Nessa's face was glowing more than usual and it took me awhile to know the reason why.

"It's about Lucas, there's a rumor that he broke off his engagement with Anastasia," Ria whispered in my ear.

"Yeah, that's true."

"You heard that Nessa. The rumor is actually real and a fact for the first time," Ria told her.

"It's okay, whatever." Nessa tried to hide her smile.

"Well look what we have here," I said as I pulled a card that was stuck between our door.

"An invitation to Lucas' party," Ria said as her smile widened even more.

'Dear friends,

You are invited to come at my party at the main hall, 35th room, at 9 o'clock this evening. Please wear comfortable clothes as this is not a formal party. I look forward for your presence.'

-Prince Lucas

"Whoah, it's 8 pm. We better get ready then." I smiled wickedly at Ria, both of us were probably thinking the same thing.

"I'm not going," Nessa muttered while looking down.

"What?! You have to go Nessa. I think this party is mostly for you."

Her eyes widened at me, a faint blush were vivid on her cheeks. "H-how could you say that?"

"We're going to give you a make-over honey." I changed the subject, already taking a hold of her arm, Ria with the other arm.

"Damn right."

Nessa looked at us nervously. "Guys?"

Ria and I chuckled evilly, let's see where this event will go.

*****

"Clarissa I'm glad you came. You look beautiful as usual. Where's--"

"She's at the garden, by the roses. Would you go and welcome her? She's acting really shy."

"Alright," Lucas said immediately, already on his way. He was wearing jeans and a white v-neck shirt. It was casual but he looked handsome and refreshing. I could see girls swooning dreamily at him. Too bad he's already taken.

"Nice party by the way," I complemented just before he gets out of earshot.

"Thanks." He flashed me a charming smile and I could have melted if a picture of Gavier's smirking face didn't flash in my mind.

The party was held at a big balcony with an indoor pool. No wonder he said to wear casual clothes. There were not much people but I could tell it's going to be filled up soon. I grabbed a soda drink and moaned at the feel of it going down my dry throat.

"Is he going there?" Ria rushed beside me.

"Yup, all according to plan."

"We should go then. We don't want miss the drama."

"Yes we shall," I finished the soda in one gulp and put it back on the wooden table.

"I hope you didn't get her too far."

"I didn't, don't worry."

"Wait, is that Queen Elizabeth?" I stopped my tracks and hid behind the door.

"Yeah and isn't that your advisor?"

I nodded. My eyes couldn't believe what I was seeing. Queen Eliazabeth was talking to Carlos at the end of the hall and they seemed to be in a serious conversation.

"Do you think they're talking about you."

"I hope not." I really hope not.

Doubt clouded my head. Is Carlos the queen's spy? I felt betrayed and hurt. For one I had actually warmed up to Carlos and treated him as my uncle. I told him my problems even stuff about Gavier. He can't do that to me.

"Let's just go. I'll ask him tomorrow." I'll definitely ask him.

We went at the garden and soon spotted Nessa. It was easy to spot her because we made her wear a bright yellow dress. She was innocently looking around, confused.

Hearing footsteps, she turned around.

Lucas stood before her, swirls of different emotions filled his eyes.

"Lucas," Nessa gasped and gaped at him.

"Nessa." He stepped towards her, his eyes never leaving her.

Ria and I smiled at each other excitedly behind a bush.

"W-what are you doing here?" Nessa stepped back and broke eye contact with him.

"I was told you were here so I went here. I wanted to see you."

Nessa chuckled uneasily. "You can't mean that. Where's Anastasia?"

Lucas clenched his fists and glared at her. "Haven't you heard that I broke it off."

"Why?" She stepped back again, somewhat looking afraid. She tensed when her back hit the tree, making her trapped.

"Because I don't love her and she's not the girl I want to spend the rest of my life with." He stepped towards her until there was no more space between them and put an arm above her head, completely trapping her.

"W-what are you d-doing? Step back!" Nessa put her hands on his chest and pushed him but Lucas didn't budge.

"W-why are you doing this?" Nessa was panicking now, I could see tears in her eyes.

Lucas on the other hand looked pained. "Nessa please look at me," he said and tilted her head. "I'm sorry, so fucking sorry I didn't fight for you, for us."

"Stop." Nessa's tears fell from her beautiful eyes and my heart constricted. Imagine what she must be feeling right now.

"There was not a day I didn't regret not having you by my side. I am so fucking stupid not to realize it sooner."

"Please stop."

"Don't hate me Nessa. Please give me another chance."

Nessa just looked at him with tired eyes as she cried.

"Please," Lucas voice was hoarse and sounded hurt.

Nessa looked down and Lucas bit his lip hard, looking as if Nessa just slapped him. "Nessa, don't do this to me. You have to look at me. You know what, fuck it, I'm going to kiss you and if you don't stop me then that means yes."

Nessa gasped but before she could say anything Lucas smashed his lips against her. Her eyes closed as she wrapped her arms around his neck, accepting his onslaught. Lucas groaned and let go. "I missed you so much," he said softly as he caressed her cheek, looking at her with so much affection it melted my heart.

A tear fell from his eyes. "I can't believe you're finally mine." He began to kiss her again and I decided it was time to leave.

I wiped the end of my eyes. Ria did the same and we both smiled till our mouths ached. We then proceeded our way out, not wanting to ruin the beautiful scenario.

"Fuck man, what was that?" I heard a very familiar voice as I bumped my head.

"If you just watched where you're going--" I began, feeling the bump on my head with my hand and gasped when I saw who it was.

"Eric, Gavier?"

Eric smirked at Ria who crossed her arms, sighing at the sight of him.

"Look who we have here. Another pair of peeping toms. So where the hell is the popcorn?" Gavier asked, wearing his all-knowing smirk.

I rolled my eyes.

This is going to be a hell of a party, I tell you, and it's just beginning.