Royal Affairs

Author's POV

"The decorations are to plain, The lights are so dull, Where are the glasses for the champagne" A gorgeous redhead said as she walked around trying to organize the event. This redhead was the first daughter of the famous Royal blood, The pride of Cambodia, the crowned princess of the Kingdom; Princess Addison Denise Richards.

"Your highness, you need to take it easy. I told you we could handle this;You know your Mother, The Queen would not be pleased with me if she finds out about this " Kayla, The Royal handmaid said in a worried but slightly amused tone.

"I know Kay but I want everything to be perfect just enough to satisfy Her Majesty. You know how she gets when things are not in place" Addison said as she paced up and down the ballroom.

"I know but you look soo.... out of place, Pardon my manners Your highness. Your hair is messy and also you look tired, I suggest you take a break and I'll take it from here" Kayla tried to get Addison to leave but she knows it'll go be in vain.

Today was going to be the day she gets engaged with the First son of the Mickelson family; Indeed she wasn't pleased about it but since her mother was happy, then she has no right to object.

"Your highness, your highness" Kayla called out which made her snap out of her thought. "Yes?" Addison replied in a high pitched voice; Kayla laughed a little, she knew that the princess was not really ready to be married but she had no choice.

She placed her hand gently on Addison's own hand, "I know you don't want to get married off like a piece of property and as a friend, i suggest you tell her Majesty". Addison tried to talk but Kayla continued, "I know you want to make her proud and all but this is the twenty first century, we shouldn't be living under such stupid traditions, Addison. I mean come on, open your eyes and look at reality "Kayla concluded with a small smile

Addison just nodded and smiled back "I'll go take a shower, please look after the arrangements for me" She left without waiting for reply, she was too exhausted to even react to anything.

She knows what Kay said was all true but she couldn't confront her own mother, Even the thought were terrifying.

She showered, The maids came in and dressed her up in a Reddish brown gown with a side slit that went up to her left thigh. The gown had an opening on the back and showed a bit cleavage making her look stunning.

And as for her hair, she told them to pull it up into a tight bun. The gown matched the color of her hair; strawberry blonde. The makeup was natural making her green eyes pop.

After the maids finished up, she stared at her reflection. Indeed she was gorgeous but she felt sad, "You can do this, Addison. The Queen needs this done today" she whispered to herself hoping it would put her at ease but little did she know that her life was going to take a sick turn.

She took a deep breath and placed a little smile on her face before she walked out of the room. She walked to the ballroom and waited for her presence to be announced before walking in.

Before she made it to the ballroom, She saw someone outside; The person was with a lighter and was about to turn it on when she yelled at the anonymous person, "Hey, you there" She called out but was ignored.*how rude*she thought

"I'm talking to you, I command you to speak. Why are you with a lighter" She asked then she gasped in horror, "Are you trying to burn down the castle, Don't think you can get away with this. I'll call the guards, you should be lo...." She exclaimed as she was about to walk away when the person spoke.

"You sure talk too much for a princess, Don't you think you should head back inside" Then the person came out of the shadows with a cigarette. It was a girl, a beautiful brunette

Addison was stunned by the lady's beauty and attitude, "Well, it's not very ladylike to smoke" Addison said trying to clear the discomfort she feels in her stomach. It was like a thousand butterflies flew right into her stomach.

"And it's rude to stand there and criticize me" She replied with a smirked before lightning the cigarette and puffed the smoke towards Addison who found it disgusting.

"You're clearly a visitor's maid, I'll find your Owner and I'll have you gone by tomorrow" Addison said and walked inside but not after she heard that lady chuckling.*Amateur*she thought, she had never behaved this way before.

As soon as she arrived at the door, Her presence was acknowledged by the people in the ballroom. "Please welcome the crowned princess of Cambodia; Princess Addison Denise Richards" The guard announced.

Everyone stood up and bowed before her as she took a seat beside her mother and father. After thirty minutes of acknowledging the visitors, The Mickelson's family was called upon.

"And now, Please raise as we welcome The Mickelson. His Majesty; King Connor, Her Majesty; Queen Heather, His Highnesses b Prince George and Prince Williams and her royal highness; Princess Rebecca ".

She was stunned; the lady she met was a princess?, Unbelievable.

She bowed and looked at the princess, She was stunned and embarrassed because of her first encounter with Rebecca. Rebecca bowed in return and winked at her before walking to her seat.

Clearly Rebecca was not dressed like other princesses; She wore a suit and her sleeves were folded up to her elbow, her hair was in a messy bun. She was looking like a rich thug rather than a princess and Addison found it strange yet sexy.

It's gonna be a long long night...