The Marrying The Prince

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The driver opened the door. Phillip came out first, and then he reached out his hand to help Jane out. The visitors who had been so excited to welcome Phillip, changed his expression when he saw Jane. They were clearly wondering who the beautiful woman was.

"They're looking at me, Phillip," whispered Jane nervously.

"Yes, 'cause you're beautiful. Keep calm's. Here," Phillip held Jane's hand which turned out to be cold from earlier. "Place a small smile and trust yourself."

"How can I be confident?"

"Then, trust me."

Jane nodded.

Phillip guides Jane past some unknown people, then stops to greet a white-haired couple. The wife was wearing a small hat that only covered the right part of her head. The two look harmonious because their clothes are in matching colors. "Hello, Sir Becket, Lady Mary" said Phillip. They shake. "A long time ago we didn't meet."

"Phillip, it's a pleasure to see you again. Who is this beautiful woman?" Sir Becket smiled kindly to Phillip and Jane, as did Lady Mary.

"This is Jane Watson" replied Phillip. "Jane, this is Sir Becket and his wife, Lady Mary. They're my parents' friends."

"How do you do, sir?" Jane greeted the two honorable men.

"How do you do, Miss Watson. You're so pretty. Isn't that right, darling?" Sir Becket glanced at Lady Mary, expecting her approval.

"Where are you from, dear?" ask Lady Mary.

"I'm from New York" Jane replied.

Lady Mary frowned, leaving Jane confused at her expression.

"We're in first" said Phillip before Lady Mary went on to the next question, which she believed would only be gossip.

Phillip pulls Jane's hand. He waved to a few more people around him, until finally they were in the seating area which was shaded by a large and sturdy tent. In the front row of the left wing, there were already two people sitting. "That's my parents" she whispered to Jane.

Jane's breath was choked. "I'll embarrass you, Phillip," he said. He was so worried that he wanted to leave.

Phillip chuckles. "All will be well. Relax, Jane. You're with me here."

"Yeah, you can say that because you're a prince. Moreover, you are already this handsome with formal clothes. Am I overreacting? I mean, I'm nobody here. I shouldn't have come. Phillip, even if I make a mistake, I can just walk away, right? No one cares about me" Jane kept talking fast like a chirping bird as Phillip led her to the family seat.

"Mother, Father," said Phillip as soon as he arrived before his parents. He smiled as brightly as the sun, as did the expressions of his father and mother. "Welcome home."

Phillip's parents stood up for a moment. They showed a friendly attitude towards the ginger-haired woman that her son was holding.

Phillip himself was not surprised. "introduce. This is Jane Watson from New York" he said.

"Good morning" said Jane. He had almost forgotten to bend his knees and bow to pay his respects.

"Good morning" replied Neil Arthur Freinsted and his wife Beatrice simultaneously. "What a lovely lady" praised Beatrice. Both of her eyes sparkled fascinated by the beauty of Jane's face.

"I know you'll definitely compliment her beauty," Phillip said proudly, while Jane only smiled shyly. "How are you guys?"

"We're doing fine. Well, despite the busy schedule, but we definitely took time for today. You know your grandmother would be upset if we weren't present" Beatrice said, then chuckled.

"Good morning, Neil, Beatrice," said a woman who suddenly arrived. He put on the biggest smile there.

"Oh! Aileen! You came," Beatrice was surprised and immediately hugged Aileen, while the others just watched. "We miss you, dear."

"I missed you too" said Aileen with a spoiled attitude. "I'm sorry, I just got here this year."

Beatrice let go of his embrace. "We're the ones who have to apologize to you" he said. "You must have met Phillip."

"Yes, I've been to Fadar Palace. I saw that she was healthy and happy, "Aileen glanced at Phillip and Jane.

Phillip knew Aileen was insinuating him. "Of course, Aileen. I get sick easily, but I don't feel it now" he said no less sharply.

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Event commences. Phillip and Jane sat next to each other on the right wing, while Aileen was behind them. Queen Charlotte is on stage. As scheduled, the 80-year-old grandmother gave a speech and gave thanks for being able to hold a harvest celebration this year, that Vlada country still has abundant produce that is beneficial for the survival of its people.

Queen Charlotte wore a plain yellow knee-length dress, accompanied by a wide hat that was also yellow. She looked graceful with a small handbag that was definitely exorbitant in price. Repeatedly she glanced at Jane next to Phillip, trying to read his expression.

However, Jane puts up a poker face, trying to cover up her nervousness during Queen Charlotte's talk up front. He did not want to see Phillip and Thomas' grandmother, but he repeatedly reminded himself that they were fellow human beings. Man submits only to God, not to other men. People have to be brave because they are right.

Guests applauded after the speech was over. Queen Charlotte gets off the stage, aided by her aide, and walks to Jane's seat. "Hello, Phillip," he said.

Phillip and Jane immediately stood out as respectful attitudes. "Granny," Phillip hugs his grandmother. "This is Jane Watson from New York."

Jane lowered herself and lowered her head to pay her respects. "Your Highness" he called.

"So do you, Your Highness," Jane replied.

"Phillip, is she your future wife?" goda Charlotte, managed to make her granddaughter blush.

"I hope so, Granny."

The wider the Charlotte smile. He took Jane's hand. "She would be lucky to get you, young lady," he said.

"I'm the lucky one, Your Majesty."

"Oh, there's no need to be polite. Just call me granny, like Phillip used to call me, if you want me to call you Jane."

"Okay, Granny," Jane chuckled.

"You're a cheerful woman, Jane. May you be a light to Phillip," hope Charlotte.

"Awww, Granny... It doesn't have to be like that" Phillip felt bad for Jane who didn't necessarily choose herself over Thomas, but he understood his grandmother didn't know about the match.

Charlotte took a breath. "Well, you wouldn't meet a good girl if you kept confining yourself to the palace, boy. You should be grateful to be reunited with this beautiful lady."

"Granny..." Phillip wants Charlotte to give up her advice. The man looked away so that the grandmother would not see him rolling his eyes. She did not want her grandmother to feel disappointed.

Charlotte laughs. "right, alright. Let's go to the garden," he asked.

As long as the farmers were harvesting the wine, Charlotte was unwilling to take her hand out of Jane's hands while walking the plantation. It's been like love at first sight, but by grandmothers and grandchildren. King George had to be sacrificed by walking behind them with Phillip.

"Look at him, Phillip," whispered George to his grandson. "He's not usually that happy. In fact, not with Aileen."

Phillip laughs. "I'm glad Granny likes Jane" she said.

"So, how did you meet?"

"That's... It's a long story, Grandpa. But I have to be honest with you. I kidnapped him to Vlada."

George surprised. "You didn't commit a crime, did you?"

"Pease no, Grandpa. Everything is in accordance with the law."

George nodded. "Then, what about Aileen?"

"I don't know what the purpose was to come here again. I thought he didn't want to see me anymore."

"Hmmm... Women are hard to understand" George said, then broke down.

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Jane is happy to visit the largest cattle ranch in Vlada. Just this time he saw the black-and-white colored beast up close. He also tried to practice milking directly from his cow as taught by the people who take care of the farm there. Of course he managed to embarrass himself by misdirecting the ***** the cow. However, it seems to be an entertainment for Queen Charlotte, so the queen of the kingdom of Vlada was laughing until stomach ache.

"I'm sorry, Phillip. This shirt is so wet with milk, "sorry Jane who feels guilty has dirty Phillip's clothes.

"It's okay, Jane. You have comforted the Queen" Phillip winked one eye.

"I have to clean this up first. I'll be right back," said Jane. The woman rushed towards the toilet located behind the farm building. He circled the large building and entered the straw storage area. "Toilet... Toilet....," he murmured alone while looking for the inscription "toilet".

"Straight," said one man.

Jane jumped and turned to the origin of the sound. "Tom!" the strangler found Thomas sitting on a haystack in the corner of the room.

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30MARCH2020