Ronica's secret

Ronica.

Ronica woke up with a heart-throbbing feeling in her chest. she sat in a cold sweat and exhaled sharply. this was normal for a person like Ronica. the moonlight enlightening her huge room told her it was still midnight. she threw away the silky sheets that were on her. crawling out of bed she grabbed her robe and swung it on her sweaty shoulders. her silk dress dragged with her to the balcony. the cold wind hit her face making her realize that it was still a cold mid-December night.

Ronica breathed and closed her eyes letting the cold wind flow through her blond curly hair. she sat there till she felt better this was Ronica's daily schedule whenever she had nightmares she'd go to the balcony and sit there till her breath got steady and returned to sleep. little did she know someone was sharing the schedule with her.  

the black figure in a robe stood just beneath the Balcony staring at Ronica. hatred, jealousy, and fear took over its face. his eyes darting at hers. but Ronica was too sleepy to notice that figure. 

after Ronica left and closed her Balcony doors the figure disappeared into the darkness. no one knew who it was, and where it was from. 

the morning sunlight in Ronica's room woke her up she sat straight and bought her silk sheets to her face, she curled up her legs to her face and placed a chin on them rubbing her hands on her bear arms. she sat there till it seemed like forever. recalling all the nightmares over and over again. she was near to having a panic attack before she heard a knock on her door. it was Emily her servant. well, she took her as a best friend.

"yes?" she asked

"Emily here" Emily's shrill voice spoke 

"come in," Ronica told 

Emily barged into the room and bowed. she was wearing her usual grey gown. her red hair was tied up in a bun she looked like she came straight from the garbage can.

"i suppose you finished dusting" Ronica giggled 

"mhm. i did. and now I'll be dressing you up" she told opening my wardrobe.

"emerald? pink or cream? which gown?" she took out three dresses.

the emerald was plane mermaid style a ruby was pasted on its neck the sleeves were puffed and long. the pink was plain and decorated with flowers. Ronica found the cream gown more attractive. 

"the cream gown will do" she rubbed her eyes

"I'll go wash up," Ronica told 

she dragged herself out of the bed and went to her bathroom. washing her face a few times she combed her silky curly blond hair.

"do you know? the king and the queen are inviting a Royal family to the castle" Emily informed

"really? who are they?" 

Emily's expression drowned and she looked down at her feet.

"eh- I don't know" 

"Emily come on I know that you know, stop lying" Ronica was convinced 

"it's Albert's family" she whispered 

"why?" Ronica asked

"I really don't know that, but I heard them talking about some eh-, business"

Ronica went silent. altho Albert was her father's brother but she disliked him for a reason. every time he came, he talked about the wedding with his non-existing son whom Ronica had never known of. 

"When are they coming?" Ronica asked

"eh- tonight maybe" 

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