"Princess, the Grand Prince: Veritas Ratio requests an audience with you." said the head maid.

You thought, "He's showing up after all these years?" He was your childhood friend after all, and he promised to marry you back then.

As you both started growing up, he was getting distant to the point that you no longer talked or saw his presence, even in adulthood.

You walk your way to the garden where he is standing there, tall and handsome

"It's been a long time... What brings you here, Grand Prince Veritas?" You asked.

"I am getting married due to the Queen's demand. I would like your presence at my upcoming wedding." He said sharply and sternly.

Your heart sunk, for some unknown reason.