Knock knock
"Prince Collins?". It was very early in the morning the day after Collins had left the palace. His assistant had gone to call him out for breakfast but didn't hear any sound from his chambers. He became worried but other thoughts came to him. "Maybe the prince is taking a shower...phew". That was a relief for only a few minutes as Sylvia became impatient and barged into his bathroom but didn't see him there. She ordered the maids to search everywhere in the palace but to no avail
"We've searched everywhere your Highness but we couldn't find him"
"What are they talking about"; the worried king asked.
"Your son appears to have left his chamber to a place we do not know about"; the Queen and said in annoyance.
"Left his Chambers? Have you searched the other rooms in the palace?"
" Yes your majesty" one of the maids answered
"Arrange the guards. We must find the prince no matter what".
" Stop overreacting my lord he probably just stepped out for um... exercise maybe?" "Overreacting? I'm overreacting?It's my son we're talking about here or do you think I would be overreacting if you had given me a child?"; the king said angrily.
"He's not dead you know"; the Queen said.
"How could you be so unconcerned right now? He's your son"
That boy Collins; he's not my son"
"You agreed that you will treat him like your own"
"Treating him like mine doesn't mean he's mine. I want a child of my own your Highness ";the queen said sadly
"And you think I haven't tried my best to impregnate you!" He said in response to her comment.
"You know what? I think you're the reason for my barrenness", The Queen said.
" You better watch your words woman. In fact, you should be grateful that I didn't divorce you even after I learnt that your womb became weak after series of abortions". The king said.
Silvia was furious that he had said that but she calmed down when she realised they were aloneThe search for Prince Collins continued. It was difficult as hardly anyone knew what the prince looks like, The news spread far and wide that it reached the queen of Isopia. She made subsequent visit to enquire the whereabouts of Prince Collins. "Any news of the prince whereabout?"
" No, your majesty"
" you may take your leave" The King of Daovend, Alex's father was heavy hearted as he had ordered his men to search for his lost son but didn't receive any news. He didn't mean to go against his wishes ,he only did it for his Kingdom.
" It's been two years since I last saw Collins. It's all my fault . I should have never arranged a marriage for him".the king said in a sorrowful manner.
"Don't say that your majesty. You did nothing wrong the prince is just ungrateful"
" Silvia..what can I do...?" He said sober.
"You have to remain strong your Highness please eat something."
The King became Furious and he smashed the plate with food in front of him.
" how can I eat when my son, my only son is missing?"
she hated Collins even more.
" The queen of Isopia has arrived! Bow your heads in respect" A man announced. Everyone obeyed the order but Silvia. why would she bow down to her annoying sister? Silvia and Olivia were the 'unidentical' twins /princesses and Only Children of Isopian parents. Olivia was the smart and beautiful one and also the second born while Syria the first born was spoilt and had a million boyfriends. She was to inherit the throne when she turned 20 but after the doctor had conducted several tests on her ad to ensure that she was still very healthy, they discovered that her womb was damaged and was no longer capable of carrying a child. One requirement to rule was to be able to produce an heir to the throne and she had lost that quality.
The only option Isopia kingdom had left was Olivia and this was how the Queen. Silvia on the other hand was still determined to become Queen even if it wasn't in Isopia. She travelled and visited many kingdoms and on one of her journeys, she met Richard ;king of Daovend and she had this feeling of what she claimed to be 'love at first sight' . They got married and she got what she wanted but she desired for more great power. If she only had a way of acquiring a position that is higher than Olivia. That was when the idea came to her, if she gets Collins to marry Olivia's daughter ; Eva . Collins would become the king and she would be crowned the title of the king's mother which is higher than the queen's mother. So she begged Olivia telling her that her Kingdom was falling and would soon crash and that she needed Olivia's power to restore the strength of her kingdom by making the two kingdoms United. The only way of doing that was through marriage to the heir to the throne of those kingdoms . Olivia was reluctant at first but when Sylvia reminded her of their promise to each other as twin ; to help each other no matter what. She gave in and they signed a contract that when Collins turns 18, they will get married. Collins sudden disappearance was the only thing blocking her way to the top and she was determined to find him but didn't show it.
"How can you people say you haven't found the prince even after 2 years of searching this is absurd ".the queen of Isopia said angrily.
" We've tried our best "King Richard said.
" have you ordered them to search other kingdoms?"
"We would have but it's not acceptable to do so "
"And why you just telling me about this now? Don't worry I'll take over the search operations , just show me what he looks like".
Hardly anyone knew what the prince look like . In fact, only members of the Royal court and palace maid knew what he looked like. Fortunately , there was a portrait of Prince Collins in his room. When she saw the portrait , she turned pale as the person in the picture was no their than Alex!!
" Is there a problem, Your Majesty? "
"This...this...this face. I know this face". The Queen answered still in shock. Everyone was happy as their was now hope that the prince would soon return but no on was happier than the King.
" Please where did you see him?"
"Well...he is Eva's tutor. I'm certain he's the one but I still need you to confirm if it's really him". The Queen said to King Richard.
" Prepare the chariots! We must leave immediately. My son is coming back soon. The Prince is coming home!!!"