1 Chapter 1: Her Royal Highness

Hestia

philippines, a lovely place but a very polluted one indeed.

I got off the plane and my royal guards are already on standby.

I am here by the order of my father the King of England to conceal my identity with the help of my cousin Mitsumi.

as expected people can't help but look at us while we we're walking out of the airport, not because they recognize me but because they are confused as to who I am, a guy walking with so many guards around him.

a car is waiting for us outside, as well as some escorts, let me introduce myself while we're on our way to the mansion.

I am Hestia Grace Lionheart, I am the crowned princess of England, my father the king decided to send me here to conceal my true identity and hide under the name of Hansel Duke Jacobs a young man.

yes I'm disguising myself as a man with the help of my cousin as I mentioned earlier, I am still adjusting with my new facade although my brother already thought me how a man should act I still need to get used to it.

my phone rang and I figured it was my father so I picked it up.

[yes father?]

I asked.

[oh goodness my dear princess!, don't use that voice on me please, it almost gave me a heart attack.]

[father please don't be over dramatic you don't have a heart disease.]

I said with my normal voice as father requested of course.

[you're no fun princess, I called to check up on you, how is your ride?]

[it's fine father, although those stewardess kept gawking at me like i'm some sort of alien.]

Oh please! I'm a daddy's girl okay.

[don't mind them princess, we can't blame them for it, you look adorable in your disguise.]

[you're supposed to say handsome father.]

[oh forgive me my dear, you are very handsome in your get up.]

I chuckled at my father.

[you're always forgiven father.]

now it's time for father to chuckle.

[alright alright, i'm gonna hang up now, always be careful our future queen, daddy loves you.]

[I love you too daddy.]

father hanged up.

"your highness we've arrived."

said my escort, I nod my head and stepped outside, it's midnight so it's no longer hot outside which made me feel relieved.

I can't really be exposed to hot places since I easily get sun burned.

"this way your highness."

said Francis, my new royal assistant as he lead me the way.

all of my escorts needed to be changed since someone might recognize them as the crowned princess's escorts.

the mansion I'm facing as of now is my mothers ancestral house, my mothers identity is kept secret to the public so no one knew that this place is where the queens childhood lies.

we've been here when me and my twin brother are young, father and mother used to take us here for a vacation, an escape from the public eye's.

I'm tired and I'm sure Francis knew that very well.

"bring me to my room."

I ordered.

"as you wish your highness."

he escorted me to my room, it's still my old room.

"diner in bed, you may go."

I said, I didn't bother changing my clothes I only removed my coat since it's getting really uncomfortable, I dive right into my lovely bed, everything is still as it is since I last remember, it's still my favorite color.

the walls are painted with royal blue with intricate designs, the furnitures are still neat and clean, a mini chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and my favorite part of this room, the balcony showcasing the breathtaking view of the ocean.

father didn't bother changing up the set up of my room since it already is suitable for a male.

the only thing that changed is my wardrobe, but i'm pretty sure I still need to shop for appropriate casual attire if I want to make this disguise as believable as possible.

I can't be walking down the street looking like a prince charming right, I need to blend in even if the school I'm attending is literally a royal themed school.

yes mother is a real weirdo back then, at least that's what father told us based on their story, and another yes mother owned that school and I since I'm already here will be handling the school.

I do wish to keep that as a secret from the students but as much as I would love to, I can't since it seems like father already made the decision of letting the students know that I, will be transferring, which is quite annoying if you'll ask me.

surely they will not leave me alone, who would? being friends with the schools dean is quite a privilege, but unfortunately for them I don't want to associate myself with peasants.

am I rude? I don't care, call me a bitch or whatever but those so called students needs to learn their lesson, I've heard the report of father's trusted men, and I didn't like even a single bit of information I acquired.

our school is meant to let the elite citizens experience royal treatment and teach them proper etiquette, not turn them into bloody brats!

get ready peasants, I will straighten you up.

a devilish smirk made it's way to my lips as I walked to my walk in closet to find some comfortable clothes to wear.

I didn't bother with girdle since, let's face it I don't have those busts to die for, I only have put on tight bands up my chest and viola!

chest as flat as a mens.

it doesn't really bother me since it does have a lot of pros, especially for me who likes fencing and martial arts.

my hair, I didn't really do anything special to it, I just had it cut a few inches pass my shoulder in a layer so my titanium blonde hair is still intact, and loosely tied in a nice half up with a few little braids, and it looks strangely adorable but manly at the same time.

is that even possible?

ugh nevermind, I didn't even bother covering up my silver eyes.

it's alright though, since I don't really present myself to the public without a veil to cover my face, that's the tradition, no member of the royal family shall expose their faces to the public until they reach the age of twenty.

Father is just taking extra precautions so he had me disguised as a boy.

I slipped into a pair of royal blue silky PJ, I was about to lie down but a knock interrupted me.

I opened the door and it's Francis pushing the serving cart, good he's just in time.

"Here's your diner your highness, please do enjoy your highness."

He served the dishes at my balcony table, looks like he did a thorough lesson on my preferences.

All of my past servants knew I love dining at my balcony whenever I get the chance.

I just love the cool fresh air and the starry night.

Francis pulled the chair for me and poured me a glass of red wine.

"what's my schedule for tomorrow?"

"none your highness."

"that's good, we're heading to the mall by morning."

"as you wish your highness."

I continued eating my diner and Francis is just standing behind me, he's guarding me since I'm at an open area he needs to be on high alert, I'm used to it.

I've come to accept that royal guards will always keep a close eye on me, jeez i doubt they would even let a stranger get too close to their liking.

That's just how it works for us bearers of the crown.

I want to enjoy my diner thoroughly so see yah!