
The palace is in an uproar with news of Stella's disappearance from her residence. The treachery that was trying to be sealed overflowed instantly because of the King's order to bring back Stella with the call of a traitor, alive or dead to be judged!
Xavier faced his father as soon as he arrived at the palace. Seen the king still with his wrath rising. “Dad ...”
“You can't blame me. I was just following your brother's wishes,” said the King interrupting Xavier's remarks.
“Since she left this palace, she is no longer my daughter. No longer the princess of this kingdom. His status was only a betrayal,” the King went.
Xavier. The decision of the father seems to be final and in such a difficult mood, it is difficult to assuage him. Xavier gave a rough sigh. He rubbed his forehead. What was his sister really thinking? Why fled? With a waiter!
Just wait!!
Xavier scrunched his forehead remembering Stella's male servant, Jade. The waiter if he thinks about it again, is suspicious. “I'll find Stella,” said Xavier, bowing respectfully before leaving the King's study.
“I don't want to do this either. But, the parliament already knows it,” muttered the King. It is also a dilemma and a despair. As the King of course the interests of the country should be prioritized only as a father, he failed, failed to educate and failed to protect. Right now, he is in a cold war with the Queen. The Queen already knows about what happened to Stella, and the royal family is not doing well.
On the other hand, leaving the excitement and fog of the palace, Roxena was enjoying a beautiful afternoon from the gazebo of Lawrence's main residence. With a cream-colored dress, he sat leaning with his hands propped up, his eyes closed with a smile depicting that he was in a good mood.
Mr. Lawrence came to Roxena with a tray of afternoon snacks, complete with kiwi fruit juice. Gerald's at work. He will leave on the day of departure until his return. Understand the task of a doctor is difficult to abandon. While Roxena did choose to take a quiet day.
Mr. Lawrence put his luggage on the table in the gazebo. He sat carefully and observed the princess's face. His face was radiant, the hue of his face was much better, very good in fact. Relief emanated, indicating the princess had found her happiness.
“What do you think with that smile?” Mr. Lawrence gasped softly at hearing that.
“You didn't sleep?”
“I woke up when I heard footsteps.” Roxena opened her eyes. Roxena did not lose her sensitivity to the slightest sound. Mr. Lawrence chuckled softly. He then looked back at Roxena.
"Dad pay attention again, you're much fatter than you were before, Xena. Do you rarely exercise?"asked Mr. Lawrence curiously. Little did he know Roxena's routine. Despite being busy, Roxena still exercises to maintain her body shape.
"Maybe this back is a bit quiet. I'm gaining weight." Still didn't tell me about her pregnancy.
Mr. Lawrence nodded in understanding. "Thank God then."
Roxena sat down cross-legged then took her kiwi juice.
"Returning this time, is there something you want to do, Xena?"ask Mr. Lawrence.
"Something? There may. I haven't thought about it yet" Roxena replied. All Roxena has in mind right now is to imagine Gerald's reaction later when Roxena tells her about her pregnancy. It was more important than that meeting.
"You have changed, Xena" said Mr. Lawrence.
"Not at all. It's only temporary" Roxena denied.
"Is there a special reason?"search Mr. Lawrence.
"Not knowing." Roxena shrugged her shoulders indifferently.
Mr. Lawrence did not ask again. He breathed slowly. Looks pensive. And a few moments later, his eyes glazed over. Roxena who had just finished her kiwi juice, took a quick glance. His expression did not change, indifferent.
“What do you want to cry for?”ask Roxena flat.
“Do not know. Dad just wanted to cry,” replied Mr. Lawrence, wiping the corner of his eye.
“If you want to cry, cry. I won't be bothered with that. But, I don't know how to cheer up,” Roxena said with an indifferent face but her words were affectionate.
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Stella wakes up in a room with a masculine feel that is so thick. The color of the room is dominated by black and furniture that looks so luxurious. A room foreign to him. A haggard and dull face with messy clothes. Smelled an unpleasant smell from her body, a smell that Stella hated.
Stella remembers the decision she made. Actually not full of consideration because he was exposed to manipulative and suggestions from Jade who always whispered words, brainwashing.
Think again, Stella. News of your engagement cancellation has been announced. The matter of the rebellion plan you're in sooner or later will be revealed. Even if your father was king, they wouldn't be able to protect you from punishment and do you know the punishment of a traitor? Death sentence!!
Therefore, let's go with me. Free from this stifling palace. I guarantee you'll live well without any flaws. I also guarantee your safety.
Stella's words drugged her and she extended her hand to Jade. “Bring me away!”
“Is this how to ask for help?” Stella. Jade is really outrageous. Stella bit her lower lip.
“I beg you to take me away from here, Jade. I ... will marry you.” A satisfied smile was engraved on Jade's lips. He received Stella's helping hand and kissed the back of this hand. Stella closed her eyes. His feelings are mixed.
“By pleasure, Lady.”
Stella opened her eyes, and she found that some people had entered the room. With his life all this time, immediately knowing that they are servants.
“Mr Jade asked us to help you prepare, Miss,” one of them said.
“Where is Jade?”
“Master is having business, Miss. We will help you.”
Stella then helped prepare by them. Clean yourself and help you get dressed. It was only then that Stella realized that she was wearing a white wedding dress. His tongue was a bit off, Jade was really serious about what he said. She is so beautiful. His haggard and dull face disappeared instantly. Her eye bags are also covered with make up.
“Mari, Miss.” Then Stella is guided out, to where the blessing will be done.
There Stella found a few more people. Stella could not see the details of where she was at the moment, her head and face were covered in a hood with a thick enough cloth.
“Mr on the way, we just wait.”
“Please of her bride-to-be.”
“I'm surprised you announced you were getting married. I think she'll be like those women before.”
“Maybe Mister has already determined his future. Just why should a country disgrace?”
Stella heard the whispers. His mixed feelings are getting worse. Restless, nervous, angry, emotional, sad all he felt especially after hearing that Jade was a playboy. He again doubted his decision.
Can you still run?
But, run where?
Himself trapped!!
“Master is not a reckless person. We must not question his decision!” That bold sentence stopped the whispers.
“Master!!”
They exclaimed as a tall and handsome male figure walked into the room. Stella was also stunned. His body tensed up for a moment.
Jade came in wearing a white suit, very handsome. He stepped over to Stella and whispered, “ya, finally .. I've been waiting a long time for this, Stella. I'll treat you very well.”
Stella shudders. That low voice was extremely terrifying coupled with a grin.
“Start the show!!”order Jade.
The series of blessing events began. Stella is now officially Jade's wife. “Welcome, Stella.”
Stella's new life begins.
Lady, thank you for the legit toy.
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“Lady, is it okay to allow Jade to marry that woman?”erin asked during a visit to Lawrence's main residence to say a few things.
“What are you worried about, Erin?”roxena asked back, there seemed to be no worry on her expression.
“Let however Stella is the son of a King. Do you believe that he really gave up?”
“Redy? Maybe not. But, did you underestimate Jade's character, Erin? He's a manipulative LS playboy. Or maybe you've forgotten the real Jade?”
Hearing that, Erin directly rubbed her nape.
“That crazy guy! You're right, Miss. Nothing to worry about!!” Hurriedly answered so. Rocena laughed crisply.
“Tomorrow I will go a few days, you handle as long as I am not in place,” Roxena said.
“Good, Miss.”
Erin then resigned because her business was finished. Roxena then checked her phone. Jade sent the wedding photo to her, Smiling thinly.
“Run from the crocodile's mouth and the lion's mouth but instead fell to hell. Stella, enjoy your choice.”
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“You're not coming?”ask Gerald who saw Roxena stay in the car.
“Nothing I want to say. You're supposed to make a confession to him anyway?”
Gerald laughed awkwardly. He then went out and went to the tomb of Roxena's mother. Be down in paying respect. His expression was guilty, embarrassed by the harsh words he had uttered in this place. This time it came to make up for it.
Gerald then squatted down, to put a few stalks of white roses on top of the tomb. “Mother.”
“Let me introduce myself once again. I'm Gerald Chaddrik, the husband of your daughter, Xena. Mother, I want to apologize as well as swear to you. I'm very sorry for my rudeness the first time I visited you. Really, I was out of control at the time. However, at this time I have got an answer and I realize it, I admit it that I love Xena very much, even for so long I love her.”
“I hope Mom bless and pray for our relationship.”
Gerald took a deep breath. “I swear I will look after and make Xena happy for the rest of my life. I'm not gonna hurt him. I swear on you, Mother.”
Not a promise but an oath. Her responsibility is no longer only to Roxena's mother but also to God.
“Thank you for giving birth to a beautiful and strong daughter like Xena. I will never disappoint Xena again, I swear to it.”
After saying everything she wanted to say, Gerald paid his respects again before turning around and returning to the car. “It's done?”
“Hm.”
Roxena did not ask again. They left the cemetery. And tomorrow, they will leave early in the morning to attend a family gathering. Autumn is at its end and winter is coming soon. That is, soon Christmas and the new year will come soon. Roxena was really looking forward to the things that had originally become wishful thinking and the thorns in her heart being paid off completely.