the wondering

I've Decided

   Since Leinal has left the room, things became dead silent.

As Laura dresses me, I notice
That her hands have become more
bruised than ever.

As she tightens my corset, I stare out to my front porch, where I usually am in the day. "Is this too tight?" She asks. "No, this is just right." I turn around to face her. "What is wrong, Princess?" I reach out for her hands. "I-is something bothering you?! If so please tell me!" She tightens her grip on my hand. "Laura." "Y-yes?" I smile at her blushing face. "Your hands, you have very beautiful hands. Please, don't push yourself into doing anything. My orders." She smiles and curtsies before me in her maid uniform, "As you wish."

"Laura, when will you be going to the village again?" I ask softly. "Next Thursday morning, why must you ask?" I look into her eyes, "Help me escape."

11:20 pm

    I walk into the dining room with just my brother and I. Of course, the guards at the door as well. The whole table is scilent, for a while. Just until my brother opens his mouth, and concludes with, "In a month you will be meeting with Prince Derrick of The East. King Gordan Mjar Donivan, and I have already planned a marriage. It will be held on the-" "Marriage?!" I slam my fists on the table unable to clench anymore anger into my heart. I stare straight into who once was my brothers green eyes. "Your eyes, they used to be so bright." Leinal's expression became threatening. "Before, you had this brightness on you! You had courage, you were kind, you were my reliable prince." Tears begin to reach my cheeks. "Reina." "What happened to you!? Why won't you ever speak to me!?" "Reina." "Have you ever concidered how I felt!?" I began to break down. "Leinal, please tell me. Do you enjoy torturing me?" Leinal gets out of his seat.
One
"I am your sister aren't I?"
Two
"Would mother want us to just ignore each other like this?"
Three
"Would father want us looking so weak like this?"
Four
"Making decisions with The King of The East."
Five
"I don't want this!-"
SLAP
"Prince Leinal!" The guards yell. He stops them with his hand, and pointing to leave the dining room. The guards bowing in agreement, while I am on the ground with my hand on my cheek. Leinal looks at me like an insect, "Reina, I am the Prince Leinal of The South. My Mother, Sawwa Tonno Keyana died with my Father, Bhallen Hana Keyana. In replacement, I became in charge of The South Kingdom of Makreahm. Who are you?" I look up at Leinal, "Let me ask you again. Who are you? Because to me you look like a pathetic young woman who cannot walk on her own two feet." I look to the ground. I get up, and face my brother seriously, "I am Princess Reina, my Mother, Sawwa Tonno Keyana died with my Father, Bhallen Hana Keyana as well. Along with my Brother Leinal Marvin Kayana, we rule the Northern kingdom." I look up at him, he has a face of disappointment, but acceptance as well, "If that is how important you are, I suggest you remember your identity. Now, it's like I said, everything is decided. This marriage is happening if you like it or not." With that said, he leaves what used to be such a peaceful dining room.