Chapter 9 No Reason To Stay

Derek "Your Majesty," She curtsied. Her head slightly bowed. I stared awestruck at her, totally forgetting that I have to respond to her greeting. I just couldn't believe that this was Melody. I mean, she looks so different and....and... beautiful, even mature. She has this strange aura around her that I can't quite put my head around. "Wow, Melody! It really is you!" Sophia jumped forward before I could speak, thankfully snapping me out of my daze. "How have you been, Your highness," She smiled. Gosh! That smile is.... Before I could react or process what was happening around me, Miranda spoke. "So, you are Melody?" Miranda's disdainful voice was enough to bring me back from my reverie. "That's, princess Miranda. She is Derek's fiancee." Sophia said in a not so whispering voice. "Oh, my apologies your highness. I didn't know who you were." She bowed. "So, you're back now or....?" I don't know why Miranda chose to ask that, but I found interest in that question. For