Ella woke up next afternoon still feeling better and fresh than yesterday. She got up and went to the bathroom and took a long bath to relax herself. After a long time in the bathtub she got up, dried herself and wrapped a towel around her body. She went to her room and opened her cupboard, all the clothes she had brought were already hanging there, she just picked a baby pink dress and started to dress up.
Still a bit tired she went down the royal hall where only the Kings and her mother were present, suppressing a yawn she said, ''Morning.''
''It's afternoon dear.'' her father replied.
''It is? Why didn't anyone wake me up?'' she asked.
''We thought it was better for you to take some rest, after all you used almost all of your powers for your aunt.'' her uncle replied.
Remembering about her she asked, ''How is she? Did she wake up?'' she asked.
''Yes, early in the morning. But she is supposed to stay in bed to fully recover.'' King Desmond replied.
''Where is everyone else?'' she asked giving a sweeping look to her surroundings.
''They're in the garden. And also, we all have been invited to a wedding tomorrow.'' Queen Miranda spoke.
''Wedding? Whose wedding?'' she asked as it had been a long time since she attended the last wedding of a prince whose name she didn't remember.
''Wedding of Princess Elizabeth. Heiress of kingdom Regulus. As we all are busy, so you kids can go as our representatives.'' King Raymond replied.
Remembering quite well who Elizabeth was, she agreed with her uncle to go and attend the wedding. At least she could be with Eric there. It was the least she could do for him.
''I'm hungry, I'm going to the kitchen.'' she said and left them.
After extinguishing the fire of hunger she went to her room to write a letter to Nate and inform him about her location and that she treated her aunt from the disease he had told her.. Then she went in the garden for a walk, it was just perfect everything was quiet, peaceful and calm, just the way she wanted everything.
''Ella!'' It was James. Ella turned around and saw him walking towards her with Amber and Aston by his side. She raised her brows in a questioning manner at him.
''We are really sorry. We did not know anything about it. If we had known, I swear we would have killed him.'' James said in a serious tone.
''Um... Thank you for your devotion James, but what are you talking about?'' Ella asked scrunching her brows.
''Edward and Elizabeth are getting married.'' Aston informed her.
Ella remained silence in response. She did not know what to say. But after some time she spoke, ''It does not matter. He was a waste of space and time anyways. A crumpled piece of the past.'' she paused and asked. ''How's Eric?''
''He's fine. Well, we should say he is relieved. Thomas and he went for some kingdom business.''Amber replied. ''I don't even want to go to the wedding, it's just because of my parents.'' she sighed.
''What about you, Ella? Will you go to the wedding tomorrow?'' Amber asked her.
''Of course, I will! Weddings are something that should not be missed.'' Ella replied merrily.
''Well, we will have to pick dresses then. Will you join me?'' Amber asked her.
''Mhm...'' Ella nodded.
''Well boys. We have stuff to do. See you later.'' With that Amber and Ella went back inside the palace for the wedding preparations.
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They set out for Kingdom Regulus at dawn. Ella decided to wear a light pink ball gown with dark pink embroidery on it and matching jewelry.
They reached the palace at midday and were warmly welcomed by kings and queens of Regulus and Draconis. Both the kingdoms were small compared to Asteria and Vyamar.
They all were sitting at their table. At the wedding was not the only reason Ella had in her mind. 'Now, where is he?' she asked herself and at that moment a voice caught the attention of everyone in the room.
''My respects, Your majesties.'' It was David.
''Hello, David.'' Ella was the first one to reply.
''How are you, princess Ella.'' he asked Ella with a smile.
''I'm doing just fine, what about you?'' she asked in return.
''Well as for me, I was quite busy.'' he replied.
''Come have a seat.'' Ella invited him at their table.
They sat and talked, everyone was getting to know the duke's son. He was funny and a great charmer the boys got along really well with him and his taste. David told them that he was not the eldest son so the title was not his to take.
''I think I would have you as my adviser.'' James said between laughs as David said something hysterical.
''That would be my pleasure, Prince James.'' he replied faking a bow.
''Guys, there is still some time for the ceremony to start, I'll be right back.'' Ella said and excused herself from the table. Ella started to roam in the palace's halls. The palace was big but not as big as her home palace. After roaming in many corridors, she opened a door which was at the end of the hall. Thinking that it would lead to another corridor, she opened it. But instead it was a study room. She was about to exit the room when her eyes fell on a piece of parchment on a table that was close to the door.
She covered her mouth with her hands as her eyes grew wide, reading the contents of the letter. It was from Draconis' king to Regulus'king. The letter said,
King John,
I agree with your words. Xavier is back. He will definitely kill more royalties. We should soon make an alliance with some other kingdoms and rise against Asteria and Vyamar. We can't stand against Xavier, he is too strong. May be, then he won't make a move against us. We will talk about this when I will visit your palace at the wedding.
Yours sincerely,
King Weber.
And beneath it was his royal stamp.
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FantasiElla's life as a princess was going very well until she met a boy and came to know about the truth which tore her family apart many years ago. Will she be able to mend what was broken...... Will she be able to undo the devastation which cursed her...
