Have you ever found yourself in a place where you shouldn't be? Loving someone you should stay away from? And then you fight everyone to get the one who you desire even if it destroys you?
Yes I got stuck in this trap too.
Loving someone isn't easy that's why I never tried but when I tried, my life got upside down.
I was now standing in front of the one I loved, opposing them, waiting for them to put a dagger in my heart.
It started a year ago before the whole bloodshed mess I am right now into.
*An Year Ago*
She walks past through the people in the market, running back to the palace. She was wearing a disguise but still her rich fragrance was lingering in her clothes, she was the princess of the Crimson Kingdom.
"Agh! How did they recognise me?!" She yells
The royal guards were running after her
She gets inside the palace, panting and trying to hold her breath. The guards were also out of breath because of her.
"Y-your highness, your majesty wants to see you..." One of the guards says, his voice was imbalanced because of the chase
Agh! These guards never let me run away on my own!
"Fine, let's go,"
She stands in front of the throne of her father
"Why are you wearing peasant clothes again?" Her father says
"Because it's a disguise dad," she huffs
"Get ready for the ball tonight, the king and his son of Jade Kingdom are gonna visit us," Her father says
"And also, try to get close to the prince," He says
"What? Why would I do that?" She says in frustration
"Because I want you to," He says
"Fine, I will pretend to be a good princess,"
"Wait, I forgot to tell you something," He says while grinning
"What is it now?" She says looking up at him
"I have got your favourite cake at the party, so don't dare to run away,"
Is he bribing me now!
She goes back to her bedroom, she lays down on the bed looking up to the ceiling
My name is Athena Crimson, the biological daughter of the king of the Crimson Kingdom. My mother travels here and there, my father allowed it because he loves her too much, so I don't see her often. I have 20 adopted brothers, they all are warriors of our kingdom, yeah damn 20 brothers. The reason to adopt them? Because it's a tradition in our kingdom, if you want to have a strong and unflinching kingdom, then you need to have sons. The reason my father got 20 sons was because he wanted to prove to the other kingdoms that his army is strong.
He had these many sons but he never forgets about me, he always takes care of me. You know what's the best thing? He even allowed me to join the black regiment. He trained me by himself when I was younger, so yeah I am strong due to his blood and his perfect training.
In the night, Athena enters the ball room. She was wearing a graceful gown, a deep wine-red glitter gown with a high halter neckline and a fitted body-hugging shape. It features sheer layered ruffles from the waist down, creating a dramatic, elegant, and royal look. The shimmering fabric adds a luxurious and glamorous touch. She walks inside with grace and confidence.
She sees her father with the Jade Kingdom's king. Both laughing as if they were not bloody enemies.
After greeting guests in the hall, she stands by the drinks counter.
"Huh my dad said the prince of that kingdom is also gonna come, looks like he doesn't like parties like me that's why he's not here, I wonder if he's like his father too, a cruel man who never forgives others," she mutters to herself while sipping her drink
"Need some company?"
She hears a male voice, a recognisable one.