Chapter 5 The journey to palace

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The queen and the prince are having a nice time at the palace, enjoying each other companion

"mum...I can't believe you have been with that for this long, even with his attitude" he smiles

"Oh you can say that again," she said looking at her son

"mum, you must love him a lot," he said

"yes very well" she replies

"I wish I had a sis or brother, it will be great also," he said looking at the space

Drake catches up with Rose and then takes her back in, pretending everything was okay

"I'll make sure to write father a letter every single day, so he won't feel like I'm away!" Drake announced dramatically, placing his hands on his chest

"Are you forgetting something?" Rosanne eyed him

"What?" Drake asked raising.

Rosanne tilted her head at him and he lets out a gasp.

"Sadly, I can't read or write!" Drake laughed to himself. "You always help me with the letters I write and receive, how forgetful of me!"

"I can always teach you how to read and write, but father will not allow it" Rosanne added.

"Yes, the father would turn the tables if he heard that... people who are not from this kingdom aren't allowed to learn how to read or write, they are to learn how to be a true citizen of the kingdom, Naw this is one of the rules I despise here in Orramander because I enjoy it when you write!" Drake expounded angrily.

"When we get married and live together, I'll teach you how to do so, it will be our little secret!" Rose Smiles

"You are just the sweetest Rose!" Drake grimaced.

"yes, anything for the man I love," she said

"you should stop bringing the issue of love, I know we are betrothed, but let's not take it personally for now, since I will be going far away" he mentioned

"yeah, sure"

The day had turned dark making Drake lit up the lanterns, inside and outside of the house.

Rose thanked Drake's father for supper and decided to go home since it was already dark.

"Drake, escort Rose out the door!"Mr. Charles announced as he walked towards his room to go to bed.

"Sure thing father!" Drake smiled, getting up on his feet and walking toward Rose

Drake and Rose stepped out of the hut the cold and dark night welcoming their skin.

Little lanterns laid at the doors of each cottage on the street, brightening up the road path.

"So by dawn, you'll be leaving for the castle!" Rose sighed.

"Don't feel sad Rose!" Drake tilted his head with a smile.

"I'll look for a way to send letters!" Drake smiled.

"Okay then!" Rose smiled with a sigh.

"Kiss me!" Rose ordered.

"What?" Drake was taken aback by Rose's sudden words.

"What are you waiting for?" Rose asked pulling Drake close.

"Oh... Sorry!" Drake apologized, getting flushed.

He slowly got his lips on Rose's forehead and was about to kiss her, when she burst out laughing.

"Not on the head silly, on the lips." Rose giggled.

"Sorry, I was a bit shaken!" Drake chuckled. "I'm trying to be a gentleman here".

"You are a gentleman!" Rose smiled.

Drake felt his face heat up, as he slowly leaned down towards Rose to kiss her.

Both of their lips locked and an exciting feeling circulated their bodies as they kissed.

Rose smiled as they disengage their lips.

"Goodnight Drake!" she beamed.

"Goodnight... Rose, I hope to see you soon!"Drake stated, pulling Rose for a brief hug.

After saying their night greetings, Drake walked back into the hut, letting Rose walk home under the night sky.

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The rays of the morning sunlight shimmered on Drake's face, and the smell of wet grass engulfed Drake's nose, causing him to jerk awake.

"It's morning!" he yelled to himself.

"It's the morning... It's the morning... Okay, Drake stays calm." Drake said to himself stepping out of his bed made, of hay and an expensive-looking fabric.

The door to his small room opened and his father shoved his head inside.

"Drake!" He called.

"Good morning father!" Drake smiled.

"Good morning Drake, get dressed! The queen of Orramander is here!" Mr. Charles smiled.

"The queen! Goodness! This excitement, I can't control it, I'll be meeting the queen, this is too much to take in" Drake ranted, holding her head.

"Anyways, just get ready my little boy" Me Charles smiled, before leaving the room.

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"little boy" Drake smile

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Getting dressed in one of his finest dresses, Drake made sure, he brushed his very well hair before walking out of the Hut

Stepping out of the hut, Drake let out a gasp when he saw the castle's royal guard, all standing vertically in front of the house, a royal carriage with the Castle of Orramander symbol laid the body on the carriage.

"he's here," One of the royal guards announced, opening the door to the carriage.

Drake turned to his right, to see men and women with their children standing in front of their Hut, staring at the number of guards and the beautiful carriage in front of her cottage.

The queen was here for Him, and it felt like a dream.

The queen stepped out of the carriage, and Drake gasped. It was the first time he will be meeting with anyone of Royal blood, needless to say, the queen! , all his life he was never recognized e by anyone not until today, even the people who call him name are here to watch him be taken to the castle

God indeed works in a mysterious way

The queen's dress looked expensive and it glistened under the sun due to the little diamonds it had, her slender body made the dress prettier, her golden blonde hair tied in a beautiful, and a little tiara laid at the front of her hair.

The queen drew so much attention, and the villagers watching, wondered what a queen of the high class looked for in a place like this.

Drake almost burst into happiness when the queen stepped in front of him.

The queen was as beautiful as she had been described, she had a slender face, big bright green eyes, and a protuberant nose.

The queen's lips curved into a smile as she stood in front of Drake.

'Such a handsome man!' she thought.

"Your highness" Drake suddenly dropped into a curtsy, smiling

"Rise, my dear!" The queen gave a forced smile.

Sending a gentleman like this to the other castle. What was she thinking?

"It's such an honor to meet you, your highness!" Drake smiled.

"My pleasure, you smile a lot, I love that" The queen smiled.

"thank you, your highness

Me Charles stepped out of the Hut and gave the queen a neck bow.

"he's ready, your highness!" Me Charles said.

"Very good!" The queen muttered.

"I'm not ready yet, I need to get my things," Drake stuttered.

"Things.? No dear, the castle you're headed, to has everything, clothes, foot wears, food, you name it and your wish is our command!" The queen smiled.

"Really?" Drake beamed.

"Yes!" The queen smiled.

'Is this my lucky day or what?'. Drake couldn't contain his happiness.

only if he knew what he was going to do there.