After spending about 30 minutes in the bathtub, I cleaned my body with soothing, warm water and got out. I came out of the bathroom and walked to my closet. I looked around but couldn't find a suitable dress. I mean, I had a lot of nice dresses but I felt they would not be presentable enough when I meet the Kings.

I checked the time and saw I still had 2 hours before they got here. I wore a sea green top and a jean trouser with sneakers. I grabbed my car keys from the bedside stool and walked out of the room and out of the house. I...