The Forgotten Princess

father seemed to call for a family meeting.
What I was surprised was prince Gladiolus’ presence.

”Take your seat Alicia. ” Father said.

I bowed my head and took my usual seat with William standing next to me.
I look at the throne area where my father was seating and noticed that the queen’s throne was vacant.
Then I remembered that my step mother the ex-queen, was sent to the tower of Grace a few days ago as punishment for her crimes.
Just thinking that she was now far away from me gave me some peace of mind.

But not long, I can feel the burning gazes of my step sisters.
Their hatred was so evident in their eyes.
Now that their mother has been taken away, they have lost their backing.
This made me sneer towards them.

My step sisters saw me sneering and it just made their faces more twisted in hate.
This made me feel some joy.

”I am sure you are all wondering why I have called for all of you today. ” Father started.
”This meeting is regarding our royal family’s matter. ”

All of us who are present are now looking at father.

”As you all know, your mother has been convicted with a serious crime.
Hence, she was exiled as punishemnt. ” Father explained.

”Father how could you?! ” It was Elizabeth who said this and stood up from her seat.
Tears start to fall from her eyes.
”Mother can never do such a thing.
I am sure that she is innocent, she was just framed.
It’s all your fault. ” Elizabeth pointed a finger towards me.
”You framed mother for the assasination attempt on you because you hated her! ”

I stayed silent with Elizabeth’s accusations towards me.
I was prepared for this kind of scenario happening in such a meeting.

”Silence! ” Father roared furiously.
Elizabeth was visibly shakened after hearing him.
”This matter had been investigated properly by our kingdom’s judiciary.
Are you saying that their investigation is wrong? ”

Elizabeth was speachless by this time.
She cowered in fright.

”King father, please quel your anger. ” Veronica stood up and said calmly.
”Elizabeth is just shaken up with the event pertaining our mother.
I hope you don’t take offense with what she had said.
She loves mother dearly.
Sister please sit down and calm your self. ”

Elizabeth took her seat after Veronica helped her.
It looks like Veronica is taking the role as mother hen and defending this baby chick.

”Your mother’s punishment was given by the judiciary and is final so let’s not talk about about this further. ” Father said.

The people inside became gloomy.
Aside from the outsiders and me, all of the remaining people have a blood relation with the over thrown queen.

My gaze swept towards Richard who had his head bowed down slightly.
My heart squeezed in pain when I saw his sad face.
Queen Erica was still his mother.
I know that it pains him to see his mother exiled from the kingdom.

Grandpa Robert was looking tough and patting Richard’s shoulder, consoling him.
But I know deep down, grandpa Robert is also hurting inside.
Queen Erica was his sole daughter.

”Before your mother left, we have talked about the marriages of you siblings.
That is the agenda of our meeting today. ” Father said.

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