The Problems Of A Queen

Chapter 3.

"Hello, Prince Lafonso." I tried to sound as annoyed as possible.

Prince Lafonso was from Palovia, on the other side of Juvela. He tended to be quite the arrogant asshole and was not invited to much things. I guess he charmed his way into this event.

"I apologize for your loss. It must be very hard trying to run things by yourself."

"I'm sure you are and not as hard as you might think." I looked beyond him to the next guest, hinting that I wanted him to leave.

"You don't think I meant it?" Sadly, he didn't disappear.

"No, I don't. Now if you'll excuse me I have other guests I need to speak with."

He just looked at me for a second and then vanished off into the ballroom. I remember a long time ago when I used to have a crush on him. It definitely has vanished by now. Who could love a man who's only love is himself ?

After I was finished greeting everyone, I made my way into the ballroom. The music stopped and everyone looked in my direction.

"If you all may rise for the Queen Of Juvela has just entered the room." Oliver's voice boomed out of the speakers.

Everyone bowed for a moment then stood and clapped. I felt honored in the moment, like everyone was on my side for once. It had been a while since I felt wanted.

The music started playing again and everyone turned to their socializing. I went to find some food because I was growing very hungry. I had made the food service more as a buffet so everyone could eat when they wanted. It felt weird having a designated time to eat.

"Hello, Rosalina." I turned around to see my uncle. He was a tall man, very young looking for his age. My mother and him were very close and he had made a couple trips out here after her passing. He has always looked out for Maria and I.

"Hi Uncle Thomas." I reached in for a hug.

"I've come to warn you that people are trying to overthrow you already. There are rumors the council is searching for a prince to take your spot."

I stared in confusion for a minute.

"But it's my crown. I'm the heir." You have to be the son or daughter of the king to inherit the crown. The council must've known this.

"Nobody sees it that way Rosa. You got to start doing things, and quick." He shakes his head and walks away into the dancing crowd. 

It's been only a few months since I inherited the crown, some of which I spent grieving. Who were these people to try to overthrow me? They were merely strangers to my family. How could they judge me so quit ?

I was done being nice and trying to take everyone's opinion in mind. I thought it would help keeping everyone happy. It's time to just focus on Maria and myself.

Queen Rosalina Novela is here to stay. No matter who or what I have to go through.

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Hey loves ! Sorry the chapters are short right now, I promise they will get longer as the story continues❤️