Kiss Enough Frogs And You’ll Find A Prince

• Tony Nguyen
• Short Story
• 2008

“HURRY UP!” screamed Jennifer.
‘Why did even tell Jennifer that there was a frog prince around.’ Thoughts ran around in Ally’s head.
“Do I have to? I’m mean… The frog prince thing is a joke… right?... ha ha…Alright, I’m coming,” complained Ally.
“Come on! Here’s a frog. Now, kiss it.
“Are you sure this time it’s a prince? Because the last 36 frogs were well…frogs.”
“Sure…Well… not really but it’s worth a try.”
“Oh fine.”
As Ally’s lips slowly collided into the frog’s, a small ”poof ” was heard from both Ally and Jennifer which left two friends staring unbelievably at the beautiful sight of a prince! Nervous, Ally stepped forward and that she could manage to get out was the word,” Hello.”
“Hello. I’m the Prince William of the West. You’re the one that freed me from a horrible curse, a witch gave me. You shall be my princess,” said the prince formerly.
‘This prince’s only a couple of years older, it won’t a nuisance to anyone but my…parent’s,’ thought Ally.
With the thoughts in her head swirling like a tornado, she didn’t realize that the prince was waiting for an answer whether Ally would accept or not.
“No thanks,” said Ally trying to give a happy smile.
“No? Not many would decline my offer but it was your choice. Anyway, if there’s anything you want, just call out ‘Prince William’. Remember, I owe you one.”
After the last word that came out of the prince’s lips, he disappeared into thin air, leaving Ally and Jennifer staring, especially who stood quietly looking from side to side as the prince and Ally talked.
“Why didn’t take his offer?” asked Jennifer with expression on her face that you wouldn’t want to see when she gets angry.
“…my… My parents wouldn’t like it. I bet,” said Ally.
“Nah, I not gonna bet. You know you always win,” replied Jennifer.
“Well… we had enough for one afternoon, see ya tomorrow.”
“Wait! Wanna go frog prince kissing again tomorrow.”
“I kissed enough for today. I don’t know. Maybe we’ll go frog prince kissing again but next time you’re the one to go kissing.”
“Fine. I will.”