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The Queen’s Visit

Author: Nessa Ty
last update Last Updated: 2024-11-30 19:29:37

My heart rate spiked when Peter stepped aside, and allowed the Queen to enter the sitting room.

Of course I knew why she was here. Or rather, what occasion had brought her here. I just wasn’t sure if she was here to administer punishment or banish me.

The Queen moved gracefully, just like always, entering properly into the room. Her eyes never left mine. The room seemed to hold its breath as she approached me. I felt a mixture of curiosity and trepidation. What could she possibly want to tell me?

"Maya," She said, her voice gentle yet commanding. "We have much to discuss."

My family stood by, their expressions a mix of worry and fear. But not confusion. Not that. They had known that it was only a matter of time until the Queen had visited.

There was not a word said to break the silence, not even a greeting to welcome the royal woman into the house. They watched, still standing, as she walked to the sofa nearest to me and sat down.

“Please have your seats.”

Everyone moved to theirs
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