Chapter 78 I am her official fiancee 1 (1/2)
”But there is just one problem, I am afraid.” King father said, looking at prince Regaleon mockingly.
”And what is it, your majesty?” Prince Regaleon replied.
”Just before Alicia came back here in the capital, Duke Cunningham and his son and heir William came to me with a proposal of marriage.” King father said. ”And I am afraid that I have approved of their proposal. So Alicia is now engaged with the future Duke William Cunningham.”
'What is king father saying?' I was also puzzled with what I just heard. 'How can I get engaged without myself knowing of the engagement.'
”NO!!!” Elizabeth's voice roared inside the throne room. ”How can she be engaged with sir William?! Father, you have promised me an engagement with sir William.”
”Dear, calm down.” My step mother was trying to calm Elizabeth down. ”I am sure that your king father is doing this for a good reason.”
”NO! I won't let you do this.” Elizabeth was starting to get hysterical. ”Father promised me marriage to sir William Cunningham. You promised me that I would become the future duchess Cunningham! Please explain, father!”
”Silence!” King father roared. He looked at Elizabeth with burning fury. ”When have I, the king, needed to explain to anyone?!”
Elizabeth was shocked in silence. She cowered back in fright.
”King husband, please quell your anger.” Step mother said. ”Our daughter was just shocked with the news. She didn't mean to say such things.”
”If she doesn't have anything better to say, then help her out. Now!” King father yelled.
Step mother helped Elizabeth out of the room who was shivering in fear.
After my step mother and Elizabeth left the officials and ministers resumed their gazes between me and crown prince Regaleon.
I glanced at Regaleon who was just standing beside me. His demeanor didn't change one bit. I was a bit curious what he is thinking right now.
”Oh yes, it was just two weeks ago that duke Cunningham and his son and heir William came to the palace.” Left minister Stanley said. ”As I recall the duke has already given betrothal gifts. And it is quite a fortune.”
My eyes darted towards the left prime minister with intensity. He was pouring oil with this little fire.
”And because princess Alicia is already engaged. I am sure that the next candidate to be the crown prince's fiancee is none other than princess Veronica.” Left prime minister Stanley said.
Veronica was now smirking. I am sure she is looking at this as a victory.
”I have never been informed of this engagement.” I said firmly. ”How can I be engaged without me being informed prior?”
The officials and ministers eyes were shocked with my words. They may be surprised that I have talked for the very first time, and in such a gathering.
”I have not consented of the engagement with sir William.” I said at ease.
”What is your reason princess Alicia?” Prime minister Murdoc asked. ”Do you have any bad blood with sir William to not consent the marriage made by your king father to him?”
I shook my head. ”No prime minister. I don't have any bad relationship with sir William. In fact we are good friends.”