The Royal Rivalry

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.

Warning: This story contains mature themes and strong languages.

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PROLOGUE

"Trabaho nanaman?"

Tumigil ako sa pagta-type at sinulyapan si Aleena na ngayon ay nakasandal sa pintuan ng kwarto ko. Inirapan ko siya at nagpatuloy sa pagta-type. Agad itong pumasok at umupo sa dulo ng kama ko. 

"Eli, ever since you returned all you did was work. At least take a break."

Napabuntong-hininga ako. I stopped typing and closed my laptop. I placed it beside me and faked a smile. 

She was right. I've been gone for 2 years and I never took my mind off of work. Kahit nung nasa Europe ako trabaho pa rin ang pinagkakaabalahan ko. Sure, I did enjoy my time there, It was refreshing to be in another environment but at the same time it was depressing.

"It still hurts Ali." Pabulong kong pagaamin.

Lumapit si Aleena sa akin at binigyan ako ng isang mahigpit na yakap. Hindi ko napigilan ang mapaiyak dahil sa yakap niya. It felt so comforting yet so sad.

Sa bawat pagpatak ng luha ko ay naalala ko siya. 

"We are going out tonight. I'm calling the girls." Aniya at umalis sa yakap. 

I chuckled. I'm really thankful of Ali. I hope someday, she will find someone who would take care of her and treat her well.

"Change your clothes. We're going to the club." Aniya at tuluyang umalis ng kwarto.

Looks like I have no choice. Agad akong tumayo at pumunta sa guest walk-in-closet ni Ali para magbihis. Nakikitira kasi ako ngayon sa Condo ni Ali dahil pinapaayos pa ang penthouse ko. Ali lives in a 2 bedroom condominium kaya dito muna ako nakikitulog.

I wore a green cowl neck cami top and paired with black ripped jeans and black velvet heels. I applied minimal makeup and placed my hair up in a messy bun. I looked plain so I wore my gucci belt and wore some accessories.

"Hoy! Ashielle! Tapos ka na ba? Tara na!" 

Lumabas na ako ng kwarto at hinarap si Ali. I gave her the are-you-happy? look. She smiled and gave a thumbs up. I rolled my eyes and gestured her to go.