Carlotta stood up as soon as Liam left.
"What's he talking about? Why does he want me to get dressed up?" She asked Ginevra who was closing the door.
"I don't know Carlotta, but based on his words, I think you're going out with Lord Lorenzo". Ginevra replied and could clearly see the surprise in Carlotta's eyes.
"Going out with Lorenzo?' she scoffed.
"And why would I go out with Lorenzo? I mean.... to where?"
"You were here when the guard arrived, Carlotta. I have no idea. But to avoid getting into more trouble, I'd suggest we just get ready as instructed. Come on…"
She held Carlotta's hand and pulled her towards the closet.
*
"I'm really not comfortable with this, Ginevra. I mean, I need to know why Lorenzo wants me to get dressed in the first place". Carlotta groused as Ginevra riffled through her wardrobe for some clothes.
"Just stop complaining, Carlotta and do as you're told. This is one of the reasons
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