I Was Abducted by a Prince

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00:12Hey, people. I'm Danielle, and this is my story.

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00:16Growing up, I thought my mom was the coolest.

00:19Dad was always traveling for work, and we'd never gotten close.

00:23But I loved being with mom because she was so unpredictable and fun.

00:27She didn't fuss over balanced meals or strict routines, and bedtime was always flexible,

00:32depending on how far our living room fort was coming along or if we hadn't finished our movie.

00:36She was all about letting me explore and being creative without caring about a messy house or dirty clothes.

00:43It's like she crafted her parenting style from a child's wish list, and it was awesome.

00:48A child needs some discipline. We don't want people thinking she's being raised by wolves.

00:52I don't think a lot about what other people are thinking, and a child needs to enjoy their childhood.

00:57You only get it once.

00:59But nothing topped the birthday party she threw me when I turned 10.

01:02She turned our backyard into a carnival with swings, food stalls, bouncy castles, and a petting zoo.

01:08The whole neighborhood was invited, and everyone was having a blast.

01:12Tildings turned a bit chaotic.

01:14We suddenly had goats headbutting kids, llamas chasing neighbors down the street,

01:18and alpacas uprooting everyone's lawns.

01:21And to make things 10 times worse, Dad turned up early to find the house looking like a tornado had swept through.

01:26It didn't help that we also got a massive fine from the city council for unauthorized livestock.

01:32Dad was beyond furious, and after a huge fight, he told Mom he'd had enough and wanted a divorce.

01:38He moved out the next day, and soon after the divorce was finalized, we found out he got remarried.

01:43Mom didn't take all these changes well and got really depressed.

01:47Dad sent some money for child support, but it wasn't much, and we suddenly found ourselves going from barely well off to, well, kind of poor.

01:55It used to be so much more fun to share lunch with you when you had takeout pizza or pasta.

01:59Your homemade meals are awful.

02:01I know.

02:02How can you eat this every day?

02:03If you can make your mom happy by letting her think her food is good, it's easy to eat her awful lunches.

02:08In more ways than one, I found myself being the adult around the house while Mom was in her downward spiral.

02:14She was a high school dropout, so she wasn't qualified for many jobs.

02:18And if she got any, she never lasted too long.

02:21Mom, I understand the customer was being rude to you, but you shouldn't have hit him in the eye with fried chicken.

02:26He deserved it.

02:27Otherwise, you know I'm not a violent person.

02:29You got fired from the shoe store last month because you had an argument with the manager and threw a stiletto at him.

02:35As Mom drifted in and out of jobs and moods, I was taking care of things around the house and even managing the finances.

02:42By 8th grade, I'd started doing small jobs for the neighbors to earn some extra cash.

02:46But when I was in the 9th grade, Mom got a job as a singing telegram.

02:51Yep, she got paid to dress up in the wackiest costumes, from a tap-dancing banana to a rapping dinosaur, and deliver messages in song.

02:59Happy birthday, dear Max.

03:01It's time to wear your party hat, even though you're getting older.

03:05At least you're not as old as that.

03:07Betty, you give me diabetes, cause you're so sweet.

03:11Say yes to marry me, and I'll kiss your feet.

03:14They weren't always happy messages, though.

03:17Don't worry, Mike.

03:18You're not about to die.

03:20But you are getting fired.

03:23So pack your things and say bye.

03:25For the first time, Mom seemed to be doing something she enjoyed, and I was happy for her.

03:30One evening, she was going to a fast food restaurant to deliver a birthday message, and she asked me to come along so we could eat there later.

03:37I watched in amusement as she sang and danced.

03:40But just then, I heard loud laughter at the table behind me.

03:43It was a bunch of popular girls from my class, with their queen bee, Mila.

03:47And they were laughing at Mom.

03:50Gosh, how pathetic would you have to be to take up a job that has you acting like an idiot in public?

03:56It made me really angry, but I couldn't help feeling embarrassed, too.

04:00I didn't want to be seen by them with Mom.

04:02I slid under the table, crawled towards the fire exit, and escaped.

04:05And waited in the car till Mom came, saying she'd been looking for me everywhere.

04:08But I just pretended I wasn't feeling well, and wanted to go home.

04:12And when Career Day came around, and everyone was asked to bring in their parents,

04:16I made sure Mom just never got the notice for it.

04:19So imagine my shock when Mom walked into the classroom, dressed up as a giant cupcake.

04:24And when she introduced herself as my mom, I wished a sinkhole would open up.

04:29How come you didn't tell me about Career Day?

04:31I found the notice under your bed while cleaning.

04:33I forgot.

04:34You looked uncomfortable with me being there.

04:36Well, you know what kids are like, Mom.

04:39They can be mean.

04:40If you were planning to come, you could have said you'd do something else.

04:43Why?

04:44I know some moms who came are lawyers and doctors, and their jobs are really important to them.

04:49But I also like mine, and it pays the bills.

04:51That's all a job is supposed to do.

04:53I don't define my worth by it.

04:55I was almost annoyed with Mom for choosing this moment to sound so wise and mature.

05:00Why couldn't she understand that high school kids were judgmental and wouldn't let me live it down?

05:05Which, of course, they didn't.

05:07Wow, you got the lowest grade in the math test.

05:10If you keep up like this, you'll end up failing high school and become a singing telegram, too.

05:15You're signing up for dance club?

05:17Danielle, if you dance anything like your mom, don't even bother.

05:21One day, I was walking into class when I tripped on a school bag and face-planted to the floor.

05:26Oh, wow, girl.

05:27You're just as embarrassing as your mom.

05:30I'd had it.

05:31I was about to pounce on her when the door suddenly opened, and the teacher walked in with the most gorgeous boy I'd ever laid eyes on.

05:38He introduced himself as Antonio, and everybody swooned over the mysterious exchange student.

05:44Antonio!

05:45You can sit here.

05:46She pushed her minion right out of the chair next to her, then smiled at him innocently.

05:51But to my shock, the teacher insisted Antonio sit with me.

05:55As he walked over, he ran his fingers through his blonde hair, and his bright blue eyes mesmerized me as he gave me a smile.

06:02Oh, was I kidding?

06:03He'd never be interested in me.

06:05So, I just got on with the day and watched the really pretty girls fall over themselves to talk to him, which was so embarrassing.

06:13Hey, Antonio, please zip up my lab coat.

06:16Oh, silly me.

06:17It has no zip.

06:18Can I touch your hair?

06:19Just for one second.

06:20It's for science.

06:22To my surprise, Antonio walked past all the other girls at lunch and asked if he could sit with me.

06:27And he actually seemed interested in talking to me.

06:30Back home, I don't have any friends.

06:32Really?

06:33You look like the sword who would have loads.

06:35It's hard to trust people.

06:36It seems like most of them want to be friends for all the wrong reasons.

06:39Even here, I don't know how many of these people actually care to know the real me.

06:43You seem different, though.

06:44Oh, I blushed and got so nervous that I spilled my milkshake all over myself.

06:49Rather than laughing, he coolly handed me a napkin.

06:52When our hands touched, we both pulled away nervously.

06:54So, tell me about the real you.

06:57He talked about how much he missed his country and his family.

07:00We're really close, so it's hard to be away.

07:02How about your family?

07:03Oh, well, it's just me and my mom.

07:05We're pretty close.

07:06What does your mom do?

07:07Uh, she... she's a singer.

07:09Oh, really?

07:10What kind of singer?

07:11Come on, think fast.

07:12A jazz singer.

07:13Really sophisticated and cool, you know?

07:15Antonio was super amazed by that.

07:18But then, I suddenly realized he would discover the truth soon enough.

07:21So, I lied to mom.

07:23I've joined a club before and after school, and the timings won't suit you, so no need

07:28to drive me over and pick me up.

07:29I'll take the bus.

07:30I had to go to a cafe to kill time.

07:32Before and after school.

07:34But it was worth it.

07:35Antonio and I were getting closer.

07:37Want me to come around tonight to study?

07:39Where I'm staying, I don't get much privacy.

07:40My mom's rehearsing with her cool and sophisticated jazz band.

07:44What about the library?

07:45We hit the books in the library one afternoon, where something weird happened.

07:49These two men in suits sat right near us and kept glancing at Antonio.

07:53They were both reading, but one of them had his book upside down.

07:57I don't want to worry you, but those men keep looking at you.

08:00Are you sure?

08:01Maybe they're looking at you, because, you know, you're so pretty.

08:04It's still creepy, of course.

08:05We can get out of here and go to the mall.

08:07I have to buy a few things.

08:08It wasn't a few things.

08:10Antonio was spending an obscene amount of money.

08:13What?

08:13These are presents for my family.

08:14I get an allowance, you know?

08:16Suddenly, this guy appeared out of nowhere, took Antonio's wallet, and bolted like a cheetah.

08:21But just then, the same two men from the library popped up, chased the thief down, and tackled

08:26him to the ground.

08:27Those are the men from the library.

08:28They're after us.

08:29Run, Antonio, run!

08:31It's okay.

08:31I know them.

08:32I will explain everything.

08:33Antonio took me to the exchange house where he was staying, which turned out to be a

08:37freaking mansion, with staff who bowed to him.

08:40I must confess something.

08:41In my country, I'm a prince.

08:43My parents are king and queen, and those men are my bodyguards.

08:46Yeah, and I'm the Empress of Egypt.

08:48Cleopatra, nice to meet you.

08:50It's true.

08:51I'm really not making this up.

08:52It really felt like he wasn't joking around, and my mouth dropped open in shock.

08:57I'm sorry.

08:58I lied.

08:58I just wanted to experience life without the royal spotlight for a bit.

09:02I was going to tell you the truth eventually, but I was enjoying my time with you so much,

09:06just being a regular guy.

09:07I didn't want to ruin it, because, well, I kind of like you.

09:11Wow!

09:11A prince has feelings for me!

09:13I kind of like you too.

09:15Antonio smiled brightly.

09:17It was like a fairy tale.

09:18Now that you know the truth, my parents are coming for a visit tomorrow, and we're having

09:21a banquet.

09:22I'd love for you to come.

09:23You and your mom.

09:24I couldn't invite mom, not after the lies I told about her.

09:27She went on a world tour today.

09:29She's in Japan right now.

09:30Oh, that's a shame.

09:31I really wanted to meet her.

09:33The next night, as I got ready for Antonio's party, mom peeked into my room.

09:37Hey, honey.

09:37I have to work tonight.

09:39Are you going out?

09:39Uh, yes.

09:40I'm hanging out with some friends.

09:42I'm happy to hear that.

09:43But lately, I feel like we hardly spend any time together.

09:47Any chance you want to tag along to work?

09:49We can do something fun afterwards.

09:51I told you already, mom.

09:52Hanging out with friends.

09:53Mom looked a bit sad as she nodded and left, and I felt kind of bad.

09:57But my mind soon shifted back to Antonio's party.

10:00I wanted to look my absolute best for it.

10:02The party was amazing, and everyone there looked super glamorous.

10:07Antonio introduced me to his parents, who were both lovely.

10:10Everything was going well when suddenly, Antonio grabbed my hand.

10:14I have a surprise for you.

10:15The lights darkened, and the stage lights lit up.

10:17Then, to my absolute horror, mom walked on stage dressed as a queen with a fake crown

10:22and velvet robes.

10:24I closed my eyes as tightly as I could, hoping I could teleport to another planet.

10:28But, spoiler alert, it didn't work.

10:30I found the cutest way to send a message.

10:32It's called a singing telegram.

10:34Ever heard of it?

10:35This message is for you.

10:36Then, my mother started to sing an opera about love.

10:39Everyone cheered her on, but I wasn't even listening.

10:42I was hoping she couldn't even see me from the stage.

10:44But then, she got off and started walking into the crowd towards me.

10:48As she got closer, her voice cracked, and she stopped singing mid-sentence.

10:52Danielle?

10:53You know her?

10:53I guess.

10:54A little.

10:55Yeah.

10:55She's...

10:56She's my mom.

10:57I thought your mom was a jazz singer in Japan on a world tour.

11:00I looked at mom as realization of what was happening dawned on her face.

11:04I'd never seen her look so sad and disappointed.

11:07Then, she just turned and ran out.

11:09I'm sorry.

11:10I have to go.

11:11I ran after her as fast as I could, but she'd already left, so I took a cab home.

11:15When I got there, she had already changed out of costume.

11:18Mom, I'm sorry.

11:19You are that embarrassed of me that you pretended I was in another country?

11:24I know.

11:24It was awful, and I...

11:26That was my last job as a singing telegram.

11:29It's over.

11:29Mom, you don't have to...

11:31Save it, Danielle.

11:32You got what you wanted.

11:33A normal mom.

11:34I'll never embarrass you again.

11:36She wasn't the only one angry at me.

11:38Antonio was ignoring me in school the next few days, too.

11:41And eventually, I had to climb the rope right behind him in gym class to get him to talk to me.

11:45What are you doing?

11:46I just wanted to apologize about that little mix-up.

11:49Little mix-up?

11:50You lied to me.

11:52Uh, hello, Mr. I'm-a-secret-prince?

11:54Lying about that is different.

11:56And I told you the truth eventually.

11:58I liked you because I thought you were genuine, unlike the others.

12:01But I was clearly wrong.

12:02His words hit me so hard that I fell off the rope.

12:05Ouch.

12:06I know I shouldn't have cared what people thought of my mom.

12:08A part of me just wanted to have a stable parent with a normal job.

12:12But what was so bad about the one who didn't?

12:14Growing up, I'd loved that she wasn't like other parents.

12:17Mom had just picked up a waitressing job at her friend's cafe,

12:20and I decided to dress up and apologize to her publicly as a singing telegram.

12:25But when I got there, I found her in a cat fight with her friend.

12:28Why won't you believe me?

12:29Why would I lie about my daughter dating a prince?

12:31If he's a prince, he could literally date anyone.

12:34Why Danielle?

12:35You're saying my daughter isn't good enough for a prince?

12:38What's wrong with my Danielle?

12:39She's pretty and smart and the picture of grace.

12:42I couldn't help smiling.

12:44She really was one of a kind.

12:46Mom, I've been a jerk.

12:47We both know it's true.

12:50I'm really sorry that I made you feel blue.

12:54You deserve the best day and night.

12:57Please quit this job.

12:59Let's make it right.

13:01As Mom and I went smiling outside, I pulled her into a hug.

13:05You always let me do whatever I wanted.

13:07I'm sorry I wasn't as supportive.

13:09I know I haven't been the ideal parent at times.

13:12You're the parent I want.

13:13Let's go eat something, shall we?

13:15Any chance your prince boyfriend would join us?

13:17He's not my boyfriend.

13:19You aren't supposed to go around announcing he's a prince.

13:21I don't think anyone believed me anyway.

13:23Yeah, that's true.

13:25And I guess we'll have to see if he'll give me another chance.

13:28Either way, tonight I'd rather just hang out with you, Mom.

13:30It's been a while.

13:31It's been a while.

13:45It's been a while.

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