The first dance soon came to an end bringing awkwardness between us among the thunderous sounds of claps. I'm much too embarrassed to look at her, she must have that smirk on her, just waiting for an opportunity to tease me.
I've dug my own grave, not working hard enough in those dance lessons. But there's no crying over spilled milk. All I can do now is find some corner to hide myself from further embarrassment.
As soon as the claps died down, we were surrounded by herds of people complementing our dance. Mostly to Selena. They attached onto her like bees to a like, keeping her engaged in conversations of all kinds. She stayed there, the smirk long gone. She was trapped with no choice but to engage in the talks of nobles.
Since no one paid any attention to me, I escaped to the side before I got entangled in their talks. Standing at the side with a smile of no emotions, I became a wallpaper, trying not to garner any forms of attention away from Selena. She needs to shine today, be the center of attention in order to use this chance to the fullest.
It's tiring sitting alone in a long dress, with heavy jewelries. It but a burden on me weighs me down. But I must endure. Until this is over. Until it's midnight and everyone starts to leave. I must endure until then. Glancing back at Selena, she was visibly exhausted if you notice the changes. The crowds around her seemed never-ending, too enamored by my sister to notice her discomfort. I sympathize with her if it's going to be like this from now on, but this is also why I idolize her for facing all the hardships head on, not letting our misfortune discourage her.
Midnight finally came after what felt like hours, bringing an end to this party much to my liking. The nobles soon departed in their carriages, which had their family insignia made in gold, displayed to show off their wealth. That was only after another swarms of goodbyes, and this time I had to be present as the 'main character' and 'host' of the banquet.
The plastered smile fades away as exhaustion comes crawling to knock me down for good. If this is what I'm feeling after just sitting around and pretending I was never there, then I can't imagine what Selena might have been going through.
I was thankful it ended as quickly as it started. It was far too irritating to maintain my awkward smile as the noble ladies blatantly looked down on me, or just acted as if I was never there. An experience I do not want to go through if I had the choice.
It was clearly evident that they cared far to less to pay attention to me 'the star of this event', all their attention was at the crown Princess candidate, Princess Selena. As they should, because that was the reason why most nobles invited, supported my sister or those from the neutral side. To strengthen their loyalty to Selena and probably gain more strength from new allies.
Maybe that's one of the reasons why the nobles hate and detest me so much. They think I might become a weakness of Selena for the other candidates to use against her.
That was the reason why I was alone at the food court eating desserts while being stared at with eyes full of contempt, rage, jealousy and disgust. Some were even brave enough to comment on the way I eat, calling me "unbefitting of a royal to eat like those beggars in the slums, well what can you expect from a child of a prostitute" said the lady in a green dress in front of her group of friends. Of course, all was said and done when Selena wasn't paying attention and I didn't say anything to ruin her hard work. I just scoffed at the comment and left before they say something more stupid, their giggles fading in the background.
The full moon shone Its silver rays of light on the small garden of Moon flower by the pavement leading to the front gates, protected by hedges. The moonlight further enhances it's beauty as it dances along with the soft wind, like lovebirds whispering words of love to each other, truly a fairy tale atmosphere. Their one of my favorite flowers, because according to someone, they don't just represent love, dreaminess with a sense of mystery but also symbolize 'the ability to emerge in dark times'. That's one of the main reason I've come to like them.
The night sky abruptly started rumbling and soon the ominous clouds rolled over the sky blanketing the moon as if protecting it from what's to come. The rumbling soon turned into a torrent of lightning rapturing the sky in the distance frequently. Each followed with the thunderous sounds closing in rapidly. Rain descended heavily with it washing away all the relief I felt before.
The rise in unease came uninvited with it, came this unpleasant feeling that something dreadful is going to happen. Something very terrible. How might I know this? It's because I'm cursed. Since the day I was born I was called a bad omen. Because whoever I would touch, wherever I would go, death would follow. Always. I've already grown use to it like a normal occurrence, but this time it's bad. All this negativity in the air is too intense, it's something I'm feeling for the first time, like I'm going to lose someone very important to me
Selena.
I rushed inside looking for Selena, hoping and praying for her safety. My premonitions have never been wrong due to the curse I was born with, but this time I wish it was, I could do anything for it to be false. I raced down the corridor with my blistered feet from wearing high heels, you could almost see the blood oozing out of it. Ignoring my pain, I slipped out of my heels and ran faster, looking for any signs of life while leaving a small trail of blood behind.