10/10/2023
🌹Evelyn Neven 4🌹
"Why now? " Evelyn breathed out
"When else would it be? hmph, If you think my brother would seriously marry some other girl from nowhere you've been mistaken" Jaziel, scoffed turning her face away
Evelyn's heart skipped a beat before speeding up, threatening to fall off her throat.
What does she mean? Wasn't he going to pick a bride today?
"No, he isn't going to pick a bride today, come one he loves you! Why would he marry anyone else?"
"Then… the I don't understand, explain it to me! "
"It's not in my place. But everyone in the court on the day your family emblem was taken away knew you were being punished for a crime you didn't commit. Of course, Father had to bring you to the palace to keep you safe since my brother demanded it. Your parent was placed under house arrest to keep them away from digging in the enemy's backyard. We all know how virtuous and upright your father is, he won't sit still. Ugh even while he was on house arrest he was still working to bring the truth to light" Jaziel explained while helping Evelyn in her new dress.
Once fully dressed, Jaziel admired her work and nodded in approval "Yup, you look so breathtaking, he won't be able to keep his hands off you" she giggled
Lost in thought, Evelyn stood in place, not knowing how to react to the new information she had just received
"Why wasn't I let in on it? We've been in the same castle for three years, you two never talked to me, not even as much as look my way. It felt like you were both accusing me of a crime I didn't commit, like you two didn't believe me or my family! We could never kill so many people!" she yelled angrily, the pain of not being heard filled her heart as more tears poured out of her eyes "It was so painful to pass by your sides all those years. Why didn't you tell me sooner? " she added in a weak voice
"We couldn't " a male voice responded as the four were pushed open "We wanted to but we couldn't" he repeated standing by the door, he stood elegantly dressed in his blue and gold royal robe, his decorative sword hanging by his side, his dark chocolate hair desired in a way that showcased his blue eyes, filled with love and apologies stared at the Evelyn who had on a dress matching his colour, she turned to fully face him, her hands trembling
He walked towards her, stopping only an arm's length from her, to give her enough time to register the situation, but the overwhelming feeling of having her between his arms, where she belonged, took over his rationality as he brought her in for a tight embrace. He held her tenderly but tight enough for both of them to feel each other's racing heart.
"Terrum" she whispered into the embrace, as her trembling hands held his robe tightly.
She needed to make sure he was here this time, not a fraction of her imagination. Like it had been for the past three years.
"God, I miss you so much" the prince breathed out, resting his head on her shoulder and inhaling her rose scent.