"Ugh!! Finally, back home... Oh, hello there. My name is Giselle... Giselle Mikal. I'm eighteen, in the twelfth grade, about to graduate. You know my dream, is to become a world-famous author. And it's not a bad dream right? I mean I work hard towards it, my grades are good, I have a part-time job as a waitress to help my parents in settling my and my brother's school arrears, oh, and I write great stories, make good comics. Everyone in town who comes across them, likes them. So tell me, don't I deserve to be what I dream to be. But some people don't think so, those people happen to be why I ended up totally in a bad mood today ! Sorry, sorry, didn't mean to yell at you guys. I'll tell you my story, well the author will. But please, please support her. Ok thanks, let get started shall we? Ok let's go..."

It all started today at school, I had studied all morning for this ultimate examination that's gonna get me into my dream university and on scholarship. It the big deal,and I couldn't miss it. So after I was done, acing them... well not sure if I'm gonna get a 💯 on all, cause you know, I'm not perfect, nobody is! So however it turns out, depends on God. So after I left my classroom for recess, I went to meet up with my two besties. They are Laura Kittie and Esther Hilid. Laura is a girl my age only a few months older. We met in kindergarten,and have been close ever since then. She's really beautiful with that red hair and pretty green eyes and curvy body,and also very tough. Needless to say,she is the main protector of us three. Although she isn't as intelligent as me and Esther, her grades are also pretty good. Speaking of Esther, she's my friend who was born the month before mine,so I guess you can still say she's older than me. And no wonder she wants to be a model, she's really gorgeous. She's got this long beautiful brown hair. And those brown eyes matching her hair. And that bright smile and her really attractive face and body.Almost every guy in school has asked her out from the moment she got enrolled into the school. How did I meet her? Well 3rd grade, when Laura and I were heading to class, we saw boys hovering around her. At first Laura told me to ignore it, but... "Can you guys please leave me alone. I don't like any of you ok? And I really have to get to class so leave me alone"she complained. But the jerks kept bothering her." Oh come on princess, can't you see I'm handsome and strong.I want to be your boyfriend". "No,no pick me girly. we'll get married and you'll give me beautiful babies. So pick me.." "No me! I want to be your boyfriend.." Na-uh I'll be her boyfriend,my daddy's way richer than your daddy..." and on and on they went. Ugh! So annoying!! I really couldn't stand it anymore, so I went over despite Laura's naggings, only God knew were I got such braveness from. Maybe it just kicks in when you see your future bestie being bothered. "Hey, leave her alone. Didn't you hear her? She doesn't like any of you. She has stuff to learn rather than being around jerks like you!" The boys all turned to look at me, including Esther who had even teared up. One laughed and said,"Haha, hey look . it's big four eyes... Please get your ugly face away from our princess,she doesn't like to see you..." Yeah,yeah I used to wear glasses when I was younger, not because I had eye problem or anything but because I believed it made people look smarter. But I gradually got rid of them because, Esther said I looked better with them off. And you gotta listen to the fashion queen right? And true to her words I actually did look good, even better. Sorry don't mean to be boisterous or anything, but boys suddenly started asking me out, schoolmates were nice to me,teachers, especially the male ones began liking me more, I started getting invitation cards to these rich kid's parties and stuff. But those things weren't for me,so I sometimes wear them to get that ugly me back. And guess what ,It works. So....umm,oh yeah right. They started laughing at me and I kinda felt embarrassed, I really hated being called ugly at that time. But I was still determined to get them away from that girl,she really seem to be in a hurry to get to her class. "I... I said get away from her or...or..." Or else what? You're gonna beat me up with that ugly face of yours? Haha, what are you gonna do?..."saying that he pushed me and I landed on the floor. I felt scared and sad, I tried not to but I suddenly sobbed. "Hey,or else I'll break your nose..." turning around the boy was greeted with a fierce punch from Laura. He landed on the ground almost on me, lucky I moved away. "Ouch!! my nose! It hurts" he cried. "Now who else wants some? Get away from my friends now" she cracked her knuckles while giving them those adorable death glares. She scared the boys so much that they ran away with that crying bully following. Laura helped me up." Are you okay, Giselle? You didn't get hurt did you?..." "No, I'm fine..." I answered wiping my tears. I was really lucky to have her at that moment. "ummm... thanks for helping me out..." we turned to see little Esther walking towards us slowly and a bit shyly . I smiled at her and she smiled back. And wow ,she looked pretty. "So then, that means we're friends. Come on let's go to class,or else miss Jennie might get mad..." Laura announced holding both our hands. "Who's miss Jennie?..."Esther asked with a raised brow. "She....She's our English teacher...she hates it when we're late to class" I explained and then we skipped our way off to class giggling.Frankly speaking they are the only friends I have, yeah... I'm an introvert ,it's kinda my thing, most people will know what I'm talking about.

I went to our favorite spot,the school's beautiful garden. There I saw Laura,wait... where's Esther?

"Hey, girl. How did it go?" She asked, after seeing me and hugging me.. "Yeah it was great, hope I do well though so I can get into that dream place" I sighed. "Oh don't worry ok? You are like the smartest girl I know, well next to Einstein, and Nikola Tesla, and the others. Anyways I believe in you,and I know you'll get what you deserve" she cheered. My brows furrowed, because for a moment, I found that last sentence weird. Not like I suddenly felt like Laura was a bad person or anything,I knew she meant well for me, but it's just... I felt like I had been cursed in a way. Oh nevermind, I thought. I think too much, cause that's what introverts do right? Anyway..."Hey, where's Esther?" "oh her? she said she was gonna get..." "Surprise!!" was what we suddenly heard from behind,and we were spooked, well I don't know about Laura,but for me that was the 106th time I saw my life flash before my eyes! "Look what I got... Ice cream, I bought all your favorites"Esther happily announced. Thank God her sweet smile brought me down to earth, it's kinda great to have sweet friends that can distract when you are in a bad... you know. And no, I'm not into girls. Please note, I hate LGBTQ,and so does the author. You're welcome author.

Author: Can you please focus on the story,stop deviating. I can't wait to take over once you're done. You are the main character,so stop fooling around!

Giselle: Ok ok, geez, I mean who doesn't love a good show, right. Hehe... anyway

"Oh sweet!" Laura gleamed and she rubbed her palms with a bright smile on her face. "There you go, Giselle, here's your vanilla ice cream" "wow, thanks a lot Es.Just what I need to treat my precious brain after it's good work"I smiled pointing my head." Hey, I helped too didn't I ? You tired me all morning today,just so i could keep asking you questions.I deserve a treat too don't you think?" Laura cutely pouted."Of course you do,so here's your chocolate chip ice cream" saying that, Esther gave her ice cream. And she also took out her favorite strawberry flavored ice cream.

Author POV

 The girls went over to a bench under a tree to enjoy their ice cream. Giselle, as usual took out a novel and began reading. Esther took out the phone to take photos to keep her fans happy. She wanted to take after her mother and become a A class model. She loved fashion,and her mother had already promised to introduce her into a company that will help her achieve her dream. She opened an instagram and Facebook account, YouTube and TikTok account to display her beauty, fashion taste, and potential of becoming a model. while Laura fiddled with Giselle's blonde hair and watching videos. Suddenly, Laura's eyes widened upon seeing a notification on her phone,"hey guys check this out. It's the perfect prince and he's arrived at the Golden lake airport this morning."

Louis POV

My name is Louis Galaton, crown prince of Zakaling Kingdom. I'm eighteen years old,but I've already completed high school and almost done with my university. Like almost, you know in a year or maybe some months. Anyway my father wants me to take over his company as soon as possible. And so I worked hard to get to get to this point. The thing is, I will soon be king of Zakaling, taking over from my father. But before that,I have to marry the girl that was betrothed to me by my grandfather. That girl happen to be no other than Giselle Mikal, princess of Kristin. I've hated her ever since we were kids. Even more after that incident happened years ago when we were kids. She hated and loved to bully by best friend and crush at that moment, Vanessa,who is her cousin. We've never been in good terms,and I've tried to talk it out with my family, especially Grandfather, to cancel the engagement between us and let me marry the woman I love, Vanessa. But all this...to no avail. Grandfather is persistent to get me married to Giselle. Obviously things are not going to work out great, that is what I thought until I saw her after all those years... I had arrived in her city,with my parents, King Richard and Queen Lana. We came to remind her family of the agreement that was made years ago,but first we decided to tell Giselle first.

Author Pov

Back at Golden Lake High School, Laura and Esther gossiped about the arrival of the Royalties from Zakaling Kingdom,one of the most powerful kingdoms. "I heard, that Zakaling has the most strongest armies ever. Apparently,they have never lost a battle,ever!..."Laura spoke. "Ohh,but that's nothing. It's former king, King Desmond... you know the great king,has been one of the most feared and powerful King. You know, he's 108 years old but still looks like he's in his late 50's. And his grandson, prince Louis,they say he has taken after him. He's smart,not to forget dead drop gorgeous. He has every quality his grandfather had, that's why they call him the perfect prince" Esther continued."I know that! But why do think he's showed up at our City?"Laura's asked a little curious. "Why did that prince show up in their city, was he here to ask for the Mayor's investment in his dad's company?" "How should I know?" "You should, since you want to be journalist"teased Esther." Well just because I want to become a journalist doesn't mean, I have to be omniscient or..." just then, her gaze caught Giselle. She was still reading her book, obviously she was not listening to them. Laura felt irritated, how could she pay more attention to her book more than to her friends. She grumpily got up and went to stand in front of her,but for a moment Giselle didn't notice her presence.

Giselle POV

This novel is so interesting! It's got romance,my favorite genre and a lot of useful vocab. It's all about this general who got married to this very suspicious woman. Well...that's what he thought. Although his wife was really pretty,all men would just drool over her. She just couldn't seem to melt her husband's heart. Wanna know why?... Because he's impotent... His wife, however looked very familiar to him. She looked exactly like the assassin he had encountered before,who knew that ,this woman who obviously was up to no good, would actually end up having a special place in this cold man's heart and even do wonders to his body,like making his heart beat rapidly without her even doing anything, just one glimpse of her good looking figure. There was even a time when he actually felt like doing it with her...Just the perfect inspiration. I had began reading this book ever since we came to sit under the tree. While reading, I suddenly found myself in my imagination zone. I was enjoying myself, watching everyone act their roles in the story, when suddenly there's was a cold atmosphere out of nowhere. Wow it's so chilly here, where did the fog come from? Maybe there's something wrong outside the zone. I deactivated it,then I was back. I raised my head slowly looking away from my book, and saw ...oh no...

 Laura looks really mad,no wonder the atmosphere was suddenly cold. "Umm... what's up Laura..."I smiled trying to figure out why she looked like she would erupt any sec." "Giselle? Can you tell me what's so good about that book you've read a hundred times already,that you don't want to have time to listen to what we were talking about huh? "Laura gritted her teeth with a fake smile.Man!... She looked so horrifying! I gulped,"What...what are you saying? I was totally listening to you guys..." "Oh really? Then tell us what we were talking about" Laura smiled sarcastically again." "Umm...you were talking... about... about the new iphone that's trending,no no you were probably talking about that hot model in todays magazine..."I tried to say everything they could possibly be talking about. The more I guessed the colder Laura's eyes became along with the weather.

Author Pov

Laura tried to keep her cool,but it was so clear that this girl hadn't been listening at all. And was losing it. She glanced at Esther. "Any ideas?"she asked causing the blabbering Giselle to stop and look at them in both confusion and fear. Esther shrugged,"the book" The corner of Laura's lips curved and she looked back at Giselle. Like flash himself,she suddenly snatched the thick book. Raised it in the air while waving it. Giselle hated this.

Anytime this happened,it meant she had to chase them,catch them and then get her book back. It was just a game to people but to the friends it was a cruel punishment for Giselle. She loved books, which means she would chase them all day if she had to, to get her book. So let the game begin... Giselle got up to attack,but Laura had already taken to her heels with Esther following. Giselle looked surprisingly at her two friends who were running like little rabbits from a big bad wolf. Giselle grinned and the dashed towards them. "Omg, Laura she's coming! And fast!"Esther said a little panicked. This book seemed really important to her. what would she do if she caught them. "Ah! Let's split up, we'll toss the book to each other now and then ok"Laura's winked. And Esther nodded running the other direction, Laura looked back. Giselle was almost catching up to her,she stuck her tongue out at her and then threw the book gently to Esther who was not so far away. Giselle in frustration,started chasing Esther now. But just as she was about to grab her shirt,she flung the book over to Laura,who passed in front of her swiftly." Ugh! You guys, give me back the book! " She yelled totally frustrated." Hehe... catch us first" chuckled the girls.

 Ok, that was enough. Time to use my wits. And with that ,she 'accidentally' tripped and fell. Apart from being a good author,she was a fabulous actress. "Oww! my ankle! " she screamed. Hearing her wails the two girls stopped on their tracks and turned to look at the ' damsel in distress ' "Hey... Giselle are you okay?" Esther asked.. Both she and Laura were not fully buying it. Giselle saw it and decided to engage plan B. "Yeah... I'm fine. it's no biggie" she stretched out her hands. "Help me up so we can continue". Each friend grabbed her hands each and pulled her up. But boy was she heavy. Giselle had intentionally pushed all all her weight to her behind. "Whoof!... Giselle why are you so heavy." Laura asked confused "Yeah...Did you swallow a bunch of round watermelons whole?" Esther also complained. "What are you guys talking about? Hurry and pull me up! Put your backs into it!" Giselle ordered pretending to be hurt. And they did. They put in so much force ,and their ' injured ' friend swiftly rose from her fall to stand on her feet. Her palms landed on their tummies. Gotcha! Giselle pushed them to the ground,but since they were holding her wrists she fell with them.

Laura and Esther were caught off guard as their friend pushed them,but thankfully she also suffered the betrayal and went down with them. Happy as Giselle, the book escaped from Laura's hand and laid down peacefully on the fluffy grass two steps away from the crazy three, waiting to be picked up by her master. Giselle landed on two soft bodies, unlike her friends. So she was fully conscious. She raised her head and seeing her beloved book not so far away from her grasp,she started crawling towards it. But the two girl who she almost thought were dead caught her legs." You... Don't think this is over!"Laura groaned. Oh shoot! These girls are like zombies. Desperate,she moved towards her book with the only flesh with bones and blood that was still free. From her elbows to her fists,she began moving them one after the other. Laura and Esther tried to pull her back but she was so strong. For a moment they both felt they were trying to catch a deranged woman. "Almost there! I'm almost there my beloved. Mommy is coming " Giselle desperately muttered. Finally she was there,the book was right under her chin. Yes! Suddenly a pair of really expensive shoes showed up in front of them. Giselle looked up to see who the big shot who was dressed in an also expensive suit was but the rays of the sun prevented her from doing so. The figure looked somewhat familiar to her. The person looked down at the girl who had squinted her eyes. Noticing what the error was,he tilted his head and blocked the ray's view. Finally being able to see the handsome figure, Giselle's eyes widens. She dropped her jaw in great astonishment. What?!... It's... it's... it's him! Looking at her in a shocked state, made his lips curve upward and then a chuckle escaped. He bent to take the book she was fooling around for. He brought his face closer to hers,but the hatred between them prevented him from getting any closer. Giselle's shut her mouth and gritted her teeth, scolding her brain for making her look like a fool infront of this brat. "What surprised that we're... Meeting again?"

Esther and Laura wondered why the body they were clinging on had stopped moving. They looked at each other and then raised their heads. Infront of them was a wealthy and handsome looking boy staring down at them. Wait isn't that... Prince Louis?!!! They both got to their feet immediately." Your highness!!"they curtsied frantically. Hearing nothing but silence,both girls lifted their heads slowly. They saw Prince Louis looking down at Giselle who... looked rather dumb. Laura and Esther were shocked. Had she really lost her mind?! How could she still be lying down like that in front of the perfect prince himself giving him that silly expression. Laura gently side kicked Giselle's leg with her foot. But there was no response. Laura glanced at Esther,who also gave her a glance. They nodded and then cleared their throats gently. The girl, finally snapped. But she was still in the same position but this time with a furious expression,as if she was cursing someone in her head. Does this Giselle still love her her life? If yes,then why is she making it so easy for it to be taken away? The girls panicked for their friend. What should they do? To their surprised,the prince bent down and whispered something into her hear.

Giselle POV

I really can't believe this! This jerk is back. That ignorant, arrogant, dumb little brat I knew then is back. No,no,no,no,no! It can be ! I just couldn't help but give a flabbergasted expression when I saw him. And I also couldn't help giving him a furious expression after all those memories of him rushed back to me. Wanna know why I hate this guy? Stick around and I'll tell you . As I glared at him he got down and whispered in my ear,"What? Surprised we're... Meeting again?" Huh? Wait...W-why is he so close? And what's that amazing scent? What? No!...Why would i ever admire this guy? I quickly got to my feet, glaring down at him. He also stood straight and looked at me. I rolled my eyes and bent to take my book. I then turned to leave,but saw my friends looking at me in a panicked state. What? Were they seriously scared of him? How embarrassing for me. Suddenly Esther stepped right infront of me and apologized! "Y-your highness...Prince Louis, I apologize for my friend's rude behavior. She's new in town and doesn't know much about his highness." She wonderfully lied. Huh!! I mean... what the... I raised my finger and was about to say something but Laura quickly covered my mouth and said, "Yes yes your highness...she doesn't really know how to act in front of you. We apologize,we failed to teach her. Please have mercy and spare us" Unbelievable! They were lying through their teeth to the person who even knew what was really going on. And the way they were begging him, I...Well I have to admit,I felt touched that they were trying to protect me. But I had to stop this nonsense. It was too humiliating for me, infront of this jerk.

Author POV

Louis lips curved upward. Seeing the naive girls begging and the face look of the witch being held captive by her friend was just too much. He put his hands in his pocket, putting him in a gorgeous pose. The others who were around watching ,admired the handsome boy. He was dressed in expensive suits just like a prince. His black hair was perfectly done and his face was really stunning. He had a nice physique. And all the girls swooned over him. Each one wishing to be with him. Louis saw all this in everyone's eyes except for one. Giselle's eyes were only filled with anger and disgust which surprised him a lot. ' Well this is a first,this witch is actually interesting.' He thought. "You don't have to beg for your ' friend ' actually. I'm not offended. Nothing to worry about" He said gently. This surprised Esther who was in front of him but also made her heart flutter. He was quite a gentle talker. "Thank you, prince Louis" she curtsied again and went back to her friends side flushed. Hearing his forgiveness, Laura finally let go of her deranged friend.

"Giselle, would you please come with me. We have to talk." Louis spoke again. Huh? Talk? Talk about what? In his dreams!! She cleared her throat,"Ahem... I'm sorry but I really have I to get on with...so I can spare you the time you want. Have a nice day, your highness. " She finished with a curtsey. The young prince gritted his teeth. People would think this girl was displaying her politeness to him. But he could clearly see the sarcasm. She was insulting him,no... she was humiliating him by defy an order,his order. Just then ,he saw that Giselle was turning to leave. He grabbed her wrist to prevent her from leaving. "No! You are not going anywhere! I don't care what it is that you have to do, you are coming with me! Now !" Louis glared fiercely at Giselle,and although she felt a little intimidated, she wouldn't give in to him.

"Did you not hear me? I said I have more important to do. So if you are really the gentleman they say you are wouldn't you allow me freedom. Alright your highness? " "No! You are coming with me" he furiously exclaimed. Everyone began whispering. They were quite far away from the drama,but still made their assumptions. "Do you think Prince Louis wants to punish her?" ,one asked her friend. "How would I know? But I would really like it if that **** got taught by the prince himself,I hate her..." "Yeah yeah,her and her friends. Your know,my boyfriend broke up with because of them. He said he had a crush on all three girls. Ugh! I hope her face gets disfigured!" "Dude,the prince charming looks pissed. What's gonna happen to one of our belles?" Well... I don't think that the prince would be such a brute right? But hey if he does display some brutal actions,our girls might become scared of him and come running to us. Hahaha.." "Yeah,that guy's totally has every girl drooling over him. Tsk... Don't you think so Liam... Liam?" The boy looked at the slightly blonde haired boy beside him. If his vision was proper,then Liam was shooting deaths at no other than Prince Louis. Huh... He has the guts...but wait isn't he, Giselle's crush? He had never admitted it but he also seemed to like this girl back. He would often smile a lot when they were together,stand up for her when she was being bullied , ditch his friends to help her with anything she wanted. Then it made sense why he was angry. His sweetheart was being bullied, time for him to support her. He got ready,he didn't care if he was some prince ,cause that didn't give him the rights to bully others. Liam moved forward with clenched fists. His friends wanted to stop him but didn't dare. They clearly remembered what happened last time they tried to stop him from going to his girl. 'Ouch...it still hurts what you touch it' But then he saw Giselle bite the prince's hand that was gripping her wrist. The prince hissed and let go of her. Liam stopped his tracks and looked on with astonishment along with the other students.

Laura and Esther who had the front row seat to this drama, could hear and see everything properly.They had their jaws dropped from astonishment. How could Giselle even talk to him like that? She did know who he was. She even bit him. But... Wait do they...know each other already... personally? Both girls were thinking the same thing. Giselle turned around and left as Louis who was now wearing a grimaced face looked at his hand with her bite mark. "Giselle stop!",a feminine but strong voice came from behind . Giselle eyes widen as she recognized this voice. Aunt Lana?? She turned around and saw a sophisticated wealthy looking couple coming. Huh? It's Aunt Lara and Uncle Richard! "Giselle that's no way for a princess to act towards a prince like my son!" King Richard spoke. "Exactly... be more ladylike!" Queen Lana said with a gentle smile. "Oh my... Auntie!!" Giselle quickly ran and gave her a hug. and the Queen although surprised by the sudden approach didn't dare refuse her,she hugged her gently. Yes she hated Louis,but she could never hate his mother,Aunt Lana,the sweetest woman on earth who gave her whatever she wanted when she was a kid. "I missed you soon much Auntie "she gleamed. "I missed you too princess " The queen smiled. Giselle withdrew herself from the hug and looked at her." Auntie I'm not a little kid anymore... Don't call me princess anymore ok?" she pouted and it made her look really cute. "Oh baby but you are a princess" the queen said. Giselle raised her brow. "Yes! The princess of Kristen"The king said proudly. "And we have something important to discuss with you today." "Oh yes of cause. How could we forget... John clear the area please....and Ruth prepare a place for for us to have our conversation." Both servants responded," Yes my queen!" And went away to to do the task assigned to them. Giselle didn't even get a chance to react and saw that her schoolmates where being brought away. "Hey...no wait! Hey Giselle will you be alrighty?" Laura called out. "Yeah ow... Giselle, what's going on...?" Esther asked worried. "Nothing is wrong ok. I know these people. See you later ok? " Giselle quickly responded as she saw her friends being brought away along with the others. "Ok bye... be careful" Esther said . "I will " Giselle smiled.