Destined With The Forbidden Prince

EPISODE ONE

Why am I running? Why am I being chased? Who have I offended? All these questions kept flooding in my head as I ran for my dear life. I looked back and saw people chasing me with clubs and machetes , okay these people aren't joking but what exactly have I done? I asked no one particular. I tripped and fell as they closed up on me...Rose, Rose are you okay? Rose. I woke up with a startle, oh my goodness, it was all a dream.

Rose, are you okay? I heard again only to see my mum looking at me with fear in her eyes. "I am fine mum, good morning ma", I greeted . "No, you aren't fine ", she snapped. I came here to wake you up only to find you shivering and sweating. I looked at myself, I was really drenched in sweats, the dream felt so real. "Mum, it was just a nightmare , sorry for startling you", I apologized. "Rose, why are you apologizing? It is okay now that you are fine, I was just so worried. " " Sorry mum", I apologized again." It's fine, dress up,you need to prepare for school and make sure you pray over that nightmare ",she said. "It's fine mum, it was just a dream." Just do as I said and stop lecturing me young woman ", she said just as she walked up out of my room. I don't really see any need to pray over a mere dream.

Oh, let me introduce myself. I am Rose Martina, a seventeen year old high school girl. You can call me a beauty queen because I am an epitome of beauty, I am so lucky to have taken that from my mother because she herself is a beauty goddess. I am the only daughter of my parents or should I say "of my parent ", well my mum is a single mother. My mother is not fully American, she is also a Korean.

She gave birth to me in her teenage years. I don't know who my father is but my mum told me that he absconded when he heard that she was pregnant, well, that's a story for another day. Right now, I have got to prepare for school. "Rose, Rose, come have breakfast" ,my mum called, "I am on my way ", I answered. I had my breakfast and the only thing left is to hit the road. My driver drove me to school. Ohh did I forget to mention, my mum is quite rich, she's into real estate management and also quite popular in the fashion world, though not the top rich freaks, my mum is a multi millionaire so I attend one of the most classic and prestigious school in town, Deluxe High School, we call it DHS for short. It's the best school in the city and oh creme de la creme attends the school and just as the name sounds, it is a school of high quality.

I got to school by 7:15 am looking smart in my uniform,a real Deluxite should always look neat and smart. I walked through the large gates of the school ready for my academic activities. I am not the so- brilliant type, I am more of an average student.The dullest person in DHS is above average in a random school. So I might not be so brilliant in DHS but in the real world, I am a brilliant baby. Yup, I am a really confident girl.

"Hey, Rose"I heard my name. I turned back, only for me to see my best friend,Paige Meyers, one of the most brilliant and beautiful girl in DHS running towards me with a flier in her hands."Hey Paige", I answered. " "What a beautiful morning", she said. " What's up bestie, you look so pumped up", I replied. "Do you as she know what, take a look", she said as she handed me the flier in her hands. Ohh now I see why she is so excited. A beauty pageant contest is coming up. "Bestie, we are so going to win this competition", Paige said as she jumped happily. Paige might be a brilliant girl but she isn't the nerdy type, she is very social, one of the qualities that make is click, we are so alike in that aspect. I am equally happy about the beauty contest because it's really my dream to become a high class fashionista and influencer."Wow, I can't wait" I told Paige. " Yeah, let's discuss more about it in class", she said as we both walked to class. We are both in our final year in school.

The beauty pageant contest is coming up in two weeks time and the winner of the contest would be given a sum of seven thousand dollars and three different outfits from three best fashion designers. The first and second runners - up would also be entitled to a prize money of five and three thousand dollars respectively. " I really need to win this contest, it would really improve my followers on my social media handles", I thought to myself. My thoughts was interrupted by the sound of the electric bell which indicated that it's time for assembly. We all left class and headed to the assembly ground.

"Great Deluxite! Great Deluxite!! Great Deluxite!!!",the principal called. "Great!!!",we all chorused. The principal conducted the assembly as this is just the beginning of a new session, the prefects have not been chosen yet. She talked about the beauty pageant contest and also announced that the prefect selection exercise would come up a week after the beautycontest have been concluded. I am running for the post of a social prefect, I am quite popular in school and since the prefects selection is a voting exercise, I am good to go. Though I have rivals, the likes of Susan Salem, the daughter of the owner of a famous oil & gas company in the country, S&S petroleum. She is a proud and snobbish girl who really loves to flaunt het family's wealth. Her dad is a major contributor to the finances and growth of DHS. But , DHS is a disciplined school that deals fairly no matter how wealthy the family or parents of the students are. Therefore it is certain that the election of the prefects would be free and fair.

After the assembly ended , we all marched to the class. "Girls ,huddle up", Susan called out to her friends. I am very sure that she wants to discuss about the beauty pageant contest with them. " Good morning class", Mr Cole the English Language teacher greeted ready to begin his class. After series of lectures, it's finally break. Paige and I have our favourite table in the Canteen. " Babe, how do we go about this contest, I heard that it includes a fashion show, the promotion and advertisement of a popular cosmetic brand, Oriflames, yunno the best promotion would get some weighty points" Paige said as we munched our lunch. " Yeah, we would need beautiful dresses for the fashion show, I am thinking that we should register for the contest as a two -man group, a team, then we could get matching outfits and if we win, we do so together ", I said. " I don't think that would be possible Rose, would the school authorities allow that? The management never mentioned that we could contest as a team ", Paige said. " I really wish they could agree , it would be so fun" I said. " After our lunch, let's ask the school authorities " , Paige said. " Okay then", I replied.

I got home sad and exhausted, not that school wasn't fun, it really was. I was just sad because we were told that there would be no team performance. It made me really sad because competing with my best friend isn't my thing. It would be so awkward for both of us. Geez, I can't imagine Paige being my opponent. That was the major reason why she decided go run for the post of the senior girl even though she really wanted to run for the social prefect position. She gave up that position for me, it would be really selfish of me to contest with her but I can't just help it. I really want to win this contest.

I can't afford to lose my best friend, I know this contest means a lot to her. What do I do? I asked myself as i buried my head in my palm.

EPISODE TWO

Just as I wanted to settle down to do my assignment, I heard a knock on the door, I guess mom is home already. "Hey baby", my mum said as she sat on the sofa. " How are you doing mum, how was work", I asked. " It was fine, how was your day as well?" She asked. "Well, it went well but it was hectic, a beauty pageant contest is coming up", I said " Wow, that's really nice, you are meant to be happy , why are you down?" She asked. She knew that I usually love things like this, so she was expecting me to be happy"

Well, I thought I and Paige could contest as a team but the school authorities didn't allow it , so she's going to be my opponent mum ", I said in one breath. " Calm down Roseline, I understand you, you can't always expect things to come just the way you want it", my mum said. " What is her position in class?" She asked. " Well , she usually comes first" I answered. " What about you? " She asked. " Emm, 15th", I answered. " You see, both of you are in a class of forty students , she usually comes first and you are in the 15th position, does that make both of you enemies? " She asked. " No mum", I answered. " So , just because you are going to contest with her doesn't make both of you enemies, instead you can support each other and hope for the best", she advised. " Thanks mum, I really appreciate ", I said. I felt relieved knowing that it won't make me look like a bad person if she is my opponent in the contest. My mum is really the best. She has always been a great adviser. I wonder what I would do without her. Since that issue is resolved, I need to bring my "A" games on.

After dinner, I did some research on Oriflames Cosmetics and I was able to get the information I needed . I wrote out my plan on a piece of paper: getting banners, showing a practical example of how Oriflame works , and I even plan on getting a customized Oriflame designer dress to match my advertisment theme. I am really good at this but first I need my beauty sleep. It's late already. I packed my stuffs, had a shower , said my prayers . I looked around my room for a while and I was happy that my life was just so perfect. My mum doesn't even make me remember that I don't have a dad, she is always there for me. I smiled , adjusted my pillow and had a wonderful tour to Dreamland.

Time really flies! A week is gone and now it is just few days to the contest. The school is in an hustle and bustle atmosphere. There's no serious academic activity this week because the contest is on Friday. The girls are looking hot and dapper as most of them went for a makeover last weekend to prepare themselves for the competition. I can say that the guys are lucky right now, they are less busy. Though, some of them are helping the girls with their advertisment and promotion show, the rest of them are just having fun. Well, not for long, because the principal announced some days ago that the boys are also going to have a contest to choose the king of Deluxe. It would be coming up three days after the beauty pageant contest, then after the prefects selection would hold. It's really a busy week in DHS.

This is one of the reasons why I love DHS , it is very fun. There's a mixture of education and entertainment, no boring day at all. " Hi" I turned and saw Kelvin. Kelvin is my classmate and I knew he has always liked me but I'm not really feeling the sparks. He is a good guy but I feel like I want something more. " How's your preparation going? " He asked. " It's going well, I pray I win" I answered as I put my hands together dramatically. " Don't worry, you will " He replied " See you later" he said as he left

Paige was really mad at me when I told her that I can't drop out of the contest but she got over it and there was peace. In the contest, there would be three different themes for the dresses. The official theme, the party and glamour theme and the masquerade theme. I already have my official and party dresses ready but I had a hard time picking what to wear for the masquerade theme, after some time, I decided to go as a vampire princess. Something spooky yet fashionable. The dress would be ready in two days time. I have my Oriflames banner ready , the only thing left for me to do is to look for students to help me with the promotion show. I plan on doing it like a short commercial. Just as I was thinking of the students I would need, a junior student came to me, " Senior Rose", Maya called. Maya is one of the students I love most, she is so cute and lively, why didn't I think of her all this while. "Maya, Maya my pretty junior", I said as I touched her soft cheeks. " Senior Rose, my pretty senior", she said as we both giggled and went to the cafeteria. I told her about the promotion show and she agreed to help me. She brought me three of her classmates would also be part of my show.

After briefing them about my plans, I headed back to my class . I had almost reached my class when I bumped into someone. "I am so sorry , I didn't mean to...", I paused as I looked up at who I bumped into . A handsome, masculine face stared back at me. I looked at him and for that moment, it seemed like time stopped. He looked so heavenly like he was too handsome to be on this planet. His deep blue eyes stared back at me. His hair is so curly and dark and his lips...gosh who is this prince charming???

EPISODE THREE

He doesn't look familiar to me at all, I don't think I have met him before. " It's fine, I should be the one apologizing for not looking at where I was going", he said. " How can someone's voice be this lovely, his accent is nice too", I thought to myself. I could feel my heart beating fast for no reason. "Yeah, no problem, are you a new student,? You don't look familiar"I asked him, trying not to get lost . His face is screaming perfection. " Yes, I am a new student, I just resumed this morning and I was directed to Class 12 but I missed my way", he said. "Ohh, you are in my class, I am also in Class 12 ", I said. "That's nice, I am Louis Lynch and you?", He asked. "I am Roseline Martina but you can call me Rose" ,I said. "Nice to meet you Rose ,can you please lead me to the class, if you don't mind", he asked. "Sure, I was on my way there before we bumped into each other " I said. "Okay, sorry about that anyways."He apologized. "It's fine", I said . " You are Korean right?" I asked him. He doesn't look like an American. He has this curly hair and cute face like k-pop idols. " Yeah, I am a Korean. I just decided to study here. " He replied. " Wow, that's great. You will love America" I replied as we walked on.He smiled and I could see his cute dimples. He is really handsome.

I took him to class, he introduced himself and took a empty seat.

"Damn , he's so cute "

"Wow, his accent is so unique"

"Very handsome , he looks like a Korean actor.

Look at his curly hair.

There were whispers everywhere. The girls were all over him, introducing themselves and trying to be his friend. I just rolled my eyes as I gestured him to leave that seat and take another empty seat close to me. The reason is because that sea belongs to Susan's boyfriend, James. The number one bully of the class. "Yes, that's the only reason I told me to seat by my side", I convinced myself. Some of the girls hissed, obviously jealous, who cares? Susan couldn't take her eyes off him but there's nothing she could do, she has a boyfriend already.

Class went well, I and Louis have already become pretty close by the end of the day. I have noticed he doesn't talk much and he can be very cold sometimes especially to other students. We haven't written much notes this session , so he borrowed some of my notes and I helped him complete the rest of them. We have also gotten to know each other better. He's eighteen presently but would be nineteen in a month time. I told him that he's already nineteen but he disagreed saying that since his birthday is in a month time , he still eighteen. I didn't even know he was older than me. Well,he didn't really say much about his background. He had an older brother and sister. I envy him for that . I wish I had a sibling too but it is what it is .

I and Louis went home together, he told me he moved into my neighbourhood a week ago and his house is just a few blocks from mine. He lives alone though, I wonder why. He escorted me to my doorstep and went to his house. I really wish to see his house but later, I guess. I got inside and saw that my mum was home already. She usually comes in later than me, s o why is she home now? "Welcome home sweetheart", my mum said to me beaming with smiles. "Good afternoon mum" I greeted as I hugged her. "Why are you home s early, I hope everything is fine?", I asked. "It is more than fine my dear, I came home as early as I could to celebrate " she said happily . "Mum, tell me what's going on. What exactly are we celebrating " I asked impatiently. " Calm down dear, let me go get some cookies and chilled pineapple juice, because this gist needs refreshments. "This suspense is killing mum, tell me already", I shouted. "Okay, okay, I would tell you", she said as she dropped the refreshments on the table. " I just got awarded with a contract", she screamed. " Wow mum, congratulations", I said. " Yes baby, I received a call this morning from ASRS", she said excitedly. The ASRS is one of the biggest reality tv show. It's a reality show for the American stars. A big show where the top American celebrities are featured . " Wow mum, that's huge" I said. " My company has been chosen to make the dresses of the celebrities in dollars till the show ends. ", she said as she showed me the cheque she was given today. " They've started paying you already? And oh my goodness, how many zeros? Three hundred thousand dollars" I screamed. " Yes, I decided to collect the payment monthly instead of daily since the show is lasting for four months, we are going to be millionaires in dollars." She said. I stood up and danced happily, she joined me and the home was filled with laughter.

I could not sleep a wink. How can I sleep, when we are going to be billionaires. Yes , we were wealthy but like I said in the beginning, we are not the "top- rich" freaks but now, we are filthy rich. Moreso, I am the only child, I am so lucky . Our lives changed in a blink of an eye. I am so happy, who wouldn't be?A semi god now attends my school and my mum was just awarded a contract. Isn't life sweet? I rolled on the bed and I soon fell asleep with a smile on my face.