I was at the window and watching as the people were entering the palace in their numbers.
I can see some of the people were from different kingdom. Most of them were also from my kingdom.
I wonder why my dad invited all these people to our palace .I wish I can run away but I had no choice than to present myself for them.
I couldn't sleep this whole night just because of this function.
A knock on the door brought me to reality. "My princess your presence is needed at the durbar. The King sent for you"
My personal maiden informed me. You take the lead I will come soon.
Just as I entered the durbar all eyes were on me. This is what I have been trying to avoid that Why I went alone. I took a look at my mother she looks sorrowful.
I'm sorry mum I whispered to myself. I took a seat that has been reserved for me.
My Dad, great King of Soda kingdom, King Judah began his speech.
I will like to welcome you all to this durbar.
I will like to offer special thank you to all Kings from our neighboring kingdoms who honoured my invitation. You are welcome.
I welcome all my sub-chiefs and elders including you for coming.
I know you are curious as to Why we are gathered here this morning . Relax, your eyes and ears will be fed with delicious meal.
As you all know, there is no special program or event on the calendar of Soda kingdom. If we are gathered here, then it's because we have are here to solve issues pertaining to our previous kingdom.
I the great king of Soda kingdom, as I always say, cannot solve all the issues without you sitting here.
I will like to invite the princess of Soda kingdom to the stage."
I walked slowly to the stage looking down.
This is princess Anita of Soda kingdom. She is my daughter.
My Dad stops to scan the peoples faces.
A seed have been sown into her womb.
There murmuring everywhere.I wish I can hide yet I couldn't do anything.
She is pregnant out of wedlock!
My dad exclaimed.
oh yes, so shameful.
As custom demands, she will face the penalty. You will agree with me that, she must not punish alone. She must be punished with the seed sower.
I will like to ask to ask the princess who is responsible for the pregnancy.
No, I can't mentioned his name.
I willing to die alone. I can't drag him into this.
Princess of Soda kingdom, the people of Soda will like to know who cultivated their precious piece of land without informing them first and doing what is required.
I raised my head for the first time. I scanned the audience faces, hoping someone will help but none. Instead, their faces were full of disappointment, disgust and happiness. only few concern faces.
Princess, we are waiting. My dad repeated.
Just then, I saw the person who created this problem for us.
The wicked prince of Sika. He smirked at me. He is the only one who knows the responsible. I had to something before he spite it out. I can see he is approaching us.
THE PRINCE, I said a bit louder.
"Which prince"?
The prince of Sika kingdom.
"Which of them"?
The great prince.
Do you mean Prince Edwin or...
Yes Your Highness.
The whole place was turned into market. Everyone was talking.
Quite everyone. One elder shouted.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Prince Edwin Shouted.
"Are you trying to deny"? My dad asked.
Arrest him!, the king commanded.
Prince Edwin attached one the who approached him first. Most of the guards surrounded him yet he refused to surrender.
As a result, his garment torn from his chest to his waist line.
That was when we withness his beautiful breasts.
My King, He is a She, The is a not a prince but a princess.
Everyone was chanting, He is a girl.
His father stood up promptly, Surprised written all over his face.