The Crippled Princess Eda.

Chapter 9

Joy and excitement, as well as shouts, were heard in a distance, a red carpet was set up in front of King Kutula's gate, he was arriving from London, England, after a three-day visit.

Ceremonies were arranged to welcome him home. .the queen, Edie had prepared the ceremony because it was customary, that whenever he returned from afar, they prepared a s*******r ceremony. so, it was that day. On the other hand, his second wife, Shana, was grieving, her daughter disappeared two days ago and has not returned she was sitting near the window in her room holding her hand, feeling sorry for herself. Dory was her friend, she stood beside her and held her on her shoulders as she comforted her, she was sympathetic, her poor child was lost, and she had no information about where she had gone. Dizziness came to Shana, she could not bear it as she stood up, she had to go to bed to rest, .she would rather not attend the ceremony to welcome her husband, the king of Switzerland, as his first wife, Edie, had decorated the ceremony itself already.

The king, passing by on a red carpet, approached, rising from his chariot, waving to the crowd. He smiled just as was his custom .he then got out of the car and stood in front of his mansion, greeted a few people who were there to meet him, who then left him and gave him a way out. .he was ready to start walking into his palace, however, he immediately got upset and looked like he had forgotten something, got back in the car and pulled out a box that looked like a girl's product, chocolate. .he looked at them intently then smiled, and said. “This is for my son Eda, she has always been obedient to me and respectful, I really love my daughter”.

He took a step towards his palace, immediately stood up again and thought, put one finger in his mouth, then pulled it out immediately, looked at his wife Edie, and asked her “where is Eda, why didn't she come to meet me today and hug me? Where is she? .or is she sick! Is my daughter sick anywhere? “He asked, glancing at his first wife, Edie. Immediately one of his servants came and whispered in his ear, “The lady has not been seen since her departure two days ago chief, we have made every effort to find her, but we have not succeeded so far, she went with two servants, but so far, they have not returned”.

King Kutula looked at him with sharp eyes …

The gift he had in his hand fell out of his hands, and he immediately lost his strength when he heard that his daughter had not been home for two days now. He looked here and there in shock. He looked at all the guards angrily. And said, “why are you looking at me now? .” Go and look for my daughter and take her home immediately, she should be here, I want to see her, I will be with her at the same table tonight, if you do not find her I am sure I will fire you all".

His wife ran to his room and returned with a glass of water. She gave her husband the glass in fear, He took the water so fast and grabbed his waist with both hands, and trembled with rage. .he watched the guests who came to meet him, who were frightened, and nervously stepped back and away from the king, who now ordered the shutting down of the music that was being played immediately and ordered his second wife, Shana, to be called immediately.

Shana came before him looking more miserable, the king hugged her and promised her that everything would go well, her daughter would be found, and no doubt would be sent home.

His guards disturbed every corner, took up their weapons and left, leaving only a handful to protect the king and his palace. They defended themselves with their weapons and ventured into the forest to find the princess. They went from house to house, they were everywhere they went as far as Corippo, where she appeared last, but their efforts were unsuccessful. They ended up missing her.