen springs, was Princess Fiona’s lady-in-waiting. Her question made the princess and her governess stop to stare at her.
You sound disappointed, Sofi. Is there something wrong?
Fiona’s olive-toned face turned towards her dear friend without a lock of her long brown hair stirring, for it was properly tied at the back of her head.
I mean that he is the prince…. Why would he choose not to see us?
They arrived at their chambers and entered, their silk gowns trailing behind them. Sofi sat heavily on the blue velvet chair next to the ornate writing table that decorated one wall of their room.
Do you wonder if it isn’t customary for a princess to be seen with the prince?
The governess busied herself with the princess’ bed table and the empty pitcher there.
I know less of the matter than you, Governess, and now, I wish I knew more of their customs.
Fiona thought of her father’s admonition before they had entered the neighboring kingdom: Make sure you are on your best behavior. She always behaved well and at seventeen her routine would never be otherwise.
True, she had never visited other kingdoms before and best behavior could mean something different in each one of the other kingdoms. Wouldn’t her father have alerted her to their unusual customs before now?
Must we sit in our room and do nothing until summoned by the prince?
You are taking this quite poorly, Sofi. I’m sure it won’t be that dramatic… I think.
The chancellor implied we wouldn’t care to tarry with the men after we broke our fast, and I thought we should abide by that.
The governess patted her knee affectionately.
Governess is right, Sofi. If that is their custom, we need to heed it.
I would like to apologize if we did something wrong, though knowing what it was would certainly help.
Fiona’s golden hair, fixed in a cascade of curls, shone in the sunshine from the window.
Me too, Princess, I would like to ask what is the matter?
Sofi look troubled or disappointed and Fiona couldn’t tell which.
In our kingdom, this would have been perceived as rude by anyone there. Why would they treat us like commoners?
Sofi started to pace about the room, her steps muffled by the lush brown carpet under their feet. She stopped to wait for the princess, who just shrugged her shoulders in answer.
Sofi’s soft temperament seemed off today and Fiona wondered what would have caused it. Could it be the prince?
Their actions do seem rather brusque. I also thought that, Princess.
We can guess all day and never arrive at the right conclusion, Governess. All we can do for now is make the best of it and see what happens next.
The princess is right, Sofi…. I bet we could go for a walk in the garden. It is most beautiful and the flowers are in bloom. I don’t believe they would oppose that, do you?
I suppose we could do that. Maybe we will see the prince and his friend there.
If they chose not to be with us, Sofi, I doubt they will come to us there.
You believe they told the chancellor to get rid of us, it can’t be. He told me he wanted to see me again.
Sofi, who wanted to see you…?
At that moment, a knock redirected their eyes towards the carved door, though no one moved to open it for a fraction of a moment. Governess set the towel on the dresser and answered the knock. She retrieved a message from a page, read it, and then gave it to the princess.
It appears that you both are invited to ride horses with Prince Neilan and his friend this morning.
This is a turn of events.
Sofi hurried to peek over Fiona’s shoulder at the invitation. Why the change of tactics?
I also wonder why they relented.
Fiona scanned the parchment again, in hopes of another clue.
Come, Princess, let’s get ready before they change their minds.
Sofi’s countenance changed dramatically as an exultant smile erased her frown.
Their clean riding outfits lay neatly in her boudoir, ready for their use. Both brown tops had laces across their torsos which accentuated Sofi’s beautiful curves. They did help Fiona, too, by insinuating her womanhood, though she lacked much of what her younger friend had plenty of.
Fiona and the governess exchanged glances in silence before they followed the lady-in-waiting to the other side of the bed to get dressed.
Governess started with Fiona’s ribbons before asking, What is wrong with her? I have never seen that side of her before.
I’m not sure, Governess. At least her long face is gone.
Once in their outfits, her governess passed a brush through Fiona’s healthy locks as they required lots of care on account of their curly nature. The governess wanted them to be perfect for her to meet the prince.
Do you plan to ask them what that was all about?
Sofi’s curiosity piqued while she took extra care of her own looks in the looking glass. Or should we pretend that we didn’t notice?
I’m not sure. Perhaps we should say nothing at first, and then see when the opportunity shows itself.
That is a good idea, I’ll leave it to you, then. Fiona, what will happen if they feel threatened by your questions?
Sofi’s chocolate hair hung sideways over