9 He is the next Emperor- 2 (1/2)
Eva's legs hit a buffet table. Aeinshia grinned. As she got closer Eva leaned against table. Aeinshia extended her hand. Eva's eyes wide opened while her mouth gasped.
Getting closer to Eva's ears, ”Are you testing my patience, hmm? ”, she whispered raising her brows. Just then, her extended arm grabbed a small cupcake from the big tray which was exactly behind Eva. Eva relaxed a little realizing this but, she was in for a surprise.
Saying that she poured a wine glass on Eva's dress. ” Oh my! Look at my clumsy self. It slipped my hand. I really didn't see you”. Aeinshia exclaimed with fake concern and guilt evident clearly as daylight. The glint of amusement never leaving her eyes. ”Well, how would someone see your shallow self.” she stated curtly which was audible only to Eva and her friend Sarah.
Seeing her dress drenched in alcohol and getting humiliated in front of everyone Eva was already seething with rage. But, hearing those words her rage sky rocketed to another world. Her body began to tremble in anger. ”How dare-----” she was cut off by deep husky voice of the prince.
”what's happening here”, Prince Evan came seeing the commotion.
” Evan, My hand slipped and got alcohol on Miss Eva's dress”, she said showing she was close to prince. He was not stupid. He can clearly see what was happening. He understood they would have fought if he didn't intervene. He eyed the young miss whose dress was forming the stain from 'accidentally' spilled alcohol. He saw up to Eva's face who had tears welling up and was on the verge of breaking down. He sighed. Seriously, these women. How can they do all these things. If they ruled the kingdoms, they sure would be unbeatable with these talent of theirs. Maybe thats why, they don't rule, seeing the competition would be high.
”Peter, show Miss Eva dressing room”, he instructed Peter, His attendent and his best friend. The face made by young miss Eva was worth to see. Everyone saw as she left the hall along with peter. The prince turned around to see Aeinshia desperately trying to hold back her laughter. ”Let's go”, was all he said before he dragged her from the hall.
He quickly took hold of her hand and went hurriedly towards the meeting room which were on the left side of the palace hall. Somewhere in the middle of the journey, aeinshia burst out laughing unable to hold back. The prince turned and saw the laughing princess. He smiled at the sight and was about to speak but, ”What are you doing here?” Felix spoke out of nowhere and came from behind the prince. He was facing his sister who still couldn't stop her laughing fit. Felix gave a judge mental look towards her and turned towards the prince ”Prince Evan, you are needed in the meeting.” The prince curtly nodded. Hearing this princess Aeinshia was alert and frowned from the information she heard. There was no meeting she remembered happened that night of the party. Both men turned towards the frowning princess. ”Aeinshia, you should now leave for your chambers.” Felix said while turning her around but, stopped when she spoke. ”I'll go to the meeting”. Felix was bit taken back from her words because she was never interested in meetings. She said they were boring and she would not waste her time doing uninteresting things. He looked over to the prince who just kept a straight face and turned around to walk towards the meeting room.
The trio entered the meeting with the prince in lead, Felix beside him but a step behind. Aeinshia was behind the prince and beside her brother. The atmosphere was so serious and intimidating. The Emperor sat on a throne like seat at the bead of the room. Officials and others were seated a step below the Emperor, on an ellipse looking table. As son as the prince came everyone stood up and the prince beckoned them with a polite greeting before taking a seat beside his father. The emperor smiled when he saw his son coming in but, frowned lightly when he saw Aeinshia coming behind him. He knew the young princess found these meetings boring, though, she liked them when she was little. Alexander quickly changed his expression and composed himself. After all, there was no harm in letting her in, he thought. Aeinshia took a seat beside her brother and they were at a good distance from the throne seat, giving them a full view of the officials on the table. Their father was seated with the main officials of royal court seeing he was one of the most trusted advisor of the Emperor.
The Emperor cleared his throat to get attention of the members present in the meeting room. Everyone went silent on hearing this and completely focused on the throne seat where the Emperor was seated. Alexander turned his head towards his eldest son beside him and gave a soft smile. He turned towards the eager audience in the room, the smile never leaving his lips, ”Everyone, today my son has arrived after completing his learning from City Valencia. And I'm very happy to say that, he is now more than capable to serve the empire as an Emperor. He would take Seazle empire to new heights. Tomorrow, the Prince Evan of the Seazle empire would be announced as the next heir to the throne, future Emperor of Seazle in front of the entire kingdom. So, meet my heir, Evan Seazle.” He completed with a hand placing softly on the Evan's shoulder blade and satisfaction and pride filling his eyes.
A round of applause echoed throughout the room for the announcement made. But, one applauded with their heart full of nothing but love and happiness of the prince. Aeinshia's smile could be seen from the outer space. Her filled filled with contentment. She sighed in relief as she understood the agenda of the meeting. It was for announcement about the future Emperor to the officials of the royal court and main representatives of other kingdoms.