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Chapter 6 - The kings choice

I grudgingly got up from bed after Brandy's rude awakening- she had just left the room after her statement; I hurried to go get water before Mrs. Kathy came out; she is the woman who claims to own the water tap and is always making a fuss with people over little things.

I strolled out of the room as I heard Mum screaming, seemingly needing my help. With something I assumed I always loved helping her in the kitchen, but I simply told her that I needed to take my bath first as I ran to get my water...

The community water supply tap was rowdy and I am not a fan of the noise so I simply found a corner as I heard voices, turning from whispers to gasps, from gasps to loud voices, I stayed in my corner to try to fully comprehend what was going on as the people dispersed seeming excited or surprised at an occurrence slowly they all left while I got the opportunity to fetch the water before all the runners

...

I fetched my water as I felt glad over whatever it

was that distracting them because it helped me get my water earlier and without stress I thought as I continued smiling remembering all the tasks I had for today, watering my little soon-to-be garden topping the list of things, I felt better over my little trek when I sitted or semi fence, dad and I made it and I added flowers on it, it always made me happy to see.

Huge men...

Really huge men in attires...

The silver-haired man!!

Oh, my graciousness!

I gasped internally as I remembered what Brandy had said.

Oh my!!

She must have been announced as the bride, and I did not even congratulate her.

She must be sad, I thought, as I took my water to the bathroom and entered our room.

"Ana!"

I heard Dad's voice as I corner from the backyard to respond to him.

Brandy stood.

Mama stood.

Why is everyone standing??

I stood, and I moved my balance from one foot to another. The. I waited for Dad to talk, but the suspense only got longer as my stomach released a sound from my nervousness...

Meet His Majesty...

"Your majesty," I said as I bowed slightly to show respect. The king only kept staring at me as I made my way to my favorite corner. As my dad waved for me to sit, I watched in confusion as everyone just acted lost and in a hurry...

"You should get ready, Ana."

The king said as I stared at him, feeling confused by his statement. I turned to my dad, hoping for some explanation, but he only looked to the ground, not allowing me to see whatever it was that was happening.

"Why is that ?"

I asked the question as everyone looked at me like I had worn an extra pair of shoes.

"You do not speak to his majesty like that, young lady."

A man spoke up as I wondered what I had done wrong in asking questions.

I looked at my papa again, but everyone was acting very different, maybe cold, maybe distant, but I was suddenly feeling scared of what his response was...

"You are the king's chosen bride," and he is here to take you with him.

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