Chapter 114-Debuntate (6)

(NASHI'S P.O.V)

Destined partners? What the hell does he mean by that? I grit my teeths as Crown Prince Antonio held onto Sage's hand as they walked away.

I turned my head towards Lady Chloe.

“What the fuck do you think your doing?” I asked.

Lady Chloe began to snicker, “I just introduced you as my fiancé, that's all. How else would you be able to speak to her publicly, knowing that Prince Marshall has your every move being watched.” she said.

Suddenly, the final trumpets blew and Lady Chloé turned towards me.

“I suggest you act accordingly, since both of our families need this engagement.” She said.

Even though I was angry, I knew that she was right. Prince Marshall has been attending all of the neutral parties' social gatherings that I have been attending.

“We have to act like a proper couple even if you don't want to. My father and your father were the closest to Prince Moises when he was the Crown Prince. Now that his exile has been rescinded. Prince Marshall will become even more suspicious of our families.” Lady Chloé stated.

Without saying anything, I grabbed ahold of her hand and we walked towards the crowd, where Duke Winter and Princess Sage were busy thanking everyone for coming.

While watching Princess Sage stand in front of the crowd. I couldn't help but think about what Crown Prince Antonio had said, just a few minutes ago.

What did he mean by he and Princess Sage learned that they are destined partners. I must ask my father once we return to our estate.

(SAGE'S P.O.V)

After thanking the guests, I followed behind Duke Winter as we exited out of the ballroom. We were on our way to the main area of the castle. Duke Winter and I had to see some of the guests who had stayed inside the castle to attend the debutante off as they were preparing to leave the castle.

“Thank you again for the invitation”, Duke Pordigase said as he faced Duke Winter's direction. Duke Pordigase turned towards me and bowed his head, “Princess Sage, congratulations again on your debutante and your succession.”, he said. “By the way, Princess, my youngest son, Lord Zachary Pordigase will be working under you. He's one of the military advisors that will be working under your command.” he added.

“Under my command?” I asked, curiously.

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Duke Pordigase turned his head towards Duke Winter.

“Einar, you haven't told her anything, haven't you? Duke Pordigase asked.

“We will focus on her military studies after the delegation's banquet. I'll explain her position more during her class” Duke Winter replied.

I watched as Duke Pordigase nodded his head. A second later, he looked over at Lady Victoria.

“Dear, are you ready to return to the academy?” He asked.

Lady Victoria nodded her head and looked over at me.

“Princess Sage, I enjoyed our time together”, Lady Victoria suddenly said. “I'll be graduating next week. Let's attend some of those tea parties together.” She said.

I nodded my head. I felt relieved when she said that, I don't think I'll have the patience to listen to those young noblewomen talk on my own.

After Duke Pordigase and Lady Victoria left the castle. Duke Winter told me it was okay for me to go rest now that the ball was over.

“Princess Sage”, I heard Prince Antonio's voice.

“I'll give you two some privacy”, Duke Winter said, with a small smile on his face.

I watched as Duke Winter walked away and Prince Antonio walked towards me. When he approached me, he lifted up my left hand and kissed it.

“Princess”, he said, and placed a small blue gift box that had a white ribbon tied on it.

“It's my gift to you, to congratulate you on your succession.” He said.

I felt myself blushing as I looked at the small gift box. I began to open it and when I opened it, I noticed a key and a folded paper.

“What is this?” I asked, “Why did you give me a key?”

I looked up at him and noticed that he was blushing as well as he tried to avert his eyes as if he was a little shy.

“Princess, I'm not the best at picking out gifts but I decided to give you something more important.” He said, as he rubbed the back of his head. The shyness on his face made me chuckle. “This key belongs to one of my castle's in the Kalpana kingdom. This one is closer to your border. I hope you will visit me and use it to your full advantage.” He said.

I had a sudden urge to kiss him. Those red eyes of his, really had me captivated.

“Prince Antonio, may I give you my answer?” I asked.

Before he could answer, I stepped closer to him and kissed him. When I pulled back, I saw the speechless facial expression on his face.

Then suddenly I heard snickering.

“Pfft”, “I never would have thought she would make the first move”, “Wow, guess I lost the bet” I heard multiple voices.

I instantly felt embarrassed, without looking over I ran towards the stairs.

(ROSEMARY'S P.O.V)

After leaving the ballroom, Yeshiva, Cena, and their clan member named Lexy and I were walking through the castle towards the main area. We were following behind my mother and Peyton as they were conversing amongst themselves. I noticed when they suddenly stopped and hid. My mother turned towards us and gestured to us. I was a little confused as to why she wanted us to stand against the wall. I watched as my mother and Peyton started to peek over in a certain area.

I decided to look as well, and noticed Sage and Prince Antonio. I watched as he placed something into her hand.

“Do you think he's going to propose?” I heard Peyton ask my mother.

“Well if he's anything like Moises when it comes to destined partners he might make a move on her.” My mother assumed.

“I bet Sage will make the first move” Yeshiva suddenly said.

“I agree with Yeshiva,” I said, while feeling amused.

“What exactly are we betting on?” Lexy asked.

“The loser has to do 5000 sword swings and 100 laps around the castle,” Yeshiva said.

“Wow, you're betting against Sage.” Peyton said as she looked over at me.

“If it was me, I'll definitely kiss him first” I said and watched as Yeshiva glared at me.

“The key belongs to one of my castle's, I hope you come and visit me” I heard Prince Antonio say.

We all turned our heads back in their direction after hearing what Prince Antonio said.

“Did he just gifted her a castle in his kingdom?” Lexy asked.

“Damn, all I got was a positive pregnancy test and a villa and assassins sent after me” my mother complained.

Suddenly, we witness as Sage kissed Prince Antonio and Yeshiva began to laugh. A second later, we watched as Sage ran up the stairs and Prince Antonio stood there speechless.

“I guess I won the bet,” Yeshiva said, as he turned towards us.

“There's no fucking way I'm doing 5000 sword swings”, My mother whispered.

Suddenly, we heard someone footsteps approaching us and turned our heads in that direction.

“Natalie!” We saw Prince Morgan running towards us. I noticed he seemed to be in a panic.

“Prince Morgan, what's going on? My mother asked.

Prince Morgan approached us as he was panting, “My father..” he said, while panting. “My father just fainted. We need Doctor Williams and Na'mah.”

All of a sudden, My mother started to run in the direction of the ballroom and Prince Morgan followed behind her.

“Rosemary, Cena!, bring Doctor Williams and Na'mah to the ballroom. “Yeshiva, go get my father in case we have to carry his Majesty to the medical room!” My mother shouted as the distance between us got larger.