TRAINING SCHEDULE

I woke up feeling heavy and hot. My face felt sloppy, so I wiped the back of my hand across my face. When I brought it back, I saw a hint of makeup. I cursed when I remembered that I had slept with both the dress and the makeup on. I also noticed that I was in a foreign room. I panicked and threw the covers away. 

   Great, so it wasn't a dream after all.

What are my parents doing right now? Are they worried? Did they call the police or even a search party? What about my friend Jos? Is she worried? Did they thought that I ran away?

I really wished that this was a dream. When I helped that old woman outside of the store, I didn't expect that this would be my reward for being a Good Samaritan. I just have the worst luck in the world..!!

I hauled myself up using my elbows and groaned in pain as I felt a sting on my neck. I guess I slept on the wrong side of the bed.

I did a slight stretch. It felt good to the muscles. I walked to my balcony glass door and separated the curtains that covered it. Quickly, the early morning light brushed my skin, giving me a welcoming heat, and promptly brightened up the room. I opened the door and went to the balcony. It gave an overview of a grassy land filled with different kinds of flowers with rich colours. I enjoyed the soothing fragrance that was provided. It helped me to gather my thoughts.

I wonder if there's some sort of key out of this world. Perhaps I could ask the Queen about that later.

Once I was done thinking, I decided to go and take a shower first since I probably look horrible with the makeup still on. With each step, I took it felt so weird. Maybe this is how it feels when you're not used to the place you are in.

"Good morning, Princess." I jumped as soon as I noticed a maid standing by my bed. 

  My jaw dropped, and I pointed a finger at her. "H-How long have you been there? Why didn't I notice you?"

She said nothing and clapped her hand. Immediately, more maids entered the room and assisted me to the bathroom, just like yesterday. The bathroom was huge. It was white, and the floors were tiled. I took a dip, actually, they tossed me for being uncooperative in the lavender-filled tub and quickly relaxed at the wariness of the water.

Surely someone had filled this before I could have awoken since everything here was already prepared from the tub to the shampoos and towels. I wish I had a rubber ducky, not that I ever had one.

I spent the rest of my 30 minutes there, playing with the bubbles since I was bored. None of the maids were willing to talk to me and were busy scrubbing my back. Once we were done, they wrapped me in a bathrobe.

On my bed, I saw a yellow dress laid out. Its sleeve was a little puffy on the shoulder, and the rest of it was elegantly straight up to the wrist. It was made of smooth material. It was long, but I don't think it's that long that it'll reach the bottom. I glared at it murderously. Seriously, I wonder if this is a Korea empire or a United Kingdom empire.

On top of it was a note. The handwriting was in a neat cursive form.

'Hello there, my little niece!

I have prepared a dress for you! Isn't it cute?! You should be thankful'.

~Valerie. 

Why is everyone having a cute Korean name but hers..is she from the state?

I stared at the note in disbelief. This Queen is crazy if she thinks that I'll thank her for a dress!!

Well, I don't have to worry about the dress since I do have my clothes from yesterday. Good thing that I hid it so I would have a backup. I don't even care if it stinks or not. I'll just pour some perfume on it.  Throwing the note aside I reached for the pillow where I had hidden my clothes from yesterday. When I lifted the pillow, I didn't see my clothes but instead, I saw another note.

Frowning, I read it.

'If you honestly think that I would allow you to wear these, then think again. You're wearing that dress, and that's final!'.

I crumpled the note in my hand.

I can't believe this! It was the only backup clothing I have! And she added an insult at the end!

  I stomped on the edge of the bed, gasped in agony as my foot impacted the hardwood. "Urgh!" I let out a frustrated yell. Not only was my clothing taken, but my feet were also injured.

She's taking my rights! I need my lawyer!

The maids helped me put the dress on and guided me out of my room for breakfast. As I was making my way to the door, I found yet another note. What is with her and notes?!

I plucked it out and read it. Already guessing that it was bad news since the two notes before gave me nothing but depression. And I was right.

'Your training with the Princes starts today. They will plan your schedule by the way. Good luck and have fun'. 

  "I hate the Queen." I hissed under my breath as I crumpled the paper in my fist and threw it across the room. What is she blabbering about training? What is this? The military? 

She didn't say anything about that, or is the training to become a princess?

We went out of my room and made our way to the kitchen. The castle was huge both from the outside and inside. The ceilings were high and lit by various and expensive-looking chandeliers. There are thousands of rooms which could fit hundreds of people. Like seriously, someone should tell me, am I in Korea or in Queen Elizabeth Palace?

You can easily get lost in this castle, but lucky for me that the maids were escorting me. I went inside the kitchen and was greeted by the more maids, who all didn't plan on telling me their names.

"Good morning, Princess." One maid greeted me. I gave her a nod and welcomed her back. Being called Princess was a little weird for me since I always act unlady- like. She led me to a table and served me my meal. My mouth watered at the sight of eggs, bacon, and bread.

"Princess, if you need anything. Just ask me." She said.

"Why won't any of the maids talk to me?" I asked. No response.

    "Okay, never mind. Thank you." I said.

She smiled, and before she left, she said, "Enjoy your breakfast, Princess."

I don't want to be called a Princess, but I guess I have no choice since the Queen insisted on It makes me wonder, though. Why does she need someone like me to choose a King when she can just choose them by herself? 

  Somehow I have a feeling that there's another reason why she brought me here. Well, according to the novels and some comics that I read, these 'other world' scenarios only happen when you're dead or reincarnated. Either way, the reason why the protagonists were taken were never revealed.

I dismissed the thought as I began to dig in my food. Literally. I don't want to waste good food by thinking of things that'll make my head ache. I am not much of a thinker after all. The food was delicious even though it was so plain. Maybe I was hungry.

As I fed the last bite of my breakfast to my mouth, that's when I heard them. I tensed.

"Where do you think Princess Jade is?" I heard Jin ask.

  "I don't know. Maybe she's in her room?" This time, it was one of the twins.

"No, she's not in there. I checked." Prince Jimin inserted.

"You went to her room?!  Jimin, we have to keep a close eye on you in case you do something to our Princess." It was the other twin.

"Hey! Just because I love women doesn't mean that I'll take advantage of her! What do you take me for??" Jimin defended. Obviously hurt.

   " But you shouldn't just enter into a lady's room like that". Prince J-hope said and was backed by Prince Namjoon.

  " What if she was dressing.. anyway let just stop talking and look for her". He said. 

"Get over with that. Let's just eat our breakfast and worry about it later." Jungkook said.

I stiffened. I suddenly remembered the queen saying something about my training and how the princes will decide a schedule for me. I don't know why but my gut tells me to hide.

I am not ready for this.

As their footsteps got closer, I got up and hid behind the curtains, which was a stupid idea, but it is easier to make my way to the exit if I keep following it.

I heard chairs being pulled out, and greetings from the maids were exchanged. I was about to leave when I heard them talking.

  Out of curiosity, I listened and peaked.

"You know, we were supposed to make a schedule for her training today." Prince Yoongi said as he sliced his food. Even with his slightly wet hair, he still looks  cute. I'm creep..!

"True, we have to decide who will go first." The other twin, Prince Taehyung agreed and looked expectantly to his fellow Princes.

  "I think I should go first since table manners are important," Jimin said while putting food inside his mouth.

"No way." The twins said bluntly, which made Jimin choke on his food. He covered his mouth with his fist as he coughed and reached for a glass of water. He took several sips from it before wiping his wet lips with a table napkin. Wow, fancy.

  "Why not?" Jimin whined while Jin and J-hope chuckled. Jimin looked at them with a disbelief expression on his face. "Guys, not you too."

J-hope shrugged his shoulders. "Sorry, Jimin. The twins do have a point. I'd say that I should go first since dancing is not a simple task."

"I think it's a good idea after we go first." One of the twins said. When both Jimin and J-hope started to protest, Tae cut them off by adding, "Making her a Princess is a lot of work to do, and dancing needs proper posture, which we will be teaching her. Right, Jungkook?"

"Yeah, okay." Jungkook said as he placed a slice meat into his mouth. Not joining the conversation or much less cared. He was reading a book.

"What? You're not even going to fight for a place, Jungkook? Hey! That rhymed!" one of the twins yelled, earning an annoyed face from Jungkook before he swallowed his food.

"I don't care if I go last. Prince Namjoon seems quite also, because fighting for it seems worthless, and besides, we will still get our time teaching that pain in a butt of a Princess."

Why does this guy hate me so much?

"Better watch your words with her, Jungkook. The tongue is sharper than a weapon. Even though you didn't hurt her physically, you can still hurt her emotionally." Jimin warned while the twins glared at him. Prince Namjoon seems quite for some reasons only him knew about. He didn't talk but only smile. Showing of his dopper.. cutie dimple.

"Besides, Jungkook." Jin added, "She's a girl. Very delicate with their feelings. I don't even know what she had done to you to deserve your hate."

    I don't even know if I should feel insulted in this conversation or not. And most importantly, I don't even know why I am even eavesdropping!