Chapter 3 Stepsisters (2/2)

”Yes it's been a while.” William replied with a neutral smile.

”Your father the duke is looking for you.” Veronica said.

”Oh is that so?” William said. ”Alicia I will take my leave. I'll see you later after I talk with my father. Okay?”

”Sure Will. Go ahead.” I said with a smile. Then I can feel the hateful stare again. That moment I saw where it was coming from, it was coming from Elizabeth. She was staring daggers at me.

”Come sir William. I'll take you to him. He is with my father and the other nobles chatting.” Elizabeth said and hooked her arm with William's.

William was taken by surprise. ”O-Okay princess Elizabeth.” He said awkwardly.

”Aww how many time will I tell you to call me by my nickname Liz?” Elizabeth said while flirting.

”I'm sorry princess but it's not that easy.” William was saying when they were out of ear shot.

Veronica was still standing there looking at the two who just entered the ballroom. Then suddenly she looked at me with fierce eyes. It gave me the creeps.

”Know your place Alicia.” Veronica said. ”You're just an illegitimate child. You are no match with a future duke such as William. You are not qualified to be his wife.”

I was shocked and rooted in place. ”Veronica, I never once thought of being William's wife. I was just happy to become friends with him.” I explained.

”Liar!” Victoria shouted. ”You are a slut like your mother. She tempted my father. I won't let you do the same with Liz. I won't let you steal William from her.”

”But I didn't...” I tried to tell Veronica she was thinking wrong but she turned her back and walked away.

I can hear the music playing inside. When I looked at the dance floor I saw Willam and Elizabeth dancing hand in hand. My heart ached a bit while looking at them.

'Who are you kidding Alicia?' I thought to myself. 'Nothing will change even after this night.' I sighed.

”It looks like you're not in good terms with your stepsisters third princess Alicia Roselyn Von Heist.” A voice of young man said.

”Who's there?” I looked around searching.