It was just a political engagement. But for the Abandoned Princess, it was an escape and a new life. Perhaps she finally can have happiness.
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I was welcomed by an earful of lectures from Haisley upon waking up. She said that she was happy that I was having fun playing with my brother but not to the point that Aiden and I passed out because of the summer heat. She would repeat those words whenever she got the chance when I was alone with her.
Where was Lucas when I needed him?
The afternoon sun was brilliant in the canvas of blue sky without a single cloud drifting around. It was no longer a warmth to the cold body but burning on the unprotected skin in just a minute.
How did I survive for a few minutes outside, even run around? I should have withered away like a dying flower.
I emptied the cold glass of water soothing the heat.
A knock came and was followed by Lucas's voice. "Princess, are you awake?" It has been a while since I last saw Lucas after I moved to the Moon Palace.
Perhaps they—Lucas, Aiden, and Edmund—wanted me to settle down here so they left me alone for weeks. Or maybe they just don't care.
I couldn't help but empathize with the original princess as my heart pricked in pain at that thought. Those words linger and haunt me whenever I feel this unsettling feeling of loneliness.
Do they truly not care?
Usually, I would dismiss these feelings of abandonment but as I get closer to the people around me and created a bond with them it gets harder to push the feeling aside.
"Princess?" I turned my gaze toward Lucas, who had already entered and stood by the side of my bed. Had I allowed him to enter the room? I don't remember. "Did something happen? You look sad."
I remained silent, staring at him. Why do I keep forgetting that soon I'll leave them and go back to being a Holy Maiden. Whether I would feel happy or sad, it doesn't matter. Everything is just temporary.
As I continue to convince myself the awful feeling inside me did not change.
"Is it because you missed me?"
I know he was trying to lighten the mood but I couldn't help but say the truth.
"Yes."
His eyes widened in surprise and a flicker of understanding crossed his face. "I see." With a soft smile, he stepped closer and patted my head. "I apologize for not visiting for weeks. His majesty and I made a quick and unannounced visit to our neighboring kingdom, Alysse. And was held up due to some unforeseen circumstances."
It must have been related to demons. The maids spoke about it a few days ago that there were groups of extremists who got apprehended before they could successfully summon a high grade demon in Alysse Kingdom. The casualties weren't big but the leader had gotten away.
"Oh." Hearing his words eases the sadness in my heart. "When did you and father arrive?"
"Last night. We heard that you and the prince collapsed from playing too much." He gave me a bowl he had been holding for a while. It was filled with fresh watermelon sliced into cubes with a dainty golden-pink fork on it. "His majesty ordered me to quickly check on you."
Surely Lucas was joking on the last part, he's just scaring me. Right?
Nodding, I stab the fruit. After my move-in, everything looked extravagant and expensive. As if I was having a special treatment and that's not a good thing.
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The Abandoned Princess
الخيال (فانتازيا)The story starts with "Once upon a time" and ends up with "She died with her head unattached to her body." And her world did not end with a bang, or a scream but rather in one small sob.
