Journey of misery
1099 Words
Prince Edwin's point of view
Sometimes, the things we go through normally changes our personalities. My greatest mistake is to agree to my crazy mother, who is obsessed with power, suicide mission. A mission of misery. Yes, a journey of misery.
Thousands of people wish to be like me. And I'm also here wishing to be like them. Just looking at Queen Zina's children and Princess Anita from my balcony makes me jealous. They are so happy. Are they not also royalties?Are they not rich?. Even princess Anita from Soda kingdom looks happy.
I wish I could dress like the princess I'm. My beautiful curves would have come out. I would have look more beautiful than them.
Looking at them now, I wish I could wipe those smiles from their faces. I hate them all. I hate them with passion. Why did they steal all the happiness in this palace.
Sometimes I blamed my mum. We took the biggest Queen's quarters in the palace. This quarters was supposed to be for the first queen. Yet we are the occupants. We have the highest number of guards because I'm the claimed crown prince. Upon all this, I'm the most loneliest person on earth. No matter what I can't hate her. She is my mother.
Oh, mother, Mother! I wish you will change one day. The king, my father, loves me beyond my expectations but my mother made it clear he is not allowed near me. Upon all his busy schedule and restrictions he tried to make time for me.
I can't continue watching this three people, I might commit murder.
I walked back to my room only to see Maame in my room.
What are you doing here? I asked her. You know you must not enter my room. Do you want to die?
"I'm sorry my prince, I couldn't find you anywhere so I was looking for you. I had know choice to look for you here. When I came here and I couldn't find you. I became so scared to the extent that I forget where i was. I will be on my way. My prince, Queen Sheba requires your presence. She is in the living room.
Son, the annual festival of Soda kingdom, festival of great harvest will take place next week. The princess just came here to invite us. She asked of you dear."
And what did you tell her?
"Where from that tone, you know what I told her so don't look at me like that"
Mother don't you feel pity for me?
There is no suffering without a gain. Life is a battlefield not a play ground. There is something valuable at the end of this tunnel. Hold on a bit dear son. I will also be by your side grooming you for your future task. The is light at the end of every tunnel, don't forget that.
I have been willing to ask you this question since the year we had that very important talk. And I agree to take the mantle.
Will I get the opportunity to get married to my dream man in case I found one?
"We will cross that river when we get there. Now go and get prepared towards the festival. If you need anything don't hesitate to tell me. You may leave now"
That is it, as usual she wouldn't answer.
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No matter how I wish I wouldn't partake in this festival, I new I will be forced to. Festival of great harvest is one of the most beautiful event in this country.
I was sitting on a reserve chair tag strongest prince among the Royal families invite from others kingdoms. Today happens to be princess Anita's birthday too. So, it was a double celebrations. She was dressed in her beautiful outfit. Everyone confirmed she is the most beautiful princess.
During the last day of the festival, there are so many activities like, traditional dance battle, magic battle, traditional food show and the most important part for me, the strongest prince battle and many more. That is when everyone is invited.
I'm the current strongest prince in the country. This year from the list my mom gave me, other prince from the rural areas has joined. I don't think I'm ready to let someone take that trophy from me. No not when I'm called baby monster. A monster must not be defeated.
The MC voice from the microphone reminded me that it's also our turned.
My brother maintained his title as the Peace Prince in the country. They claimed he has a lot of wisdom and peaceful aura around him. The only princess of our kingdom was also the best female dancer in the country. No one can denied she got her talent from her mom Queen Zina's. Queen Zina is the best dancers ever, even her daughter couldn't break her records yet. I think that was what my father saw and he was trap.
It's time for the contest I have been waiting for.
I stood in the ring facing the my last prey. We restle for about a minute before I took a good look at him. He was so handsome. We kept staring at each other like we are the only people here. He has some kind of effect on me. I feel like he knows who I'm. We are connected in a certain way I can't explain. Actions, actions the referee shouted for the third time.
"I have surrender, I can't fight the baby monster"
With that he left, it's wired, With the way he fought to this stage of the competition,it shows he is a strong man a great fighter. I was actually afraid of him. And he just surrendered.
After receiving the trophy, I made my way out. I actually took the path he went. Thank God my mother is engaged. Why did you surrender? I asked immediately I spotted him alone. When I got there he was talking to his dad. That was when I new his name. Prince Jason, it sounds beautiful to my ears.
"I don't fight with girls" He replied almost in a wisper. I almost fainted hearing there. We began the staring game over again.
"Don't worry, not a living soul will know from me. Anyway I'm glad I knew. You are the most beautiful girl I have ever met. I actually came because of you and I'm glad I did"
"Prince Edwin, please the queen mother is looking for you" Maame interfere at the right time. Let's go now. The perfect time to escape.
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