I opened my eyes and found myself under a tree...that was confusing since I was just at my wedding in Balmoral castle. Everything looked so different..
I spotted a building with big sign "Target", I wondered what place was that. I felt scared but curious. I stepped in and saw many things that looked like...food? Only covered with some transparent fabric [it's plastic but she doesn't know that]
Suddenly young man spoke up:
- what are you doing here? -
Man he was handsome.. but very different from prince's I was used to see.
- oh my apologies sir. I didn't mean to intrude. I'm simply very lost. -
I said sincerely, looking at him with curiosity
- You haven't intruded, i was just admiring your dress. What's your name, princess? -
Kai said, raising an eyebrow.
- Names Princess Kimberley -
I said politely and curtsied
- Kimberley, that's a pretty name. -
Kai said still amused by my mannerism. He stepped closer a little bit
- and may i ask what's your name, sir? -
- Kai, very nice to meet you. In all honesty i really don't know how i got here. One minute i was at my wedding in Balmoral castle, the next lighting struck and i woke up here under a tree. -
Kai tilted his head at my words, surprised that a bride would be wandering an empty town without her groom
- Balmoral castle? Are you Scottish? -
- Yes, Kai. I'm Scottish princess of the 19th century -
Kai walked around me inspecting me from every angle. For Kai my story sounded completely ridiculous... but it's not every day a bride appears in front of you out of thin air.
- How did you get here? -
Kai asked me, his gaze flicking over my dress. It was like something straight out of movie
- As I said, I was in church 'Crathie Kirk' that's near my Balmoral castle. I was getting married to prince Edward, when suddenly grand lighting struck and the next thing i know is I'm here -
I said in complete honesty. Kai looked at me for a moment, trying to see is I was trying to pull his leg, but my sincerity was obvious
- You're telling me lighting hit you and teleported you to 2015? -
- Yes, look my dress is proof. Also my tiara and jewellery is out of real gold -
I said feeling sad he wouldn't believe me. Kai looked at the outfit a bit closer, taking in the complicated fabric of the clothing. It would be a strange thing to fake.
kai said simply, his eyes returning to my face. He let out a slight chuckle of this strange situation
- Thank you so much. I promise I'm not crazy. But may you help me? I have no place to stay noe anything to eat. -
i said softly as i checked out his appearance. Kai thought for a moment. What were the chances he'd stumble across a girl from century ago? It seemed ridiculous, but she was real, and needed help
- of course i'll help you. You can come stay with me, but I doubt I have anything for you to wear -
- oh don't worry about that, i don't need a grand dress, besides people look at me strangely when i walk around. I noticed that everyone is wearing something... how to say, 'uncanny' i guess.
Kai chuckled at my words, not in a mean way but he find it endearing, to his own surprise.
- It's called jeans and t shirt -
he explained softly. Kai took me to local shop and helped me look for some kind of outfit that wouldn't make me stand out so much. People were staring at me, my grand dress and shiny tiara was a massive contrast to others simple jeans and tops or shirts. I gave Kai my tiara which he held very gingerly and observed. I stepped out of changing room and the moment Kai's eyes landed on me he felt... mesmerised. I had simple low waist jeans and dark blue top that said '68', you know one of thoes tops.
- so, how do i look? I have to say it's so strange to wear as you said 'jeans'. I had never had anything on my legs except tights. But I like it... what do you say? Kai? ... Kaii? -
as i rambled on Kai sat there with his lips parted and completely shocked. Something so simple as jeans and top made me look so beautiful.
- oh yeah, right, sorry... you look... amazing, beautiful... -
kai finally snapped out of his trance. I looked in his eyes and the world seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of us in this store. True, prince's have said more fancy words and read me poems, but... this ... this felt real, he wasn't saying that because he wanted to get the crown and throne by marriage with me, he was saying that because he found me beautiful, really beautiful in this simple outfit, as a simple girl not a royalty.
- pick anything else you want, I'm paying -
kai said snapping me out. I nodded and thanked him before looking for more clothes. After we spent the day shopping and at hairdresser, he took me to his home. It was apartment, something I've never seen before. I observed everything, touching things lightly not to break them. Kai watched me from side with a small loving smile. He was falling for me and fast. It surprised him, he was never the one for romance, as he said himself ''romance stories are for babies'', but now... now he felt his stomach curling and his heart doing flips just because of this girl... this princess... real life princess. It wasn't because i was royalty, but because i was so... beautiful, kind, elegant. Most girls just threw themselves at him, hanging from his neck and asking for it, but I... I was a girl he never knew he needed or wanted but now.. i was all he could think about.
- take your time, princess. You don't have to rush -
Kai said softly, as he continued observing me.
That night Kai was walking to kitchen when he noticed me sitting at the window peering at the stars. He approached me carefully
- what are you thinking about, princess? -
- I'm just thinking about my family... do they remember me or am i replaced... do I even exist in their time line anymore... i feel... i feel like fish out of water. It's not that I'm ungrateful for everything you've done for me, but... I miss being home -
I said softly, i truly was grateful for everything Kai did for me, but i was homesick. All this modernism was hard for me to accept
- oh princess... i know you're grateful and i can imagine how you feel, but i promise i'll help you. This is your new home. -
Kai said and softly hugged me from behind. It seemed like world has stopped and left only two of us in eachothers embrace. I looked up at him and he looked down at me. His gaze fell on my lips and my breath hitched. I was not used to this but it felt right. Kai leaned in and our lips met in soft and tender kiss. My eyes closed and world stopped. It felt right... like I've found my place. Maybe destiny took me here to find my true 'prince'. No matter what happened I've found home.
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