Later that day, I once again heard footsteps.
I turned on my flashlight.
Just workers building bars so no one can get to me. The basement is small. The stairway is small. The bars were placed at the bottom of the stairway.
I was anxious. Anytime around now, mother would come with her whip.
A few hours later...
Strong heavy footsteps clanked on the ground.
Who could that be?
I slowly stepped back, preparing myself to dodge the whip.
It wasn't the first time that I had dealt with this.
"Alexia." Mother said, smirking.
She turned on the lights, which I was never allowed to do.
"What do you want," I asked bravely.
"Oh," Queen Aletha said, sarcastically. "What DO I want? I now WANT more whipping than planned.
I gulped. I wasn't helping anything.
I felt angry. Why me? Why out of EVERYONE, why does she hate me?! I am her daughter. Do I deserve this?!
I suddenly felt brave and angry. I wanted to keep my dignity. I knew what I had to do, ignoring what would happen if I didn't make this work.
"Why do you hate me?" I asked. "Aren't I your daughter? What did I do to you?!"
Mother was silent, thinking hardly. A few seconds passed.
Could she have...Forgiven me for whatever I did???
"Alexia..."
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Left Alone
FantasíaThis story is about Princess Alexia who was hated by her own mother, and locked in the basement. Will she ever get out? Will she ever find happiness? Read to find out more! Credits to @kpopvibe for the cover...! She makes great covers! Check her ou...
