"They didn't just break my heart - they taught it how to doubt it's own beat... it was meant to be a happy ending".
Sitting on the red carpet in my dimly lit room just beside the windows. As the chills of the the night breeze flood in and out creating regular gestures of my lavender draped curtains.
I found myself staring at the constellations positions perfectly at various angles around the Cresent moon. The night was serene and eerie.
"I just wish the moment where my soul is calm will last forever but then the sun will have to rise".
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The intruding of several maids bustling in my room gave me a clear foresight that today will be hectic
"Lady Alora, do stand up from bed it'stime to prepare after all today us your big day"
"What's so big about being stripped of my right as heir and being married of to the Earl of England" I murmured.
"Maybe if you were the legitimate daughter of the Duke or even tried to behave properly like Lady Delyth you might have been given another option". Charis said
As much as I hate a lot of people I don't think there's anyone I detest more than Charis, sometimes I really want to break her buh I rather not get unnecessary attention.
"Girls make her look modest so Honorable Tierran will want her"
"You can go I'll take care of myself" I defended
"Your such a headache"
I removed my rob getting ready to soak all I can think about is how it will end when I get married or will I just be caged again. But this time with no escape. My world can't get less cruel.
"Morning Father,Mother"
I sat on the dining table
"Did you have a good rest?" Father asked
"Yes,the night was-"
"That's too much,who do you think she is? Queen of the world, give the rest to Delyth. She needs more energy if she's going to rule someday".
I turned to see Verbenna shouting at the butler currently serving me, my claimed mother
"Hugh" I shrugged
"Speaking of which, let's talk about more important matters not Alora's night. Instead we could discuss Delyth's coronation"
Delyth gave a shallow smile and raised her chin
"You don't have to hide your pride, there are no journalists here"
"Now you are jealous I'm taking the crown"
"I just want to show the whole of Scotland what an awful duchess you will make"
"Watch your mouth child" Verbenna pointed her fork at me
"That's enough" Warren shouted
"Everytime the same topic"
"Lord Warren please lower your voice" a butler whispered.
"Warren five hours of royal study now!" Delyth shouted
"Even though your my real sister, Alora us way better than you" he made a funny face then ran away
"I'm also done" Nyx stood
"So I guess breakfast is over since we're all dispersing, Nyx let's go to the garden" I sipped the last remnants of my tea
Verbenna rose
"You have no right to lay your hands on my daughter, Nyx three hours and for you, learn some manners so you would be gone by next month".
"What do you mean by next month, that's to mear"
"Pa!"
"Never question my word".
I held my face
"It will soon be over"
"Charis, do take her to her room immediately" she commanded
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When I hold a brush on paper all I feel is warmth. Using colors to express emotion and life is beautiful.
I smiled as I painted the flower pot in front of me.
My door barged open and I turned to see Delyth.
"At least knock" I turned to back to continue my painting. Then Delyth swiftly turned my shoulders to her direction
"Listen Alora I'm aware mother said by a month time, but I'm give you a week to live this kingdom".
"Why you scared I'll steal the crown back" I smirked
She pulled my hair and slapped me.
"Day by day you seem to forget your place and sometimes I just need to remind you"
She carried black ink and splashed it on my art designs
"Delyth please stop, I'm pleading" I fell on my knees in tears.
She bent forth and held my chin up
"At the end your hopeless. You wouldn't do anything so your precious mother Astoria wouldn't suffer. Alora your such a pity".
She stood up and looked at the flower pot I was painting.
"Stop artistry, I just did you a favor no one was ever going to recognize these".
I watched her as she left my room and I let go. Usually most girls break their mirrors or other things when they feel sad or angry but I'm not even privileged to.
I ran to my balcony and started
" it will soon be over" I reminded myself
I glanced at the mirror. The reflection of a lady with long black straight silky hair complimenting her cold icy siren eyes, unlike other better-off ladies she had pale skin and wore a simple white attire, but her charming smile from those heart-shaped lips made everything more elegant. The image was quite tall and regal and it looked back at me.
"My lady" A maid called
"Yes Lanai" I awoke from my trance
"Your mother left a package"
"Do send in, but be careful"
Of all the people in the kingdom, Lanai is the only one who had faith in me, that is except from my mother. I promise to take her with me wherever I go.
Lanai came with a big dusty box
I opened the package and was marveled
"How did mom get this"
"Lanai find me the finest jewels to go with this"
"Yes my lady". She curtisied
"Lady Alora are you not ready, the guests are arriving" Charis burst into my room
She looked displeased when she saw me still in underwears
"Ten minutes" she slammed the door.