Chapter 2: Irritated Butlers, Curious Princes, & Prince Wilfred To The Rescue!

I've been staying at Chateau Phillip for over five weeks now and it seems that I've been seeing Prince Wilfred a lot because I'm supposed to go and water the flowers in his study but Claude came up to me today...

"Miss Alana you are not supposed to go into his highness's study!" I shrank back from Claude's intense gaze.

"Prince Wilfred has asked me to water the plant in his study every day..." I spoke softly and Claude froze as his eyes widened in surprise before his facial expression turned slightly sad and hurt.

"His highness wouldn't allow anyone to water that plant...not even me..." Claude looked sad and it made me want to apologize but I stopped myself for I have done nothing wrong.

"Very well then if his highness has asked you then it is fine." Claude went back to his usual serious look and voice as he walked off down the hallway. I was going to head back to my room when Prince Wilfred appeared from around the corner.

"Prince Wilfred...!" My eyes widened as a small gasp escaped my lips.

"I thought that I'd have to step in if he went any further." Prince Wilfred's gentle gaze met with mine and it made my heart skip a beat.

"I was just about to go back to my room." Prince Wilfred smiled softly as he opened his mouth to say something.

"Would you like to take a walk through the gardens with me now? I know you must be bored sitting in your room all day staring out the window at the gardens." I was about to answer when I started to wonder...

"If you don't mind me asking but... How do you know?" I thought I saw a tint of blush rise in Prince Wilfred's cheeks. "Prince Wilfred...?" I stepped forward a little when Prince Wilfred started to answer.

"I often see you from my bedroom window..." Prince Wilfred started to become shy. He watches me from his window... I smiled softly at Prince Wilfred as I gave him my answer to his question from earlier.

"I'd love to go on a walk through the gardens with you." I smiled sweetly and he smiled back as we walked to the gardens.

We were walking through the gardens when I saw five figures standing near a fountain.

"Prince Wilfred aren't they the princes from the other kingdoms?" Prince Wilfred turned his head and looked surprised as he saw the princes. The princes seem to have taken notice of our presence as they all stared at us.

"Maybe I should head back to my room..." Prince Wilfred seemed to have heard me mumble about leaving because he shook his head gently.

"No need for that." He smiled brightly and I grew hesitant.

"But..." Prince Wilfred shook his head again.

"It's alright." I nodded my head as Prince Wilfred beckoned me to follow him. We both walked up to the princes and Prince Roberto and Prince Edward began to address me.

"Hello Miss Alana. It's good to see you again." Prince Edward wore his usual kind smile as I smiled at him.

"It's good to see you too Prince Edward." That was when Prince Roberto began to speak.

"You are just as pretty as the last time Alana!" Prince Roberto grinned as I felt my face heat up in embarrassment.

"Prince Roberto please..." I didn't know what to do so I looked to my left to try and hide my embarrassment. Prince Roberto saw this and began to chuckle to himself.

"Why is a commoner here?" I heard Prince Keith's voice as he addressed Prince Wilfred.

"She's a very special guest of Lord Michel's." Prince Wilfred answered that so calmly that it surprised me. Prince Joshua began to look at me curiously.

"What is your relation to Lord Michel?" Prince Joshua began to stare at me intently and I'm not supposed to reveal my identity to anyone until grandfather's 100th birthday there was nothing I could say so I just stood there quietly not able to say anything.

"Are you not going to answer my question?" I heard Prince Joshua's voice grow impatient.

"I'm sorry but I cannot say..." Prince Joshua grew even more curious as I didn't say anything else.

"And why can't you tell?" I felt Prince Joshua's intense gaze plunging deep inside of me.

"I promised not to until a certain time. I'm sorry but that is all I will say." I said sternly and Prince Joshua seemed almost satisfied by my answer. I started to have a weird feeling grow inside of me as I felt Prince Joshua, Prince Keith, and Prince Glenn's intense gazes on me. I feel that they will find something out just by asking and investigating a little. I mean with the people that are working for them and the fact of the positions they hold of course they could find out a lot of information. Maybe I should talk with grandfather...

After a while of talking with the princes I was taken back to my room. I had started to text Claude when he had came in.

"Oh Claude I was just about to text you..." Claude looked at me with a hint of curiosity.

"Oh? What is it?" I started to speak as the words formed in my head.

"I need to see Lord Michel today..." Claude looked at me sternly after I finished my sentence.

"You can't just think that you can drop in on someone like this! No you cannot go!" He had a cold look and feel about him as the atmosphere turned intense.

"But it's important!" I was surprised by my sudden outburst but Claude seemed displeased about it.

"And what is it that's so important that you must see him?!" The atmosphere continued to intensify and I started to feel uncomfortable.

"I cannot tell because it's between me and Lord Michel." I said as I felt my heart tremble with fear.

"What is it because I cannot let you go without my knowing of the situation!"

"But...!" Claude looked really angry and it just made me feel even more frightened.

"Well out with it!" I was about to say something when the door to my room swung open and standing there was Prince Wilfred with an angry look on his face.

"Why is it so important that you need to know Claude?" Claude was surprised when Prince Wilfred came in but he shrank at Prince Wilfred's anger.

"Well your highness I can't really let her go without a reason." Prince Wilfred's expression didn't falter as the atmosphere reached its limit of intensity.

"She said it was between Lord Michel and herself so you shouldn't pry any further than that!" Claude bowed his head apologetically and left to arrange a car for me. As Claude hurried out the door I felt Prince Wilfred's gaze on me so I turned in his direction.

"I'm sorry about Claude..." I shook my head and smiled.

"No it's okay." Prince Wilfred looked surprised and then he smiled.

"You're such a kind person there wouldn't be a single reason why anyone wouldn't like you." I blushed at Prince Wilfred's words when Claude returned to the room.

"I have arranged a car for Miss Alana to head to Nobel Michel Castle." I nodded at Claude as I began to walk out of the room.

"I'll escort you to the car." I heard Prince Wilfred say as he came up beside me.

"Oh thank you..." I said shyly and we both walked out to the car.

I got in the car and it started to drive straight to Nobel Michel Castle. I fear that the princes will learn of my identity a little too early... I thought that as the car neared Nobel Michel Castle.

Hi guys I hope you enjoyed this chapter! In the next chapter there will be uncovered family secrets, curious princes, harsh punishments from Claude, and a romantic meeting in the middle of the night... Anyway I don't know when the next chapter will be up so be patient! Don't forget to leave comments because the comments you leave me are what motivates me to continue with the story and some of your comments gives me ideas so keep them coming! ;D So I'll see you in the next chapter! Bye! ;P