Corsets Are Uncomfortable And Annoying.

Chapter 3

I cannot believe  Edwards selfish behaviour. I am furious! I was one to look up to my brother even though he is younger than me. He always seemed so brave, so powerful. Now he has stepped on his reputation and spat on it.

Until  he is ready to face me and apologize I will not forgive him.

After I had rudely slammed the door I saw Robert, Beatrice and Alfred standing outside the door.

"Eavesdropping is very rude and will not be tolerated in this castle." I said calmly.

"Sorry majesty." Robert bowed his head,"  We were just...investigating what all the yelling was about." He continued and Beatrice and Alfred nodded their heads agreeing with Roberts excuse.

They worshipped him, I swear.

"Now is not the time for excuses, Robert." I sighed heavily and pushed past them.

"What is wrong with her?" Beatrice whispered so loudly that it is a great shame to call it a whisper.

I quickly spun around," What is wrong is that our brother is a cowardly human who is afraid of some chair, but I'm pretty sure you already heard because you were behind that door half the time!!!" I pointed to the door I had just come out from.

Without another word I turned around and ran down the hall to my room.

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It was dinner time and the table was filled with awkward silence. I still had to sit next to Edward which made both of us uncomfortable. I am still very angry and everybody is obviously scared to talk because they think I might explode.

"I went around the gardens today and found a new flower." Beatrice dared to speak, looking at me for approval which I nodded to her.

"That sounds wonderful Bea, what flower?" I asked sticking a piece of chicken in my mouth.

"A daisy, it was very pretty. I didn't pick it because I knew it would die." She explained.

"How very thoughtful of you. Did you go alone?" I asked.

"I went with Edward." She smiled.

I didn't say anything after that. Nobody else did either, they got the hint that I didn't want to speak.

"Stop acting like this, Annie." Edward whispered angrily beside me.

"If you want me to stop you have to stop being a coward and become king and not disappoint the former queen." I spoke to him calmly.

"We can set new rules! We can put the eldest to become leader! It shan't only be the eldest son!" Edward exclaimed.

"Edward! Listen to yourself! Just because we are the royal family does not mean we can make such big decisions like that!" I raised my voice and set my fork down.

"Maybe I don't want to be king! Just because it is difficult doesn't mean we can't!" He yelled.

"Stop acting like this in front of the children! They don't deserve to watch this! Calm down and eat." I said, waving a hand to all the people around.

"We can't keep avoiding this conversation!" He yelled getting up from his seat.

"Children," They looked up at me " You may be excused from the table." I said calmly getting up from my chair as all our siblings scurried out of the room quickly followed by some servants.

"Why are you making this so difficult!? You are the eldest out of us, you are the right heir to the throne!"

"Eddie! Do you hear yourself! You're not the Edward I know! Do you not know of the law?! The eldest son must be crowned king! Not daughter!"

"I don't want to be king, Annie. I can't, I'll be horrible. I will bring great shame to the family and you!" He wailed throwing his arms up in the air.

"Its not whether or not you want to Ed. Why are you throwing such a tantrum?" I asked.

"I'm terrified, Anna. Wh-what if I completely embarrass Mama 's work. I don't want to humiliate you! Especially you!" He raied both hands pointing at me.

"You'll only humiliate us more if you make a woman get on a thrown because you're too cowardly to get on the throne! Just because you become king does not mean everyone is going to abandon  you. We will all still be here and support you!Especially me, I will be here every step of the way, I won't leave your side, I will help you make decisions for this country I promise." I said taking his hand in mine.

"But I can't." He pulls his hand from mine and leaves the room.