THE DISCORD

I decided to freshen up and ready myself to bed.

Beatrix is now sleeping soundly.

I lay down beside her and focused to sleep.

My heart is aching when I saw her earlier inside the Vattern Gallery.

"My love.. in every dawn... there's always hope and tomorrow and I'll always be with you" I whispered in her ears.

I cuddle her in bed and I doze off.

The Banquet Hall is full of visitors.

Noblemen and noble women in their lavish and luxurious attires.

The music filled the air and some dances on the floor.

Abundance of wine and food being served by the butlers.

What is this celebration all about?

I tried to search familiar faces on the hall.

When I saw Princess Lada on top of the grand staircase in her red Princess ball dress.

A voice in back called out my name.

"Stefan, my beloved nephew!"

Uncle Charles!?!

Then, the maidservant called out knocking on the door.

"Your Highness.. Breakfast will be ready in fifteen minutes".

I'm awakened from the nightmare.