Unveiling River's Identity (Part 10)

"Hello Royal." Ariel said, smiling brightly.

"Hi Ariel, what are you doing with Tyler?" Royal asked, trying not to feel jealous.

"He is my friend." Ariel lied not knowing why she was lying.

"Your friend?" Royal repeated after her in a disbelief tone. "How can a servant girl like you become friends with the Prince?"

"I can become friends with anyone I want." Ariel answered. "Let's forget about him and talk about you, the first ...