Chapter 2
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Three days later
Judith knocked at Lia’s door “Madame, the palace convoy is here”
“Ok”
Ariel answered Lia jumped up from the bed and dragged her mother with her suitcase on her left and ran downstairs.
Leonard was sighted Waiting at the living’s door, With a broad smile plastered on his handsome face. He moved forward and stretched out his hands to hug His daughter
“you look so pretty my angel”
he finished his word with a kiss on her forehead. He couldn’t help but admire his daughter for a While, tears slowly began to cloud his vision
“Thank you Dad”
she smiled and slowly wipe the tears that roll down her fathers cheeks
“you look handsome to father”she tiptoe and pecks his cheek
“I doubt that my princess now I am grown old and ugly”he sighed
“And you are still the most handsome father to me, please don’t cry father”
“I got tears of joy dear, I’m not sad”he tried to put up a smile
Aleri wipe her own tears
“Lia I know that when you will return you are going to be an adult And choose your own future but you will always be our baby and we are going to miss you so....much”she sobbed lightly
“I love you mom, dad I will miss you too”a lone tear escaped her eyes. Leonard engulfed them both in a warm hug
“Don’t forget to write us ok bye”
“Bye mom bye,dad”
She bid them farewell and slowly climb into the carriage. They started moving slowly onto they disappeared from the couple sights.Aleri cried so hard while hugging her husband, her shoulders shook violently. Leonhard pulled himself together holding back his tears wipe Patiently rubbing her back to soothe her pain
“Hash now, don’t cry she is soon going to grow into an adult and a very beautiful one, the boys will never let her rest I think.I wonder which boy will she bring back”
he lowered his head as in thoughts,trying to lighten the atmosphere.Aleri hit him on his shoulder frowning
”Leo!”
Sitting in the the carriage,Lia couldn’t contain her excitement.as they passed through the castle gates she bobbed her head outside the windows to take a look outside with fascination in her eyes,the cold breeze slapped her face pulling out strays hairs from her low ponytail which stuck to her face.the castle attendant beside her chuckled watching the curious little girl who looked like a fairy,she couldn’t help feeding her curiosity a bit
“The main castle is even more beautiful than this;don’t worry i will do the honor of showing you around “
“Thank you mam”
“You can just call me Nicole”
“Thank you Nicole”
She smiled brightly at her,Nicole also smiled warmly and gently rubbed her hair.After an hour more of riding they finally reached the main castle,Lia came down the carriage with Nicole’s help and was awestruck.she was rooted in place and couldn’t move with her mouth hanging open;Nicole laughed seeing her expression
“You haven’t seen it all young miss;come on it’s time for an adventure to begin”
“Wow it’s so beautiful”
she marveled at the sites in front of her, Nicole moved forward and Lia quickly followed her. When they got inside Lia was mesmerized by the sight Of the ancient Magnificent pillars standing tall while the paints looks fresh As if it was just newly re-painted,the marble Statues also stood Out between the pillars. Nicole led her to the reception hall after confirming her name and registered details.She was given her dance uniform shoes,room,number and keys.
Nicole give her the directions to her room And quickly bade farewell as she was urgently called away Lia looked around Excitedly and then Looked add her room number In her hands And run across the hall and colliding with an older girl, they both fell to the ground. Shocked gasps echoed in the hall.
everyone stopped what they were doing instead at both the girls. Lia quickly stood up and wanted to help the other girl but her hands were slapped away,the girl bawled at the top of her lungs startling Lia.
She sat there crying while the castle maids quickly rushed forward and helped her up,trembling with anger she pointed at Lia’s face shouting
“how dare you ruin this princess dress!!”
having being sheltered all her life by her parents haven’t experienced all this before Lia was startled by her sudden outburst and started sobbing loudly while her shook with tremor
“I’m...so...rry i..i...i didn’t mea..n it”
She choked on her words while sobbing,the other kids in the hall all wore a gobsmacked expression even the older girl she ran into halted her tears and couldn’t a word
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