Happy Ending For The Villain Has It Own Price [Discontinue]

(3) dance

The day of the ball at Royal Palace arrived. Penelope got herself a blue moon dress with white stars decorated down on her gown. Some of her hair was tied to the top. Penelope walk away from her room to greeted her family

" father, brothers! " -Penelope

" ah Penelope! You look very beautiful my dear " -Duke

" the maids did a great job " -Derrick

" you look like a dog! " -Reynold

The room were silent hearing Reynold calling Penelope by nicknames again. Penelope about to throw hand but Derrick stopped her and telling that is very unladylike

" Reynold, you should remember your manners... " -Duke

Reynold rolled his eyes ignoring duke. He then noticed Penelope had a pouch carrying

" seriously, you want to eat candies at the ball?? " -Reynold

" just let her be Reynold. You don't have to be jealous that father forbid you from eating one " -Derrick

" je-jealous?! I am not- " -Reynold

" alright enough of this. Let's go right now- " -Duke

Derrick and Penelope laughed a bit at Reynold red face. In the carriage like usual, he complained about Derrick strict behavior along with Penelope childish behavior. All duke can do is smiled at his second son. They arrived at the palace and very welcomed by the guards.

" remember what I told you Penny, don't bow 180° or don't say anything about your life in streets. Got that? " -Derrick

" I got it brother " -Penelope

Said Penelope proudly, Reynold is mocking Derrick stupid advice. Derrick sigh and escort Penelope to greet the emperor. Penelope eyes widened and very sparkly as she saw Callisto next to the emperor.

" Greetings your majesty " -Duke

Duke's children bowed to the emperor as a sign of respect. The emperor smiled and welcomed them with warmth. Sooner the party started after Emperor make a short speech. Penelope who was standing next to her brother is excited seeing Callisto walking towards her while her brothers are uneasy about it.

" It's pleasure to meet you, princess. Are these two your brother " -Callisto

" it's pleasure to meet you too your highness, yes these two are my brothers " -Penelope

Callisto smiled trying to hold his laughter after remembered embarrassing that were done by Reynold in the letter she wrote.

" say princess, would you like a dance with me? " - Callisto

" I'm sorry your highness, my sister should dance with he brothers first- " -Reynold

" just go Penny " -Derrick

" h-hey! We- " Penelope

Callisto grabbed Penelope's hands and brought her to the dance center. Reynold was going to pull her back but was stopped by Derrick

" just let the child has fun with her friend. Come on, we got lots of ladies we need to greet.. " -Derrick

" ugh I hate girls. " -Reynold

Penelope and Callisto dancing together. Some of the nobles are gossiping about their background and some of them found them very lovable.

" I'm glad you wear the necklace I gave you. It suit you well! " -Callisto

" thank you your highness! You got a good eyes on jewelries " -Penelope

" Haha! I just see what suit you the most " -Callisto

The song ended as people were clapping at Penelope and Callisto. They both smiled and taking a break from the dance. Penelope gave Callisto the pouch of candies, he smiled and pat her head.

" you really never forget my promises pfft. Thank you " -Callisto

" you welcome your highness- " -Penelope

Before Penelope could finish her words. Callisto grabbed her hand and ran away from the the place they were

" sorry kid! Lots of ladies were coming toward me and I am scared as hell " -Callisto

They stopped running and apparently is in the garden again. Callisto laughed and lay on the ground while Penelope was shocked to see the first prince behavior. Penelope sigh and sat next to him. They both staring at the sparkling stars wandering in the sky

" one day, kid. I will be the star of this empire " -Callisto

" how so? " -Penelope

" I will defeat our enemies in war and come back as a hero! People will love me and starting to respect me more " -Callisto

" then I'll be cheering for you and pray for your victory, your highness " -Penelope

" pfft thank you, kiddo. I really need to hear that " -Callisto

This is what Callisto wanted. A friend that he could count on. Penelope smiled and started to stroke his hair. It's what her mother used to do the her when she's telling stories. Callisto flinched for a bit but stayed and closed his eyes. It's been a long time since he felt this comfortable. It reminded him of her mother who love stroking his hair. He miss his mother. Both of them miss their mothers. Now for moment, both of them fell asleep.

Duke in the other hand searching for his adopted daughter but didn't want to make a fuss. He walked until he arrived and an abandoned garden, there he found Penelope and Callisto are sleeping on the ground. He slowly carry Penelope and wake Callisto up

" your highness, the party is over so it's better for you to go back " -Duke

" mhm- yeah sure, Duke. Tell Penelope I said goodnight " -Callisto

The Duke nodded understanding the prince words and left the garden.

" huh? She asleep- " -Reynold

Said Reynold who is holding a roses with box of chocolate. The Duke questioned about the gift that were given to his second son but Reynold clear the misunderstanding

" ah- lady Ella from Winter house gave this as a gift for Penelope. She couldn't find her in the ball so she told me to give it to her " -Reynold

" I see. Such a nice person to give my daughter a gift " -Duke

" Hey! I gave her gifts too so I am also- " -Reynold

Derrick hush Reynold. He's too tired to hear his brother blabbing again. He pushed Reynold to enter the carriage. The Duke scolded those two quietly not wanting to wake his daughter up. Derrick gave up on making his brother quiet and sat on the carriage. Reynold groaned and about to choke Derrick but he won't do it. Not in the public. All of them went home and Duke gave Penelope to Yvonne's nanny so she can put her to Penelope's bed.

Reynold was about to choke Derrick but Derrick kick Reynold at his leg and ran to his room. The second son curse out loud and was stop by Duke. The next day, both of sons were grounded which making Penelope wandering what she had miss. Though Penelope is happy to receive a gift by a friend in her age. Penelope and Ella get along very well, they shared almost the same interests and hobbies