The news of Princess Claire caught in bed with a man spread through the kingdom like wildfire, it became uncontrollable talk among the people of the kingdom not only that it became a source of discussion for young ladies and women but also criticism to the royal family and ridicule for the princess who according to the tradition couldn’t hold herself before marriage.
Among all the royal families the sixth princess has been seen as a virtue for all women but due to the spread-out rumor that she intentionally drugged the other victim as put by the people, there are many people wishing for her dethronement and asking for another princess to be put in place of her.Due to the happening, the councils of the kingdom came together in an urgent meeting trying to find solution to the problem on ground, Aither kingdom is known to be the most respected and powerful of all the four kingdoms and the issue on ground is sullying the dignity of the royal family. Several times meetings were called but a final solution was not gotten as Princess Claire refuse to marry into Silverbell kingdom who is lesser than her kingdom, rather than Silverbell she would choose Mana kingdom which could be regard as the second of all the four kingdoms.King Josh is thrown into dilemma, he never wanted his favorite daughter to leave to a lesser kingdom that doesn’t have enough protection or power for his princess besides Princess Claire is of big help to him here in Aither, she takes care of the economics and welfare of the people although he {the king} takes the credit for the good work but Claire was a brainy who does the real work behind the curtain and sending her off to get married is a source of worry to him. Unlike King Josh and Queen Madison everyone else seems to be excited about the fact that the sixth princess might get married faraway, being a proud and domineering princess she cares about nobody feelings and will always have things done her own way earning more hatred from the other members of the royal household.Left with no option than to protect the image of the royal family King Josh went to meet Princess Claire in her personal abode to convince and plead with her into accepting the only solution available “My princess” he called looking at her with all seriousness, Claire turn her face away already aware of the reason for his visit, she has been hearing the rumors and angry comments from the councils and even the people, and she was also called to the council meetings but got angry at their discussion and stopped honoring their invite and calls “We have no other option than to do what is right, the royal family is being criticized a lot and we are being mocked by other kingdoms for having an undignified princess, this is to save your reputation too my princess” “Why are we being blamed and the Silverbell kingdom is seen as the victim?”“Because…” the King wanted to explain but she cut him off “Because they planned all this father, it’s clear that he approaches me first and also drinks with me but then news was released that I drugged him and force him into sleeping with me, who else could have done that?” she asked angrily and the King stare at her a bit confused “What are you trying to say my princess?” “think father, if I really drugged prince Michael, they are ought to be angry and worried about their prince who got drugged in another kingdom but instead they asked for an engagement between the two kingdom, this could only mean that they had the whole thing planned beforehand” she explained more calmlyKing Josh thought about what she said and it begin to make some sense to him, guessing that the Silverbell kingdom might have plan the whole thing out makes a lot of sense to him and besides they are the one benefiting from the whole situation, while their kingdom get ridiculed theirs got the public pity and also if the engagement between the two kingdoms happens they will benefit much more and have a connection and relationship with Aither kingdom“I know what to do, King Edward will regret playing with me” the King resorted but Claire stop him again before he could make a move“Whatever you are thinking to do won’t help much, we might end up being seen as a tyrant” King Josh look at his daughter confused again “what exactly should we do then?” “Go along with their plan, but then we trap them in their plan” she said and made a smugly face, King Josh nodded satisfied with her words“A marriage between two kingdoms means an alliance that will grant partnership between the kingdoms but then that agreement and benefit we won’t let them have it” she explained further King Josh nodded again and grant her the permission to do whatever she deems fit regarding the issue so far it’s going to solve the problem at hand “And one more thing” she said halting his steps “I want to punish all royal members who has a hand in this” she added, the king nodded and left her abode.An official meeting was called for both Kingdoms and King Edward again has to come to Aither but this time he was accompanied by two of his ministers, the meeting started and like King Josh anticipated the Silverbell kingdom agreed to the engagement and was quick to make their demands.Aither kingdom is the wealthiest and has the most power which gives it connection intentionally, this is not the case with Silverbell who can’t stand to them but having an alliance with Aither kingdom brings the two together economically and automatically rate them as the second rather the third kingdom “This is not an alliance” King Josh blurted out alarming the court of officials “What do you mean your majesty? I thought we already have an agreement” King Edward asked, he was super happy when he heard about the princess acceptance to marry his son and had come prepared but hearing this now he couldn’t help but panic “Recently I found out the rumor spreading was leaked from your kingdom” “What rumor your majesty?” one of the ministers ask“Someone from your palace rumored that my princess drugged your son and forced him to bed her” the King said, his countenance changing to an unfriendly lookThe Silverbell people looked from one person to another not sure what to say, replying careless might cause a disaster for them and their kingdom “We are not sure of that, but if truly it is from our kingdom whoever is involve will be punish” “I investigated what happened that night and it seems to be a harmless encounter between the two royals which means that their relationship is based on love, my princess has confessed that she likes prince Michael and he also showed interest in her, so this will not be an alliance but a marriage based on love” the King affirmed and the rest looked at each other again, not able to argue they all bow to him and accept his words, King Edward rage inside of him as he gaze at King Josh in front of him, he has just futile his plans and there seems to be nothing he could do about it“If it is an alliance, Aither will have to give something in return but if we claim it to be based on mutual love then Aither bear less responsibility towards Silverbell kingdom” King Josh remembered Princess Claire words and smile to himself.Inside princess Claire abode there were decorations of all sort as they prepare the place for the engagement which is set to take place in four days, Princess Claire sat down in front of her mirror while the maids attend to her make-up and dressing, the last four days she’s going to live as a princess of her kingdom before she pledging her loyalty to Silverbell shouldn’t be wasted, she should atleast give her sisters some gift before leavingThe troll of dresses brought in front of her all seems unfit for today’s show and she glare angrily at the maids in charge of her clothing“Don’t you have anything presentable for me to wear?” she asked looking at the dresses with disdain “You told us to bring clothes that will make you stand out, aren’t they to your taste?” the head maid ask looking glancing at the dress careful not to take her gaze off her “Of course they are not to my taste, bring me another set of clothing and throw away this trash……or better still send it to my sisters they would love it” she said and gave a corky smile.All five of them bowed and left the room leaving three maids behind helping with her makeup, after rejecting another troll of clothes she finally settled for a short deep blue gown with crystal stones at the top of the dress giving it a beautiful look she was helped into her heels and then a mirror was put in front of her, satisfied with her look Claire smile and ask the other maids out except her two personal maids “Did you get me what I ask you?” she asked sitting down on her king sized bed, Sarah move closer to her and handed over what she asked for “But my princess don’t you think this is too extreme?” she asked “I still haven’t punish her for what she did during initiation ceremony and now that I will be leaving soon she should receive a last gift from me” Sarah nodded and step back a bit, there’s nothing she could say to change her mind her lady is always like that and trying to convince her will attract severe punishment, the last beating she got is still hurting“Let’s go” she said and made for the door, Falon quickly rush to open the door for her and wait for her to step outClaire stop in her steps and turn to her “you can go back, Sarah only would go with me” she said and walk out with Sarah brimming happily. Falon closed the door as gently as she could and gave a low hiss.She never wanted to go with her anyway or else how will she inform her mistress beforehand about what is coming to her, walking back into the room she quickly brought out her cell phone even though they aren’t allow to own one in the palace and sent a message to her mistress.Princess Zoey received the anonymous message and quickly hasten to meet her mother to seek for help, it was a great news the sixth princess is leaving but she should have known better that she would never leave without retaliating, Princess Claire is known to keep long grudges it’s a known fact to all members of the royal family even the king wasn’t left out in her resentments princess Claire is someone who would go to any length to make sure things goes the way she want them to “Mother! Mother!” Zoey yelled for Queen Giana Queen Giana asked the maids doing her manicure to stop and help her up to meet her daughter but before she stand up to meet her Zoey already got to her“Mother troubles looms, Claire is at it again” she said and her mother eyed her to keep shut, she suddenly realize the maids in the room “All of you out” Queen Giana ordered and waited till they all leave the room, she pull her daughter to sit and sat down beside her“I’ve warned you never to yell like that in the palace, a princess must be well composed in every situation any little mistake might cause you to lose places with your father the king” she cautioned “Am sorry mother, I was in a panic just now” she apologize calmly with a little bow “What caused your panic?” “Princess Claire is out like a raving dog and is planning to bite every single princess in the palace, I got a message that am her first target mother” she said looking agitated again “Then we should tackle her before she makes her move” Queen Giana resorted and exit the room with Zoey behind her, they both hurried to the throne room where the king is sure to be.On getting there, they find out Princess Claire already beat them to it, Claire sat down with a big smirk on her face and turn to the two new presence in the room, they bow to greet the king and also took their seat looking anxiously they look across their seat and sight Queen Amanda with her daughter Ashley looking bitter and pitiful, they seems to be begging the king’s mercy “What’s going on here?” Queen Giana asked looking from the king to her co-wife“Please your highness plead to the king on my behalf I don’t want my daughter to marry such a lowlife man” Queen said and crawl on her knees to meet herQueen Giana stare at her a bit taken back, Amanda was his immediate rival and they’ve never gotten along since she arrive to the palace but seeing her almost in tears now pleading on her knees in front of her, Giana couldn’t help the shock on her face she turn slowly to the king confused “Your majesty…”“I only set a marriage for her daughter and she’s making it a big deal” King Josh replied not sparing Queen Amanda and a daughter a glance “Marriage?” Giana wondered, according to the rank her daughter should be the next to get engaged since the first two princess are already engaged, but then it’s a good thing for Ashley so why is Queen Amanda begging her “is she trying to show-off and mock her daughter for not having a suitor yet” she thought and narrowed her face at Queen Amanda who is still kneeling in front of her “Father, you arranged a marriage for Ashley before me?” Zoey asked angrily “oh, sister Ashley already have a suitor and you don’t so I thought she could marry before you since am also getting engaged before you do” Claire spoke for the first time since they came in, Zoey glare at her with hatred she has no doubt insulted her in front of the king “I didn’t know you care about Princess Ashley so much” Queen Giana said and put on a fake smile “Of course Ashley is my older sister and since it’s improper to get married before her, I asked Father to get her married to her suitor Derek” she said with obvious sarcasm“Derek?” never heard of the name before which household is he from?” Zoey asked curious “oh, it’s the same guard she committed adultery with months ago and if I remember clearly she also battered his whole family because the truth got out, I wish you well in your marriage Sister Ashley” she said and stood up with an air of pride making her way out of the hall “and one more thing” she stopped walking and turn back to face Ashley who is holding a furious look “the wedding is taking place tomorrow afternoon” nasty smile before finally walking out.Ashley who couldn’t contain her anger run after her in rage, Zoey also followed after her in a haste, she grab harshly unto Claire before she gets to the foyer “You maniac!” she scream at her in rageClaire push her off roughly and adjust her dress, Zoey rush to grab Ashley before she could fall but blinded with anger Ashley push Zoey off and rush to Claire again “I will kill you myself, your lowlife birth” she yell again attracting the guards in the vicinity“I think the lowlife birth is known by both of us, only a lowlife will sleep with a mere guard” she hit her back “Whosoever I slept with is none of your business, so why the hell did you poke your nasty nose into my business”“Because you poke yours into my business” Claire affirm and move daring at her, the look of mischievousness replaced with an aversion The two princess move back from her a bit scared, Claire could be scary sometimes and they could end up hurting theirselves, Zoey pull Ashley to her side and comfort her to calm down “don’t think you are safe Sister Zoey, it will soon be your turn” Claire state a face in a grin again“Am not afraid of you and besides you have nothing on me” Zoey replied confidently, she has always been careful in whatever she does“my plan is to make sure all the older princesses get married before me but like you said you have no scandal with any man” Zoey smirked at her feeling triumphant “Am going to make sure you get married at the age thirty five” Claire reveal and watch the look on her face disappear “How are you going to make that happen? You are leaving soon to your fiancé’s kingdom anyway” she asked doubtfully “Watch me sister Zoey and by the time you are thirty five only old men will be suitable to marry you” “I dare you Claire” Zoey pointed a finger in a rising rage “You pretend to be a great princess yet you also stoop yourself low to sleep with a man before marriage” Ashley said trying to get back at her Claire chuckle before responding to her “I didn’t chose a guard to sleep with, I choose royalty” she fired back and walk away leaving them fuming at her back“You will regret this Princess Claire” A familiar figure watch the three from a far distance, she couldn’t have heard their conversation if not for the loud voice of Princess Ashley, looks like she was a step late but then the hatred in the heart of the two princess will be used to her advantage later on, it also looks like she isn’t safe like others but thanks to planning ahead she will successively escape this time again. A devilish grin appear on her face and disappear immediately they appeared.
The royal family set to marry off Princess Ashley like promised to the guard named Derek despite the grievance of Queen Amanda and her daughter, the other royal family seems to abandon her since no one wants to be in opposition to the King and most especially Princess Claire. In the palace, Queen Giana is known to be the least favored Queen due to her dishonest and corrupt family if not for promise of the King to her grandfather she wouldn’t be a Queen in the palace also in her early years as a Queen she was suspected of committing adultery, although the truth was unknown to many including the internal member of the royal family but she lost the King’s favor since then and no matter how many times she tried the King refused to look at her, luckily for her due to her many tricks she got on the King’s bed and ended up pregnant with her daughter Ashley, not happy with being tricked King Josh had shown her hatred ever since so she’s unlike other Queen doesn&rsquo
Standing in front of her makes Falon trembles in fear for her life, one of their most trusted was just killed by her without knowing so also she could lose her life if she’s not careful of this person in front of her, everyone might have belittled her as the weakest but she’s sure the most cunning and dangerous of all she could never have thought of her plan all along. The maid with her move forward holding an embroider handkerchief she faced the guard with them and put the hankie over his nose, he struggled with her but she seems stronger than she looks and soon she overpower him dropping him dead on the floor.Falon eyes widen in horror at the maid and what she just did, no maid in the palace is allowed to have this much strength let alone such skill but this maid in front of her doesn’t seems ordinary she’s like a secret weapon unknown to many“You can’t kill me I did everything you order me to do” she said in a panic and tried
In a quick pace faster than ever Ashley walk to her mother’s room with her maid struggling to catch her flowing gown from stumbling her steps, knowing fully well the pain her master is going through now she dare not tell her to walk slowly but rather keep up with her. They entered the big room and there was Queen Amanda laid in her magnificent bed so cold and lifeless“Mother?” Ashley called and ran to her she squat beside the bed and hold her cold hands giving it a little squeeze she let her hands go up her face and caress them“Mother?” she called again louder than before “am here mother, wake up please” she pleaded hoping to see a reaction from her but see her motionless body not responding to her, Ashley let out a loud scream of agony and fell to the ground.After Claire heard the news she hurry to meet the King who was apparently waiting for her to come, the news has no doubt reach him too and he seems at lost at what just happened. This was nothing like they exp
The palace of Aither booms with activities once again as a lot of preparation is being made for the official engagement ceremony of the Sixth Princess, just as expected it’s totally different and unique than the other two that took place it’s a ceremony of honor for the gracious princess who is getting engaged to a prestigious royal family. The maids and workers are busy with a lot of arrangement as they decorated the grand hall where the initiation ceremony took place days ago, since the King has ordered for the most expensive and rare item to be used there was more work than suppose for the workers who has to be extra careful with all what they do and touch. A renowned planner was chosen to take care of the important stuff and everything was going smoothly for the ceremony preparation.A lot of maiden flood Princess Claire as they help prepare her for her engagement but it was getting difficult with the picky princess who isn’t satisfied with the dresses she
Princess Claire of Aither Kingdom is now engaged officially to Prince Michael of Silverbell Kingdom and thereby belongs also to Silverbell Kingdom”The people had smiles on their faces as they congratulate their Princess and the Prince, King Edward had one of the happiest smile in the hall as his aim has being achieved although partially he had wanted full access to the royal house but then this is better atleast now he will be able to plan things slowly and penetrate into Aither Kingdom without them suspecting much.The two engaged couples stood up and walk outside the hall while the people cheer for them as they walk pass“Your face doesn’t look so good hearing the people congratulating us” Claire said watching his sully expression“And you seems to be enjoying every bit of the attention dear wife”“It’s a norm for the royals and should be used to this kind of stuffs” she replied and smile as she walk through the crowd of people“Maybe for you but not for m
The trembling Princess Emma doesn’t seems to bother Claire but the cold brutal body of her maid is what is causing her heart to pound right now, other maids gathered around weeping over the corpse while some shook their head profusely, confused and shocked seeing the blooded dead body. The way she was killed seems really brutal and cruel it was obvious she has died a painful dead.When Claire bend down to examine her body everybody move back surprise to see her touch the body, she’s a princess and such thing should have frightened her or even more irritated and scared her“Looks like the princess must have loved her maid so much” they concluded with teary eyes imagining the pain and bitterness their princess must be feeling right now.“what exactly happened?’ she finally asked her head still bent looking carefully at the body“My princess” Fallon came forward and fall on her kneels, she look tearier than the r
It’s gonna be a long journey wife”Convoy of cars accompany them as they drive to Silverbell kingdom, they both look on ahead with their thoughts, Michael learnt of what happened and he’s confused as to how to console her. The feeling of getting betrayed by someone close to you is something he has experienced well and still hasn’t gotten over so she’s probably feeling horrible inside and she needs someone to tell her ‘everything is going to be fine’“I would appreciate if you speak out than stare at me with such pitiful gazes”Michael put on a smile and hold his hands out to her, she stare at them not knowing what he want her to do“Hold them come on” he urgedClaire although didn’t understand why she had to hold his hands put her palm forth and hold his, gently he draw near and pull her to rest her head on his shoulder“You can rest on me” he told her reassuringShe pull out immediately she understood what he was doing, Michael stared questioning at
The food was good enough but compared to what she usually have in her kingdom Claire felt it wasn’t good enough back then she has her own dining room to eat various kind of meals she wanted but it seems here she has to make do with whatever is being served for meals.“Marriage!”One of the reasons she has accepted this arrangement of marriage with the prince is because of her ambition to become a queen of one of the kingdoms and Silverbell Kingdom being the second of all four kingdoms was the right choice for her great ambition, she has successfully parted ways for her brother to ascend the throne after their father, the king and also her mother is the highly respected queen of all so what’s left now is for her to attain the highest position a woman could get to in the whole kingdom, the favorite wife of the Queen.If she’s going to be the Queen, shouldn’t she find her King?The way to the bakery seems far as she tread th