Victoria fixed her hair in the mirror. She straightened her dress and gave herself one last look before turning and leaving her room, closing the door quietly behind her.
She looked around the empty halls. She was really enjoying the alone and quiet time.
Ugh. Why did this have to happen today?
she thought as she wandered aimlessly along.
"No Desmond. No." she heard Demona from a distance behind her.
She hustled down the hall but something told her to stop before turning the corner to the hall where Desmond's and Demona's bedrooms were.
The odd dynamic that was displayed at breakfast between the twins had peaked Victoria's curiosity.
She stayed concealed against the wall and listened.
"I can't believe it. Why, Desmond? Why would you do that to me? Demona argued.
She sounded like she was nearly in tears. There was no response from Desmond.
"Was I not good?" She continued.
"No Demona. That's not it." Desmond defended himself.
"Then what? Why Skye?" Demona continued to argue
"I don't know. It just...started happening." Desmond pleaded his case.
"How many times?" Demona continued her interrogation.
"Only a couple." Desmond answered.
"A couple?" Demona continued. "How many times, Desmond?"
Victoria wondered why Demona was so upset at Desmond and Skye. They kind of made a good couple. Skye was a very beautiful princess and Desmond was quite possibly the most attractive young man in all the kingdoms.
"Five times." He answered.
"Five. And what about us? When was the last time you came to see me?" Demona went on.
This peaked Victoria's interest.
What about them?
she thought to herself.
"All those times I had you in my room. What happened? Lately, you've been avoiding it, all the while flirting with Skye and flaunting it in my face." Demona whined.
Victoria's eyes widened.
Had him in her room? Was she talking about, that?
"I'm sorry, Demona. But what do you expect me to do?" Desmond pleased again.
Demona sighed.
Victoria stood silently, eagerly awaiting the answer.
"Well, I mean. Why do have to keep having Skye over when...when I'm right here?" Demona responded.
This took Victoria by surprise.
Desmond and Demona. It all made sense now.
"It's not the same, Demona, and you know that. You remember our agreement." Desmond reponded.
Demona looked up at him with a slight look of defeat.
"Yes, I remember."
Desmond placed a comforting hand on Demona's shoulder.
"Good." Desmond assured.
He glanced up and down the hallways.
"You know, things are pretty quiet right now. How about you come on in to my room and we'll continue this...talk." He suggested.
Victoria gasped quietly. Something totally changed in Desmond's voice. It was no longer an argument. It was soothing, yet commanding.
Victoria felt that familiar tingle again. It hit her out of nowhere.
"Now? But we have Victoria's party to get ready for. And Mom and Dad are going..." Demona's response was cut off.
Victoria had no idea what was happening now. She couldn't take it anymore and she carefully peered around the corner and gasped aloud.
Desmond and Demona were kissing.
Demona's arms wrapped tightly around Desmond's neck. He reached behind and opened his bedroom door.