Contest for a Bride-1
358 Words
Prince Matinge woke up very late this day with eye bags like that of a panda. He slept late due to a lot of thinking but the good thing is that he made a decision and it was a decision that was for the benefit of his community and kingdom.
The queen could be seen pacing up and down in front of the prince's chamber with a worried look. She was worried because that was the first time she had a banter with her son.
She was also worried because the prince hadn't come out of his chambers yet and it was getting late. Finally the door to the prince's chamber opened and she turned around ready to apologize to her son but what she saw made her unable to control her laughter.
"What in God's name happened to you. Where did you get these panda eyes from....."
She kept laughing while checking out the prince and also reprimanding him for not taking good care of himself.
The prince smiled and felt happy that his mother still cared and treated him like a child.
"Mother! We need to talk."
It was only then that the queen stopped her ranting and looked at the prince with mixed emotions.
"Should we go to my chamber or the throne room?" His mother asked
"Can we just take a walk?"
"Oh! Ok!"
After minutes of walking, the prince finally broke the silence
"I'm ready mother."
"Ok"
The queen was absent minded and didn't get what the prince meant.
"Just ok? I thought you would be happy?"
"Why would I be hap.... wait! What? You mean the throne?"
"Yes mother. I ....." Before he could finish the queen engulfed him in a tight embrace
"Thank you so much son. You have no idea how much joy and relief this is for me. Does that mean you are ready to take a bride?"
"Yes mother. I will do everything that I'm supposed to do."
"Then I have a contest to organize. I need to prepare the ladies too. I need to find a perfect daughter-in-law...."
She was so excited that she kept talking nonstop.
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