I got dressed quickly and walked out of my room to the grand staircase. My father was exiting his room just as I reached the end of the large hall. "Where are you headed, Serena?" I sighed. I could tell by the way he was looking me up and down that he wanted to say something about my outfit. I was dressed comfortably, and it was just eating away at him. I had on some light blue skinny jeans, a white blouse, white crystal sneakers and my curls pulled up into a high ponytail. "I am going downstairs to have breakfast." I did not feel the need to add the part about James being the one who asked me to join him. "I do believe James is down there. Try to conduct yourself as a princess should, please?" I rolled my eyes and walked down the stairs. "I will see you in a few days, Serena. I