The Witch's Curse
Butterflies In My Stomach (ISYANA POV)

~ Bengong ~

Tok Tok Tok

"Daughter, it's time for breakfast, I'm in, yes" Moti broke my daydream. I was awake, but lazy to get out of bed. I'm still daydreaming about the whole night.

I can't forget my future husband's handsome face, as well as his funny expressions as we chatted. Apparently, the Tyrant can make various facial expressions. Different from my expectations.

"Daughter? Hahooooowww.... " Moti shook my body.

"Haissh's.. What sighh... " I frowned, finally conscious of the delusion.

Moti looked astonished, usually, waking up I was always looking for breakfast. This time, why am I silent?

"Daughter.. Aren't you hungry? "

"Yes.. Let's eat,"

Moti took a basin to wash his face before we went to the palace dining room.

"The King and Queen will accompany the princess for breakfast this morning" he explained, combing my hair. I'm so happy to see mom and dad. Because, in a few days, I had to leave for Cordovan Kingdom and get married there.

*

"What's your taste, my daughter?" His Majesty, who finished his breakfast, asked me who ate his meal.

This time it was a bit strange, the food seemed bland, my mind was somewhere else.

"Yes, Dad," My heart is short.

Your Majesty is astonished, but he understands, because, I will soon be the wife of men. Perhaps this is called the marriage blues (pre-wedding syndrome).

"Don't be so sad, son. Father and Mother promise to try to visit you often, "His comfort.

I smiled, but that's not what I was thinking.

I was rethinking that magical night with King Cordovan last night. I didn't think that the beautiful man would be my husband. This time, I did not refuse. Handsome people are the best!

"Daughter, if there's any trouble, tell us, okay?" Her Majesty joined in after putting down her tableware, I nodded with a knotty smile.

The waiters immediately cleaned the dining table and began to prepare a delicious dessert. This time, a honey pancake with chocolate cream next to it, double sweet!

His Majesty seemed to wave his hand at Mr. Chan, the Chief Maid of the Rainbow Palace, to bring something from his office.

Before long, Mr. Chan returned with a box of jewelry, an envelope and an old-fashioned book with a shiny leather cover.

"Daughter, this is your second wedding gift. Your first wedding present must have been spent, right?" The king teased my failed stop plan but it was a waste of money. I grin can't dodge.

"This is a letter from your late mother, and her favorite book. This jewelry box belongs to your mother. Open it when you are free,"

"Thank you, Dad!"

I received a gift from my father with sparkling eyes. My birth mother, Queen Claire was also said to have been born on the Britani Continent, close to the Cordovan Kingdom. Perhaps, this is what made King Zanzabir prioritize relations with the Kingdom of Cordovan compared to other kingdoms.

'Claire's Daily Book for my Daughter'

The title of the leather-bound book. And, strangely enough, no writing was visible.

"Say, it can only be read for Claire's youngest daughter, only," He explained to me. Bizarrely. How-to? I can't read it either.

"Here you go, don't think about it. Here, there's a gift from your other mother, Princess... " Queen Elsha won't lose. He put a gold bag on my desk.

"Daughter, this is a high quality diamond. Use as an emergency fund. One diamond can last you a year,"

HUH UH?

How many diamonds are there?

Did mom tell me to plan on leaving and becoming a rich widow?

"Thank you, mom!" I squealed in excitement, money is indeed the best!

The king looked manyunly, and the Queen smiled in satisfaction. That's how my mom and dad compete to give me the best. Uh. I will definitely miss them. Miss them so much.

*

Walking after breakfast has become my habit to pass the time. I can all enjoy the fresh air and exercise a little before returning to the room.

Usually, I walk to the garden within the palace. There are several gardens in the palace, my favorites are the Labyrinth Garden and the Maharani Garden.

The Labyrinth Garden is located in the Rainbow Palace and has the attraction of a beautiful fountain surrounded by pink roses.

Maharani Park is located in the Ivory Palace of the Queen and has the attraction of the queen's favorite red rose.

In the Labyrinth Garden, I was free to run around untiringly, with no one to see. When I was in the middle of the labyrinth, I usually sip a cup of tea with a sweet snack. I do it when I have a lot of thoughts, it calms my heart.

Dad made a fountain in the middle of the labyrinth garden for Akbar and other brothers. We were so happy to play together here as kids.

I remember those days, although this time was certainly different. In fact, on the day of my engagement, only Brother Akbar came. The other brothers are invisible.

According to Mr. Chan, Sister Celine-Second Sister, was absent due to her in-laws train accident. They had to be treated intensively at the residence, so that the elder brother replaced the duties of his mother-in-law temporarily. Sister Ghaida-third sister, also could not attend because she was abroad to accompany her husband. Their thriving family business requires that the couple travel from time to time. Brother Nooriyah-fourth sister and my brother, was pregnant, so it was not possible to travel far. The Duchy of Ishore was quite rugged and not a light terrain for pregnant women to traverse. Be my three older sisters not celebrating my engagement party. Actually I am quite sad, but I try to understand because this is included in the household exercise. Must be an adult!

"Daughter, let's go back yuk," Take Moti while fanning her neck. Today was a bit hot, so we reduced the exercise time and prepared to go back to the room.

Unsuspectedly...

"Daughter... You're here?"

A male figure suddenly emerged from the turn of the labyrinth.

"Mark!"

I smiled to welcome him.

Her hair was a little messy, probably because it was still early in the morning. But it seems, he has taken a bath, I slightly smell the same scent of his body as last night. Has he not taken a shower?

Mark then walked slowly towards me, holding a pink rose. A moment later, he pinned the rose into my ear while whispering, "This is for last night's gift,"

My cheeks are blushing, my face is warming, my heart is pounding. Moti who saw the scene looked shocked. His eyes did not blink for a second.

"Se... last night? What's up, Princess???" tanyanya.

"Srsstttt!!!!" I shut Mark's mouth that was giggling. His adjutant, what was his name, Sir Albert, if not mistaken, turned his head in the other direction while holding a laugh.

"Mark!!" my protest. He laughed out loud and clasped my hand that covered his mouth. Suddenly, my hand was drawn closer. Our faces are not distant. His nose almost touched my nose. I can't breathe!

"Daughter... "

Uh!

We distanced ourselves awkwardly. Basic motives of the bully!

"So, what were you guys doing last night???" Still discussed, I grabbed his ear, "Kepo!!!"

Sir Albert and Markian looked at each other and smiled suspiciously. I pulled Moti to go back to my room immediately.

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