44 Ashamed (2/2)

In the palace, the news had spread to the King's ears and he was furious.

”SPEAK! WHY DID YOU GO THERE! YOU ARE A PRINCESS AND YET YOU STILL DARE TO GO OUT TO DIRTY YOURSELF LIKE THAT!!!!!” The king's anger could be heard throughout the palace, covering the sound of the princess' cries. Out of rage the king slapped his daughter away. Princess Adela sprawled on the floor with one hand holding on to a reddening cheek and tears were coming out of her eyes.

”Father! How can you hit me?” She asked but the king only glared down at her, never before had she been hit. She was born spoiled and given everything she ever wanted. She looked at her brother pleading for help but he showed no emotion, his eyes were empty and cold. She crawled towards him and begged. ”Brother! Please..”

He knelt down and her face lit up, 'Brother still loves me!' She thought and stretched out her hand but the king pushed her away.

”Don't try to ruin your brother! You insolent woman!” The king helped his son stand up. ”You've already made the royal family lose face! Don't ruin it even more. Guards! Take the princess back to her room.” The king sat down on his throne while two guards escorted the princess out of the room.

”Father. Don't stress yourself out, I have sent for the posters to be taken down and the foreigner is now a wanted criminal.” The princes knelt down next to his father and handed him a glass of water.

”Have you caught him yet.” The king asked tiredly.

The prince shook his head. ”It seems that the foreigner had left the country and escaped.”

”Escaped?”

”Yes, I believe after telling the public he rode the first ship at the docks.” The prince continued. Hearing this, the king could only let out a tired sigh.

”You may go now.” The king slumped back in his seat and the prince exited the room.