After another 7 months or so we finally got our news. The war was over we won. The whole Empire rejoice and awaits their loved ones. And the Crown Princess finally showed up. "Dear all it is my greatest pleasure to say to you all that our men have conquered the enemy so let's await their returns and welcome them with our biggest hearts." She said. The people rejoice and praised her.
And after a week or so they finally returned. The Empire give them all a big cheers and clapped for them afterall they're all heros who protects us. One by one they entered the city, i stayed on the city walls to see their returns alongside Jesseline and her son who was now a kid.
I could see people running to hug their loved ones with tears, children rushing to their dads, uncles or brothers, wives kissing their husbands and mothers and fathers hugging their long awaited sons. Aside from all of these in the end it was a war and of course there were casualties. A lover waiting for her love looking here and there, childerns and parents looking everywhere trying to find their family, it was cruel. They were the unlucky ones who was left with grief.
At the very end I saw my husband and His Highness. Although they looked worned out they both seemed okay. I couldn't help but cry when I see him. Why did I cry? I don't know. He's my husband who doesn't love me and yet I'm happy to see his return. They were the last ones to enter the gate.
The palace was open at night to celebrate for all. With the new territory under our Empire and taking over the alliances our Crown Prince promised to reward everyone who has worked hard and stood by his side. I saw my husband quietly eating his food until His Highness announced his achievements and thanking him for saving his life. Truly a hero to everyone, he dazzles in the light surrounded by everyone. Why can't I be near him like that? I want to go to him, I want to hug him and thank him for coming back, I want to give him a kiss and yet... and yet my feet aren't moving. They're not taking me to him why? Why am I slowly getting drifted away?
The night became more lively when an unexpected guest showed up. The Emperor finally regained consciousness and came to congratulate all. Although he looks weak and shouldn't be walking he came on his own feet to see his people. And this is the time he decided to announce his retirement. He will be stepping down as the Emperor and will give the throne to his son.
No one disagree instead everyone cheer for all. The Crown Prince will finally become the Emperor, the news spread out wide and everyone rejoice and prepare for the ceremony. The coronation will happen in a week and i, i remained the same. As if by nature, my husband still ignored me and I went back to being alone. I ate my lunch alone, dinner alone and breakfast alone. Whatever work I did i told Heinz to explain it to him. I don't care if this was how it will be then I'll divorce. After the coronation of course.
What was supposed to be a joyful occasion turned out to be an eventful thing that wasn't according to plan. And who knew that this will lead me to my greatest downfall.
It was funny actually. On the day of the coronation while the new Emperor and now Empress was going on a parade an unknown man jumped on the carriage and tried to kill him. Luckily it failed and no one was hurt. Except for the man who came to kill him. He quickly fled after this attempt failed and disappeared without a trace. And soon the manhunt began. The soldiers swept every street, every corner but he wasn't found. The problem was no one saw what he looked like. I thought it was none of my business until I saw that guy was working in my bar. Oh Jared what did you do?