Chapter 94 Public Announcemen (1/2)
After the steward announced that it was time, all of us followed my father the king. He led us towards the balcony looking down the ball room hall.
There at the balcony present are the other members of the royal family of Alvannia. Richard and grandpa at one side and my step mother and sisters at the other side.
”Greetings crown prince Regaleon, sister Alicia.” Richard chimed. ”Congratulations to the both of you.”
Richard was walking towards us with a genuine smile. He extended his hand to Regaleon, Leon shook it happily.
”Thank you crown prince Richard.” Regaleon said smiling. ”No need for formalities, you can call me brother-in-law.”
”Then, brother-in-law. You can also call me Richard.” Richard replied happily. ”Sister, I am so happy for you.”
Richard took me into his embrace.
”Thank you Richard.” I said.
”Are you really happy?” Richard whispered in my ear. ”If ever brother-in-law bullies you, just come to me and I will definitely help you.”
I giggled hearing Richard's words. ”Yes, I am happy. Don't worry, if Regaleon bullies me then I will surely come to you for help.” I whispered in reply.
”Alicia, you look stunning.” Grandpa said. ”You are the most beautiful lady here tonight.”
”Thank you grandpa.” I walk towards grandpa and embraced him. I savor this feeling, because I will be far away after this engagement.
”Crown prince Regaleon, congratulations.” Grandpa shook Regaleon's hand.
”Thank you general Robert or should I say grandpa-in-law.” Regaleon said jokingly.
Grandpa shivered after hearing Regaleon call him grandpa-in-law and I giggled.
”Let's take things slowly prince Regaleon. You can call me that once the two of you got married already.” Grandpa replied.
”Crown prince Regaleon, congratulations.” Veronica gave her curtsy. She was wearing a gold ball gown.
'Is it just me or is Veronica's voice rather flirty?' I thought. This made me a little irritated.
”Congratulations to you crown prince.” Elizabeth and step mother said simultaneously.
”Thank you.” Regaleon replied coldly. ”But I am not engaged by my self as I recall.”
Regaleon encircled his arms around my waist and held me in his embrace. He was clearly showing them his affection for me. It was because it is evident that the three females in front of us purposely forgot to congratulate me.
”Ahh y-yes, of course.” My step mother was nervous with Regaleon's cold tone. ”Congratulations to you too, my dear Alicia.”
”Yes, congratulations sister.” Veronica said forcefully.
She is congratulating me but her face looked otherwise.
”Congratulations, sister Alicia.” Elizabeth said with a cheerful face. I looked at her curiously.
Maybe Elizabeth is just happy because I am marrying into Grandcrest and she will have a chance with Will. I am afraid she will be depressed when she knows that William will be going with me in Grandcrest.