CHAPTER 05

They took the reserved places as the King in the middle and Zane was at the right of him. A boy who had light blonde hair, and another who had curly dark brown hair, respectively, seated next to Zane. Two tan boys who had darkest brown hair had taken their seat next to the King. However, it didn’t seem like they belonged to the same family.

“Who are those other four boys, Ethan?” I whispered, leaning to Ethan’s ear on my tip toe.

“They are Lords,” answered Ethan. “They are the best pals of Zane since they were young”

At the next moment, a majestic voice took all of our attention.

“I assumed everyone of you was waiting for this precious moment,” he began glancing around the hall trying to meet each eye. “The time has come to leave everything on my one and only son who makes me proud every day. I can assure from my life that he would become a greater king than me. I wish if his mother could see how strong her son to take all the duties of ruling the kingdom”

A slight drop of tear veiled in the corner of his eyes was quickly wiped off from his knuckle, chuckling.

“So, my beloved people, I would happily announce that Zane Smith, my precious son, will be the crown prince and he will rule our kingdom once I retired”

Everyone clapped with cheerful smiles plastering over their faces. A man entered there holding a tray which had a small crown on it. King took the crown and kept it on his son’s head as Zane bowed his head to his father.

“Let’s enjoy today!!!!! Cheers to the next King” King exclaimed holding the glass of Champagne.

“Cheers to the Crown Prince,” everyone sounded happy.

The party began. Some people were chatting with each other. Some were eating and having shots.

Meanwhile, I was talking with Patrick about the school I was going to study from tomorrow after having a slight meal there, just sandwiches and some burgers. He assured me that nothing to worry since it was like a normal college we used to go to and he already started schooling a week ago. And we talked more on things going in our life.

He did some jokes, making me laugh nonstop. After a long time, I smiled like this. I knew I was so comfortable around my best pal. He knew me better than I knew myself.

Music played in the hall as some people danced. Actually, they did a couple dances, which I really did not know. Because dancing was always kind of shit in my life.

Patrick walked away from me to Ethan and I was looking at how most of the couples were dancing on the dance floor like they were made to each other.

I remembered Brian suddenly when I stared at those dancing couples with tears veiled eyes. I wiped it quickly and continued watching them dance.

However, I felt someone was staring at me for a long time, but I didn’t care to see who it was since I didn’t know anyone in this place. Because I felt kind of annoyed, I turned around to see.

Yes, he is now staring at me. Oh, no!!!! Zane is staring at me.

I turned to the other side and tried finding Patrick to avoid this Zane guy. Then suddenly he came in front of me out of nowhere, giving me a blood shock.

He was really handsome, cute and sweet. He had an attractive appearance and personality too as it seemed.

“Hey little flower,” He said.

What the hell? I’m not a flower.

“Hi prince Zane” I gulped. Because I didn’t know how to address a prince.

“Would you like to dance with me, little flower?” He stretched out his hand, making me look back and forth at him and his hand.

“Actually, I cannot dance, Prince......Zane... uhm” I bit my bottom lip, feeling anxious.

But before I could say one more word, he locked his hand with mine, leading me to the dance floor. I noticed many people were already staring at us, making me annoyed.

“Don’t worry, little flower. I’ll teach you how to dance” he reassured, closing the gap between us. He kept his one hand on my waist and he placed my hand on his shoulder as he was holding the other. “Just move a little flower as I do”

He smiled and I reciprocated with a silent nod. I hated the name he called me.

“So, don’t you like to tell me about you?” He began the conversation. “What is your name, little flower?”

His voice was so nice. But I hated him calling me ‘ little flower’ .

“I’m Eleanor Reed,” I replied, avoiding his eyes.

“Okay, so don’t you like to be my friend? because, you look good, I mean.... uh no... pretty - Ellie... No. I like to be your friend.” He stuttered but however finished the sentence.

Now I feel it was kind of hard for me because of the things I'd heard and the nightmare I'd had.

“Okay, Prince. I like it too…" I began. "But please stop calling me a little flower”

The sarcasm dripped from my voice at the end. But I meant it. He gave absolutely a stunning smile.

“Then is it okay if I call you Ellie?” He asked.

“Yeah, Alright.”

“Just call me Zane. Don’t call me prince or any," he smiled continuing the dance. "I don’t like when my school friends call me like that. It’s good to do it in front of my dad only”

I nodded and tried to begin something to talk about.

“So, what is the school name here? I don’t know actually, because Ethan told me only, I have to be registered and all”

“You know Ethan?” His eyes widened and I nodded.

“He’s my brother,” I confirmed, making his eyes widened more. “Why??? Is there anything wrong... Zane?”

“No, actually you reminded me of someone” His eyes veiled with tears. I knew the reason. I knew he remembered Eleazar. But I decided to pretend as if I didn’t know anything. Because, I wasn't ready for anything right now.

“Excuse me Ellie!!! I just want to be alone” He smiled slightly before walking off from me.

Seeing Ethan already stare at me, I made a beeline towards him “Hey, why do you keep staring at me man?”

“Zane still loves Ellie. Did you see his face when he looked at you?" Ethan sighed, shaking his head. "But I don’t want to force you to love him. You may eventually do. Don’t hurt him okay. I know how your bad temper treats people”

I replied with a nod before diverting my eyes on the crowd to find him again. But he wasn't there.