RAYA
Why did it hurt this much?
I had been trying to answer this question for a long time now, but I came up with nothing. I hated the fact that I was reacting this way. It wasn't like this wasn't expected, it was the reason why I was living here in the palace. So why did it have to make my chest ache like it was a recent development?
I swallowed back the lump in my throat, hating the way the back of my eyes continued to burn. I hated the fact that this bothered me, I hated the way my chest ached as I watched maidservants glide in and out of the ballroom, baskets of flowers and other decorative items balanced on their arms. The decorations in the ballroom were slowly coming together, giving it a serene, yet regal look. It was beyond beautiful. It was perfect, in fact.
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