CHAPTER 9: YOUNG ADULT PRINCE

Quentin Marks the prince of England was walking around the town of Liverpool. The royal family had been there in Liverpool for supervision of the new project, the RMS Titanic.

While Quentin Marks was observing the town he noticed three children fighting. The Young Adult Prince didn't like seeing kids fighting.

Quentin walked quietly and asked the children what was going on and what they were fighting over with.

The kids ignored the young prince at first, giving him the side eye but the prince was determined to get through the kids. He pulled them apart and sought to break the fight.

Quentin took the bread and asked for their names, the kids did not respond and sought to fight with the young adult prince.

The young prince, realizing the situation, took the bread and Gobbled it in one bite. The kids were stunned at what Quentin did.

The kids were angry and started to throw rocks at him, Fortunately Quentin apprehend them. He calmed the kids down.

Once they were calm, Quentin told the kids to follow him. The kids attempted to throw rocks but the prince told the kids "Do not put hatred, for he would solve the problems that they face. The only way to escape hunger is not to fill our stomach with anger, but our hearts with love…"

The young adult prince soon led the kids to a little tavern. He encourages the kids to pick out any food they want.

The children did not hesitate. They were overjoyed and realized Quentin meant every word he said. Truly He was a remarkable young adult prince.

The frowns slowly turned into smiles. Each kid took a loaf of bread and some porridge. Laughter, joy and love filled the tavern. With frowns now turned into smirks, Quentin completed his mission.

After a while the kids thanked Quentin for what he had given them... They promised Quentin to never fight over food again. "We are truly grateful for your work. We promise to be good like you. Mr Prince."

Quentin was delighted to see the smiles of the kids. Overwhelmed with joy Quentin said goodbyes to the kids and went back to the royal palace at Liverpool.

The royal palace was built with fine limestone and cobblestone. It's filled with the riches of the royal family. Gold coffers surrounded the palace basement and precious artifacts around the palace center.

As Prince Quentin went inside the palace he was greeted by her childhood friend and girlfriend May Capulet.

May greeted her suitor "Prince Quentin! your back... The king has been looking for you, it's dinner time. I think you should meet up with him sir, before he gets indignant..."

Quentin responded "Oh, didn't you tell him I went out?... Anyways, we can take our time. Actually I had the craziest experience today, I met these kids. They were so hectic, they were fighting over a loaf of bread... It kind of reminded me of how we both first met..."

"Really sir?" May responded

Quentin responded sighingly, "Don't call me sir, Quentin will do, remember you're my darling, not just somebody..."

Lady May began to turn red, the prince then wrapped his fingers around May's hair and began complimenting her. Saying "I know you're the one to lead me to greatness."

Out of the shadows, Queen Winsley arrived and called the two for dinner. Both were startled from her sudden appearance, The two said their greetings and readied themselves to follow the Queen to dinner.

While heading to the dinner hall the two chatted more about how Queen Winsley was always so strict. Quentin laughed and whispered maybe my Mom is really a robot. May and Quentin laughed.

The Queen heard their gossiping and glared at the two. Succeeding this the Queen gave a grin.

The two were a bit creeped out, but just assumed that was the Queen trying to be nice to them. The two accepted the gesture and followed the queen to the dining Hall.

Dinner was great as it should always be in a palace, full of bountiful food and excellent banquets.

After dinner Prince Quentin went to his bedroom. The Prince felt empty inside. He looked through his belongings and noticed the photo album he had through the years and started reminiscing back to the old days.

"I noticed the beautiful weather and decided to start walking around the palace garden… It was fragrant, with a warm breeze and a fair temperature. I noticed this girl by the apple tree…

She was reaching for the apple, unfortunately for her she was too little to reach it… I started to laugh.

When I noticed how beautiful she looked, my jaw dropped, I knew I had to get close to her…

I approached her with a straight posture with my chest out saying my greetings "Hello young lady, I am Quentin, Nice to meet you! and don't you look stunning…"

I then began to worry as she clutched herself saying these words "Hello, my name is May, please don't hurt me."

I realized that she was really timid… I paced myself and said "Not to worry, I promise I won't hurt you… I… I… I was just curious on to what you're up too… that's all… hehe"

She responded to me "I want that apple… Unfortunately I can't climb a tree so I'm just waiting for it to fall…"

I was destined to help my Lady May… I said confidently "No worries my lady… I'll snatch that apple for you… step aside…"

As I climbed the tree with confidence I knew that she was impressed at me, she probably had already fallen for me… "Got it!"

Suddenly I heard the branch snap… "Ouch!" I fell from the tree head first onto the bushes. I felt so dizzy. As the world around me began to move in circles I saw Lady May checking on me… she said "Are you alright Sir Quentin?! Please don't get hurt…"

Once my vision began to clear up I stood up and acted like it was all part of my act.

"My Lady, I didn't mean for you to worry about me. I actually thought you might have found it comedic… Now… now don't worry about me, I'd rather see you smile than in tears…"

I was a bit embarrassed as I saw Lady May began to laugh at me…

"Your hilarious Sir Quentin, You are one crazy boy…"

I responded to her "I can't help being embarrassed, but seeing you smile and laugh like that makes it all worth it…"

We continued to hangout that day… The apples were mouthwatering, most especially eating it with a friend. I don't know what I'm feeling… It's feels like I really really really really like her…

Once the day was over, I was filled with delight. As I laid down on my bed I felt the butterflies crawl up my stomach… It was a perfect day!

The next day, I was ready to meet Lady May again. Excited, I opened my bedroom door to head to the garden.

I was surprised to see Lady May in front of my doorstep… She promptly greeted me "Good morning my good friend Quentin! It's nice to see you again…"

Her face started to become red as she started to laugh…

I suddenly blushed… Suddenly I realized I didn't have my clothes on… "Wait! Hold on… give me a second…" I said embarrassed.

I told her to meet me at the dinner hall… while I got dressed. Damn that was really embarrassing, though I hope she was atleast pleased with my physique… I decided to put on my finest clothing to impress her and make her forget about that embarrassing encounter…

"Greetings Lady May, What are you doing in the Palace early this morning?"

She looked so beautiful with her casual clothing and braided hair. I then stopped my pace as I saw her look at me.

"You look nice, Sir Quentin… You really look good in that outfit…"

I started to turn red…

"You too my Lady, I wonder what is your purpose of visiting on this fine morning?"

Lady May responded "Actually we live here right now, my mother works for the King and Queen…"

"That's great now we can hangout everyday…" I smirked at her. I knew that this would be the beginning of a great chapter.

As time went on I decided to give Lady May a surprise… It had been months since our first encounter so I think It's time to do something special…

"Where are you taking me?" Lady May said laughingly…

"It's a surprise" "don't peek" I responded as I took her to the place a top the hill…

"You can look now…"

"Wow Sir Quentin! This is beautiful! You know how much I love the observatory…" Lady May said with excitement…

"I want to take you to the stars. with me… take my hand and we will explore the world beyond this earth…"

I bent to my knees, held her hand…

"Will you be my girlfriend?"

I saw her face begin to turn red, redder than it ever was before… I was anticipating her response…

"I do…"

My heart couldn't believe it, I was more ecstatic than ever. That night was the best night I ever had… I shouted from the hill "Lady May!! I Love you"

I continued to hug her while spinning around. It was truly the best day of my life…

That night we laid under the stars, continued to talk about our lives in the future, even talking about the Idea of Marriage. That moment I was the happiest man on Earth."