Royal Hearts Page #6

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Alex isn't a suitor.

He's just Alex.

Should I put my hair up or down?

[knocking]

A gift for Princess Kelly,

with King Nikolas'

compliments.

Thank you.

Speaking of multiple suitors.

What do you think that is?

Do you think it's real?

Well, let's see.

He's a king,

so I'm guessing

it's not cubic zirconia.

[laughs]

Should I wear it?

I think that's the idea.

Here.

Wow.

It's beautiful.

[waltz]

You're not so bad at this.

Well, I'd rather be fishing

than mashing your toes.

Yeah, me too.

But I have to say,

you clean up okay.

So do you.

Hey, Joan.

Hey, what are you doing

in a monkey suit?

Castle's on a budget.

We all pitch in.

Well, make yourself useful

and get me a beer, cold.

Oh, and, waiter,

make it two.

Yeah, Hank, Your Majesty.

Yeah, I'd rather have a beer.

I don't really like champagne.

- [fanfare]

- Her Royal Highness,

the Princess Kelly!

[fanfare continues]

"She walks like

beauty in the night."

Shakespeare said it best.

- You look stunning.

- Thank you.

Actually, it was Byron.

I think you'll find

it was Shakespeare.

No, he's right.

It was Byron.

"And all that's best

of dark and light

meet in the aspect

of her eyes."

[Nikolas clears throat]

I see you got

the little gift I sent you.

Indeed, I did.

And?

It's beautiful and too much.

Way too much.

No, it doesn't even begin

to do you justice.

- [waltz]

- Shall we?

I'd love to.

Prince Nikolas

is quite the dancer.

Oh, yeah.

Man's got all the moves.

Can I be totally honest

with you?

Why I hope you're always

honest with me.

When I found out that the new

king of Merania had a daughter,

I wasn't sure

I wanted to meet you.

You weren't?

[applause]

I wasn't sure what to expect,

but then I saw you

running up from the stables

with the hay in your hair,

and you were so adorable.

You don't have to say that.

No, I know you're right, but...

Look, Kelly,

I didn't come to Merania

to fall in love

or find a bride.

But the truth is,

you are the most enchanting lady

I have ever seen.

And I'm sure that Byron

or Shakespeare

could say it better than I,

but, well, if you would

do me the favor

of merely considering

the suggestion

of a proposal of marriage,

I would be greatly,

greatly honored.

Look, I know this is

going rather fast,

but, well, you could

grow to love me.

Tell me you'll think about it.

I-I don't know.

I would do

everything in my power

to make you the happiest

woman in the world.

Wow. That is so sweet.

So will you at least

consider it?

I-I guess.

Of course I will.

Excellent.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Ladies and gentlemen.

May I have

your attention, please?

I have some wonderful news.

I am delighted to announce

that Princess Kelly

has agreed to consider

my proposal to unite

our countries

through a royal marriage.

- [applause]

- MAN:
Hear, hear!

WOMAN:
Cheers!

MAN:
Well done!

MAN:
Congratulations!

WOMAN:
Absolutely wonderful!

You're not gonna toast

the happy couple?

I'm not thirsty.

KELLY:
Hey, Nellie.

How you doing, girl?

ALEX:
My guess is

she's gonna deliver

in the next day or two.

You'll let me know

when it happens, won't you?

Yeah, of course.

You're up early.

I wanted to say hi to Nellie

before Nikolas and I ride out.

Oh, you going anywhere

interesting?

No. Just a little ride

out in the country.

I'm not sure King Nikolas

does a simple little ride

in the country, but--

He's a lot more down to earth

than you think.

So I guess I should congratulate

you on the engagement.

Nikolas and I are not engaged.

Well, let me see.

He asked you to marry him,

and you didn't say no.

He just suggested it.

He didn't officially ask me.

- And I didn't say anything.

- Well, why not?

It seemed like

he very officially asked.

I didn't know what to say,

and I wasn't gonna embarrass him

in front of everyone.

- What was I supposed to do?

- Well, you got a nice necklace.

It was a gift,

not an engagement ring.

Right.

You know, Nikolas is

a very generous man,

a little impulsive.

Sounds like he's straight

out of one of your books.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Hey, whatever makes you happy.

I'm very happy.

And to quote Elizabeth Bennet,

"I am one of the happiest

creatures in the world."

I'm glad to hear it.

You look totally radiant

this morning.

Thank you.

Are the horses saddled?

Yes, they are.

They're outside.

Thank you.

Truly my pleasure.

Your Majesty.

Hmm. They're beautiful.

Yup, and temperamental.

Like all beautiful creatures.

Shall we go?

I want to give you a tour of

the castle when we get back.

Allow me, Your Grace.

Anything else I can do?

No, you've done

quite enough already.

[clears throat]

I hate to disturb you,

but your ranch hand

is here to speak to you.

Yeah, send him in.

Brought you the cost report

on the cattle.

Have a seat.

- We're under budget.

- Uh-huh.

You want to tell me

the real reason why you came

all the way up here?

All right.

I'm not sure I trust Nikolas.

And he's definitely not

good enough for your daughter.

Amen on that.

Yeah, my gut tells me

there's a whole lot more

going on here.

My pappy used to say,

"Your gut always knows before

your head figures it out."

Hank, Your Majesty, do you think

it would be disrespectful

if I made some discreet

inquiries about Nikolas?

Hmm, son, nothing's

disrespectful about the truth.

In fact, right now you can be

as disrespectful as you want,

as far as I'm concerned.

Meanwhile, I'll see

what I can find out.

Okay.

- Ah, Bosworth?

- Sir.

You never heard

this conversation.

What conversation?

Alex...

don't give up.

Right this way.

This is my favorite room.

And right here is

Henry the Brave.

His motto was

"Always follow your heart."

And you should listen to him.

I'm trying. It's just...

Things are happening

a little too fast.

Well, how long did

it take Cinderella

to fall in love

with her Prince Charming?

Well, that was

a fairy tale, Nikolas.

This is real life.

Sometimes real life can have

the sweetest of fairy tales.

[door opens]

I-I'm so sorry to intrude.

It's Nellie.

The foal is coming.

- Now?

- Right now.

I am so sorry.

Something's come up.

I'll finish the tour later.

[horse neighing]

Am I too late?

No, no, you're just in time.

[whinnies]

But the vet's delayed.

I might need your help.

Oh, no, you can handle it.

ALEX:
I mean, you could do it.

No, I'll talk you through it.

- You're gonna do fine, son.

- All right.

When you're searching

for answers,

the only way to look is up.

What happened

to Princess Kelly?

Apparently, there was some sort

of barnyard emergency.

IVAN:
Nikolas, are you sure

a proposal of marriage

is a good idea?

Arranged marriages

have allied countries

for centuries, my friend.

And Kelly is a lovely woman.

Quite teachable.

[squeaks]

KELLY:
It really is

such a miracle.

- [horses whinny]

- Yup.

You did good, son.

I couldn't have done it

without you.

Yeah, you could.

But listening to advice from

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