18 Ism going to be the future queen (2/2)

”Zen I'm sorry . I'm getting late for my classes so I won't intrude  your privacy . Come on Neil ” She glances at Neil as he walks with her .

”Zen ! What in the world is going on here ? Now she addresses you by your name ? How's that even possible ? ”

”Calm down Zenia She has my permission .”

”Permission ? Since when have you turned this way Zen ? Didn't you used to say that I was the only one who could call your name of all the ladies in our family ? Then why her ?”

” Zenia that was all in the past and when we were kids . That was something we played as children why on Earth have you taken it so seriously? ”

”That's it . We are going to talk with the elders . They will give me justice !” She grabbed his hand and rushes towards the palace of Wisdom.

”This is His Majesty Zen and Princess Zenia of Abhara . May we enter Uncle ?” She said standing outside the open door of the main hall .Rajhi , Zen's father and some close relatives were having tea together  .

”Ah Zenia dear ! What brings you here I thought you had planned for something today ”

” Yes Uncle . I did plan to visit the orphanage Zen started but your son is so busy that he refuses to spare time for me. ”

”Oh is that so .. Zen can take care of things if you are busy . Zenia has come to see us after such a long time . Don't make her sad.  ”

”The orphanage is still under construction Right Elder brother ?” Rajhi interrupts

”Yes that's right . ” He nodded  .

”Father I don't think that's the matter all together . Once I'm done with work I spare time just for her which I  don't even give Alisha . ”

”Alisha Alisha Alisha !! Damn her !” Zenia shouts gritting her teeth .

”Zenia what's wrong ? Is there a problem with Alisha ?”

”Ha ... How can there notbe a problem when she is the major problem herself Uncle Rajhi ?” Zen's eyebrows knit together in confusion . Everyone seem to he surprised and baffled by her behaviour .

” I don't understand what's going on.  Zenia dear explain yourself .” Zen's father rests his hand on her shoulder and she raises her head meeting him in his eyes .

”Did you forget Uncle ? Didn't you want Zen to marry me ? Then why bring her here ? She may have given you a new life but how can I accept her to be his wife . Isn't it cruel ? Don't you think you betrayed me uncle ?”

”Zenia ! I understand there were talks about you being suited to each other and well your marriage as well but I never promised such a thing . Me or Zen's mother had no objection to this matter but ultimately the decision lies in Zen's hand who is the future of this kingdom and I'm too old to interfere in his life . I think it's his personal choice to choose a bride for himself. He isn't naive but intelligent and smart so I had no reason to doubt his decision . ”

Zenia moves his hand from her shoulder forcefully .

”Forget it Uncle I didn't expect this from you as well !” She moves out of the room with tears dripping from her eyes . Zen tried to stop her but she didn't pay heed to him.