Chapter 23 The Stubborn Crown

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William

I saw Bishop George's eyes widen when he saw the crown on the glass box. We are already sitting in our respective seats. The King is on his throne, my mother is in his right and I am sitting on his left. Lucas is in front of us with the other guests. The Bishop is standing in front of the throne, making an announcement.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Your Majesties, Your Highness... we are in this another milestone of our Kingdom where our prince, Prince William is here to announce that he is looking for a wife, the next Princess of Cordonia." Napapikit ako. Naikuyom ko ang mga kamay ko but I block my emotions. Murmurs from the guest can be heard. Some ladies are already giggling.

I need to trust her.

"And now, the crown for the future Princess is in front of us... may we asked each household to send one of their finest member who will represent each family..." Para akong laruan na sunod-sunuran sa gustong mangyari ang ibang tao sa akin. Ganito rin ba ang nangyari sa tatay ko? Kinailangan niyang pakasalan ang dating reyna bago niya nalamang may anak siya kay mama? Dahil iyon ang sabi ng batas?!

Naputol ang pagsasalita ni Bishop George nang marinig namin si Theo na pumapalakpak. Parang tubig na nahati ang mga guest namin ng dumaan si Theo.

"Theo, what is this?" Pinigilan ni Lucas si Theo sa pagpunta sa throne but he pushed his brother aside.

"This is not the real crown." Sigaw ni Theo. Kinuha niya ang baril sa waist band niya at binaril ang glass box. Napasigaw ang mga guest sa tunog ng baril. Kinuha ni Theo ang replica, itinaas niya ito at pinakatitigan.
"I'm impressed William, this looks exactly like the real crown." He looked at me and throw the crown at my feet. The guards are on high alert. Henry has his sword...
"What does the law says? Whoever has the crown during Coronation Night should be the next Princess or next in line. Where is the real crown? The Royal Family is deceiving you." Sigaw ni Theo.

"Stop this non-sense, Theo," I shouted. Tumayo ako and he pointed the gun in front of me.
"You are a disgrace in this family, Theo." Sigaw ni Lucas. Now he pointed his gun at Lucas.
"Am I? Or this bastard Prince you all loved the most? Well Your Highness, meet your wife to be... The new Princess of Cordonia." Theo shouted.

Nobody move...only the shadows that were hiding on pillars.. The Armenian MOBs are here.

"Princess... it's your cue. Show yourself to your new kingdom." Hinahanap ng tingin ni Theo si Charlotte.

"Ah, are you looking for Charlotte?" Tanong ni Jacqueline. She's walking towards us with a smirk on her face.

I slow smile form on my face as I saw the crown on her head. She looks like a badass princess in her camouflage.

"Sorry, she's kinda sleeping right now. And this crown just stuck on my head." Jacqueline tried to take out the crown but it's really stuck.
"You bloody fool..." Sigaw ni Theo sa akin.

The Armenian MOB started to move. Napaupo ang mga guest dahil sa putok ng mga baril. Naiwang nakatayo si Jacquline at Lucas. Si Henry ay may hawak na Armenian. Merong nakatutok na baril sa ulo ko at sa hari. Nanginginig si mama sa upuan.

"Well, well... Princess... Congratulations. But you will not be the next in line. It is my brother." Tumatawang sabi ni Theo.
"Oh, Lucas is not your brother. Sorry, Your Grace..." Tumingin si Jacqueline kay Lucas. Nahinto sa paglalakad si Theo.
"Your real father is Bishop George and you know it. Say hi to daddy." Tinuro ni Jacqueline si Bishop George na namutla sa sinabi niya. Nagdilim ang mukha ni Theo. Kasabay ng pagpanik ni Theo sa hagdanan papunta sa Hari ay siyang pagputok ng baril.

Bumuhal ang Armenian na nakatutok sa ulo ko at sa Hari. Duguan ang mga ulo nila. Humarang si Bishop kay Theo nang tangkain nitong barilin ang hari.

"Father." Sigaw ko. Nabuhal ang hari dahil sa pagbagsak ni Bishop sa harapan niya. Tinamaan ito sa balikat.

Lahat ng baril ay nakatutok kay Theo habang ginawa niyang human shield si mama. Isang espada ang nakatutok sa leeg niya.

"Drop your weapon, Theo. There is no exit." I told him. Nanginginig ang buong katawan ko sa galit at sa takot. Namumutla na si mama.
"Oh but there is... I will kill you all, starting with your new Princess. Until I am the last in line." Sagot ni Theo na parang nawala na sa katinuan.

"Release the Queen. Take me as your hostage." Itinaas ni Jacqueline ang dalawang kamay niya na may hawak na baril.

No... Why the hell I am useless?!

"Take me. Release my mother." I said.

What the hell Jacqueline?!

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