“Well, I have to do something to make it up to them,” she says, and from the look on her face, I can see her mind is spinning again.
“Just please, whatever you come up with, run it by me first.”
“Of course,” Arabella answers. Letting out a long sigh, she says, “I really am sorry. About everything.”
I nod, starting to feel less angry. “This wedding is going to be stressful for both of us, so it’s absolutely key that we stick together here.”
“Absolutely. I promise, from now on, everything goes through you.” She reaches up and gives me a soft kiss on the lips. "And don't worry about all the silly royal protocol stuff. I'll be with you the entire day. Most of it you can fake by just following my lead."
"And if I can't?"
"Then I'll whisper the answers to you."
Chapter 9
Ten-pound Preemies
Arabella
Email from Dylan Sinclairto Princess Arabella and Will Banks
Subject: Wedding Contract
Dear Arabella and Will,
Thank you for returning the signed contract so quickly. I’m more than a little miffed about you jumping the gun on the announcement—especially the date. I’m afraid we won’t be able to whip up the world’s most glorious wedding in under three months. How about June 22nd of next year?
Warmest regards,
Dylan
Email from Princess Arabella
To: Dylan Sinclair
cc: Will Banks
Subject: RE: Wedding Contract
Dear Dylan,
The date is non-negotiable, but I know it won’t be a problem for you, being the miracle worker that you are. You’ll put together the best team and get the job done with plenty of time to spare.
Alternatively, we can just rip up the contract. It’ll take my staff all of one phone call to find a more agreeable network.
All the best,
Princess Arabella
Email from Dylan Sinclair
To: Princess Arabella, Will Banks
Subject: RE: RE: Wedding Contract
Dear Princess Arabella,
Hard ball, is it? Fine. We’ll go ahead and rush it if that’s really what you want (even though it may very well be a total disaster), BUT I’m going to need a lot more airtime from you. I’ll want cameras with you both most of the time leading up to the big day—dress fittings, family gatherings, cake tasting…EVERYTHING. We’ll stream live and have a weekly round-up on the network every Thursday. If this is a no, then we tear up the contract.
