How to Princess - Series

Chapter 16

That night when I got back I never even let Caelan in. Saph had stormed off to god knows where and I shut myself in my room. Caelan gave up trying to get in after about an half hour.

Being alone gave me time to think. That wasn't a good thing. Thinking meant trying to deal with my situation and I wasn't ready for that yet. I ran my hands through my hair and threw myself down on my bed. I sat up and pulled the duvet around me like I would do before any of this happened. When I was Sapphire Peters.

I closed my eyes tight and tried to focus on anything but tomorrow. The door was knocked and I let out a small scream. I jumped out of the bed and ran to the door. Desperate for a distraction. Caelan stood there. "I had to go deliver more invites" he said grinning.

I smiled at him and jumped at him. I wrapped my arms around his neck. "I'm scared Caelan" I said quietly.

He stroked my hair and pushed me into the room and onto my bed. "I know" he said and sat beside me. He tried to brush hair out of my face but poked me in the eye with his thumb.

"Ow!" I shouted and clutched my face.

Caelan grabbed me and took my face in his hands. "Sorry" he said trying not to smile. I couldn't help it. I started laughing. He gave up trying to look serious and smiled. "You look beautiful when you laugh" he said softly.

I stopped laughing and smiled at him. I touched his chin and felt rough stubble under my fingers. I looked closer and saw that he did have slight stubble on his chin. "You need to shave" I laughed.

"You're unbelievable" he laughed. He stopped and I frowned. I opened my mouth to speak but he pounced on me and began tickling my ribs. I kicked my legs as I giggled. He put his knee across my flailing legs and ignored my hands as they tried to push him away.

"Stop!" I shouted as he tickled me harder. He brought a hand up and covered my mouth.

"Shh. We dont want anyone coming in. We both know I shouldn't be here" he said laughing. He pulled back and I sat up.

"So why are you here?" I asked.

"Do I need an excuse to see my gorgeous girlfriend?" He laughed and pulled me into his chest.

"You are too kind Caelan Smee" I laughed and hit his chest playfully.

"It's true though" he said smiling. I stopped smiling and jumped at him again. He fell back against the pillows and I kissed him hard.

I pulled back slightly and frowned. "Why does it have to be this way?" I said sadly.

"Hopefully not for much longer love" Caelan said and kissed me again, softer this time.

"Seriously!" Someone shrieked and I jumped up. The silk sheets were slidy and I fell back off the bed. Caelan tried to catch me and came after me landing on top of me.

I groaned as I tried to get out from under him. Caelan jumped up and pulled me to a standing position. "Really Saph?" I said glaring at the red head.

"Willow!" She shouted. "Caelan out. Now!" She said and Caelan held his hands up in surrender and sprinted out the room. "Willow really? You're getting married tomorrow and I don't care if you want to or not but this is wrong. Really wrong. You're playing with fire and you're going to get burned one way or another"

I groaned. "Who are you? My mother?" I said rolling my eyes and jumping on my bed.

"Someone with a brain apparently" she scolded.

"I've been meaning to ask. Do you? Like or are you made of magic so no brain, heart, lungs etc" I said cocking my head to the side.

"Don't change the subject. You're cheating. And if that wasnt bad enough you're cheating on a king who owns a collection of very large and scary swords"

"And what. You're not doing anything wrong so why are you so afraid?" I asked and folded my arms stubbornly. "Why do you care?"

"I really don't know anymore" Saph said and walked out.

That was the last time I saw anyone that night. I must have passed out as when I woke the sun was rising and my door swung open to reveal a group of maids.

I rubbed my sleepy eyes and one of them pulled me up. "We must get you ready. Can't have you being late for your wedding can we?"

I groaned and let them do what they needed to do. One did my makeup, another my hair. One woman ran in and pulled my clothes off me and whilst I shouted my protests pulled a long white wedding dress over my head.

It had a massive skirt and somehow fit perfectly around my chest. I was pushed down onto the bed and another woman grabbed my foot from under the many layers of dress. She slipped on a massive diamond encrusted heel and I instantly wanted it off. There was no way I would be able to walk in them.

They ignored me and put the other shoe on. They pulled me standing. I wobbled forwards and they caught me. I now stood a few inches taller than the tallest maid and I felt uncomfortable. They sat me down in front of a mirror and pulled my hair into a braid over my shoulder. They tucked white flowers through it and finally pulled me standing again.

They all ran out the room and I looked into the mirror. The makeup done was very natural and my hair was neat over my shoulder. I sighed and felt my eyes well up. This wasn't how I expected my wedding morning to go at all.

The door opened and Captain Hook walked in. He had on a black shirt and trousers and a long black jacket. He had been given his hook back as well. He had a black eye but seemed to show it off. His lip was swollen too but seemed to be dying down. "Daddy" I said quietly. Scared if I said anything more I would cry.

"My baby girl is properly grown up" he said proudly. The pride in his voice made my heart break.

"Daddy. I don't want this" I said and the tears fell. He ran over to me and hugged me. I fell into his arms and clutched at his shirt like a scared child.

"I know lass. I know. But you can get through this. I know it" he said and stroked my hair. The action calmed me. I took a deep breath and straightened up. Even with my heels on he was still taller than me. "Just so you know. If this goes well you'll end up with Caelan and you can have the Jolly Roger"

My eyes widened. "But the Jolly Roger's your pride and joy" I said shocked.

"You're my pride and joy Willow. Anyway I want grandkids to carry on the Jones name and I want them to grow up how you should of. On a ship on the sea" he smiled and I hugged him again.

"Thanks dad" I said and let him go. "Now let's go get me married" I sighed and he took my arm and lead me out the door.