The Princess Licorice
Chapter 04

The preparations were finished on time, everything was perfectly ready, king Benedict had prepared well, for today was his daughter's engagement to prince Christopher, after Licorice had agreed to the match, king Benedict sent a letter informing him of his decision, and Philip's reply was an engagement.

One week in the kingdom of Zelda was preoccupied with the preparations for the engagement of Licorice's daughter, all of whom were happy to prepare for it, plus her show along with her seventeenth birthday. The whole kingdom talked about this and spread quickly. Licorice should not be too often in her private reading room, because there is a lot she has to do, especially the party will be held very large, very large, because this is the first engagement for a new breed in the kingdom of Zelda after all this time.

"Your daughter must be ready immediately." Mary invites Licorice to enter the ornate room, she has chosen a beautiful dress along with her accessories, all of which have been specially made for this important event.

Princess Licorice walked towards the ornate room, her gaze was blank as if her soul was not in her body, there was no smile on her happy day, even her face looked pitiful. Mary was unable to see the current state of Princess Licorice, it was hard to see the sadness emanated clearly on her face, whereas Licorice was always cheerful, especially when it came to books.

"Our daughter will begin." a fairy who is already very famous in the kingdom of Zelda, she was amazed by the beautiful face of princess Licorice, a face similar to that of queen Vanessa, who made a difference is her hair, her hair, her hair, because the hair of the queen Vanessa is red bronze, while the princess Licorice is blonde brown like the king's.

They court Licorice's daughter in the evening, as the event began at night, while Federick's royal entourage had reached noon.

"Your daughter's face reminds me of the face of the queen Vanessa, I used to court her at the time of her wedding, and now her daughter is getting married." smile from the fairy who is now dressing Licorice's daughter.

Licorice only smiled thinly, they prepared her dress, Licorice wore a dress that used to be worn by Vanessa, because at that time Vanessa advised Benedict to let Licorice wear this dress when engaged.

Now Licorice has put on her dress, her face is also finished, now just to tidy up her hairstyle, Princess Licorice asks that her hair remain arranged and beautifully arranged plus a little flower pinch behind her, not to forget she also wore a crown and other accessories, which were also used together the dress was first by the queen Vanessa.

Finished already the preparation of princess Licorice, all of them looked in amazement, how charming the royal princess Zelda, plus her smooth white skin, added to her beauty, but what made her most beautiful was her emerald eyeballs that were so beautiful, so beautiful, matching her hair, eyeballs are very similar to those of queen Vanessa.

His eyes were like emerald stones, able to make anyone interested just by looking at him, because the engagement will be carried out soon, they brought the princess to his room, because the one who will pick her up is the king.

The royal bell was already rung, indicating the event was about to begin, there were four servants waiting for Princess Licorice in front of her room, they would later escort the king and princess Licorice, the entire palace was decorated with magnolia flowers, and the whole palace was decorated with magnolias, because today coincides with Licorice's birthday, what a meaningful gift it is, but it is very difficult for Licorice to accept it, she just tries to be steadfast.

King Benedict came with his three sons, they came to pick up Licorice's daughter, all saluting them, one of his servants opened the door of Licorice's daughter's room, and he was standing in front of the window, looking outwards, where guests have arrived.

"Licorice... let the event begin soon." the king stretched out his hand, Licorice looked at her father, the gaze was still the same as usual, she only smiled at a glance, Licorice received her father's helping hand, so she could not help herself, he walked slowly, followed by his three brothers and four servants, to escort Princess Licorice to the hall.

She walked very gracefully, many eyes sparkling at the beauty of the royal princess Zelda, because princess Licorice was rarely seen in the palace, she spent more time in silence in her reading room, only a few times he went out of the palace, to just enjoy the beauty of the city, even then along with his brother Prince Rafael.

"The princess is very graceful and charming.it is very similar to the queen when she was young."

"I've only seen Princess Licorice for the first time, she's really as rumored, she's really beautiful and graceful."

Whispers from honored guests, because the engagement was only attended by nobles and who are still concerned with the kingdom, such as councilors and important people. King Philip had been waiting with Christopher at his side along with the rest of the Federick royal family, he was so handsome in his great clothes, he was wearing the same color as Licorice's daughter, because everything was arranged, and king Philip did not object to it.

The role of Christopher looks upset at Licorice's daughter, Licorice's daughter has not looked directly at her new family candidate, because Licorice's gaze is still fixed below, even though her body is firm and not down, because a princess is not allowed to look down, because a princess is not allowed to duck, that is the law in the kingdom. Princess Licorice ventured to look at them, including staring at her future fiance.

Those emerald eyes instantly stunned the Federick royal family, an innocent beautiful gaze making a calm for those who looked at him. Highlight his eyes so calm, it made Prince Christopher fixated, he looked at the old girl before him, the girl who would be engaged to him. Prince Christopher immediately turned his face away.

"The beautiful eyes that interest me instantly with you princess.but unfortunately you are not for me." The inner person who sees the beauty of Licorice's emerald eyes, it is a pity that he cannot have them, even with just his gaze he was instantly interested.

"Prince Christopher Harley Federick and Licorice Magnolia's daughter Zelda are officially engaged" they have finally been officially, legally, and witnessed by many, one of King Philip's subordinates came forward to give the ring as a sign of their engagement, the couple ring was made specifically for both, yes even though this was only for the alliance of the two kingdoms, it was only for the two kingdoms, just looking at it should look perfect.

Prince Christopher put the ring on without touching Princess Licorice's hand, but he made it look as if he was touching it, whereas when Licorice would put it on Christopher's finger, Christopher quickly pulled his hand, and only half the ring was laid on it.

Applause filled the hall, fireworks were also starting to light up, with beautiful colors in the night sky, this was only the beginning of his painful journey, visible from the prince's treatment of him, and the, it can be ascertained if indeed Prince Christopher does not want it, although princess Licorice is also the same, but he tries to accept it.

The view of Licorice's daughter was empty, while everyone was enjoying this party, Licorice just silently stared, she only showed her fake smile, so that her three brothers did not see the sadness that she was craving. Everyone congratulated the happiness of the two, but princess Licorice felt nothing, only emptiness in her heart.

"Finally my best friend will soon be married.Licorice's daughter is happy, I will pray for you always." the words of someone made her realize, yes Licorice invited her best friend named Rachel Quin Bougenville, who is the one who is the only one who has ever met her, the daughter of a viscount who had long been her best friend.

"Yes, thank you Rachel. Ai. I hope you are always happy." now she smiles sincerely, she hopes that her best friend does not end up like her, who was forced to marry because of political affairs, she said, and to their advantage.

"Tonight you are beautiful..Well, visit often if you have stayed in Federick kingdom, I will definitely continue to wait for you here, waiting for your story with the prince." Licorice looked at Rachel, with a gaze that was hard to decipher. Licorice just nodded, I don't know Rachel, Licorice's daughter doesn't know what her life will be like after getting engaged.

From a distance a man gazes with sadness in his heart, the person he secretly admires, turns out to be married to someone else, it hurts like drowning on the bottom of the sea, it was so hard and difficult for him to accept it.

"This is finally the princess, your secret admirer can no longer look at you, I can no longer look into your beautiful eyes anymore princess, even I can no longer hear your laughter and your voice." screams of her inner heart, usually Licorice's daughter would spend time with her to read books, she often looked into those emerald eyes, she often laughed along with the princess, until she admired him in silence.

It has been two years since they were together, until there was news that the king of Federick came with an engagement to prince Christopher, his second son from his first wife.

"Lucian... Lucian.... "

"Ahh you just surprised me Miss Hazel.... " Hazel gave himself beside Lucian who had been staring at Licorice's daughter, maybe there was something between them.

"Why daydream from now on? are we sad to see Princess Licorice with anyone else?." she asked, but Lucian tried not to tell anyone about her feelings for Princess Licorice, let the name of princess Licorice rest on her heart, he'll just keep it there.

"It's okay Miss Hazel, I'm just exhausted, because yesterday there was a lot of work and activities." she lied, but Hazel believed in that, because yesterday the kingdom was busy.

"Oh yes already... don't be forced Lucian, if tired better rest."

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Hazel, if you'll excuse me." Lucian does not want to linger beside Hazel, because he is not interested in any girl except for Princess Licorice, either since when this happened to him, but every time he is with princess Licorice, he is, his heart was pounding violently, and Lucian finally realized his feelings.

"Prince Christopher's wedding date with Princess Licorice will take place one more month after this engagement, and will take place in the kingdom of Federick." Licorice's wedding announcement has been determined.

Licorice's heart seemed to stop instantly, it felt so painful just by hearing it. Prince Christopher was upset, why Licorice, not Isabelle, he couldn't do anything, it was an absolute decision.

Dismissed was Lucian's hope, one month was not a long time, his three brothers did not expect it to be that fast, their hearts were broken, while Licorice's daughter just silently stared, after hearing the announcement, what power, what, he was already unable to dodge this alliance marriage.

"I will continue to love you, I will not give up princess..... "

Mikhail did not expect his father would be that fast, married his brother to a daughter who really dream for the adam, let alone the incident that night, the, Mikhail will never forget what Christopher and Isabelle did. They had already hurt the girl, who was only a victim of this alliance marriage.

"Cihh.....why so fast.....? akhh.... "