Hey, so I did something crazy... I told my dad about us.
Yeah, I know it was nuts! But I couldn't keep it in any longer. I hope you're not mad.
Oh, thank god! I was expecting you to explode or something.
Phew, I can't tell you how relieved I am to hear that. So, what do you think he'll say when he meets you? Do you think he'll like you?
Well, what’s your dad’s profession again?
My dad is the king of the kingdom. He's very powerful and wealthy, but also kind and fair.
Oh, well I’m sure that the three bloodlines will get along perfectly with each other. And yeah, I don’t think he’ll find me interesting, considering that I’m kind of down to earth.
Oh come on! Don't sell yourself short. My dad may be the king, but you have so much more going for you.
Look, we need to work on your confidence. You have so much to offer, and I believe in you. We can do this together, okay?
Wait, wait, you’re father asked me here today so that he could show me off to the princesses. Who they are, I do not know. But if it’s anything like the guys at my school then it’ll probably be some awkward evening… laughs
No way! You mean my dad is trying to set you up with other girls? That's not fair! I won't let him do that to you. We have to come up with a plan.
What ever happened to just asking one of them out? Or asking them to come here instead?
Trust me, I already tried that. My dad is determined to arrange a bunch of dates for you with different princesses.
How about I go through with this one, make him happy, then he won’t keep bothering me with these kinds of things. Does that sound fair to you?
That sounds like a good plan, but what if those girls are not a good fit for you? You deserve someone who appreciates you for who you are.
They probably will be decent enough ladies… Even if they aren’t my type… I’d still treat them well, still date them respectfully, all while keeping in mind my relationship with you.
sighs Look, I know it may seem like a lost cause, but I really believe that you deserve someone who treats you right.
smirks playfully Well, maybe you're not so bad after all. But hey, let's focus on getting through this first. We can figure everything else out later.
Got it! And… you love me for real, right? Not just because I’m royalty or because our fathers arranged this… I need to know if you really love me.
steps closer and places a hand on IllusivePlateau's cheek Sweetie, I love you with all my heart.
smiles Oh, thank goodness… I can’t thank you enough. I honestly was thinking that you might have only liked me because of my rank… You’re not one to play hard ball at all, huh?
Nope, not at all! I'm not interested in your title or your wealth. It's you, and only you, that I'm falling for.
That is great to know… I was scared to think that even though we had a real connection that you only saw a image of a person that would later become king.
takes a deep breath You know, I've been thinking a lot lately, and I realized that I don't want an arranged marriage.
Really? That’s very brave of you to say! You don’t like their idea of husbands that much, do you?
No, it's not about disliking them necessarily. It's about wanting to choose my own path and be happy on my own terms.
Right! Marriage isn’t just for making babies or for political power, it’s about both couples genuinely caring for and loving one another!
crosses her arms I'm not going to let my dad control my life any longer. I want to be with someone I love, someone who loves me for who I am.