Chapter 1
"Grandma, I already had my breakfast and now I want to go out. I have been stuck in this palace for months now. Even the doctors said that I was fine. This is suffocating me, why can't I just go out? Is it that dangerous???" A twenty-two-year-old girl spoke with irritation written all over her face.
"Princess Kiara. that is enough, you cannot roam around anywhere. It is not safe for you."
"But Grandma..."
"Enough. Go and rest in your room."
Kiara just got up and ran into her room, located in the west wing of the palace, It has been more than 6 months since she regained consciousness from her comatose state, and with the help of physiotherapy, she regained her strength to be normal. but still cannot understand why her grandma does not allow her to even step out. Still, she cannot argue for long and is left helpless. She understood that there was danger lurking, but it was unbearable to stay inside this huge palace. She wants to inhale the fresh air with all freedom and just move out, even for some time, but alas! Her requests were again denied brutally.
"Mother, allow her to go out, why are you tying her up in the palace? Someday, she has to move out. She is safe and there is security for her safety. Do not get so worried. She is a grown-up girl, and she is no longer like her old self. Look how calm she is, as if she is not our princess but someone else",
"King Lupert, what do you mean by your words? Do you intend to say she is not your daughter? Do you suffer from the same ailment as the elder princess?" snapping at her son.
"Mother, you are mistaken. I apologize for my words and take it back. It was not my intent. but allow the girl to at least go out, she will be safe. Back then, it was an accident due to reckless driving."
King Lupert was tongue-tied due to the glare he received from his mother, He turned to his beloved wife, Eliza, and his gaze held his unspoken words, which were screaming and asking for help from his wife. Sparing a side assurance glance to her husband, Eliza looked at her Mother-in-law
"Mother, allow Kiara to go out, please." Queen Eliza requested her Mother-in-law, Elizabeth.
While the conversation was still going on, a handsome guy in his white crisp shirt tucked in his blue denim with a charming smile on his face walked into the podium where all the debates were held with the royal honorifics. He is the elder son of Lupert and Eliza and the beloved grandson of Elizabeth.
"Seriously, Grandma, royalty is over. It is the 21st century and democracy now.", Elder Prince walked down the stairs towards the podium, where all the elders were having their tea.
"Prince Vicky, always remember, ONCE A ROYAL ALWAYS A ROYAL." Hearing his grandma, he feels like rolling his eyes.
Vicky is the eldest child of Lupert and Eliza, a responsible son and Grandson, a loving elder brother to his sisters KIARA and JENNIFER, and a shrewd businessman. He is always practical with his decisions. Even though he loves both his sisters, he is always biased towards Kiara, so he believes that he is responsible for Kiara's reckless behavior. Even though he had nothing but love for his sister, she never returned the favor. but from the time she suffered from that disastrous accident and opened her eyes, it was like she got connected to her elder brother and always wanted him by her side.
"Yes Grandma, we are THE ROYALS. but let our beloved princess go out. Are we arranging a banquet in the coming month for her. she needs to prepare for it. why don't we send her with someone? and that someone does not include Jennifer."
"I still have my doubts about sending her."
"Mother, She is not the same anymore, she has become responsible. why don't we send Ursula with her?"
"Mom, are you serious, Ursula? She is the youngest princess and beloved sister of Avik, not any random person. Moreover, Ursula and Kiara do not go along. if we send them together, only one will come back."
"I agree with Eliza. Nothing is wrong with Princess Ursula accompanying Princess Kiara. You all already said she was nothing like before. they might get along now. and King Edric informed us that Princess Ursula wanted to visit Princess Kiara. I will inform them about Both princesses going for an outing." Hearing this from his grandma, Vicky was in a dilemma because he knew how much Ursula disliked Kiara for her past behavior.
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"I won't accompany that shameless bitch, and I never wanted to visit her ever, Dad."
"That's it, Ursula. Greene and the Orton family have been friends for generations. we cannot disregard it however you want. maybe in the future, Kiara might become an Orton."
"Are you serious, Dad? She is nowhere capable of my brother; please do not play this ridiculous joke now. My brother is the most capable and desired person across the globe. do not even think of him with that good-for-nothing snob. What Capability does she have to match my brother...."
"Her Surname…GREENE is enough."
"She cannot even respect her own family, she is just a selfish and pathetic person ever born. I cannot stand her face even for a second, Dad."
"Still maintaining the relations between these two families, Kiara suffered from a major accident. Visit her with good wishes and accompany her out, That's an order."
Edric left Fuming Ursula in the study. As soon as Edric left, Ursula dialed a number.
"I do not want to accompany your snobbish sister."
"Ursula, mind with your words. She is my little sister."
"Then better keep her at your place, why am I forced to accompany her, Isn't it enough for her to separate us? what else does she want?"
"Ursula, we got separated because of us, don't drag her. She suffered from a calamity, if you do not want to accompany her, then do not do it. The poor soul cannot even remember herself."
"Please, Vicky, this might be her plan again. you can believe her but I will not. I will show you she is still that cruel, heartless, self-centered snob."
"If you say anything again about my sister, I swear it won't be good", fuming Vicky disconnected the call.
Ursula was in a sour mood, but she got ready to head towards Greene Mansion. While on the way, she messaged her brother, who was on a business trip. she did not want to inform Avik about her visit to Kiara, as she knew Kiara was the last person Avik wanted to talk about. Hate is the smallest word he feels for that girl.