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It has been a busy few days for our very own future Princess of Wales Anastasia Black as she had joined her husband to be the Prince James of Wales for there very first engagement together on Thursday to a well known organization called Operation Smile which was a success where she stole the show when she talked to the parents who were with their children that needed surgery and it was told that you could see that Anastasia definitely enjoyed talking to the kids.
One parent even told us about how she is attentive and lovely she is that not once did she look disgusted or annoyed when she visited the kids who still needed operations, she was never once looked at them differently as she sang and played with the ones who could while she visited.
After such an occasion when we thought that would be the last time we saw her doing an engagement until she was married becoming Princess of Wales she surprises us by not only coming back but coming back this time solo.
Anastasia after doing such a tremendous job at the organization called Operation Smile came back again on Monday Valentine's day to spread the love doing a solo engagement to Little Lives Uk proving to us that she is very independent and doesn't rely on future husband with the people agreeing commenting saying she's more than fit and ready to be Princess of Wales with how she's adapting to the royal lifestyle. Our favorite moment was when she shared out cupcakes and brownies to the children, staff and parents that she baked with her army of bakers, Anastasia definitely spread the love of Valentine's day achieving yet another successful engagement.
Anastasia Black definitely knows what she is doing keep making us proud Anastasia.
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15th February, 2011
Arriving at her parents family manor for lunch after having spent the morning with the Queen and James as they were invited to brunch. Where she congratulated them on the engagement they did the 10th of February at Operation Smile as well as Ana's solo engagement Little Live Uk that she did on Valentines day the day before which was successful. Eventually moving on to discuss that the Black family will be paying for everything concerning the wedding, apart from that the royal family will handle the transportation and security. They were able to finalize the choice of church and everything else pertaining to wedding planning which has finally been completed well everything besides her dress and bridal party that is which leads to now with her meeting her family for lunch while James was left to attend some engagements after brunch, but not reminding Ana they will be attending William and Kate's family dinner that night.
Entering the manor Ana headed to the kitchen knowing she would find her mother in the kitchen preparing lunch, spotting her mother putting chicken in the oven she said "Hello mum, How are you? where is dad? I need to speak to him." while hugging her.
"Hello sunshine, I'm good, how was the meeting? Your father is in his study, I'm glad you could make it for lunch." Isabella said smiling.
"I'll tell you along with everyone for lunch, going to see dad real quick then I'll come back to help finish lunch." Ana said collecting her bag while leaving the kitchen going towards the stairs, approaching the door to the office Ana knocked waiting until she heard her dad say 'come in' only then did she enter the office that she had remodeled for him as a birthday gift four years ago
"Hey princess, are you here to tell me lunch is ready?" Sylvester asked looking up from his laptop smiling happy to see his daughter.
"Hey dad, no lunch isn't ready yet. I wanted to talk to you about something before the others got here." Ana said taking a gift wrapped box from her bag setting it on the desk in front of her father before sitting down.
Sylvester looked at the gift wrapped box on the desk curious before looking at his daughter asking "What is this about? My birthday isn't until April."
"I know, I wouldn't give you any gifts so early now, it's something I wanted to ask you since I got engaged, so open it." Ana said softly giving him a fond smile.
With a slight smirk at his daughter Sylvester did as he was told unwrapping the gift and opening the box only to be surprised by reading and looking at the contents in the box "Oh princess." he whispered feeling his eyes starting to burn
"Princess you didn't have to do this as it was a given I would, but of course it would be my honor to walk you down the aisle on your wedding day. Just remember you'll always be my princess no matter what age you are and I'll always be here for you." Sylvester said getting up as Ana came to hug him. Hugging Ana tightly kissing her forehead trying not to cry as he had brief flashbacks of his little girl when she was a baby, first words, taking her first steps, to all throughout her life until now.
"I know dad, but I just had to show you how much I love and appreciate you for everything you've done then and continue to do now, I also wanted to show you that you're a part of my big day. Even knowing you would do it you deserved to be asked so thank you dad for being my anchor and I'll always be your little girl no matter what" Ana said whispering while tears trailed down her face.
"Good, I am so happy for you Annie and so proud to call you my daughter." Sylvester said softly heart filling with so much love and pride for his only daughter knowing he did that being an anchor throughout his daughters life. "I'm going to cry when I see you in your dress aren't I?" He said pulling away from the hug wiping his face.
"Yeah let's just not do the crying thing on my wedding day alright dad? Ana said laughing softly wiping her eyes which he joined her laughing as well until a knock at the door signaled lunch was probably ready telling the people outside to come in which turned out to be Amedeo coming up to tell them lunch will be served in twenty minutes.
Seeing that as her chance Ana asked her brother if she could talk to him, while Sylvester took the gift box excited to go show their mother leaving them to have the room.
"What's going on? What's wrong with dad?" Amedeo asked feeling confused.
"Don't worry about it, I'm sure dad will show us at lunch. But I wanted to talk to you about the wedding." Ana said handing him the last gift she had wrapped.
Amedeo feeling confused opened the gift seeing the contents realizing that she was asking him to be her Man of honor, he wanted excited for this but still couldn't help but feel disappointed as this wasn't what he wanted. Amedeo wanted Anastasia to ask him to design her wedding dress as he normally does with every fit she wears so he was hoping Ana saw him as a true designer seeing she has been his muse from the time he got into the industry and creating her wedding dress would be everything.
Amedeo clearly didn't hide his facial expression well enough seeing as Ana started to laugh smiling knowing he was disappointed thinking she wouldn't let him design her dress, deciding to put him out of his misery she said "Amedeo honestly not only do I want you to be my man of honor but I also want you to design and make my wedding dress, reception dress and something for the honeymoon, you always make the most amazing dresses for me and I believe in you, I'll ask mum to make Amelia and children bridesmaid dresses."
"Yes! Thank you! I already have the design for the perfect dress in mind do you want to see it?" Amedeo asked excitedly glad that he would be making the wedding dress and more.
"Sur-"
"No! Never mind it'll be a surprise as I want you to be shocked when I bring it to you on the morning of your wedding, so much to do so little time! Oh I'll love to be your man of honor" Amedeo said finally seeming to calm down from his excessive babbling turned to ask if she is asking anyone else in the family to do anything.
"Thanks for reminding me, I want to ask Sebastian if he would be willing to read a poem for me, Spencer will do the bible reading along with asking Castor and Noah to play the piano and violin again." Ana said hoping it all comes together like how she has it pictured in her head.
"Alright I can see it coming together but what about Nicholas? You're using all of our siblings but he's left out." Amedeo pointed out wondering what Ana had planned.
"Oh, you picked up on that. I have plans for Nicholas I need him to help me with James wedding ring and pre wedding gifts, so everyone will be playing a part."
"I'm so excited! Come on let's go have lunch and tell the family!" Amedeo beaming in happiness hugged Ana before grabbing her hand and dragging her downstairs with him all the way shouting excitedly calling for their mother.
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Arriving at William and Kate's apartment they were greeted by Zara who they haven't seen since Christmas had come over to greet them. "Let me be the first to tell you guys congratulations on your engagement!" Zara said while hugging them both smiling. "Seems we'll be having two weddings this year."
"Thank you, I think you mean three? As I believe congratulations are in order for you as well." Anastasia said with a laugh hugging Zara before stepping back and allowing James and Zara to have their moment.
Looking around and not seeing anyone Ana turned to Zara asking "Where's everyone?" Zara rolled her eyes saying "William is with them men and Kate with the other ladies are in the kitchen"
James seeing that as his cue to leave quickly kissed Ana on the forehead and left for the men leaving Zara and Ana to laugh at his quick retreat.
"I just have to say you did amazing on your engagements with James along with the one you did solo, I know it couldn't have been easy."
"Thanks, at first I was nervous but I enjoyed being around those little kids, I'm just glad I was a part of it." Ana said while they were slowly walking towards the kitchen.
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"I didn't know she was going to come tonight" Pippa said in awe referring to Anastasia Black who was her favorite celebrity and Artist practically a legend in her own right she was that amazing and for the life of her Pippa couldn't understand the clearly one sided grudge that Kate had for her.
Kate immediately knew who Pippa was talking about and looked up following where she was looking to see Anastasia with Zara laughing and talking as James left them clearly heading to the men,"Well normally Anastasia and James would miss out as it would clash with her family having dinner but it's an important night so she's here." Kate said rolling her eyes.
"I'm surprised she's still here furthermore engaged after you told me what you overheard and I met with your uncle telling him everything so he could get it into the media all without being discovered, I thought her time in Paris would've changed her mind but it seems she's stronger than we thought, interesting." Carole Middleton said like her daughters watching Anastasia as well.
"Mother that was you! I honestly can't believe you both as not once has she ever done anything to either of you, and you guys did that to her?" Pippa whispered harshly appalled at her mother and sister.
"Pippa you better not say anything if you know what's good for you." Carole threatened her while glaring at her daughter wondering where she went wrong with her.
"Who said she didn't do anything to me? Anastasia knew about her brother Amedeo and William and said nothing I'm just returning the favor."
Pippa feeling slightly disgusted but also understood after first hand the pain Kate went through after William came clean about seeing someone when they were on a break decided to keep her mouth reminding herself it wasn't her business keeping out of the drama, spending the rest of the night playing her part as a loving sister but vowed to get far away from her family when she could.
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Finished with the conversation Carole Middleton decided it was time to introduce herself to Anastasia Black the soon to be Princess of Wales, walking with a purpose Carole approached the ladies.
Zara who saw her stop speaking to Anastasia which alerted her that someone was coming up behind her turned around when Zara started talking "Mrs. Middleton this is Anastasia, Ana this is Carole Middleton Kate's mother."
"Oh, it's nice to meet you" Anastasia outstretched her hand to shake Carole's.
Anastasia instantly disliked her having a bad feeling about her, and never one to ignore her gut feeling decided to keep her distance while keeping her responses short.
"Congratulations on the engagement, it's a gorgeous ring" Carole said instantly looking at Anastasia's ring and couldn't help but comment on the oval cut diamond that clearly cost more than the rings donned on Kate and Zara hands combine an quite possibly all the engagement rings in the room.
"Oh, thank you" Ana said feeling the need to hide her ring and wash her hands all of a sudden.
"Well I'll be expecting my invite in the mail." Carole added seemingly joking but being quite serious
All Anastasia could think was 'don't hold your breath' but said "I'll be sure to add you to the guest list" with a barely there smile trying not to grimace.
Kate walked in that moment to announce dinner was ready with the men joining them, James came to Sia's side seeing her look so tense wondering what was with the grimace but knowing it wasn't the time to ask.
So as dinner started while everyone was enjoying their meal James and Sia were talking until Carole interrupted them with conversation James feeling quite surprised when he notice Sia who was normally excited to talk about their wedding was closed off with one word sentences or nodded her head not saying much clearly uncomfortable as the night carried on an hearing the subtle polite questions that you wouldn't realize were insults because of who were asking them but he knew better.
So following Sia's example kept James kept his distance and otherwise occupied Sia's time talking to Zara and others they were able to continue the night peacefully, until they got home where Sia could explain everything.