Suspense ran through the room immediately as Lorenzo stared silently at the counsels with a blank expression.
The silence stretched and went on for a long time, the counsels were beginning to think they might get punished. But it was necessary.
"Why should it be of any concern to you?" Lorenzo finally asked and it was of great relief to the men that he finally said something.
"My Lord" the chief council began. "No disrespect, but you should know getting an heir is as important as ruling this community. And that's the reason we'd gotten a third wife for you. You need an heir, My Lord. And for the fact you haven't been intimate with your new wife is of great concern to us. Is there a problem with her? That's the reason we're here, My Lord, to help with your problems. So, if there is one, you should please, let us know".
Silence descended again as it seemed like the chief counsel had spoken the minds of the rest of the people of the members and now, the ball
Carlotta walked behind Liam as he led her to the Royal carriage as instructed and getting there, she noticed it was still empty."I thought Lord Lorenzo would be here already?" She turned to Liam and asked."He's getting ready, princess and will be here soon. Please, go into the carriage and wait" Liam answered respectfully with a bow and not wanting to create a scene, Carlotta walked into the carriage and took a seat.She didn't know for how long she waited but just when she was getting impatient, Lorenzo finally showed up. She knew so when she heard the guards calling out his name."My Lord".For no reason, Carlotta could feel her heart skip. Maybe it was because she'd be so close to Lorenzo for a long time, sitting next to him in the carriage and riding with him until they get to their so called destination.The curtains were opened right afterwards and taking a look, Carlotta's eyes came in contact with Lorenzo. Oh… crap.S
The ride to the palace was very long and when they finally arrived, Carlotta couldn't help but feel so relieved. Her waist was beginning to hurt already.Peeping from the window, she admired the beauty of the palace which was looking well decorated and arranged, guards and maids moving about with trays and the rest. The place looked really busy, and cheerful.Lorenzo's carriage rode in and parked at a suitable location, and immediately, his guards came around and led him as he walked out of the carriage with Carlotta.Their heads of the guards were bowed, Liam standing in front of him while another guard stood beside Carlotta and in that manner, they started walking towards the party together."Lord Lorenzo!" A man suddenly called, rushing towards them with some guards behind him."You're here! I'm so glad you made it"Lorenzo stopped walking as the man got to where he was and so did Carlotta and the guards."Minister Philip" Lorenzo
Princess Anya didn't even realize she was sitting beside Lord Lorenzo's wife. Her mood was so ruined, it didn't occur to her - not at all.Almost immediately, her personal maid arrived, whispered something into her ears before standing behind her.Carlotta, on the other hand, was also silent and kept wondering where Lorenzo could've been. Where did he go to, leaving her all alone over there?Well, why should she even care? She was sure nothing would've changed if he was there.She just continued watching the activities and dance entertainment going on at the party and shortly, she heard the lady beside her sniffle.huh?She turned quickly to have a look and notice she was wiping her face."Are you… crying?" She asked, surprised, and Anya shook her head."I'm not" she shook her head ruefully without looking at her.But Carlotta wasn't convinced and knew she was lying."What's the problem? I don't think it's ri
"Anya!!" Carlotta called in shock , not understanding why she was spitting out blood already. What was wrong with her??All eyes had already turned to their direction as people found the scene alarming."Hey; what's going on?"The men fighting had also stopped and turned to have a look as the scene gripped everyone's attention."Anya!"Her eyes were going close already."What happened to her?? What's going on??" A man suddenly yelled as he showed up and ran to Anya on the floor.That was her brother.Carlotta was dumb and couldn't explain anything and without hesitation, her brother - Prince Aiken - carried her up and ran away with her.Carlotta was troubled and without thinking twice, decided to follow them to where ever it is they were taking her.*The rest of the officials tried to calm the party down as Anya was taken away, but of course, a topic of discussion was already going round and couldn't exact
Prince Aiken walked into the room, his lips shaking as he stared at his sister’s corpse lying there on the bed. Her face had gone white and pale already, so obvious she was really nothing but a corpse at that moment.He whimpered, a tear dropping from his eye as he got to the bed and lifted her head to rest on his chest."Anya" His voice was shaking.“I’m so sorry… I’m so sorry”.Yes, he was so sorry because he killed his own sister; he poisoned his own sister.Hot tears gushed down his cheeks; tears filled with pain and regrets. He never wanted to do it. The drink was meant for Carlotta. Damn it! It was meant for Carlotta, not his sister. Why the hell did she have to be the one to drink it, huh?He wept more with her head still on his chest. Oh! If only he could have turn back the hands of time. If only he could reverse everything and make this moment nothing but a dream. So many regrets… so many.
Surprise filled the faces of everyone present as they didn't expect such act from Lorenzo.They were talking about the death of an important person and he just caused the death of another??Silence took over for the next few minutes, but not until Aiken got really angry."How dare you?!!" He roared and tried going at him, but Prince Moreh was quick enough to hold him.He knew Lorenzo wouldn't hesitate to chop off his head as well and he didn't want that to happen.And nobody could attack him because they knew at that moment, he could kill everyone of them in the room and walk out like nothing ever happened."Guards!" The King suddenly called and two guards scurried from the door to where he was."Your Highness!"."Go to the dungeon and release the princess" he ordered and the guards bowed and left immediately.Prince Aiken was boiling with anger, terribly. Damn it! He needed someone to pay!"This isn't over! It is
The rest of the ride home was quiet - as usual - and Carlotta used that moment to reminisce on what had happened a while ago.It was still coming as a shock to her, knowing Princess Anya was dead, and she actually died in her place. What could've happened if she had taken the drink instead of her?Suddenly, her last words replayed in her head:"Avoid getting pregnant for Lord Lorenzo".The words rang in her head like a bell. What does she mean by that?? How does getting pregnant have to do with the death of Lorenzo's previous wives? She really couldn't understand it.Good saviors! So many unanswered questions in her head; so many pondering.*After a longer while, they finally arrived at the mansion and Lorenzo was the first to step out as he looked rather impatient.He was impatient, but of course, it was never going to be obvious on his facial expression.With his guards around him, he walked away, not sparing Carlotta
Prince Aiken stood in the room, his heard tearing apart as he watched his mother crying over the death of Anya.His father was there as well, unable to console her as he was also in a sober state. And his younger brother - Prince Xavier - and younger sister - Princess Hera - were also present in the room."Who could've done this to me?" The Queen wept bitterly."What have I done to deserve this cruelty from the world? Two daughter - two daughters have I lost within the blink of an eye. Do I really deserve this??""The Kingdom of Sambona should be held responsible for this" The King suddenly snapped. "I gave my daughter to them as a wife and this is what I get in return? Losing her to some unexplained poison? No! I'm never letting this issue go down the drain. Never"."The fault isn't from the Sambona Kingdom, father" Prince Aiken replied."We all know who the enemy is already""But… why would Princess Carlotta want to kill Anya
It was really fun and entertaining at the orange festival with a lot of activities on and Lord Lorenzo to watch for princess Carlotta.Should it be from the masquerade dance or the warriors entertaining the community citizen with sword fight as it was not a bloody one but the one to display martial arts with people cheering from different angles of the square.What about the housewives and concubines dances?It was a gracious moment to watch as Princess Carlotta watched and cheered them up along with other viewers even though she was also a housewife."That's so unfair of the housewives not contacting you for the dances. You should also participate, you know." Ginevra shouted to Princess Carlotta over the sounds of drums for her to hear."Do you think they'll have the gut to meet Lord Lorenzo's wife, huh?" Princess Carlotta asked, shouting with a smile."No one even have the gut to enter the mansion." Ginevra laughed with her eyes focused on the women on the
"Lord Lorenzo?!" Princess Emilia gasped."What is it about Lord Lorenzo, huh? Do I have any business to do with him?" She stated trying to cover her expressions."I discovered you did not want this marriage so I want to give you to someone you want, princess." He said.Huh. Princess Emilia gasped again.'How does he know that?'"And how do you intend to do that, huh?" Princess Emilia wanted to say that out but kept herself shut and just watched."It's just an exchange, only on one condition," he continued."You'll get me Princess Carlotta and then you'll have a chance to get Lorenzo.""Tch. How dare you call Lord Lorenzo by just his name, huh?" She wanted to shout at him. At least, there should be some respect for him.Everybody does fear him, even Kings refer to him as Lord."And you think he'll give me a chance, huh?""Well, let's see. You're one beautiful princess and can get any man at their knees. A little seduction won't harm anyone,
Lord Lorenzo was on his way from the court to his chamber when he remembered Amel."Liam" he called to Liam who was walking behind him."My Lord""Go check on Amel and get me the physician. If she's awake, come with her too.""Yes, my Lord" Liam walked to his front, bowed his head and left for Amel's house.*The physician helped Amel tidied up and dressed her up."You should take your medicine, now. It will ease your pains down there." Madame Gwen stated as she looked down at Amel's leg while Amel only watched her as she mixed some herbs powder together."Yes, ma'am""Amel…" the woman called and looked at Amel intently."You will not fail me on this, right? I'm doing this because of how worthy you are to me.""I will not fail you, Madame." Amel smiled in assurance and just then a knock came on the door."Let me get the door. That should be from Lord Lorenzo." She opened the door and Liam's head popped in."Oh my, my guess is right
Princess Emilia was at the exit of Gianna's chamber and about to leave for the garden she was to meet Carlotta when she saw Ginevra and Diego. They path they were taking was the way to Lord Lorenzo's quarters.Ginevra was looking more worried.Huh. Could Carlotta be in Lorenzo's Chamber?Or is she being punished? What could make Ginevra be so worried?"Hey" she called but Ginevra was too hasty to even notice Princess Emilia as Diego also hurried after her.Hmm. She shrugged and walked away. *Carlotta paraphrased thought the letter and couldn't believe her mother. She checked her mother's name again and again as she couldn't believe her mother could write all these. She thought her mother wasn't in the support of her getting married to Lorenzo but here she's stating for her to behave like a wife.Who told her she doesn't behave like a wife?But did I really ever behaved like a wife? - she thought and chuckled at herself."You're wasting my ti
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Donald's pov "Close your eyes!" She yelled at me. I wanted to scoff but I thought against it and obeyed her begrudgingly by closing my eyes. I felt her body moved and after some seconds, I couldn't feel her close to me again. I squinted my left eye opened and when I was sure she wasn't close to me again, I fully opened my both eyes. She was still on her towel and she was beside her closet but she had a shirt on already. "Why did you have to barge into my room? What if I was in my nudity?" She scoffed. Seriously, is this Sophia talking? Sophia that would always walk into my room even without knocking and she wouldn't even care if you I was naked or something. Humph! Seems my teachings are really helping. "I did knock, okay? But you didn't answer the door and so, I decided to come in – who knows, you might have been in danger." I defended myself. "Yeah, whatever." She sighed and took out a trouser from her close
Emily's POV *My heart kept thumping heavily against my ribcage as I stared down at my ringing phone.It's Arnaldo calling.He has probably hear the news. Should I even call if rumors?Gosh!!More tears came pouring out of my eyes as I hugged myself tightly.I can't possibly pick the call now, right?My hand can't even seem to pick the phone. The call dropped later.I mean, what will I possibly tell him if I pick the call?How will I explain this to him? I feel so ashamed of myself.I'm really gonna make that Jayden suffer for it.After some minutes of living in my miserable life and crying session I don't think there's a solution for it, I finally wiped my tears and dragged my body up the couch before walking sluggishly to my room.I got to my room and threw my body on the bed, and began my crying session again.I'm so tired of this sh*tty life of curses, while reminiscing on what happened.I know it's not my fault but st