As soon as I looked into her eyes, the memories that were buried bloomed like a flower. A tear dropped from my eyes, part of me knew her and the other part of me doesn't. I know her, is what I thought, trying to figure out who she was, as she walks away, I wanted to run to her and ask her name but part of me want to know her by myself. I knew her...
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Susanna Wright, the wife of the crown prince David Wright, were both expecting a baby. By the time Susanna was 8 months pregnant with her baby. She decided to name the unborn child Carlos if it were to be born as a male, and Carla if it were to be born as a female. Thus both the couple waited until the final month came.
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After a month of waiting, it was a boy and Carlos has been born. The kingdom was full of joy yet, it did not compare to the spark of joy David had. As it was one of the happiest, he had ever been. The King and Queen, who are David's parents, wanted to pass their throne to both Susanna and David. But both Susanna and David had a different idea in mind. Before Carlos was born, the two of them thought that it would be better if they were to live somewhere else than Aukremore. Somewhere Far away where they are not known to be wealthy nor were they known to be a part of the royal family or what they call, the Aukremore Dynasty. To live where both money and having royal blood aren't so important. They've wanted Carlos to live and experience an ordinary life where there is only love, care, kindness, and hard work. No gambling, no fame, and no golden spoon.
The King and Queen had no other choice but to let them do as they please, But on one condition...
"Never let them know your true identities. I want both of you to fake your names and use them for the rest of your lives. I know this might be a bit too much but it's for both of you and your baby Carlos to stay safe. Or else the plans you have for Carlos will be in shambles." The Queen said with a clear worried tone.
David hugged his mother as a sign of comfort.
"Don't worry mother, we've already been ready ever since the start. And please promise me one thing, that you won't disguise yourselves just to visit us. I promise that we'll send you a letter once a year. This is also for you and papa's safety" David said to his mother as he looked at her sadly yet reassuringly.
"Yes mother, don't worry about us, we can take care of ourselves. We promise we'll be safe." Susanna said to her mother-in-law and hugged her lovingly.
"Isn't once a year a bit greedy? C'mon son, surely you could update us every month about Carlos growing up! Where is the joy in that?" The king looked disapprovingly at David, however, David just laughed it off. "You better take care of both your son and your wife, son. If anything happened, ANYTHING-- You know what I'll do!" The king said like he was threatening David and gave Susanna a big loving hug like she was his own daughter. But both Sue and David just laughed it off.
The last remaining days were spent happily as the Wright family filled it with laughter and joy before the day arrived for Susanna and David to leave the kingdom. After a few days of hectic packing and changing their names to Kenny and Riana Jimson, and Carlos to Hanes Jimson. They practiced many times on how to act like the ordinary village people. From talking to doing things they are new to. Susanna read many cooking books to be able to cook, while David read a few books about farming and fishing. Both of them finally decided on where they would stay for the rest of their lives. Where some of their servants came from. The Village of Cuidado. The Village of Cuidado is the village known to have the most loving and caring people that live there. The people there were rumored to be very cheerful and helpful to others. This village was a very far away place from the kingdom. Thus they estimated that it would take 2 to 3 days until they arrived at the village. They were nervous since they'd never experienced the ordinary life of their people. All their life, they experienced the luxury of life where they were holding a golden spoon, as people were there to cook for them, clean for them, wash their clothes for them and assist them with anything they needed. As well as guarding them wherever they go. But this time, they will do it on their own. No one will ever be by their side to assist them nor to guard them in need. They'll live this life for their only son, Carlos.. known as Hanes now. It was also for them to experience the hardships of the people who held a wooden spoon.
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The day had finally come, they were ready to leave their home where they lived half of their life. To take on a new life in The Village of Cuidado. They have been waiting for this day to come and yet the time has arrived. Both the queen and king hugged them farewell and kissed their grandson on his forehead as he was sleeping quietly in the arms of the now-known Riana. Carlos, who was the rightful prince, was now the ordinary boy Hanes. As they went on the carriage. It was time to leave.
"Are you ready Sue?" Asked David to his wife, Susanna.
"Yes, we should be leaving," Susanna replied and she turned to face his loving parents-in-law. She waved goodbye, and David waved too after her.
The Queen finally broke down into tears as the carriage was getting farther away. They waved farewell.
"Please send us a letter every month!! We will be waiting for it!" The King said, holding back his tears and trying not to let his grandson hear his sorrows. But he couldn't hold it much longer. He finally burst into tears loudly like a sound of a baby crying for its mother not to leave him.
"SUE! DAVID! PLEASE BE CAREFUL ON YOUR JOURNEY! AND HAVE FUN WITH YOUR NEW LIFE!" The King cried as they watched the carriage disappear from their sight. The Queen hugged the King so tightly to hide her crying face.
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Will they have a successful life in The Village of Cuidado? Or will everything go into shambles?
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Behind The Lies
RomanceA boy was born with royal blood, he was supposed to be a prince but his parents decided to live a low life where having royal blood isn't important. They've decided to live in a village where people don't know their true identity, the village where...
