Announcement

Amanda couldn't believe her eyes...

' How come they familiar with each other? I haven't even seen them together once.. Was she pretending all the time that she didn't knock Prince Arthur??.No, I can't let this happen... Her father stole my father's birthright and his first love .. I can't let the history repeat again even if I have to go for extreme measures..'

Cassandra returned to banquet.. She felt her lips tingling and touched them. She could still feel his taste on her.

" Who are you day dreaming Princess Cassandra?". Damian asked all of a sudden.

' I hope it's me my princess '.

Cassandra blushed...

" No one Prince Damian... I can't think about a man right now.. I have to accomplish a lot of things".

" You can achieve all of those with a man beside you".

" I am not yet ready for that Prince Damian. What captured your interest in our kingdom other than the festival ?". She tried to change the subject.

" It's you Princess" Damian answered.

" You are a sweet talker Prince Damian. I wonder why you are still single?".

" Waiting for the right woman Princess ".

" Did you find her?".

' Right here , in front of me'. He wanted to say that.

" Yes . I found my dream woman ".

" Who is the lucky woman? Is she belong to our kingdom?".

" I will let you know about her later. "

Cassandra was curious...

" Everybody please listen ". She saw her father and Damien 's uncle in the stage.

" We have an important announcement to make".

"'It is very pleasant occasion for the people in both of the kingdom. So,I want to make the happiness twice by forging an alliance between two kingdom."

Damian as well as Amanda was holding their breath.

" My daughter, the Princess Cassandra will marry the prince Arthur of our neighbor kingdom"

Both the kings smiled and raised their glass for to toast for the new announcement.People were happy as well except two.

Amanda and Damian felt like their world is collapsing.

Even Cassandra was also in shock.

' What the hell happened??? How can Father take such a decision without asking me?'

Her mind was in a turmoil.

The function went well except the three people who felt like their world went upside down.

' Why Cassandra has to ruin everything? First my place, now my love. I won't let you take away my love Cassandra. Arthur is mine... He will be always mine. If I can't have him,no one else can.. You have to die Cassandra ' thought Amanda .

" Princess Amanda, It seems you are in deep thoughts.. Are you not happy with the announcement..We will be relatives soon". Said Damian.

He was assessing every Expression of the Princess. He was well aware of the love interest of Amanda for Arthur..

" Of course Prince Damian. I am so happy for Cassandra.This is a moment of celebration.. I was thinking about all the planning ahead..I didn't see you coming. My apologies".

" I am also looking forward to it.Have you seen the bride to be? I was looking for Princess Cassandra".

" I saw Cassandra walking outside towards the garden Prince Damian".

" I will go to Princess and convey my regards to the future queen of our kingdom". Amanda gritted her teeth.

' Future queen! My foot! She will be your soon to be dead queen Damian . I promise it won't take a long time'.

"My queen, Congratulations". Damian bowed to Cassandra

"Prince Damian, I am not your queen yet.Stop making me uncomfortable" ' I am not interested to be your queen' Cassandra thought to herself .

" I am sorry Princess , If I made you uncomfortable. . I am so happy for the good news.My brother is going to marry the most beautiful woman in the world. He is indeed very lucky".

Cassandra blushed at his appraisal

" I haven't even met your brother once Prince Damian. ".

" Arthur has left to manage some disputes in the borders. Are you so impatient to meet my brother?".

" Are you teasing me Prince Damian?I am concerned because I don't know anything about your so called brother. He is like a wind. He comes and goes . I want to personally meet him before marriage to get to know him better".

' I can't simply marry this person . I will speak to Father to cancel this marriage. I can't marry a person whom I don't love' thought Cassandra.

Suddenly, she remembered another man with the blue eyes,the softness of his lips. ' Stop thinking of him Cassandra, he might be a thief or a spy '.

" Of course.. I can convey your message to Arthur ".

" Thank you Prince Damian ". ' I will convince Prince Arthur to cancel this marriage '.

" My presence is requested by Father. It was good to talk to you Prince Damian.. please make yourself comfortable". Cassandra left in a hurry.

Damian felt a pang in his heart by the sudden departure of the Princess.

' Princess Cassandra, soon you will be mine'.