Chapter one - The Small Talk
Lenora

I feel so stressed and shocked upon hearing the “you’ll be the next queen” words coming out of my father’s mouth. I love my dad so much, despite having no mom to teach me all the princess stuff. Instead, I have an evil stepmom and stepbrother. I’m pretty sure they’re going to kill Dad when they’ll find out about the shocking news that I’m going to be the future queen. I’m going to celebrate my 18th birthday in three days and ugh, that’ll be awkward!!
“Hello, are you still in there, you need to wake up Lenora!” Lydia speaks as she tries to wake me up.
“Listen, I need to sleep to figure out stuff going on in my head because apparently, I can't focus on anything apart from my birthday. I don't know how many people will be present on that day, but I just don't want to celebrate anything related to my birthday!” I say, opening my eyes.
“Listen, you are my friend and I love you for who you are. Don't be so negative, just look at things differently! Cute guys will be invited to your birthday, and you will surely fall in love, I hope so!” She says in a comforting tone.
“Cute guys? Lydia, I don’t want cute guys. I want to stay in my room and read more books. I don't want a party or...