𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚 #1 ✓

Chapter 13

At first Shinja was skeptical of her sisters' consolation, nonetheless, after a few more of those talks they usually had she became convinced that all was well. She could get married to Silver and nothing would be moved out of proportion.

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A moon's passing went by, still Shinja took time pondering her sisters' reaction. It still bothered her a huge deal even when she tried to dismiss it. Despite the convincing her sisters did. The whole affair was bothersome. Only good ol' time was to thank for her eventual acceptance to the fact that her sisters indeed wished her well and had no interest in the Silver prince for that matter.

Time helped her understand that there was no need for that. They had been genuine when they told her they had let go of Silver. A silly crush that had passed eventually. It had been that and more. As she came to discover later, there was another reason as to why her sisters had been so easy in letting the prince go.

They. Too. Were. In. Love. This discovery elated her so much so she wanted to dance day in and day out. When had it happened? Her sisters? In love? Wow!

They were happy and content so it seemed. Knowing that each of her sisters had found happiness was the final stroke that broke the camel's back which in this was the tension she had been feeling in her stomach. It's residue finally dissolved in the elation she felt at the pit of her stomach. Excitement replaced tension.

Shinka had taken the initiative to let their little sister in on what happened one day. In a secluded place, she explained everything in express detail of how love had found each of the sisters in the form of princes. They had hesitated in telling her because they thought it would be strenuous on what she was already carrying. Howsoever, with lots of assurance from the rest that it may make Shinja less frightened if they told her that they had found love, Shinka obliged and told her.

The lineup actually surprised Shinja not the bad kind—shock, the good kind—awe.

Shimi was pregnant for Brown. Shimpi was madly in love with the prince from the Yellow kingdom. Shimki was drawn to the Diamond prince. Shinka was with the Violet prince. Shinja could not be disturbed any longer. If she had any doubts left, this update pacified all of them. The princes' names were Brown, Yellow, Diamond and Violet.

The eventuality of it all bemused Shinja.

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One bright afternoon as she sat by the dressing table, Shinja heard a knock on the door. Who could that be? You won't find out telepathically now, will you? Let them in. At times she felt her mind bullied her notwithstanding the fact that it was always right.

"Come in please." The door clicked and she turned her head slightly, brush in hand as she combed the grey streak that marked her head of hair lovingly. She always gave special care to that part of her hair. It was to her like a special adornment. She noticed Brown step in. "Oh Brown, it is you. Is anything the matter?"

Brown walked in. She saw the light nervous jump in his step. Could it be that he was here to woo her? He is with my sister now. Surely that could not be the case. Dismissing her pensiveness. She watched him some more. Was he ever going to speak? The suspense was killing her.

"Why are you here Brown?" She asked again. "Is anything the matter?"

"Why, of course no, milady. Nothing is out of sort." He answered in a rushed manner. Like a young kid that could not hold its excitement. She let out a breath she had been holding. Thank God.

"Well, how may I be of assistance to you?" She asked quite eagerly to get him out with it. Why else would he be in her room?

"I need to talk to you about something." Uh oh, here we go.