Isabella’s POV The next few days were hectic. The engagement party was scheduled at the end of the week. The purpose of the engagement party was to announce my engagement to Prince Ragnar to the noble society. Two days after the engagement party, there will be the parade in the roads of the royal city. The parade is also to inform the common folks about my engagement to the crown prince of Avalon. These past few days I was so busy preparing these two important events. As the fiancee of the crown prince and the future crown princess, I have to do the preparations with perfection. I have met different kinds of vendors in charge of various things such as food, decorations, flowers and more. "Thank you very much for coming in such short notice." I said to the person that is in charge of flower arrangements. We just finished our meeting in the recieving room and he was about to leave. "I am very grateful for your cooperation." "It is an honor to serve you, princess." He said with a
After a few minutes of knocking loudly the door was opened by the new butler Ragnar has assigned to me.My father the king stormed inside like there was some emergency."Isabella!" Father said loudly."Father? What a surprise." I said in a calm tone.The king looked at Ragnar and I sitting across each other, with the center table between us. I was in the action of refilling Ragnar’s cup of tea."King George ." Ragnar said with an innocent smile. "What a pleasant surprise to see you here. Knowing that you don’t come in this part of the palace often."King father frowned deeply."Father please join us for a cup of tea." I said with a pleasant smile. "Ragnar just arrived to visit me this afternoon.""Yes. I have been busy in the preparations for the engagement party and the parade." Ragnar said."Ahem." King father cleared his throat. "I didn’t know you would be here prince Ragnar. But why was the door locked?""It was locked?" I sounded surprised."Pardon me, your majesty, your highness
Ragnar and I took a stroll outside and the sun was about to set.Kyler came to relay a message to Ragnar. He bowed to us and whispered to Ragnar."Isabella, I am sorry that I have to cut short my visit." Ragnar said with a sad smile. "Something came up and I need to go back to attend to it.""It’s okay." I replied. But deep down I was sad. Ragnar and I haven’t seen each other for a few days because of our busy schedules. I was looking forward to have dinner with him tonight."Isabella." Ragnar caressed my face. "Tell me what’s on your mind."Ragnar looked at me with soft eyes. He was able to read my inner feelings."I was...looking forward to having dinner with you tonight." I was ashamed to be selfish. "But I know you are busy. I have expected this and also in the future. I can’t be selfish because the citizens of Avalon need you.""My Isabella." Ragnar smiled sweetly at me. "I know that you understand. I will try to settle the matters before dinner tonight." He kissed me on my foreh
A while after dinner I retired to my room to get ready for sleep. Maggie has prepared my night gown so I have changed in them."Do you have any other orders, princess?" Maggie asked."I’m good Maggie." I smiled. "You go and get some rest as well.""Thank you your highness. Then I will retire now." Maggie bowed and left the room. She slowly closed the doors.I sat down on one side of my bed and took a book from my bed side table. I am not yet sleepy so I continue to read the novel that I was reading before.After some time I heard a light noise in my balcony. My heart raced a little.’What if it is an intruder?’ I thought to my self.Luckily I have a knife hidden under my pillow. After my kidnapping, I have always armed my self with small weapons that can be concealed."Don’t worry..." A familiar voice of a man said. "It’s me.""Erik!?" My tense muscles relaxed after hearing his voice. A smile crept from my face. "You’ve come."I quickly stood up and raced towards him. Ragnar’s arms we
Ragnar’s smile lit up more. He took the diamond ring from the box and gently reached out to my left hand. Slowly and carefully he slid the diamond ring into my ring finger."It fits perfectly." Ragnar said. He raised my hand and kissed it gently. This action made me blush.Ragnar stood slowly and not long he was towering in front of me. He caressed my cheek gently."You are now officially my fiancee." Ragnar smiled at me. Leaning down he found my lips and gave me a sweet kiss. "I love you so much, Isa.""And I love you." I have him a sweet smile.My heart was thumping loudly inside my chest. I am feeling so emotional right now. Ragnar gave me a quick hug."It’s getting late, you need to rest." Ragnar said. "I am afraid that my self control won’t last long either." He chuckled lightly.I hang my head in confusion."With you wearing such a sexy and thin night gown, I am afraid that my self control will break any minute now." Ragnar said with a shy smile.We have been snuggling the whole
It was the day of the engagement party. All the servants in the palace are so busy preparing.I was still lying in bed. It was still early and the sun had just came up. I was still sleepy after last night. I remember last night when Ragnar visited me. We were at my veranda, admiring the night sky full of stars and the moon. Then Ragnar got down on one knee and took a small box from his pocket. He opened the box, took a diamond ring out and proposed to me.Remembering last night, my heart was thumping loudly in my heart. I can’t resist screaming in delight. And because I don’t want to alarm the maids outside, I buried my head under the pillows."Ayyeeee..." I made a controlled scream. I was kicking my feet in the mattress as if my whole body was being tickled.I have prepared everything, so I am sure that this evening will all go according to plan. I plan to stay in bed for a couple of hours."Princess, good morning." Maggie came barging inside my room full of energy."Maggie, it’s sti
Maggie and I entered the other room. Inside, my ballgown is worn by a mannequin.Until now I am in awe with the beauty of this gown. Its blue color is similar to Ragnar’s eyes, dark blue as the deep water of the ocean."Your highness, prince Ragnar’s assistant Kyler came a while ago to give you these." Maggie took a jewelry box on the table.She slowly opened it and inside were a set of sapphire and diamond jewels. They were sparkling magnificently.The set consists of a necklace, a pair of earrings, a bracelet, and a tiara. The sapphire jewels were a match with my gown."How did he...?" I didn’t finish my question. It was Ragnar I’m talking about. I am sure his information network is vast. Knowing the color of my dress tonight is a piece of cake."A letter was included with the jewels princess." Maggie gave me the letter and I read it silently.•••My dear Isa,I thought that these jewels will compliment the ball gown you are wearing tonight, so I bought them for you. Please wear the
[Philips POV]The grand ball room inside the palace is all lit up tonight. The big hall is adorned but beautiful flowers. Tables and chairs are lined up at the side, with beautiful linens and tableware. The decorations tonight is so splendid and grand.The hall is now full of noble people, all dressed up for the occasion. That is right, tonight is the engagement party of the beautiful third princess Isabella of Wales, and the crown prince Ragnar of Avalon.My heart ached remembering what the occasion is tonight. The love of my life, Isabella, has been taken away from me by the crown prince of Avalon.Looking around the festivities, everyone is lively smiling and chatting. All are in praise of this union.Isabella was selected to become crown princess and the future queen of Avalon. This is a great blessing for our kingdom, Wales. This union will benefit us greatly.But I cannot bring myself to smile. My heart aches just by thinking about her being taken away by another man.Isabella,