There was ultimate silence as Isobel walked through the red carpet meant for the queen alone. Angelica eyes widened in shock as the memories of her brutally killing Tessa came back. "How is this possible, she's alive".
Isobel could feel her legs shaking as she walked down to Angelica. The memories of how Angelica killed Tessa made her heart beat with fear. "Pull yourself together Isobel, you prepared for this, you can't afford to expose yourself".
"Angelica my sister, you look like you've seen a ghost" Isobel smiled with nervousness, she could feel her legs getting numb. "Get it together Isobel". She thought to herself as she manage to look Angelica in the face.
" How is this possible, you are alive" aeschylus the priest said with utmost surprise.
"Well even the dead can rise again when he has a mission he's yet to finish" Angelica gasp, her eyes was wide open as she still couldn't believe what just happened.
Isobel walked to the alter, she found herself gaining more confidence. The fear in Angelica eyes was like a victory bonus to her. " My dear sister, thank you so much for making the preparation for me, your work is done here, you may leave".
Angelica was speechless, the way and manner Tessa spoke to her surprised her. She still couldn't believe Tessa had the gull to stare her in the face. She tightened her fist hard. she could barely overcome the urge to beat Tessa to death.
" Are you deaf, I said leave or do you want me to expose your evil deeds to the world". Angelica clenched her teeth as she gave Tessa an evil stare.
" Angelica my dear sister, listen well to what I have to say, you shouldn't be greedy for a position that wasn't destined to be yours, I am your queen and you will forever be my follower". Angelica couldn't bare the insult as she raised her hand to slap Isobel.
Isobel was already expecting her to take action anytime so she was quite prepared as she caught Angelica's hand before it got to her face. The evil stare between them felt like it would take forever. The atmosphere was intense as they stare closely at themselves. Isobel wasn't sure where she got the courage from but she was glad she did all that had been done.
The look in Angelica's eyes shows she wasn't ready to give up. " Angelica bow to your new queen" Angelica froze for minutes, she still couldn't believe what she heard. " I said bow to you new queen" Isobel shouted.
The crowd slowly went on their knees to bow. Angelica stared at them as she felt the tears gathering in her eyes. The failure of today was not expected, she still couldn't believe the change of event. Her heart broke when she saw her most loyal supporter slowly bowing to Isobel, then she realized she has lost the battle.
Angelica held her gown tight like she could tear it, her teeth was clenched tight, she could barely breathe at that moment. It took all the strength in her to finally fall to her knees. As she bowed, the memories of her happily wearing the crown earlier before the coronation made her heart break more, then aias, her supporter had come to meet her. His expression was bright as he stared at her putting on the crown. "My queen, this kingdom was meant for you and you alone, no one can take that away". Angelica kept admiring her beauty as she watched herself in the mirror.
The tears gathering in her eyes slowly dropped.
" Remember this moment Angelica, never forget, you will always be under my feet". Isobel silently murmur to Angelica.
Angelica slowly wiped off her tears as she tightened her fist, her eyes was filled with hatred and regret. Her only regret was not killing Tessa properly, as she felt like killing her again on that spot.
" The people of Atlantis, the king, my father has always taughts to treasure family but my sister here, Angelica had plot to kill me and take my throne but luckily for me, mark saved my life". After the revelation, the people stare at themselves murmuring within themselves.
" She tried to kill me, the rightful heir to the throne, so today I will let you all make the decision, what should I do to her?".
"Kill her!!!". There was a large cooperation between the people as they all plead for her death. Angelica clenched her teeth. Isobel smiled with satisfaction at the people's response. She let them voice their opinion for a while. Angelica had no single supporter as they all seek her death.
" My lovely people of Atlantis, I can see that Angelica has really did you wrong, you all want me to kill her but remember this, you have a merciful queen and unlike Angelica, I wouldn't take the life of my people and that include Angelica because she is still part of my people, so I here by cast my judgement. From today onwards, Angelica would never see the light of the day". Isobel hadn't finished her words when the hefty guards came in to drag Angelica away.
Without saying a word, blasphemy or even pleas, Angelica went with them quietly which bothered Isobel.
" Wait Angelica". Angelica stopped but without looking back to Isobel. " Remember this, I speared your life today that means you owe me your life and just one little mistake then I will take back what you owe me". Angelica threat didn't go well with Angelica but she tried to remain calm as she smirked.
" You will regret not killing me today". Angelica said in her mind as she smiled while she was being dragged away.