That’s for sure! -- she said as she read through the pages. -- It talks about my marriage, my children, the divorce, and many other things, too. I’m richer than I was when I got married! I hadn’t realized all of the things I’ve learned.

Is it a lot?

So much! In short: I must trust, but not let people abuse my trust. I must use fear to be aware, but not be fearful. The marriage to Prince Charming was good, although it wasn’t the best, but I wanted so much to experience life that...

A strange panting sound interrupted the Princess.

Finally! I am here! Oof, I’m exhausted!

But there was no one around.

Is it a ghost?

Down here! I’m down here!

We all looked down and found a little turtle wobbling in.

The Princess took the turtle in her hands and lifted her up.

Hello, little one. Who are you?

My name is Prudence and I have been chasing after you since Chapter 14.

Since Chapter 14?

That’s when she met Prince Charming!

That’s right. I was there when you were eating strawberries. I was a few yards away. I tried to approach the Princess but she hopped onto the white steed and galloped away. After that, I tried to catch up with you in the castle but suddenly two months had gone by and just when I was about to reach you, a week went by and you were getting married. I tried to keep up with the fast pace of the story, but for goodness’ sake! Two months, one week, ten years, fifteen years! What is this all about? When is it time for me, for Prudence?

What do you mean?

What do you mean what do I mean? That you and I, Princess, should have had a talk twenty-five years ago! -- Prudence was a bit upset.

Oh! Well, it’s a bit too late now.

It is never too late for Prudence.

And what’s so important that you wanted to tell me?

To not be hasty, to wait a while; to make sure that this was indeed your true prince charming. Do you know how many prince charmings there are in this kingdom alone?

More than two?

Well with the actual title of prince, not too many, but you can turn ANY of them into a prince!

All men are princes?

Of course not. Please, don’t misinterpret me -- said Prudence. -- Not all men are princes, but you can turn any of them into your prince charming. It’s one of the powers of being a princess.

And how could I have known if the man I was going to marry was my prince charming?