Chapter 250 - The Masquerade Ball (1) (2/2)
”You look very beautiful my bride.” Gladiolus walked towards me with a satisfied smile on his face. ”I hope you have forgiven me my love.”
Gladiolus stopped behind me and he didn't get near me further. He was wearing a matching attire to mine, a cream white colored tuxedo with gold accent. I looked at him with hatred and scorn directly to his eyes.
”I am sorry once again. It is my fault to lose control over my feelings for you.” Gladiolus said with sincerity. ”I won't ever do that again, I promise you that upon my name as crown prince of Jennovia.”
I scoffed on his words. ”I just hope you keep your word crown prince Gladiolus.” I said with seething anger.
”I will keep my word my love.” Gladiolus smiled. ”If I may, we need to get going to the ball room before the masquerade ball starts.”
Gladiolus offered his hand to me and I looked at it scornfully. I inhaled and took his hand with great disgust.
'I need to do this.' I convinced myself. 'This will be the last time.'
Gladiolus smiled happily when he saw I took his hand. ”Do not worry Alicia, I will take care of you.” He kissed the back of my hand gently.
Gladiolus put my hand in his arm and escorted me outside my private quarters. The four maids that was attending to me were all bowed down in front of the crown prince's presence but I can hear them giggling. I guess they were happy to see their crown prince very satisfied with their job on me. Well I can't blame them. They see me as the future crown princess of her kingdom.
Gladiolus escorted me thru the corridors of the palace then outside. The palace grounds are filled with decorations for the coming of age ceremony. The gates are also opened for the commoners to come in for the event. Food and beverages are arranged outside for the commoner visitors.
When the commoners on the palace grounds saw Gladiolus and I, they bowed to us and greeted us with smiles on their faces.
”Greeting to the future sun and moon of the Jennovian Kingdom.”
”Glory to the Jennovian Kingdom.”
”May you be blessed with good fortunes.”
They were happy to see their kingdoms royalty. I know that Duke Matias has staged this event to also get the hearts of the common people of Jennovia. This event is for their Princess Satiana and was a publicity stunt to boost the princess' fame for the common people.
Looking at these people made me think that this war is really not needed. This people only need a good ruler that will tend to their needs and govern this kingdom in the right path. I am sure that Satiana will do a good job on this, with Duke Matias by her side as adviser.
edited by: nalyn
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