The day of the Grand Opening (Part 2)
I was in the elevator, I couldn't stop thinking about Charles, how stupid of me not to ask him to take off his glaces what was behind those glasses? Who is that mysterious man?
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The doors opened 20th floor our suite floor, I walked in the room, my nikes making some squishy sound, my mom appeared out of nowhere with a scared look on her face.
"My God where in heaven were you? You're soaking wet you're going to catch a cold come here darling let's get you a towel and something hot you must be cold." she said taking me in her arms.
After drinking a hot chocolate and taking a hot shower I sat down on the bed where Amalia was and told her what happened.
"So you're telling me a cute stranger out of nowhere walked you home and made you the conversation in front of your favorite place and statue and you didn't see his face?" she said looking at me with wide eyes.
"Humm, yes that's it, but I know his name is Charles." I said in a dreamy way, what's wrong with mehhhhh!!!
"Hun you dreamt, this wasn't real." she said to me, I kicked her and said,
"It was as real as this kick trust me!"
"Okay okay, then it was kind of romantic, kind of a "Notting Hill" movie he's your Julia Roberts and you're the Hugh Grant, except you're a girl and he's a man." she said.
"Euhm yeah if you want to put it that way then yes Amal." I said
"Girls, they are here!!" we heard mom say.
We stood up from our beds then went to the living room, to see a whole crew of make up artists and hairdressers.
"Wow mom we are only three to get ready, not a whole football team." I said jokingly.
"Real funny Ella, now girls go get prepared!" she said to us.
We approached all the staff, greeting them and telling them what was our vision of the style we wanted to have for tonight of course our ideas were not as professionals as them and they actually made us look like princesses, real princesses, then we putted our dresses on and then it was already 5 p.m. and the Grand Opening was at 6:30 p.m. so we had to run.
I was in a pink blush dress, my hair was braided in shape of a crown, Amal had this amazing red bordeau dress with her hair made in a beautiful updo.
"Wow!" Dad said when he saw us all ready.
"Wow you too dad!, you look like James Bond." I said to him cheekily.
"Girls! You look amazing! Let's take a family picture and get going okay?" mom said a big smile on her face.
We took a picture and then we went to the Grand Opening. The car ride was really stressful with mom telling us what to say, what not to say, if we had to bow down or curtsy if we had to talk or say some things important, it was really frustrating because we would have to be careful with everything we do and say. Then after all the speech mom gave us we finally arrived.Cameras were flashing, I guess they were here for the Royal Highnesses, the valet opened the car door and we went out, and made our way inside the beautiful place.
Inside everything looked amazing kind of antic there were golden chandeliers and statues in the entrance it was really chic, then there was the University's flags hanging, there was finger food everywhere, people were all dressed up just like us, there was an orchestra which played beautiful music and there were tables for the dinner with flowers on them, our names on little cards.
"Ladies go on and make some friends after all they're going to be your classmates for the next 3 years." mom said to us.
In case you don't know, I am really shy I mean I'm the shy one between Amal and I, she's always the one making friends first and getting along with everyone.
"Let's go Bella." Amal said taking my arm and walking in the room and greeting people. From afar I could see mom and dad talking with some man, which I assumed was an old friend.
"Hello, nice to meet you, I'm John." Said a guy, who looked like the kind of guy who knows he's handsome and acts like a total douchebag, you know what I mean?
"And my name is Charles." Said the other guy, he looked cute and seemed nice. I blocked as I heard his name
"Hello, I'm Amal, this is Ella, it's nice meeting you both." Amal said looking at them then at me, I only managed to smile.
"So are you from here?" asked Charles.
"Yes, yes we are." I said.
"I'm sorry, it's maybe weird, but, did you happen to be at the Kensington park this afternoon?" I asked, I couldn't take it anymore, I had to ask!
"Yes, I was there this afternoon, how odd were you there too?" is this a joke? like of course I was there can't you remember? At this moment Amal looked at me confused.
"Well yes I was there but we talked and you had a Cap and sunglasses on, and you walked me to my hotel." I looked at him confused. His friend told him something in his ear and the expression on Charles' face changed.
"Yes right, Ella how could I forget." he said, hmm weird, what's the matter with him.
"I-" I started but I had been cut out by some man talking on a microphone.
"Ladies and Gentleman, please stand up for their Royal Highnesses the Prince William of Wales and Prince Harry of Wales." The princes entered the room and everybody started to applaud them, they started to greet everybody and you could see the people bowing down in front of them, and that's when it hit me, WHAT IF I DO SOMETHING WRONG?! They were coming towards us to greet us. Prince William greeted Amal and I could swear I heard her let out a scream, then he came to me I curtsied and said "You Royal Highness." What a dream come true to finally meet the Prince William and Harry!!!!
Prince Harry arrived and as soon as he passed by Amal he looked at me deep in the eyes, and he looked confused, I curtsied and said again "Your Royal Highness", he looked at me yet again and smiled, I knew that smile, I mean of course I know this smile I saw it a thousand times on the tabloids and all.
After greeting everybody, Prince William took the microphone and started thanking Cambridge University for all his years there and all the things he learned, then he said,
"I know that Kate was supposed to be here, unfortunately she wasn't feeling too well ,though she sends her love, and that is the reason why my brother Harry is here." he said before giving back the microphone.
The evening started, the princes were charming they were making small talks with everybody, I then went next to mom and dad, Amal was still with those boys.
"Ella, here this is our old friend and the dean of the university." Mom said, I smiled and shook the Dean's hand.
"Ella come don't stay with the parents let's have a bit of fun and get to know everybody." Amal said taking me by the hand. I started walking with her to a small group of young people, there was those two boys John and Charles, and there was two other girls, Tiana and Juliette. They looked bitchy, and ehhh can't a girl judge on a first look? I saw the two girls redoing their hair and putting their dress in a good shape and I didn't understand why until I saw Prince Harry come towards us.
"Hello everyone." he said looking at everyone then staring at me.
"What are your names and what are you looking forward to?" he asked.
"My name is Tiana Brown, I'm 20 years old and I'm going to take Engineering classes." she said fluttering her eyelashes, and it went on and on until there was still me and Charles.
"I'm Charles Miller, I'm 21 years old and I'm doing a Master in Economics." he said, as soon as he said his name the prince looked over to me with wide eyes, what is the matter with him?
"I'm Ella Diana Porter, I'm 19 and I'm going to take Law classes." I said smiling at the prince I mean since he's always starring at me. Suddenly the music started and people started to waltz, Charles and the Prince looked at me but Charles was faster.
"Would you do me the honor of dancing with me?" he asked politely, I mean how can I say no after all that happened in the park today.
"Sure." I smiled slightly, I looked at the Prince curtsied once again and took Charles hand and we started dancing till the end of the song, then I started to remember how the Charles from the park sounded like and it was nothing like him, so at the end of the song we went back next to everybody and as the Prince was leaving I started talking.
"So Charles, you say you were at the Kensington park this afternoon right?" I said.
"Yes, my dear you were there too." he said a bit confused and lost, at that moment the Prince came back on his steps and stood next to me hearing the conversation.
"Oh yes I know that, I was there, but can you tell me where we met?" at that moment I could see he was lost, he was looking all around and wasn't answering anymore.
"That's what I thought! Then why lie to me?" I asked, isn't this crazy? I don't even know the guy for 5 minutes and he already lied to me.
"Excuse me." I said then left, since I didn't know where to go to I went to the Ladies' room. Amal saw me from afar and came rushing behind me, asking me what had happened and after explaining to her and telling her it was a lie she wanted to go back and kick his butt but I then remembered her that two Princes were here and it wouldn't be smart nor lady like to do such a thing. We then went next to mom and dad, then Prince William came and started talking to us, we talked school and then we talked about what we liked the most about here in London and all.
"I simply adore the Kensington Park with the Peter Pan statue, I just love it, I even was there this afternoon!" I said smiling, thinking about what I love made me feel better.
"Oh really?" said the Prince William, as Prince Harry was coming toward us.
"Actually it is one of my brother's favorite parks, isn't it Harry?" he asked
"Beg your pardon?" Harry said.
"Miss Porter here said that her favorite place is the Kensington Park and the statue of Peter Pan and she said she was there this afternoon, weren't you there too this afternoon?" William asked causing me to stare at the Prince Harry, who was now speechless.
"Hum, yes it is true, it is one of my favorites and I was there this afternoon, I am just someone who appreciates this statue and the unusual quietness of this park." he said. Wait what? thats what Charles said when we met.
FLASHBACK
"No, no haha, not God, just someone who appreciates this statue and the unusual quietness of this park."
END OF FLASHBACK
My jaw dropped, I got it !
To Be Continued...