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...