A Royal Affection

“Put me down Prince please.” She begged Arnold. “Fine.” He agreed and gently placed her on her feet, acknowledging the presence of Isis and Rhea for the first time as Amber busied herself straightening her skirt. “Pardon my excitement you both but I…I am in love with Amber.” He told them, failing to realize how upset they looked. Amber wanted to disappear into the earth but there was no such escape for her. She saw Rhea’s chin tighten like one fighting a decision. Rhea walked down the stairs, coming to face Arnold. Isis stepped down too and came to stand beside Rhea. “All I’ve ever wanted was for you to love me as I’ve loved you willingly but you have been ungrateful, refusing to reciprocate.” “Oh Rhea, I'm so sorry but the heart chooses whom it chooses.” He explained to her. “Does it?” She snapped. “Well, how about now?” Only spiritual eyes however, could have seen the mist that emanated from Rhea’s necklace, dancing in spirals as it journeyed its way across to Arnold’s chest to rest exactly where his heart lay. Like hot fire, it seared itself into his heart, wrapping around it like an orb. It rested there, invincible to the human eye. Hence all Amber could hear was his gasp and when she looked at him, she saw how his eyes were glued to Rhea’s necklace. “There comes a time in every body’s life when they finally decide who they want to be with.” he said and Rhea gave him a sultry smile. “That time for me is now. I don’t know what I’ve been doing but I think I’ve been stupid. Now that you’re here, I want you to know that you’re the one I need.” Amber was perplexed. “What is going on?” she asked, directing her question at him even though he wasn’t facing her. At her question, he disengaged from Rhea and threw her a strange look. “Hello” he said casually. “Fancy me neglecting to say hello to the maid.” STORY: In the midst of mystery and oppression, Amber, a maid must free her love the charismatic Prince from a spell that has bound his heart to another girl before she loses her chance at true love.