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His Queen

Grandfather’s smile said, "The King has chosen his Queen, and that is Ara."

I felt the ground beneath me shake, and my knee wasn’t supporting me. I don’t know how to react or what to say. I became numb.

My mind had frozen, and I was just looking at them without reacting to anything. I could see the worried expression on my family’s face, and I know they all want this alliance, especially my grandpa. More than worried, he was disappointed. This alliance was a dream for both friends.

After hearing Grandfather’s decision, they all looked at me. I felt a heavy burden on my tiny shoulder suddenly. My eyes caught my grandfather’s face, who held warmth for me. He is already a heart patient, and I cannot hurt him. I can’t take risks with his health. I know Sister is not interested in this alliance, so I don’t have to worry about that. I gave him a small nod in agreement, which only they noticed, and they smiled.

And it’s a yes for this alliance.

I can see smiling faces, but as if I weren’t still trying to digest this news, my face stays stoic.

Finally, it is time for their leave. I know Sister is not interested in this alliance. Still, I am not feeling good, and somehow, I don’t know how to react right now, and all that thought was making me sick. Nausea was hitting me hard, and I wanted to run away from here right at this moment.

As if Grandfather felt my dilemma as he took my hand in his, he took me aside and said, "Princess, I know this is very hard for you to digest. But trust me, Azar is a wonderful boy. He will take care of you and give you the respect you deserve. You just have to give him some time. I would like to add that he is difficult as a person, but he is like a coconut: hard from the outside, but the softest person you will find when you enter his heart. Give him a chance. Please, princess. He will never disappoint you." Grandfather’s eyes were craving my agreement. I know he isn’t trying to convince me; he is simply stating the facts about Azar.

I nodded in agreement with everything he said, but inside I was having havoc with my emotions. I don’t know what to say. He gave me a small hug and said bye, to which I replied with a smile.

‘I was standing with Sister, and everyone was bidding goodbye to each other. I noticed him coming towards us, and my heartbeat rose at a thousand miles per hour. Now, what does this arrogant creature want?’ I thought.

He came to us and said, "So, are you happy, Miss Morosini"?

His gaze was on Sanya. I assume Sanya must have told him her decision when they went to the garden. She stays mum while his gaze turns to me.

Man, his eyes are hypnotic. I felt as if I was drowning in them: "Congratulations! My Queen Marstrand is waiting for their Queen."

God, his voice, and hearing My Queen from him—I don’t know why I blush so hard. And I am sure he must have noticed my red cheeks as well. Gosh, it is so embarrassing. Hence, I started looking here and there instantly.

After giving me a last look, he sat in the car and left.

Somehow the environment has become light in the house, but my mind is foggy.

We all came back to the living room and sat. The entire family was happy but, at the same time, gloomy for Sanya. I know they are all worried about her. My eyes locked on Sanya as she was thinking deeply and looked confused.

"Sanya dear, we are sorry Azar chose Ara instead of you, but don’t worry, we will get the best boy for you." My grandfather said, shaking his head as he looked a little disappointed.

No, grandpa, I am ok with this. And sorry to say, but I did not like him and said no to him when we went to the garden. As you all know, my thoughts about my future and this guy were not up to the mark." Sanya spoke while jutting her chin high.

‘Gosh, why does she sometimes behave so highly herself? Princess or not, we are humans, after all.’ My Mom fumed in anger at hearing her thoughts, and I was also wondering what else she wanted if not this.

"Stupid girl, do you even know who this guy is? We all know what kind of person you want in your life. That is why we got this alliance for you, but you ruined it for yourself in your ego, you fool."

I noticed disappointing looks on my father's and grandfather’s faces, and I felt bad for them.

I know if they have decided something, it must be good for us, but Sister did not trust them, and I am sure that must have broken their hearts.

I could see Sanya was still confused, so Mom said, "He is Azar Oldenburg, the most eligible bachelor in Sweden and the top 10 billionaire in the world, and most importantly, he is King of Marstrand, Götaland Sweden, you idiot. But now we cannot do anything as he has already chosen Ara, and practically, she is now his fiancé."

I can see the pale face of Sanya in this news. I don’t know why, but I want to laugh. I do not know why she always thinks only of herself. She is right. How can she even think our mom and father will make the alliance for her, which is not up to her choice?

‘God, what have you done?’ I shake my head, looking at her.

Now I understand why she was not even interested in knowing what this guy did from the beginning. She never asked Mom and Dad about him.

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