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I wished it was a nightmare, but it wasn't. This was a test, a test to see if Euphrania will fall apart. A test of mine and Daniel's relationship and it scares me that I might lose him.
I was sitting in the Palace Garden's, when I hear footsteps.
"Is there something you want?"
"I have been given strict instructions."
"To watch over me"
"Precisely, your majesty"
"John, what would you do?"
"In your position, I would ask her if she really loves me."
"This village girl"
"Her name is Caroline"
"John, it's meant to be, can't you see it?"
"We had a plan, to leave for Srophina, somewhere know one will find us and have a few kids and live happily ever after."
"So what's stopping you?"
"I cannot leave my friend in a situation like this, where his sister has just appeared and is forced in to something that possible might not happen and that Edward can't marry Cinderella. That is why it's not meant to be"
"John, you will be with her."
"I wish I could"
"Are you going to stand there all day?"
"Yes he is Annabella, it's for your own protection"
"Father"
"Thought you might want to talk?"
"Go on then?"
"How are you coping, after yesterday…"
"I'm fine now Father."
"What did Albert do?"
"He knew my weakness, my hand and he wouldn't let go. I can cope with the pain."
"What about your situation with Daniel?"
"I have to let it be; otherwise I will lose him for good. Either way King Albert will get what he wants"
"What about your relationship with your Mother?"
"Mother"
"Yes, have you forgiven her or not?"
"I suppose you want me to talk to her?"
"Yes, that would be necessary."
"Of course, Father"
I left the Palace gardens and headed to the hall.
"Annabella, I have been worried about you"
"There is no need Edward, I'm fine now. I was wondering whether I could speak with you Mother"
Edward left.
"I'm taking you have spoken to your Father"
"Yes"
"You don't have to forgive me"
"I do want to but I need some time. I was hoping we could be civil for now"
"I think I can live with that. What are you going to do about your situation with Daniel?"
"Nothing, there is nothing I can do"
"Princess Annabella, you have a letter"
"Thank you John"
Dear Annabella,
I hope you are well and that I am now with Ethan. I love him but Grandfather, King George, doesn't understand. I hope nothing bad has happened in Eurphania and that hopefully you will fully understand.
Yours Sincerely
Loretta.
"Who is it from?"
"Loretta, she doesn't know about what has happened in Eurphania but she loves Ethan. John where is Daniel?"
"He went out hunting, he wanted to be occupied."
"I'm sure he will talk to you"
"I hope so. Excuse me I need to talk to Edward"
I headed to the Palace Gardens.
"I'm taking your now following me now"
"Yes, I'm only doing my duty."
"You could at least tell me more about Caroline"
"I didn't know you wanted to"
"Edward"
He turned around.
"I was wondering whether I could talk to you"
"Of course Annabella"
"I got a letter from Loretta, she doesn't know about what has happened in Eurphania but is completely fallen in love with Ethan"
"What will you do?"
"Nothing, there is nothing I can do?"
"Why don't you tell Daniel, about your situ…"
"I can't Edward, I made a promise I intend to keep it."
"What about your situation?"
"What situation?"
"Marrying Princess Selena"
"That has postponed for a few weeks."
"Why?"
"Why do you think?"
"I see, that gives you a chance to see Cinderella"
"I can't"
"Why not?"
"I don't know what to say?"
"Tell her truth. Please Edward otherwise you will lose her for good."