16 Chapter 16: Scheming

POV: Lisa Montagne

After the little scene I pulled off. I couldn't help but feel guilty about everything. I mean, it was Luna's dream to meet her one and only prince and marry him and because of me that wouldn't be possible anymore. I contemplated what I did as we walked to the nearest cafe in the city, I felt like it was the walk of shame. I was disappointed at myself for destroying my friend's dream just for my self righteous justice.

"Luna.. I'm really sorry for what happened. I didn't expect that it would escalate that far. I only wanted to stop that woman from abusing that slave girl. I didn't realize that it would affect your chances with courting the prince." I apologized to her, she smiled, putting her hand on my lip.

"Shush, no need to apologize. You did the right thing. Honestly, I like that you stand up for what's right and what you think. That's why we're friends so don't worry I'm not really bothered by what happened." She reassures me, giving me a slight nudge on my shoulder. I sighed as I felt like a weight off my shoulders was relieved and yet I still feel awful.

"Really? Honestly I expected you to be crushed or somewhat disappointed, it was your dream to marry some rich prince and be a queen right? That was always your dream that's why you came here in the first place." I responded, she then shook her head and smiled sweetly.

"You know, now that I think about it. I find that dream a bit silly. I mean, marrying someone I don't really love or care for. I guess I had that self realization that if I did marry the prince and I don't like him, then I wouldn't exactly be happy. I mean I had the money when I was in the palace back at my country but I was still unhappy there. I believe it's really the people that made me happy, you know, especially spending time with you again bestie." Her heartfelt words tugged me quickly in the heartstrings, my bestfriend was just the best.

"Aww! Luna.. this is really why we're bestfriends! Even though you're like annoying sometimes and you prank me a lot." I gave her a backhanded compliment, her soft laughter was the answer as she tightly gripped on my arm.

"Let's forget about that prince and let's go to the cafe for some drinks! I'd really love a latte right now! What do you think? Would you like some as well?" She turns to me to ask me. I nodded since I didn't really have anything to do.

"Yay! I'll definitely treat you since the cafes here in the capital are so expensive. It might leave a hole in your wallet. No tea, no shade or anything my dear." Her attempts to tease me off my lack of financial stability made me, just smile at her awkwardly.

"I guess.. anyways. I feel like I need to go to the restroom. Where's the nearest one here?" I asked her, she then looks around and points over to a place that's a bit far away from where we are.

"The nearest urinal is over there! If you're going to do a number 2, it's a lot farther than the one there." She chuckled, making me cringe and glare at her.

"Thanks for the concern but I ain't going to do a number 2." Shrugging off her teasing, I headed directly to the nearest women's restroom. A barrage of women were all scattered in the area. All of which had the face of irritation and impatience.

"Hurry up in there!" One of them shouted inside as multiple women got out of the restroom.

I get the feeling that trying to go to the comfort room with these ladies is going to be one hell of a ride considering the line for the toilet is so long. Just how long does these women take to do their business? Ugh I might have to find another place since I'm not going to wait in this line for that long.

I started to scout for potential bathrooms since I'm not going to wait for these women to do their business but suddenly I overhear a conversation from two women who were wearing very regal and expensive looking dresses.

One was wearing a pink frilly dress that is so extravagant that it gives me paranoia imagining when I try to walk on it, while the other is wearing a green dress that's not as uncomfortable but still showcases the curves of the woman, giving her a more mature, sexy vibe to her outfit.

"Wait when the prince finally sees me. I'll snag that baby up quicker than how I'll get the crown for this kingdom." The woman in pink showed a vile containing some sort of pink liquid. It was sparkling like glitter was inside of it.

"Oh my! You go sister! Hopefully no one spots that you used that. Wouldn't want you to get in prison if they find out you tried to use a love potion on the prince!" The woman in green chuckled, condoning the behavior she is displaying.

So that's a love potion! There's a lot of them in the black market but the one she has is the most expensive looking one I've seen. This is bad. If she uses a love potion during the courting process then she'll be able to control pretty much anyone. This must be the dark magic Luna was smelling earlier. That love potion is dark magic after all since it forces people to feel emotions they never would feel otherwise.

I'll have to go to the castle and warn the prince about this! I quickly got up and forgot what I was going to do and headed straight for the castle to warn the prince but suddenly I realize.. aren't I playing the hero again? What would I exactly get if I help the prince in this situation..