Chapter 12: Chapter 12

I woke up with a weak shake of my shoulder. I slowly opened my eyes and first saw Luhence's face. He was smilling at me.

"We need to go now Lady blue. Maybe your parents are looking for you. You told me that you need to fix something right?" Luhence

"Thank you," I whispered softly

He frowned, "Thank you for what?"

I just smiled and shook slightly then sat down. I straightened my messy hair first before I got up so we could go down to the treehouse. As before, he helped me get on the horse and then led me.

"We're in a hurry. You fix it first," Luhence ordered

He helped me down and held my hand tightly. I noticed the sneaky stare of the two men in front of me.

"Okay?" Luhence

"Opo prin ---,"

"Let's go,"

He didn't finish the man and quickly pulled me into the car. We were quiet until we got home.

"I'll see you around lady blue,"

"Thanks. I'm really enjoying it. Be careful coming home,"

"I will. You too. I'll be gone in a few days. Take care of yourself lady blue. I don't know when I will comeback,"

I couldn’t speak until he got in the car and drove away. I immediately felt homesick as I stood outside our house. Is he leaving? Will he return to Philippi?

"I'll wait luhence," I whispered

I let out a deep breath and then went inside our house. I noticed there was no light inside so I knew no one was inside. I turned the doorknob and immediately turned on the lights then wandered around but neither Mama nor papa were there. Weakly I sat down on the sofa while holding on to the sense.

"Where are they?"

I closed my eyes for a moment and reopened as I noticed an envelope in that neatly placed in the center of the coffee table. I was suddenly nervous when I took it and read it.

Elvy? Our princess. I know you’re confused right now but we want you to be strong. We will be gone for a week because we have to do something. Sorry son. If I told you that but you wouldn't live in that house. We will pick you up. When that day comes. Hope you all understand son. Remember that your mom and I love you very much.

Even if you are not our real child.

Papa

My tears flowed down the paper when I read the last thing written there. This is too much. I was shaken.

"N-no .... That's not true. A-my son. P-papa! Where are you? B-why are you telling me this ?! B-why is this? I can't! N-where are you ! "

I cried and had my hair pulled back. I'm confused. I'm confused. Confused. Why? Why is it like this? Why didn't they tell me just then? Why do they have to leave me here? I'm not used to being alone.

"H-how can I be strong p-yet? If you're not here by my side for me to get strength?"

It was as if my heart was torn apart by the knowledge that the family I came from was not my real parents. I don’t know what to do. Must be felt.

"Why does this have to happen to me?"

***

"We're being impatient here, my majesty! It's been a long long time waiting for them to search for the lost princess of Ihmapuleya! But until now! She's still missing! How long will we have to wait? Prince Dwight and give us an heir! "

"I know! I know! But we owe Ihmapuleya for helping us! Our promise includes marrying the princess and saving them from certain danger in case the lone heiress marries someone else! We promised and we shouldn't break it ! "

"But your majesty were running out of time. Let the prince marry princess christine instead of that princess we don't know is still alive!"

"Shut up! Think before you speak! My son will only marry the princess of Ihmapuleya whether they find her or not!"

Everyone bowed their heads but it was obvious to them that they were dissatisfied with the king's decision. They were just stunned when someone spoke who stopped the king.

"You're getting old our majesty and we need a new king to produce a heir. The fact that were running out of time was enough reason for Prince Dwight to marry another princess. We can't wait any longer your majesty. It's not our problem if we'll break the promise. We gave enough time and this is their deadline. If they didn't find the princess within one week. Prince Dwight will marry ... another princess, "

***

"Vy? What happened?" Lily asked kindly

Instead of answering him, I cried uncontrollably in front of him. I could no longer cope with the mixed emotions I was feeling. I just felt him hug me. Somehow, I was relieved because he was there to help me.

We sat on the sofa then crying as I leaned on his shoulder. He caressed my back as he laid me down. When I stopped crying he just asked.

"What happened? Why are you crying? Where are aunt and uncle? Vy?" Lily

His face was full of concern as he looked at me. I sat up and wiped away my tears but when I spoke. They poured out again.

To be continued...