The Princess and the Musketeer by Darshini Kalaichelvam (best book club books of all time .TXT) 📕

Chapter 1 The First Sight

 

As she woke up that day,she didn't know what lies ahead,whom she is going to meet and how her life would take a twist. She then got herself ready and went down to have her everyday breakfast,her favourite nuts and grains cereal with her favourite black coffee. There,her father and mother,the King and Queen of Zarania awaited her.

Seeing them,she was puzzled since she wasn't sure of what was going on. Her father then said,'Angella,as you know,we are not getting any younger.'She then nodded and said 'Yes father,I am aware of it but there is nothing we can do about that.'King KC then said,'Well,there is one thing you can do. We have decided to get you engaged. The prince from Asadia has asked for your hand in marriage.' Princess Angella was scared for she doesn't know anything about the prince but she kept quiet for she loved her parents more than herself. She then said,'Do as your please,father.' She then saw three musketeers coming through the doorway and she was furious as she haven't seen them before. She then asked her father about them. He then introduced them to her saying,'These men are here to keep you safe.Your mother and I will be going to Asadia to speak about your marriage. Till then,my daughter,stay safe.'She then smiled and nodded and decided to go to her room. As she was about to leave,she decided to glance at one of the musketeers who seems to have the most charming looks among the three. The musketeer's name was Aramis.

 

Chapter 2 :The First Bonding

 The next morning,as she was having her breakfast,she saw the three musketeers standing with their swords in their pocket. She then called them and asked them in a friendly manner as to whether they had taken their breakfast. The two musketeers replied that they were hungry. She then asked them 'How about the friend of yours? Is he hungry too?' for she didn't hear his reply. They then said,'Owh,he is a very timid person.' She then invited them to join her. She later went to her room and as she was about to close her door,she saw Aramis coming towards her. He then said,'Princess,your father,the King has asked me to accompany you here,if that is possible.' She then asked him his name and then invited him in. They then spend their entire week with each other reading books,playing games and then there started their first bonding. 

Chapter 3 :The Love

 Their relationship grew day by day. One day as they were playing catching,they both ran to the princess's room and jumped onto her bed. Aramis then started to tickle the princess and she couldn't stop laughing. And then,she woke up and looked at his eyes. They both looked at each other's eyes and they grew so close till they almost kissed when Aramis got up and said 'I'm sorry,princess. I didn't mean to.' Angella then said, 'Aramis,there is nothing to feel sorry about. You didn't do anything.' They then looked at each other and smiled.They then heard King KC calling upon Angella. They both then rushed down to the king. Seeing Angella,King KC told her that her marriage is fixed and she will be getting married in a months time. Angella felt sad for she was in love with the musketeer. She then nodded and ran up to her room

Chapter 4 : The Runaway

It has been a week since Angella have seen Aramis for she was avoiding him whenever she sees him. He then felt upset and decided to confront her. He went to her room and asked her,'Princess,what is bothering you? Why are you avoiding me? Did I do anything wrong?'She then replied with tears in her eyes,'Aramis,tell me the truth. Don't you have feelings for me?'He then asked,'What feelings,princess?'She then said,'I'm getting married in few weeks time and you didn't even say anything about it! Don't you love me?'He then told Princess Angella,' My princess,I don't have such feelings. I am just your father's servant.I am hired to protect you.There is no way I can marry you.'She then cried and ran out of the palace. Aramis's eyes were filled with tears for he felt the same for her. He then ran out searching for her for he was afraid that something might happen to his princess but she was nowhere to be seen.  

Chapter 5 : The Search for The Princess

One night,as Aramis and his other fellow friends were asleep,a dream came upon him regarding the princess. The princess was in danger for her father's enemies had captured her and kept her in a dungeon. Aramis woke up and quickly took his horse. Seeing this,Athos,his fellow musketeer followed him and found him sitting by the lake all by himself.He was not sure about what was bothering his friend and so he decided to ask him.'Aramis,what is bothering you? Why are you sitting here by your own this late when everyone is sleeping? Are you worried for our princess?'Aramis then replied,'Athos,I dream about our princess. She was being captured by few men. I'm afraid that she might be in real danger. I will never forgive myself if anything were to happen to her.'Athos was curious as to why Aramis had said that and then he asked,'Aramis,what do you mean by that? Whatever has happened is not your fault?'Aramis then said,'Yes,it is! Athos,she told me that she loves me but I told her I can't since she is our princess.She just ran out crying and now I don't know where she is and what she is doing.''Aramis,do you love her?' asked Athos. Aramis was quiet for a moment and then he said with tears in his eyes,'Yes,I do,Athos,with all my heart.She is my everything.I can't live without her.'Athos then said,'Don't worry,we will find her. Now let's go back to the palace or else our friend,Porthos might get worried.' The next morning,they left the palace to the woods searching for the princess. And then,they came across a house. There was a lady dressed up in rags looking after the cows and sheeps. They then asked her about their princess. They couldn't see her face for she was facing their back and didn't want to reveal herself. But then Aramis saw her leg and realised the anklet seems familiar to him. Princess Angella wears the same kind of anklet,a peacock with a green tail.  

Chapter 6 : The Plan

 

 

 Aramis then called her and said,'My princess,is that you? Why are you dressed this way?' She then turned her face and said,'Well,you said that you can never love me because I'm a princess and so I have decided to be like one of you.'He then told her softly yet firm,'Oh princess,please try to understand. I cannot marry you. Now,please,would you follow me back to the palace? Your parents are worried sick for you.'Princess Angella crossed her arms and said,'I'm not coming back. You seem to care about them more than me. I will not come home until you have accepted the way you feel about me!'Aramis then got angry and replied,'Ok,fine,do whatever you want! Live here as long as you want. You are such a stuborn person,princess! You don't even care about any of us but yourself! Do you know,how many days we were looking for you? We barely ate anything nor sleep! Arghhh!' He then went out to the lake near the forest . Athos,then said to Princess Angella,'My princess,he is in love with you. It is just that,he is afraid to tell out his feelings. But I can help you do that if you allow me to.'Princess Angella then said,' Sure,tell me.' Athos then said,'We just have to make him get jealous. And he will definitely confess the way he feels about you.' Princess Angella then said,'Well,but how am I suppose to make him get jealous? Will you help me ;be my boyfriend?.' Athos then replied with a smile,'With all my pleasure,my princess!'