Grace screamed herself to sleep because she was full of anger. She stomped around, punched her pillow, and cried. She buried her face into it and began to fall asleep.

Michael went up to his room outraged and puzzled. He didn't know what came over her to act so vile towards him. 'Shall I allow her to get away with that?' thought Michael.. He walked around and pondered if he should because she did say that she would not do everything for him. But yet, he still chose her. Now he wonders why he chose her to be his servant and not one of the other girls.

Michael: Such bigotry! What insolence! She mustn't get away with this without a fair warning.

Michael went around the palace looking for Grace but stopped at the foot of Janet's door. He thought about talking to her but then again, why would he want to? What would he say?

Janet: Michael, just come in already!

Michael's eyes widened and he looked down while shaking his head as he lightly chuckled. Michael came in and sat down onto her bed. Janet turned around and put her hands on her hips.

Janet: What do want Applehead?

Michael: Dunk.. Grace has been.. Very moody lately.

Michael said as he sighed between pauses.

Janet: And your point is?

Michael: I don't want Princess Lisa to see the way she acts and not marry me.

Janet: What? You already love someone?

Michael nodded as he smiled boyishly.

Janet: Get out of here! You? Michael Jackson? In love? What's next, you wanting her to take over the whole kingdom? Or wanting children?

Michael: Wait a minute J. I never said anything about all that now.. Never will I ever.

Janet: Alright.. But um.. What did you want again?

Michael: It's Grace.. I don't Lisa to see her attitude towards me and not marry me.. Why has she changed so?

Janet: I must not tell you. I am sworn to keep such secrets from you.

Michael: Then tell me what I should do.

Janet: I do not know Michael..

Michael: Oh come on J.. You always know what to do.

Janet: I do know what to do, but it's not for me to tell you.. It would take away from what I must keep and the outcomes are dire.

Michael: Give me a hint then.

Janet stood up and went to her window, thinking of what she should say..

Janet: Observe, act and commit.

Michael: What?

Janet: Observe her, act on her actions and commit to your decision.

Michael: What decision? What actions? Dunk, you are not speaking as I may understand!

Janet: You will in due time.. Hopefully, you will choose wisely.

Michael sighed and nodded. He got up and stood in her doorway for a second.

Michael: Thanks Dunk.

Janet nodded and then he left.. Michael went into the kitchen and sat down pondering everything.

Michael: Why does she change now after all these years? Why now?

Lucy: That is a question with only one true answer, my prince.

Michael turned alarmed and then nodded as he went back into his thinking zone. Then it struck him.

Michael: What did you say?

Lucy: I said that you question has many answers but only one true one.

Michael: Tell me.

Lucy: My Prince, I cannot go against the royal law but I cannot go against a promise.

Michael groaned in frustration.

Michael: What good are you that you do not tell me?

Lucy: I am helpful in many ways that you may not even realize.

Michael raised his eyebrow and crossed his arms. Lucy smiled.. Meanwhile, Grace was in her own little world outside in the palace garden. Grace sat there meditating and began to think.

?: Grace!

Grace thought that she heard something and kept her ear sharp for the same sound.

?: Grace!

Grace's eyes flew open and she stood up. She looked around and saw no one at first. Then arms held her causing her to jump.

Michael: There you are, my love.

Grace: Prince Michael?

A laugh was given and she pushed him away.

Michael: What is wrong, my dear?

Grace: What is wrong? What is wrong is that you have just called me two of the sweetest names and just had your arms around me!

Michael: Grace, don't be like this.. I Love You.

Grace: I will act like this if.. Wait what did you say?

Michael laughed and pulled her close to him.

Michael: I Love You.

Grace: You do not mean that.. I know you..

She said as she tried to look down. Michael wouldn't let her and gazed into her eyes.

Michael: Do I?

Grace: No.

Michael sighed and then shook his head. Michael pulled Grace closer than ever which locked their lips in a kiss.

-Reality-

Grace couldn't stop crying and then she accidentally got pricked by a thorn from the rose bush. Her skin turned red with the thickness of her blood that ran down her hands after they were removed. Grace wiped her eyes and wiped the blood on her dress. Grace began walking back into the palace when she tripped upon something.. Actually someone. Grace slowly looked up.

Grace: Prince LaJune..

Jermaine: Jermaine..

Grace: I beg your pardon.. I did not mean harm to you.

Jermaine gave her a cold stare and then bursts out laughing.

Jermaine: Everything is fine Grace. You mustn't apologize for everything.

Grace: Prince LaJune..

Jermaine: Jermaine.. Call me Jermaine when it is us.

He said, not letting her finish her statement as he took her hands into his.

Grace: Prince Jermaine.. I mean no harm.

She said as she slipped her hands out of his.

Jermaine: No harm has come.

Grace: I am grateful but I must go..

Jermaine: Must you go so soon?

Grace: Yes Prince LaJune.

Grace left without another word and Jermaine looked down slightly ashamed of himself.

Jermaine: Jermaine..

He lightly whispered under his breath before he a hand on his shoulder.

Jackie: What troubles you?

Jermaine looked at him and shook his head after a time.

Jermaine: Nothing.. Nothing is wrong.

Jackie: Is it Grace?

Jermaine: What makes you say that?

Jackie: Michael has said that she has been acting vain towards him.

He gave a light chuckle.

Jackie: It must be the Princess.

Jermaine shook his head.

Jermaine: What about her?

Jackie: Princess Lisa or Norway. She has Michael's heart. That is when it all started, he said.

Jermaine started thinking on the same level as his brother since nobody was on his case.

Jermaine: Why the conflict?

Jackie: I do not know for sure..

Jermaine: What must you do?

Jackie: Nothing. I will do nothing. This does not involve me.. Oh, and I never said a word.

Jackie said then walked away in the opposite direction that Grace went. Grace ran until she ended up in front of the kitchen doors. She heard talking and decided to listen.

Lucy: Her.

Michael: Janet said so too.. Why must I do this?

Lucy: Must you know what you seek?

Michael: Yes.

Lucy: Then do as I say.

Michael sighed.

Michael: Alright.

Michael's footsteps came towards the door and Grace didn't know what to do. Grace started to scoot away and before she could take the first step to run away, the doors flung open. Michael saw her but Grace was already running away.

Michael: Grace!

Grace did not heed his calls for her and kept running until she couldn't run anymore. Michael ran after her and then hid so she wouldn't get startled and run again. Grace started catching her breath and slide down the rock wall. Michael's chest was heaving and he did so quietly as possible.

Grace: I cannot believe this. Such bigotry and insolence! How could she? Betray my trust and hurt me as rock to skin. Why has she hurt me?

She was silent and then she stood up straight with authority.

Grace: What do I care about it a Prince and Princess? He is of age and clearly blind. If he cannot see the opportunity, then it is no good for me. I must change my chores tomorrow..

Grace went to her room and Michael sat there puzzled.

Michael: What sort of problem am I to face? Surely this must be a trap..

Michael walked away to his room and fell asleep as he dreamt about his precious love.