The Journey of a Princess: Chapter 2

The main hall was a place built for events like this; when you enter through the main door you can see the wide space of the dark wood floor of the hall, and either side there are arched walls leaving a small entryway between them and the wall. To the left side, behind the arched wall were several tables of ravishing food that was especially made with expensive ingredients that was ordered by Mr. Ford.  It was his order to make it so that his precious daughter would enjoy the event even if it was for a little while. He knew that making White do this was asking for a lot and he wished he could grant anything for her even if it was just the little things.

On the right side of the hall behind the arched wall were tables finely set for every individual to enjoy. The centre was open for those who wanted to mingle with everyone and dance to the classical music in the background, from an outsiders point of view it seems like the party was held for the most prestigious of events, however inside it all, it is merely a greetings party where many famous and wealthy people have gathered in order to just say hello.

While Mr. Ford neared the door towards the main hall he can hear the peaceful sounds of friendly conversation to his ears and laughter just as he had hoped it would be. He sighed a very relax sigh from the peace he hears as he approaches the door one of the servant notices him and calls out, "Sire! You're here already? Where are your body guards?" the servant looks around in panic. Mr. Ford hears the silence in the main hall and feels a little hurt, his extremely rare smile had disappeared and has emerged with a more fierce looking stare at the servant.

"There is no need for guards to follow me when I enter my own banquet, please do not concern yourself,"

"But your majesty-"

"I am quite capable of taking care of myself," he said with a fierce glare towards the servant. The servant started to shiver in fear and as calmly as possible replied by saying,

"Of course, my apologies your majesty" then he leaves with a small bow.

Mr. Ford felt the sadness in his heart from the silence in the hall as he entered, from the outside no one knew how sad he was in fact to everyone it just seemed like he was angry and is about to throw his rage if anyone even comes near him. He looked around at the frightened stares and thought to himself 'these people wouldn't even dare move a step unless I order them to, how upsetting'

"Alright everyone please enjoy the banquet to your heart’s content I hope you all enjoy your time here," he says with a attempted smile. However it turned out looking even worse and not anything like a smile but just a very frown slash angry face. No one moved and Mr. Ford knew his attempt to smile would be his last try in order to get anything from them. He went across to the food section to grab himself a drink when Donté Lincoln approached him with a smirk on his face.

"Why Mr. Ford what a pleasant surprise!" He says while spreading his arm wide open in order to give Mr. Ford a hug. Mr. Ford knew that he could not reject this as it would affect the peace treaty between Antrolic View and Glanbone Trobestone. Everyone knew the world historic battle between the two countries, Glanbone Trobestone was known for the countless victory in battles until they came across Antrolic View, it was the first time that they lost, and being such an egotistical country, the king of Glanbone Trobestone announced the battle to be equal and that there was no winner. Mr. Ford did not like the idea however he knew that this was the best thing to do with another country as this would cause less enemies and more allies, so he complied. Now the kings' son, Donte Lincoln has been sent by his father in order to keep an eye on the palace regularly in order to make sure there was no hidden plot on their country.

As Mr. Ford leans in to give him a hug Donté whispers in his ears,

"Now, now Ford you should try smiling at your people don't be so gloomy," and then releases with a huge smirk on his face. Angered by the way Donté is treating him he grinds his teeth to avoid yelling as he can see people looking towards him,

"Don't tell me what to do you scum!" he whispers back, but Donté doesn't even twitch. Just before Donté could make a remark George Rutherford interrupts them by whispering into Mr. Ford’s ear,

"Princess Stilton is ready and is about to enter," after hearing this Mr. Ford calms down and looks towards the main door where White is standing like a beautiful doll and next to her is Lalette. Now everyone in the hall are muttering and pointing at White which made Mr. Ford really mad and just as he was about to say something he sees White whispering something to Lalette and Lalette looks around until she found Mr. Ford and points towards his direction, White looks towards his direction and smiles her innocent smile and runs towards him without taking any notice of what the others are saying.

"Dad!" She says with her beautiful smile and practically jumps on Mr. Ford to give him a huge hug. Mr. Ford slightly taken aback hugs her back saying,

"White! You look magnificent," White smiles a shy smile and then replies,

"Thanks, I missed you so much," and then for the very first time the people were able to see a genuine smile from him and started to whisper saying,

"Oh my god! His majesty smiled! That's amazing!"

"Of course he would his daughter is here you know" said another and then everyone stared at White. She looked at all the silenced looking faces and then said with a gentle smile,

"Ladies and gentlemen I hope that you all can enjoy yet another wonderful banquet prepared by my father please enjoy it to your heart’s content!" and everyone gives an applause and start to finally enjoy the party. When everyone got back to themselves White turned around and looked at Mr. Ford who was glaring at Donté, White shivered a bit and then said to him in a calm voice, "Dad what's the matter?"

"This guy decided to invite himself to the party," said Mr. Ford feeling really frustrated for not being able to express his anger.

"Well now that's no way to treat your future son-in-law"

"Where on earth did you come up with that load of nonsense?!" Mr ford demanded as he brought himself a little closer to Donté.

"Well your daughter is ready to be wedded now isn't she?" And with that comment Mr. Ford hit the roof!

"Right that does it!" he grumbled as he walked viciously across the floor grabbed hold of Dante’s collar and was about to punch him, when he realised the whole room has stopped what they were doing and is watching him. He slowly turned to look at White whose face was so pale that she looked like she was going to faint, he looked at Donté who was smirking at him even more which made Mr. Ford even angrier and raised his hand in a fist and was ready to punch him when White screamed,

"Mr. Ford What are you doing?!" Everyone in the hall was so shocked and people started whispering saying

"Oh my god! She said Mr. Ford!" Everyone knew that White does not call Mr. Ford by his name unless she is really angry. White was holding onto her father’s hand that was curled into a fist and her father looked at her with soft eyes,

"White..."

"Don't you dare" she said with a very stern voice that made even Mr. Ford himself shiver, she looked at him with her bright blue eyes which right now looked fiercely dark. "You better not apologise or say anything right now just let him go and we'll talk about it over some nice dinner," she said and slowly let go of her hand and immediately after that her father released his hands from Donté, who seemed to be enjoying this a lot. White turned to the people made sure that they were reassured and then looked at her father, Donté and George with a small glare "Now then, shall we?" she gestures to the food.

White, Mr. Ford,  and George have all gathered on the table having the meal while talking, Mr. Ford and White were giggling and laughing amongst themselves that it seems that they completely forgotten what happened just a moment ago until Donté said,

"So about this marriage," and Mr. Ford glared at him who seemed to have completely forgotten that he was still here.

"Don't start with that nonsense first tell me what are you doing here? Who invited you?"

"I did," everyone on the table turned to look at White.