Fake Princess
Dlix Chapter
For several weeks we sailed the sea, both Julissa and Adinata had been escorted by Aydin back to their Kingdom. And during the journey, I only realized the lies Haruki had told in front of King Piotr.
Aydin, indeed brought a lot of ships with him, but in each ship was only filled by several tens of troops. When I tried to ask Haruki that, ‘they did not bring a lot of troops, if they brought a lot of troops .. Which is there, they would be considered to want to attack a Kingdom during the journey. That king, too stupid to be eaten by such cheap bluffs.’ That is, the answer he gave first.
“What are you doing here?”
I turned around when a male voice sounded from behind, “aku, just staring at the sea. What about you, nii-chan?” ask me by again throwing a view towards the sea level that is behind.
“Haruki, asking me to take care of you,” he said, I slightly glanced at him who had been standing next to me.
“Nii-chan, is there really nothing you want to say?” ask me to throw my gaze back forward.
“I know, if moments like this will come. Sachi, even if you are married later, do not feel hesitant to tell your distress to your brother. Because anyway, you're still my sister,” he said, my head slightly bowed as I felt a soft pat touching my head.
“Again, even if you are married, you are still with us until this is done. So I, not too sad,” continued, my body moved leaning against his body as I felt something grabbing my shoulder.
“What about you, nii-chan? What are you, not desiring to marry her?”
“Not yet for now, at least I have to get the blessing of his mother. I hope, can meet with his mother if later we visit there,” replied Izumi, I glanced at him who had also cast his gaze into the sea.
“Be a good wife later. Remember, even if you've known him for a long time, you have to take care of his feelings. If you, make your family disappointed, even slowly .. They will still forgive your mistakes. But if it's your husband, even if you look inseparable .. He still has the right to leave you if you let him down.”
“I, say this, not because I want to scare you. However, I said it so that you would be more able to respect your husband. Even if you differ in the future, still appreciate the opinion. You understand, don't you?”
“Nii-chan,” I said while hugging her, “I'm not sure, will be a good Wife-”
“What makes you unsure? A wife and a woman, not the same? The only difference is time and conditions, you will get used to it over time, again .. Stupid, if Zeki spends all this time on a woman who thinks she is inappropriate, right?”
“Prepare, we'll be right up to Sora. Fix your makeup, so that Dad does not weigh to release his favorite Princess,” he said again, Izumi released her embrace on my shoulder before walking away leaving me alone.
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I sat looking out the window, occasionally glancing at Sasithorn who was asleep beside me. I threw my gaze back towards the window, “how long is it?” ask me towards him.
Izumi who was riding her horse beside the carriage turned her head towards me, “is it still a long time?” Izumi asked back as her gaze turned forward.
I nodded back and closed my eyes. Sometimes, the sound of bells was heard from outside the train when the train we were riding moved faster than before. I kept my eyes closed, until a loud noise from outside opened my eyes again.
The train was moving faster and faster and faster through the many people who were lined up staring at us from the side of the road. I turned to Sasithorn, “kak, wake up! Soon we arrive,” I said slowly while slightly shaking his body using the palm of the hand.
Sasithorn raised his head slightly, his hands raised gently rubbing his two eyes. I looked to the side as the train stopped followed by the open train door. I got up as Sasithorn, who was sitting next to me, got off the train with the palm of Duke Masashi standing next to the carriage.
The Duke raised his palm back towards me, I grabbed it and held it firmly as my legs moved down from the carriage. I let go of my hand to Duke before walking and hugged Father who had been standing waiting with Mother beside him.
“You, really brought some very surprising news to us,” whispered Dad while I felt the kiss he did in my head.
“I'm sorry, Dad. However, I think this is the best for us.”
“Dad understood,” timpal Dad, he smiled, let go of his embrace by patting me gently on the cheek.
“Mother,” I said again as I raised both hands hugging her.
“Mommy was very surprised when she heard the news sent by your sister,” she said slowly, my eyes slightly closed as she kissed my cheek several times.
“You all must be tired after a long trip, right? Come inside! We have all prepared dishes for you to eat,” said Father, he turned around by stepping his feet away.
I let go of my embrace to Mom while following in the footsteps of Dad who led us to the banquet hall. Father sat in one of the chairs followed by Mother and also Haruki who sat on his right and left. I stepped closer to Zeki who had pulled a chair followed by his eyes that had previously led to me, “thank you,”, I said after sitting in the chair.
Zeki moved, pulled up the chair beside me and sat on it. I turned my eyes, towards Izumi who was sitting next to Sasithorn, their heads both bowed down without saying a word. “So Zeki,” I was slightly jolted when Dad's voice suddenly sounded breaking the silence of the room.
“Why so sudden?” dad tukas back, I glanced towards Zeki who was still silent returning Dad's gaze.
“Nothing sudden, I have always prepared to marry her since a long time ago,” replied Zeki, I glanced in the other direction, they were the same, only their eyes took turns staring at Father and Zeki.
“Marriage, is not something to be played with. Are you two sure you're ready?”
My lips were tightly clenched, my heart was beating so hard. I was stunned, my eyes glanced towards Zeki's hand that tightly grasped my hand, “aku, even though it never intended to play with your daughter. I love him, I want to spend my life with him. So, give us your blessing, Father,” said Zeki looking at him, his hand in my hand was getting stronger when Dad sighed at us both.
“Alright, I understand. Eat first, after this .. Follow Dad, to explain what to do during the wedding procession,” Dad said, Zeki nodded slowly, saying, his gaze turned to me as I smiled gently patting the back of his palm that was holding me.