"Your Highness, what an exciting day it is", duchess Evone walked in my room too comfortably without announcing her presence.
I looked at her sharply infront of my mirror "does Her Grace was 'too' excited to forget about her manners?" she did not spare a glance on me and does what she like starring on my extravagant gown that was made from Waven Kingdom.
I am to be crowned officially as the Princess Royal of Asterine Kingdom today and so as my birthday will be celebrated after. This coronation is also an announce that I be the next monarch.
"Is it my manners or the occasion is what making you sensitive today, Eve?" duchess Evone said in her voice touched with concern. I supposed she is right. This coronation day must be perfect and atleast make the Queen a bit more proud that her daughter is taking a next big step and eventually take over her position without any problems—I hope.
Evone I did not realize is now behind me placing her hand both on my shoulders giving me a refreshing smile that lifts my worries with just a second. "Remember, you are already perfect since you were born. Relax a bit, Eve" she whispered on my ear.
Evone is my close cousin from the Queen side, my mother, also the one of the person who calls me by my name beside my family there is another person close to me since childhood. She does not visit here quite frequently but if she does it is to assure me and comfort like a sister.
A handmaiden of mine enters my room abruptly that startled Evone and me. What a rude behavior does not slide on me and I stood up to approach my handmaiden Nora however she stopped me for making my move with a news came out from her mouth.
"Your Highness, a rumor has been spreading inside the Castle" Nora almost breathless on her way of speaking. By her actions I can sense there is something wrong at the preparation.
"A rumor for you to run out of breath just to deliver it to me? Speak"
"The prestigious are talking about it, Your Highness. The rumor is that your crown has been stolen by a modestian resident" a blood drained down my body after hearing every word spilled out of her mouth. Evone behind me after hearing it let out a shock reaction.
"Is the King and Queen aware of this rumor?" the first thought from my mind I asked her. Nora shakes her head that is lowered down. This rumor should not be arrived from them especially the Queen. In our nation, it is believed that a next monarch in line lost their crown before they could wear them face death or the heavens does not chose them next to lead.
My forehead faced my palms. I thought everything is in place. Everything must be perfect and yet the crown is suddenly rumored to be stolen? I shall see it my self.
"It is just a mere rumor. Prepare my carriage. I shall confirm the rumor false or not" he will not let anyone touch the crown. I trust him. However, to relief my self from the thoughts of worries I will check the crown.
"Princess, it is against the rules for a 'soon to be crowned' to leave from its own Kingdom" Nora stopped me after I wore my red robe.
"Nora is right, Eve. You don't need to go. I have connections as the Duchess" Evone beside Nora another one pleading me to stay. This is not an issue that I allow her to use the title power she have. This needs to be discreet if I do that it only confirms more here at Asterine my crown is stolen.
"I'll be using my horse" without any time to waste I left them with their mouth opens. This is the first time I be breaking the rule for the sake of my crown.
Guards at castle is even tighter than normal because of the occasion that made me stuck at my place, unable to figure out how to pass this guards. Under the stairs from my chambers some handmaidens I overheard gossiping about my position.
"...hah I'm more glad if the second princess is to be crowned rather than that arrogant princess they have been praising about" the servant with a thick eyebrows said.
"It is a sign. The heavens really is real" another servant overjoyed. They really hate me. I am known for being a strict, arrogant princess here but that is not important at my situation to talk about. After they left I quickly run towards down the hallway little step stairs and swift to my left. Before someone could catch a glimpse of me I wore my hood.
"Princess?" I have arrived only in time infront of the Prince of Waven, my dear friend Aiden. He was suprised to see me here at his room with his secretary beside him. What I am doing right now is utterly against the rules but I must confirm myself before my mother get disappointed at me. No one will know I'm here unless.
"You saw nothing" I faced Prince Aiden's secretary with my sharp eyes to keep him quiet that I went here at Waven Kingdom before ny coronation. He immediately bowed down and left the room.
"Princess, this is such a spontaneous action. You must go back", Prince Aiden held both of my shoulders to turn my back so he could push me towards out of his room.
"I heard the rumor", I said that stopped him from pushing me and I faced him "Is it really stolen?" my eyes was full of worries and fear.
He sighed and lower his position to face my eyes, "You are quite too focused on your coronation to forgot I have the best security here. The crown is safe, princess"
"I just went here out of nothing. I am sorry, prince"
I should've trusted Aiden than all those gossips but also afraid of my mother's reaction if she found out about it. Prince Aiden lead me to his seat with a cup of tea that can soothe my stress out before he leaves the room to prepare the carriage so I could come back to my kingdom safely.
'Who would attempt to steal my crown?' a sudden thought that I shake away. No one else will do that.