Jacques is a genius. This gown is all about illusions. It gives an illusion of a neckline, golden detailed tattoos down the arm on such light fabric it's hard to see even when it's on me. The dress is detailed from head to toe with Swarovski crystal embellishments, especially on the bodice. They glitter like the rainbow whenever I move or the light hits me. The bodice is tight and the rest flows out. He used lilac purple and a rose gold to give it an umbrae effect. It's absolutely stunning.

I love that he picked a shade of purple. I know it's a regal color and I look good in it. My fair skin makes the top of the dress and the sleeves look like I've been dressed in only golden shimmering embroidering pieces and crystals.

"Jacques, this is unbelievable. I can't thank you enough." Or praise him enough, which I can tell he very much likes even though he says to stop gushing over him.

"You inspired the art you wear. Every word you have said about this dress reflects the one wearing it. You are unbelievably stunning, beautiful, sexy, brave, and so on. You are a Princess. Believe that you are all these things because you are. Remove doubt and fear. Go find your Prince and live happily ever after." I squat down to hug him once I'm back in my robe and the dress is taken away for a few alterations from the fitting. He whispered, "dare to believe in yourself and Fate will take you farther than you could ever dream of."

I walked out of the room in tears. Today is only the beginning of my adventure.

***

I'm standing outside the door of my new bedroom. My parents beside me, guiding me since they insisted on blindfolding me.

"Are you ready?!"

"YES!!!" I smile and shake with excitement.

"Ok, now!" The blindfold is removed and the large double doors open to reveal a dreamlike oasis.

The walls have been spelled making it look like a sunny day deep in a forest wood. My ceiling has a sun right now with clouds but will mimic the real night sky.

My king sized bed has four tall bed posts that have ivy carved into it, lightening bugs are in jars around the room. They can be released or used as a lantern. The bed is covered in purple silk sheets and emerald green bedding with golden whimsical embellishments. There is so much more to explore including the en-suite bathroom that has a mini waterfall and is even more romantic than Oisin's bathroom.

"Do you like it?" My mom sounds nervous.

"I love it. It's perfect." I'm looking around still stuck in the doorway stunned.

"Wait until you explore the closet and bathroom. Your mother was insistent on making the bathroom larger than your actual room." The King sounds giddy watching me follow the sound of water. "You will have time to explore and enjoy later Princess, but we have a party you need to get ready for. We have one more present for you."

I walk over to my parents who now have a large black velvet box placed in their hand by a security guard. My mother loops her arms around mine and encourages me to open it. This is the closest we've been to one another since I've gotten here.

Opening up the black velvet box I see a close to the collar diamond necklace in rose gold with an aquamarine teardrop surrounded by more diamonds. Bracelet and Celtic drop aquamarine earrings to match and a tiara of rose gold and many different colored gemstones embedded in it. It's very intricate yet delicate. If you were looking at me from far away it would look like a 3 pronged tiara that shimmers, but up close it has jewels from all over the world: emeralds, tanzanites, sapphires, morganites, aquamarines, diamonds, and rubies. It's very whimsical and has Celtic knots intertwined into it. Even the sides are woven rose gold.

I didn't realize I was shaking until my father steadied my hands. "These have been waiting for you for a long time now. I had them made when you were born. I want you to know that I've thought about you every single day." He says while trying not to get all choked up. "My baby girl. My only child. My princess. I'm - I'm..." He gives the box to the security guard and drops to his knees.

A King kneeling before me. It breaks my heart but I look around at all the wonderful things he has done and can do; I look at my mother who is wiping tears away with a handkerchief and feel numb.

They didn't come get me.

They didn't save me.

They lied to me.

They left me in danger.

They neglected their child.

And as much as I don't want to feel upset, I can't help it.

"I'm so sorry my Evee. I don't deserve your forgiveness, but I hope to one day receive it." What a selfish, egotistical, political man. My mother and him can go rot in hell, but that doesn't mean I'll go down with them. I've already been there and it's time I decide to care for my wants and needs.

"I understand father and I hope that day will come too." I'm not a great liar. I can see my mom questioning my reaction from my peripheral vision, but no one is going to ruin my reunion with Fiona and her brothers.

Time to put on a good show.