Chapter 247 - The Announcement (2/2)

”Mother had just returned from a tiring journey Sati. She needs some rest.” Gladiolus replied.

Satiana's happy face turned into a scowl. Her hopes were shattered once more.

”Don't worry Sati, big brother is here.” Gladiolus cheered his little sister up. ”I will be the one to announce your coming of age.” He assured her and Satiana sadly nodded in understanding.

”Your highnesses, it is time.” The organizer said.

Satiana took a deep breath and composed herself. By this time Gladiolus silently went near me and I didn't even look at him.

”Alicia… I am sorry.” Gladiolus whispered his apology to me. ”I didn't know what had gotten into me. After hearing that b*astard's name, it all went dark.”

I simply ignored his words. Whatever he says or even if he kneels in front of me with many people watching, I won't ever forgive him.

”Please talk to me Alicia. I don't want for you to continue to get mad at me. I am really sorry.” Gladiolus said. ”I promise, I won't do anything that you do not like even after we are married. I will wholeheartedly wait for you to fall in love with me and give me your approval.”

In my head I was thinking many things like 'I will never ever forgive you' or 'it will never happened because I won't marry you'.

*toot toot toot*

The sound of trumpets was starting. It was the sign that the coming of age ceremony is about to start.

”I will be your escort in the masquerade ball later my Alicia.” Gladiolus said. ”So I hope by then at least we will have an understanding.” He sadly smiled at me and walked towards Satiana.

I scoffed on his words. 'After tonight, you would never see me again.' I thought.

Elizabeth arrived just in time before it all started. She took her place right beside me. She was wearing a violet dress with silver embroidery. I nodded at her and she nodded as a reply. We stayed silent and didn't exchange any words.

The heavy curtains to the royal veranda were lifted and I saw a huge crowd on the palace ground below. The noble as planned were seated in the front row while the commoners are at the back standing. I can hear the people down people cheering with the curtains lifted.

Gladiolus took Satiana's hand and escorted her unto the veranda. Elizabeth and I followed from behind slowly.

When the crowd saw Satiana, they cheered even louder. The trumpets stopped playing and Gladiolus waved his hand to silence the people below.

”Greetings fellow Jennovians.” Gladiolus said with a loud voice. ”I am here today to announce to you that my sister, Princess Satiana Elissar the first princess of Jennovia, has now come of age.”

The crowd below was silently listening to Gladiolus' announcement earnestly. At least the people present here today has given their visible support to Satiana. They whole heartedly accepted her even though her own mother left her in this important moment of her life.

”I give to you my only sister, the first princess of Jennovia. Princess Satiana Elissar!” Gladiolus said with a proud voice.

The people down below started to applause and cheer.

”Congratulations Princess Satiana…”

”We are all here to support you.”

”Our beautiful princess has grown into a beautiful young lady.”

”We are proud to have you as our princess.”

The cheers of the people are all warm. I can hear Satiana sobbing and it melted my heart knowing that the people of Jennovia will never abandon her.

”Thank you very much, people of Jennovia!” Satiana said. The crowd started to hush down their cheers. ”Thank you for all your warm congratulations. I am here today to celebrate my coming of age ceremony with all of you here present. I promise that I will be a good example as a royal of this country. I will work hard for our country and people to prosper.”

The crowd cheered once more after hearing Satiana's words. I am sure there was also a hidden meaning in her speech. Satiana would be the future monarch and queen of this country if we are able to over throw the current queen and end this war. The future is starting to be paved by the young people like us.

edited by: nalyn

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