Chapter 17
Just because a cat closes its eyes and drinks the milk, so that it can believe that no one is seeing it, doesn't mean no one is watching.~
The following morning in the palace ,, the servants were busy decorating the palace after all it was going to be a great day. The prince of Generia Kingdom was going to be coronated.
King Malcom was happy that he did not fail his ancestors who started the kingdom and he was glad that his son would continue the Harlow generation. He never treated his son just like a prince who had the entire kingdom to look after but he treated him like a son. There were times when he would spend his time with either his son or make time for him. It was known by everyone that the prince was the apple of his eyes while the queen was his life.
Queen Marsha on the other side was more than greatful. She had lost hope in seeing this day but a miracle happened and his son got better. Prince Aiden had really taken after his father and she hoped that he will rule with dignity. She was busy conducting the decoration of the palace, she wanted the palace to look extravagant. When she was about to pass she heard the butler saying that they needed a new maid to help.
" Are you short of workers that you need a maid Rasmus?" Queen Marsha asked with a polite smile.
" My queen,, we need one maid to help with the cleaning but you don't have to worry I will sort everything out." Rasmus assured the queen who nodded.
When the queen left Anastasia decided to talk to the butler, " I have someone in mind who can work as a maid if you don't mind."
Turning to face Ana,, the butler asked who it was.
" She is Sophia my niece,, the little girl I brought here twelve years ago she has now grown up and I know she can work well." Ana tried her best. She wanted Sophia to have this job because she knew what was going on with her back in the village where people looked down on her.
" Superb, tomorrow bring her here I believe she can work well." Seeing her nod he left to continue with work.
Ana was happy that at least she had solved the problem all she had to do was prepare to go and inform her.
Evening was quick to arrive after the sun had set letting darkness dominate. With the moon shining,, the palace also was well decorated with candles to provide enough light. Inside the palace, chandeliers were everywhere to illuminate the palace with light.
King Malcom and queen Marsha were done getting dressed and it was time for them to go and keep the guests company but they decided against it. It was only good to meet their son who sometimes enjoyed throwing tantrums.
" I am glad that you did not run away to hide yourself." It was his father who said this while his mother placed a kiss on his head.
" You look handsome today my son." Queen Marsha couldn't stop praising him.
" I always look handsome or are you insinuating that I am never handsome?" With a raised brow he asked.
" No no that's not what I meant to say,,we all know that you are always handsome it is just that today you look more handsome." This gained a chuckle from the king.
" You see he has to be handsome just like his father you know." With a proud smile he said.
Rolling his eyes,, Aiden knew how his father enjoyed boasting on how handsome he was .Knowing that the conversation won't end he stood up and dragged his parents with him to where the party was being held.
He did not bother to place a fake smile on his face just to please people. He always believed to be real is always the best option.
With the way he was betrayed by his first friend,, Aiden refused to associate with people of the lower society. He despised those beneath him and it was well known by everyone.
When the coronation began,, people cheered loudly that pissed him. Siera who was now very old was also present to give her blessings to the next king.
" May you be blessed and stay happy." When she touched his hand she withdrew quickly. It didn't go unnoticed by the queen. Siera did not understand what she saw. Was the prince's life in danger?? After twelve years of peace something bad was to happen but who could it be.
Once the party was over where people ate to their fill,,the king commanded that those who did not attend should also be given something like donations and gifts from the royal family.
Once everyone left,, queen Marsha followed Siera to her room.
" What happened,,why did you withdraw your hand quickly?" Asked a panicked queen.
" When I touched him I could see a powerful dark force surrounding him. This means that those who attacked him while he was young are back but more powerful than before." Siera explained.
" Why now,, after making me experience the joy of being a mother," tears could be seen.
" Marsha you don't have to worry,, there is something I have been meaning to tell you." This piqued the Queen's curiosity.
" Tell me about it."
" First before we continue can you explain to me how the got that bracelet?"
" I don't know,,we asked him but he said he could not remember where he found it,"the queen replied
"Mmh," Siera hummed. " That bracelet is what made your son to be safe all these years. Like I had assumed earlier that a white witch was behind his healing. The bracelet is not an ordinary bracelet but a protection bracelet." Siera made the queen to understand
" If it is a protection bracelet then why are you afraid that he might be attacked again??"
" That bracelet is one of a kind. It was made as a pair so many years ago by a white witch who was the first on the lands of the earth. She made those bracelet so that to prevent herself from using and displaying her powers without control because..." She was interrupted by the queen
" So if they are for controlling powers how can they protect my son and where is the other bracelet?" Marsha asked.
" The first witch could not control her powers at first and that's why. The bracelets have been passed down from generation to generation. To a human they act as protection but what I can't understand is who is the white witch and where did she disappear to." Concluded Siera.