Chapter 52 : SHOPPING
Juliet was overjoyed that Luna was returning to the kingdom today because she had missed her terribly.
Juliet sat on a bench in a castle garden, staring at the main big gate as she waited for a car.
Juliet was lonely because Alyssa was ill and Alexander was with Jace in their private house.
Loukas and Ronin were preoccupied with the ball's preparations, which irritated Juliet because she couldn't play or talk to anyone.
Juliet was well aware that no matter what happened, Luna would always listen to her rants and complaints.
"What are you doing over here, beautiful?" Ronin inquired as he sat beside Juliet, who sighed and rested her head on Ronin's shoulder.
"I'm bored and I miss Luna a lot, so I'm waiting for her and Draco," Juliet said, staring at the gate, hoping the car would arrive soon.
"They won't be here right now." Ronin spoke solemnly as Juliet sighed and inquired, "When will they arrive?" Juliet pouted, Ronin replied, "They would be arriving at midnight."
"I am bored," Juliet sighed, as Ronin laughed and drew Juliet in for a hug as he spoke, "I know my princess, and I am sorry because we are all busy with preparations, no one can give you much time." "What are you doing over here?" Juliet asked, perplexed, as Ronin smiled at her.
"Well, my princess, I thought you could go shopping for your dress with all the girls, so I just came here to tell you to get ready because I will be dropping you all there at the mall," as Juliet squeaked happily while hugging Ronin and kissing his cheek because she loved shopping.
"I can hardly wait." Juliet laughed as she looked at Ronin, who smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, so just get ready," Ronin said as he stood up and extended his hand to Juliet, who took it as they walked back to their room.
"Does this ball have any importance?" Juliet inquired, perplexed, as Ronin hummed, to which he replied, "It's really important because we'll all be announced as kings and queens."
Juliet stammered out, "I-I will be a queen," as Ronin opened their bedroom door as they entered.
"Yeah, because you're my mate," Ronin said as they both went inside the wardrobe to find a comfortable outfit for Juliet.
"It would be difficult, and there would be so many responsibilities," Juliet said as she matched her jewelry to her outfit.
While Juliet took out her heels, Ronin hummed as he replied, "Yeah, but we're all divided into north, south, east, and west, so if dad tells me to rule for the south, I'll only care about their matters." "Oh, Jace will look after one, right?" Juliet inquired, grabbing her dress, to which Ronin replied, "Yeah, but we will be taking care of everything until Alexander is okay," as Juliet entered the washroom. Juliet exited the restroom while wearing a blue spaghetti knee-length strap dress, sat on a chair, and wore white heels.
"How about Sam, Amy, and Kim?" Juliet inquired as Ronin sat next to her and assisted her in wearing her necklace, to which he replied, "Well, I and Lou are investigating them."
Juliet nodded, saying, "I'm worried because I'm sure they'd attack Luna first," as she wore her earrings and bracelet.
"Luna is a strong girl, and breaking her is the most difficult, so just stay strong and nothing will happen," Ronin said as he watched Juliet re-apply her make-up.
"No, she may appear strong, but she is extremely weak," Juliet said after applying lip gloss.
"So, I'm assuming you're the strongest?" Ronin inquired, and Juliet responded, "No, Luna and Alyssa, including myself, are weak because, even if Luna is stronger than us, Sam, Kim, and Amy are vampires." Ronin knew Juliet was correct because, in the end, Luna, Alyssa, and Juliet were still humans, which meant they weren't as strong as Kim, Sam, and Amy.
"That is true, but I promise I will not let anything happen to you," Ronin said as Juliet grabbed her purse and kept her necessary items in it.
Juliet laughed as she said, "says the person who is so busy and can't keep me company," which made Ronin laugh.
"I hope all of our problems are solved quickly." Juliet sighed as she looked at Ronin, who smiled and nodded while holding Juliet's hand and saying, "Hey, don't worry, all of our problems will be solved." Juliet trusted Ronin, but she was still afraid of being hurt or witnessing others being hurt.
"No, Ron, can't you see that our problems have only just begun?" Juliet said as Ronin looked at her, puzzled but concerned.
"What exactly do you mean?" Ronin asked, perplexed, as Juliet sighed and replied, "The way Kim, Sam, and Amy were talking about getting rid of us scares me," causing Ronin to sigh.
Ronin rubbed his forehead and said, "I can tell, but they won't do it," which made Juliet frown because Ronin had sided with Sam.
"How can you be so certain?" Juliet asked, irritated, and Ronin replied, "Well, because if they wanted to do something, they would have already done it," to which Juliet sighed and shook her head in disapproval.
"You won't believe how strong and evil they are," Juliet said as Ronin turned her around and looked her in the eyes once more.
"Look, Jewels, I dated Sam before, and she is not this type of girl," Ronin said, while Juliet clicked her tongue and mumbled, "I knew you would say that."
Ronin's eyes widened in surprise as he looked at his sad mate which now bothered him because he was the cause of it.
"I'm not saying you're wrong because you have evidence, and that evidence is that you all heard them, so not all of you would lie," Ronin said, proving his point as Juliet pushed Ronin a little while she sadly stood up.
Juliet asked, "Why aren't you siding with me if that's not the case?" Ronin responded, "I won't side with anyone unless I find solid proof, but I know you all aren't lying," as he stood up.
"Do you believe me?" Juliet inquired as Ronin hugged her from behind and responded, "I never said I don't believe you, I just meant that we need to be cautious and wait to see what they want," making Juliet smiling.
"But what if they injure us in the process?" Juliet inquired, concerned, and Ronin replied, "They won't be able to come near you all if we are with you, so we will make sure to be with you," as Juliet turned around and hugged Ronin.
"Ronin, I don't ask much, but all I want is for all of us to be safe from whoever is behind all of this," Juliet said honestly, while Ronin hugged her tightly and said, "And I will keep you safe because it's my duty." "Are you going to stay by my side?" Juliet inquired, to which Ronin replied, "I will always be by your side because only a vampire can love you forever."
"I love you Ronin," Juliet said softly as Ronin kissed her neck and replied, "I love you more Jewels," knowing full well that his mate was only scared and wished for everyone's safety.
Juliet kissed Ronin's cheek as Ronin smiled and pulled Juliet in for another hug.
Ronin let go of Juliet as he pecked her lips, breaking the small kiss as he looked at her embarrassed mate.
Juliet stared at Ronin, who caressed her arm while staring right into her eyes, and she returned the stare with a red face.
Ronin spoke, "Come on, princess, get your things together because everyone else is ready." Juliet nodded, brushing her hair and wearing a headband, and hummed in approval.
"Are you joining us?" Juliet inquired, to which Ronin responded, "I can ask Loukas, and if he is okay with it, I will go with you," to which Juliet cheerfully replied, "Let's go ask him." Juliet held Ronin's hand as they walked to the ballroom, while Alyssa sat and Loukas worked and guided all of the butlers.
"Hey, Lou." As Ronin spoke, Loukas turned around and asked, "Hmm?" while smiling at Ronin, who smiled back.
"May I accompany the girls?" Ronin inquired, hoping Loukas would agree, to which Loukas replied, "Yeah, sure, just let me check if you are needed over here or not," to which Ronin sighed and said, "Great." Ronin looked at Juliet as she happily smiled at him, and he returned the smile.
Loukas turned around and asked, "Oh, I'm really busy, so I can't take Alyssa shopping, so, can you?" while Ronin nodded and responded, "Yeah, sure I can because Layla, Mia, Isabella, Ruby, and Maya are also coming with us"
Ronin had no problems about taking Alyssa because all of their friends were going as well.
"Take a few guards with you as well," Loukas suggested as Ronin agreed with a hum.
"Yeah, for now, I think it's mandatory to bring a few guards with us," Ronin said, knowing the girls needed all the protection they could get.
"I'm going to go and get ready." Alyssa spoke up as Ronin and Juliet nodded in agreement.
Ronin spoke up "Yeah, we'll wait for you." As Alyssa walked away humming.
Juliet and Ronin sat on the chairs, waiting for Loukas and Alyssa.
"What should I buy?" Juliet was perplexed when Ronin replied, "Just buy a long dress," knowing that this was a ball, not a party. "Are you nervous about the ball tomorrow?" Juliet questioned Ronin, who laughed while responding, "Yeah, I'm a little nervous." Ronin was nervous because he had reached the age when he would be responsible for the people outside of this kingdom. Juliet held Ronin's hand as she looked at her mate, hoping he would stop worrying.
"Oh, hello guys," Ruby said, jolting Ronin and Juliet out of their thoughts as Juliet let go of Ronin's hand.
Juliet said "Hi" to Ruby as she walked up to her and hugged her.
"Hi" Ronin smiled as he saw Maya walk in with the butler, who was carrying some bags.
"Hey," Ruby said as she hugged Juliet, who happily hugged her back.
"What are these bags for?" Ronin inquired, and Maya responded, "Draco and Luna sent these bags, so keep the bags in their room, and they will be arriving at midnight," as Ronin shook his head. "I should have known they'd be this late," Juliet said, causing Ronin, Maya, and Ruby to laugh.
Alyssa entered the ballroom wearing a purple knee-length full-sleeve dress with yellow flowers printed on it.
To complete her look, Alyssa wore yellow heels and wore her hair in a high ponytail.
Alyssa yelled "I am ready" when her eyes landed on Maya and Ruby so she went to greet them.
"Great, let us now wait patiently for Loukas' approval." Ronin said as Loukas entered the room and said "Hey, we're all going, and dad says it's for the best." As Alyssa and Juliet cheered happily. "Would you like us to notify Nathan, Noah, and Adrian?" Ronin inquired, and Loukas responded, "Yeah, just call them and notify them."
Maya called Nathan, Ruby called Noah, and Ronin called Adrian to let them know that they would be picking them up soon to go shopping.
Maya, Ruby, Juliet, and Ronin approached the limousine as the driver opened the door for them.
They all sat inside the car, waiting for Alyssa and Loukas, who were still in the hall.
Alyssa sighed as she stared at Loukas, who was instructing the butlers on what to do until he was in the mall shopping with Alyssa, while the butlers listened intently.
Loukas was tired and wanted to spend time with his mate, and he knew this was the perfect opportunity to relax.
Loukas held Alyssa's hand as she walked out of the castle hand in hand, as her back hurt.
"How do you feel?" Loukas inquired as Alyssa sighed and replied, "I don't know, my back still hurts a little bit, but I'm fine."
Loukas sighed and kissed Alyssa's hand, saying, "If you get tired of walking or dizzy, just tell me, okay?" While Alyssa nodded her head, giggling, and said, "I will, I promise," Loukas smiled.
As the driver closed the door, Loukas and Alyssa sat inside the limousine, with Alyssa seated between Juliet and Loukas.
The driver began driving as he approached their friends' house to pick them up so they could all go shopping together.☐☐☐☐☐☐☐