Royal Saga 1: ATHENA, Princess of Costavia

(book 2)Capitolo 20

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ATHENA's POV

I was left speechless while watching the news on the TV. I couldn't believe that someone actually took us pictures and even informed the media about it. We thought that no one saw us that time because all the people around ran away because of the gunshots, but we were wrong.

Even though I didn't have any evidence, I knew that the enemies of Maximus were the ones who were responsible of this. I gritted my teeth. They really wouldn't stop until they succeed on destroying Maximus totally. They didn't succeed on killing him that's why they continue destroying his reputation in people's eyes.

"Oh, my God! I can't believe that they actually believed that you're the one in these pictures, Your Royal Highness." Mrs. Cuesta said while shaking her head in disbelief. She looked like she didn't believe what was on the news but her co-workers didn't say anything. They were just staring at me, confused.

"Why are you quiet, everyone? Don't tell me, you believe that that was Her Royal Highness Athena?" She asked with a hint of frustration when no one commented on what she said before looking at me. "You're not that woman, right, Your Royal Highness? Please, tell—"

I heaved a sigh and a small smile appeared on my face as I interrupted her. "—Mrs. Cuesta, that's enough. There's no need to take this news seriously because this is surely an attempt to destroy the reputation of the Royal Family. Don't worry because the truth will always prevail in the end."

"I'm sorry of my reaction, Your Royal Highness. I just couldn't control my anger when I saw that. My sister was one of the victims of the bombing at the palace that's why when I saw the face of that person, even though he was wearing disguise, I couldn't help but to remember the pain of losing a loved one.

"But then, I realized that this is Princess Athena that they're talking about and there's no way that you would betray Costavia. You've always been good to us and I'm sure that there's an explanation to any of these. At least, that's what I want to believe. I choose to believe in you, Your Royal Highness." It was Sofia, one of the social workers in the orphanage.

"Me too, Your Royal Highness." To my surprise, the others finally spoke and what they said made me emotional yet happy. If only everyone thinks like them, everything would be a lot easier to prove that Maximus was just as victim too.

"Thank you, everyone. I didn't expect this. Don't worry because just like what Mrs. Cuesta said, there's an explanation to any of this. Soon, you will know the truth." I answered and finally, the smile on their faces were back.

Even though I was happy because they chose to believe in me, I couldn't help but to be worried and scared. Scared not for myself but for my family and Maximus.

I knew that these bad people were desperate now and would do everything they could to get what they want to stay on top but I would never let that happen. Maximus would never let that happen.

After that, we went back to the program.

"What happened? Where have you been with the others?" Aria asked me upon seeing me. I forced a smile.

"Something happened."

"Why? What happened?" She suddenly looked worried.

"You'll know soon. Let's concentrate on the program first." She sighed and then nodded her head. That was what we did. We finished the program and then went home after spending time with the children.