Chapter 76 Selecting a Crown Princess 3 (2/2)
”Yes general Robert, indeed I have said I have someone in mind to take as my wife.” Prince Regaleon's voice was firm yet it had a tinge of mockery, albeat towards the other party.
”I came here to ask the hand in marriage of the girl that I have personally chosen to be my crown princess.” Prince Regaleon continued. ”As you know this isn't the first time I have visted your country. But there was one time that was etched in my mind and my heart.”
The throne room was silent at this point. Everyone was keen in hearing prince Regaleon's story.
”Two years ago I came here because of an invitation to a young princess' birthday ball, where she was presented in high society and the public.” Prince Regaleon said. ”At that time I was mesmerized by that young girl's beauty that I stole her first dance from her father the king.”
Upon hearing these words, my cheeks felt hot. I remember that time when I first saw him, prince Regaleon of Grandcrest.
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[A tall young man wearing a black suit with gold trimmings emerged from the shadows. He was wearing a mask covering half of his face. His hair was as black as the night and his eyes was dark blue like the ocean deep.
”Who might the gentleman be?” I asked courteously.
”I am Regaleon of Grandcrest.” He greeted. ”I give my greetings to the third princess of Alvannia.” He bowed down. I replied with a courtesy.]
[The young man guided me into dancing. I have been a klutz while learning how to dance. But with this young man guiding my steps, it was like I have been dancing my whole life.
The feeling was ecstatic. Every twist and turn we do was graceful and elegant. I didn't realize that I was wearing a smile on my face. The young man who was leading me and smiled while looking at me. I looked at his deep dark blue eyes. They were enchanting. I felt like I would let them engulf me in their depths anytime. It was like we were the only ones in the ballroom, we were in our own world.]
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Just by remembering it made me feel embarrassed. I held my cheeks and it felt hot to the touch.
'I might be blushing red by now.' I realized.
”Two years ago I have decided to take her as my wife and crown princess.” Prince Regaleon continued. ”I have given her a blue rose that very night, the national symbol of our kingdom of Grandcrest.”
'A blue rose?!' I thought. Then a flash back came to me again.
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[Regaleon walked towards me and came closer. I was surprised with his closeness that I involuntary stepped back and tripped. But he caught me by the hand and pulled me into his embrace.
”S-sir.” I said awkwardly.
”I'm sorry to startle you.” Regaleon said. ”I just want to give you this.”
I saw Regaleon holding a blue rose in his hand.
”A blue rose?” I asked.]
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”For me, a member of the royal family to give a blue rose, symbolizes that I have chosen her as my legal wife to be.” Prince Regaleon concluded.
I involuntarily hold the blue rose that prince Regaleon gave to me a while ago. I placed it on my hair near my right ear. By then I can feel eyes staring at me.