I couldn't breathe as he came nearer. His fragrance filled the air, killing my nostrils. He knelt near me, and gave me a short smile. I had never seen him so up close. He had amazing dimples.
"Rose....you know, i am a type of prince that loves tasting honey...." I caressed my face and i was taken aback.
"Tasting honey? What the heck are you talking about? Are you in your senses, Ethan?" I asked him, and even waved at his face. His stare was intense, it was starting to make me uncomfortable.
"Have you ever loved a traitor?" He asked me, and i found his question really strange.
"What was my offense? Am i a traitor? Why are people saying these things about me? Where did i get this shit of a tattoo? How did i get it? Who am i? Did i transmigrate? Did i reincarnate?" I cried as i asked him questions.
"Stop....Stop crying...." He said softly.
"Please explain...
"I will." He said and i wiped my tears.
"Let me have a bit of your hotness, before you leave my palace. Once a traitor, always a traitor. I don't think i can give you any second chance. BUT, i'll make Kanya my wife, right in front of you." He said coldly and sternly, being extra hard on my crushing bones.
He brought his face towards my neck, and as he softly kissed it, i saw stars! He stopped to see how i was feeling. He lifted me suddenly in bridal style. Surprisingly, a maid entered and he sternly drove her away.
He placed me on the bed, and while he caressed me, i wished the ground open and swallow me up. I wasn't ready for this. I clenched my fist with the sheets in it. He tore my quinceanera dress, which had many linens, and made sure they were all shreds. I moaned and tried to relax on the bed, but i just couldn't stand all this. I pushed, and puked all over his lame head. He stared up at me irritated.
"HOW DARE YOU? GUARDS, THROW HER OUT!" He roared. I wasn't sure this was the Prince Ethan i knew. Something was wrong with him. But it seemed something was wrong with me, too.
As the guards appeared, i roared and suddenly slapped Prince Ethan. I had no idea what came over me.
"You murdered my sister, Alyssa! Your aunt imprisoned my parents! You should be in prison for that!" I yelled. Seconds later, his courtiers, all the TLW contestants, and even Queen Leah came upstairs. They were shocked to see my torn dress, and that i only had a bra on.
"When did i murder Alyssa? Nope, that's not my question, who's Alyssa? The same Alyssa, the one that drowned in Bie River?" He asked me, and i stared at him with the 'yes' look. He laughed. He didn't even speak before his guards seized me and threw me out.
"If we ever see you in Racalyn again, we'll kill you!" The guards yelled in unison.
"YOU MORONS CAN'T SEPARATE ME FROM MY HORSE!" As they attempted to close the gate, i risked my poor index finger and ran into the stable. I hopped on Flo and we ran out of the palace. The guards snarled but Prince Ethan stopped them.
"Its her horse."
I didn't even understand my life.
Who was i?
And the worst thing was, i forgot to take the books. I needed answers. Answers to all my questions. I was living a life of fun, unknown to me, it had so many secrets attached. I rode on Flo, straight to May. And when i got there with Flo, she seemed so excited to meet them.
All May's people missed her so much. They wanted to relax in her soft fur, and even groom her. We got to the castle, and i was shocked to see the unexpected. She was Korean-clothed, she wore a diamond crown, diamond necklace, three diamond rings on one finger, two on the other.
Queen Ahyeon.
Comfortably seated, forgetting her shame in her bedroom. Talking to her courtiers, advising her people, and even smiling jovially.
She didn't even feel she lost two daughters in the palace.
Jyoti told me she couldn't eat anything when Mina and Alyssa died. Now the world's meal is in her plate. When i saw Jyoti serving her courtiers, i ran into the court, and all eyes were on me like i was an alien.
"Good day my dear people of May." I smiled, but some were finding me uncomfortable.
"I think your new Queen Ahyeon has her shame in the bedroom...."
"And you have yours in Racalyn. How could you come all the way to May, with a torn Quinceanera dress, and a black bra?" she asked me, and chuckled.
I looked right at Jyoti who was giving the people papers and serviettes. Then, i saw something else that left me baffled.
Alyssa?
Her hair looked unkempt, with disgustingly dirty teeth, smelly appearance, weak legs and hands, and even red rashes on her neck.
"I have been having a bad hair day, My Que -" She sighted me and there was pin drop silence. Blood drained from everyone's body. Like they had seen a ghost.
"Al...Alyssa??"
"Rose!" She rushed to me and nearly hugged me but i pushed her away.
"Who the heck did this to you sis? Did you even die? How did you come back alive?" i was beyond overjoyed to see her while everyone looked horrified.
"Her! I thought i was only protecting you!" She pointed to Queen Ahyeon and hid behind me. The Queen found it difficult to utter some sentences, because the people were already gazing at her.
"She told me that Prince Ethan only wanted to use you and kill you, so that's why i had to die so you would hate him and not fall in love with you" Haha. That's a bit funny. Am actually the one who needs to use and kill Prince Ethan not vice versa.
I hugged her and a guard climbed up to Queen Ahyeon's throne and pulled her off. She started screaming, as she was seized outside, where May citizens were standing and throwing stones, looking pissed.
It was like someone had planned their arrival.
More and more mobs were rushing and increased their stones into rocks, and guns, but they were controlled by Jyoti and the rest.
"Queen Ahyeon will be punished rightfully by Queen Jennie." I heard and i felt my ears rise up. MOTHER???
Alyssa and I rushed towards her and gave her the biggest hug. She was dressed in a pink ball gown and crown, with her pink hair packed in her bun. She had been in prison for six years, and her face started glowing immediately she came out to her people.
The beauty just remained there. I wished that would be my case. She was almost celebrating a golden jubilee, yet she looked my age.
"LONG LIVE QUEEN JENNIE!" The people cheered and she smiled.
"Am sorry for being weak. For this kingdom, i have made a lot of mistakes. My husband and i weren't very good. Queen Paige and King Phillip, who weren't helping things died, we were enthroned and made things worse. I apologize for playing the weak part, not taking a step for my kingdom, and....and..." She sniffed and murmurs were everywhere for a while. She couldn't control her tears from falling.
"I know i have done a bad job. And for what Ahyeon did, i will never forgive her. But, i promise to make things right. A king or queen can't rule a kingdom alone, the people has to help her. May, we have to grow together. I promise to be a better person. Even if my husband isn't gonna do anything to help May, i'll do everything in my power to make May a better kingdom for all of us." She put on another brave smile, and blew kisses.
"LONG LIVE QUEEN JENNIE!!!!"