THE PAINFUL MEMORIES

Molly's point of view

"Since then everything never is the same. THE END" I said with a sad smile.

"That is so sad Mum, what happened to Queen Army at the end? did the king punish her?" Henry ( my son) asked.

"That is true, Mum. "Hina added.

Well, Hina and Henry are my two children,

Hina is my first daughter. I give birth to her eighteen years ago. She has grown to be beautiful just like queen Hina, but her character is opposite to my sister. Hina Anderson is the definition of trouble and lazy. She is sweet like my sister ( Queen Hina) but so annoying sometimes.

Henry is just the photocopy of his father with a bad boy's look and is fifteen years old. I am very happy to have them as children because they are the most loveable children I have ever seen just like their brother Grayson.

Talking about Grayson, he is out of state now and he will return before the end of this month for his mother's twenty-year remembrance. I can't wait to see my son again because I miss him so much.

" But the Queen's mother is not the only one that made Queen Hina go through hell, why did the king only kill the Queen's mother Ally? "Henry asked again bringing me out of my thoughts.

"King Vince did not kill them, but he let them pass through pain more than Queen Hina. "I reply and let out a small smirk as I remember.

"What did the king do then?" Hina asked.

"A few months after Queen Hina dead, king Vince impregnate Queen Army and mistress Ella. I was really furious when I heard about it. I told your father about it and he confronts the king,

That is when I knew he purposely impregnate them so they can go through the pain Queen Hina go through.

Queen Army uses three weeks in a labour room, she passes through hell before she gives birth to the baby and the baby eventually dead immediately after she came into the world. It also happened to Mistress Emma, just like Queen Army.

It is not long after that Queen Army got pregnant again when it is almost time for her to be put to bed, one of the physicians advises her to give birth the way Queen Hina does.

When the time comes she goes to the royal magnificent and luckily, she gives birth to a bouncing baby boy but the baby eventually dead in the same week because she did not eat tasteless food. "I said and my children exclaims shockingly. Hina cover her mouth afterwards and Henry's eyes winded.

"Just because of that!! gosh!! the curse is really strong. "Hina heaves a sigh.

"Definitely. But I feel pity for her "Henry supported.

"What a pity, but she deserves it anyway. "Hina said

"But how sure are you that the baby die because Queen Army refused to eat tasteless food!! what if the baby died because Queen Army have a problem during the pregnancy, such as pre-eclampsia ( Pre-eclampsia is a condition that causes a sudden rise in blood pressure during pregnancy ), or she has a problem with her placenta or infections? and so on

this can make a newborn baby die a week or weeks after it arrived in the land of the living. "Henry explains and Hina smark his head lightly.

"What!! did you want to kill me?" Henry asked Hina in anger

"Gosh!! are you sleeping when Mummy told us that Queen Hina cursed the royal family when she was about to die? I did not know how neonatal death got into this. "Hina said and face me.

" Mummy you did not mention if Mistress Ella has a child or not. "Hina asked

"Well Mistress Ella did not have a child before, but she got pregnant thirteen years ago after waiting for so long. She put to bed on the top of the royal magnificent, and also eat tasteless food for seven days,

There is nothing that happened to her son as we are talking, Prince Dylan is well and healthy. "I said and Henry frown his face.

"Did any of them get pregnant again? "Hina asked

"Yes, Queen Army. "I reply.

"What the heck!! "Hina and Henry chorused.

"Is the Queen and mistress that dumb, how can they have another pregnant even when they knew what will happen to them?" Hina said and rolled her eyes.

"Well, she did not want to give birth again but the king forces her to.

She also gives birth on the top of the royal magnificent but she eats healthy food secretly.

Trust me, her baby became tiny every blessed day and later pass away.

King Vince told your father that that will be Queen Army's punishment for what she has done to Queen Hina. The king later forgave her. "I concluded.

"The story is really interesting Mum, but am sad about Queen Hina's death, I wish her fate was not that cruel. "Hina muttered emotional

"Me too. "Henry said.

"No wonder my sweet brother hates that annoying Queen Ella. " Hina said and hiss out loud

"If you are meant to give this story a title, what perfect title could you give?" I asked

"What about the wicked royal and the slave? "Henry suggested.

"The wicked royal and the slave!! not that bad. What about you Hina?" I asked Hina who look as if she was in deep thought.

"What about The Royal Slave: Unbreakable curse?" Hina asked

"The Royal Slave: Unbreakable curse. hmm, that sounds great. "I said with a wide smile.

SILENT TOOK OVER, AND A FEW MINUTES LATER

"So what did you learn from the story of Queen Hina's life?" I asked broking the long silence, and they both look at themself before facing me.

"I learn to be accommodated. "Hina said

"Accommodated? can you please explain it?" I asked

"It is good to treat people around us well because if Queen Hina did not treat you well when she was a princess, I am very sure you will not follow her to Latco kingdom, talkless of sacrifice your freedom just to be with her. "Hina replied.

"You are right because if Princess Hina was behaving like Princess Ace back then, I will rather die than follow her to Latco kingdom. "I said

"In addition, we should never misuse power when we are in a position just like Queen Alice and princess Ace. In conclusion, we should never betray people that trust us. Because the ending of a betrayer is always terrible just like Vanilla.

Now I believe people saying: Your best friend can be your worst enemy and your worst enemy can be your best friend. "Hina said

" That is good, Hina, keep it up. What about you Henry?" I asked Henry, who look as if he is thinking.

"I learn persisting, Mum,

We should never give up on anything. Princess Hina never give up when she became a slave, she still believes that being a slave is not the end of the road. She endures the pain she passes through with the royal family, especially from Mistress Ella. And at the end, she became the great Queen of the Latco kingdom, even if she did not reign for up to a year. "Henry said with a proud smile while Hina rolled her eyes.

"Good of you, Henry. "I said and his proud smile increased.

"So, what mistake did you think the female protagonist made that led to her end?" I asked.

"Let me say Queen Hina's caused her death because of her foolishness, When --- " Henry was interrupted by Hina, who knock his head lightly.

"Aww, that is so painful. "He said as his face glared a dagger at her.

"Watch your mouth and say something meaning reasonable. "Hina said and returned his glare with a smirk.

"Hina, leave your brother alone and let him speak in peace. "I said giving her a warning look.

"Fine. "Hina replied not without rolling her eyes.

"You can continue, Henry. "I said with a warm smile.

"According to Queen Hina's story, she has a superpower and she can read people's minds, but she reviews to read the Queen's mother Ally's thoughts, which led to her doom. I am very sure that if she read the queen's mother Ally's thoughts she will know all her plans and she will never fall for them. "Henry replied.

"She did not like reading people's thoughts, dummy."Hina replied rolling her eyes.

" There is sometime when she's meant to read people's thoughts, and there is some people she's meant to read all the time, some people like the queen's mother did not need there privacy. "Henry replied

"It is okay kids, I think you should go to bed now, I will let your daddy know that you wait for him. "I said not ready for their cat and rat fight.

" But I won't be able to sleep if I did not see him. "Hina pouts

"You are going to school tomorrow Hina, don't act stubborn tonight. "I said and she frown.

" Don't worry, am back cuties. " The door suddenly opened and Alex walked in.

"Daddy!!" The children yelled and jump on him.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting cuties, daddy's company was very busy today. "He said and kiss both Hina and Henry's cheeks. Henry collected his father's briefcase and sat on a couch facing me, while Hina hug her father tightly.

"What happened, Henry? your face looks dull. "Alex asked with concern.

"Nothing dad, I just feel bad about the story Mum told us, the story is making me emotional. "Henry said and Hina hiss out loud.

" Like seriously. "Hina his and rest her head on her father's shoulder.

"Story?" What is the title of the novel?" Alex asked caressing Hina's hand

"The Royal Slave 'Unbreakable Curse. "Hina replied

"How come I have never heard about it before?" Alex asked directing the question to me, but I ignored him and face another direction.

" That is because the book is not yet been published. "Hina answer him and he stood up beside Hina and walked toward me.

" Are you okay honey?" He asked and I rolled my eyes at him.

"I thought am invisible. "I reply and move away from him.

"Are you jealous of your children?" He asked and chuckles lightly.

" Leave me alone Alexander Anderson. "I said sending him a glare.

"I am sorry honey. "He said softly

" I am still mad at you so do not talk to me again. "I said and tried to leave but he hold my hand back before pulling me to himself and started tickling me.

"Alex stop. it is not funny. "I said in the middle of laughter.

"Did you forgive me?" He asked still tickling.

"No, am still angry. No please stop "I reply stubbornly and he increases his pace

"What about now? did you forgive me?" He asked

"Yes, you are forgiven. "I said and he stop almost immediately.

He started staring at me intently, and I began staring at his handsome face as well, I can not believe the most handsome man in the Latco kingdom is my husband. His face moves away from my eyes and his hand is on my lips. My heart start beating and racing faster than usual, I swallowed hard before looking into his lips as well.

Alex started leaning in and I close my eyes and start moving closer as well, our lips were about to collide against each other when Hina cleared her throat, so we both sprang up and see Hina and Henry looking at us. I quickly hid my face in his chest in embarrassment.

"Hum, about the story you are talking about early, the royal slave's unbreakable curse, you said the book is not yet published! then how did your mother know about it?" Alex asked, purposely clearing the tension in the room.

"That is because I and my sister gave the story a title. "Henry said proudly.

"You and your sister or your sister? dad, don't mind him, I gave the story that title, not this dummy. "Hina said and Henry pouted cutely

"It is okay kids stop this argument. "Alex said

"Okay, dad. "The chorused

" So, honey, what is the story all about?" Alex asked

"Queen Hina's history. "I reply

"OH. "He muttered.

"Now you guys should go to bed, it is getting late. "I said to my children.

"Okay, good night Mum, good night Dad. "Henry said and kiss my cheek and his father's own before leaving the sitting room.

"Good night son. "I and Alex chorused

"Good night Mum, good night Dad. "Hina said as she stood up lazily from the couch

"Good night lazy girl.

"Good night daughter. "I and Alex said at once. Hina rolled her eyes at me dramatically before leaving the sitting room.

"Talking about Queen Hina, did you think Grayson will miss his mother's twenty years memorials?" Alex asked

"He dare not! "I said with a light smile

"Hmm. "Alex said staring at me.

"He is coming back to the state in two weeks' time. "I said

"Good then. "He muttered caressing my cheek lovely

"How is work today? hope you did not work too much?" I asked as I help him to remove his tie. He lean closer to me and I could feel her hot breath on my neck

"Let us go and continue what we start earlier in the room my lady. "Alex said

"Hmm. "I muttered and blush badly. I don't think Alex can change. "

"You are blushing. "He said and pinched my cheek.

"No am not. "I reply and try to move away but he lifted me up from the couch and carries me to our bedroom.

TWO WEEKS LATER / THE THIRD-PERSON OMNISCIENT POINT OF VIEW

LATCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The airport was overfilled with thousands of people waiting for his arrival. Some were putting on clothes that were boldly written 'WELCOME BACK THE CROWN PRINCE, somewhere holding a board with his name written in capital letters, while others were holding gifts, cards and so on.

The security men were trying to do their best in pushing some people back and some stubborn people were still trying to get to the front.

Everyone was still waiting patiently for the jet to land. The place became noisy when the private jet landed,

While the royal dancer started singing and dancing. The people's shouting and screams increase when the private jet door opened.

Two demi-gods stepped out at a time, taking the female's breath away immediately.

One was busy blowing them a flirty kiss, and the other one was smiling and waving at them, which makes some females faint.

They are both putting on a face cap, the same clothes and shoes, but it is not that hard to know who the crown prince is, because his handsomeness is incomparable.

Martin is the crown prince's personal bodyguard, his personal assistant and also his best friend.

Martin was blowing them a kiss while the crown prince Grayson kept his smiley face as he wave at the crowd. The crowd went wild with shouting while trying to move close to them, but the guards surrounded them.

# Crown prince, I love you!

# He looks more handsome!

# Oh my gosh! Martin looks cute as ever.

# welcome back home!

# welcome back home my prince!!

# Gosh!! they are cuter than before. "The people comment as Prince Grayson and martin walked out

Prince Grayson kept waving with a cute smile on his lips, while Martin kept blowing them kisses, as they walked toward their car.

A Bugatti car slowly stopped and a Lamborghini car parked behind it.

A young beautiful lady dressed in a short transparent dress hopped out of the car and rushed toward Prince Grayson.

The Lamborghini car door opened and another pretty young lady rushed out of the car before running after the first one.

The first lady was about to hug Prince Grayson when the second female use her side to push her away before hugging the crown prince.

"I miss you brother. "She muttered

"I miss you more, little Hina. "Prince Grayson said with a wide smile.

"Why did you push Hina?" The lady on the floor asked

"Ho! it is you Claire? I thought it is one of those call girls that is trying to seduce my brother!! Sorry to take you as one, but try to buy some decent dress sometime. "Hina said and pulled Prince Grayson into the car before he could say a word.

"Emotional damage!!" Martin smirked as he put a pack of gum, he place the gum in his mouth gently and throat the pack on Claire's face before he straighten his hand toward her. Claire hit his hand away and walked away in anger. He later joined Prince Grayson and Hina in the car and the driver drove off followed by other cars.

A WEEK LATER / Queen Hina twenty years memorial annuvastry

THE GRAVESITE

King Vince was in front of Queen Hina's grave with his hand holding Queen Hina's favourite flower when she was alive.

Tears drop from his eyes when he remembers their happy memories.

King Vince: It had been twenty years already, My love, I tried to move on but I can not, you left me with a deep scar, and it feels right now that the scar will never go away. I feel that the pain will never go away. I miss you so much, I feel like having you back in my arms, but the feeling that I can not have you back is hurt. Rest in peace, my love. "King Vince said and drop the flower.

Molly: You are the only family I grow up with, you stay with me and always protect me from trouble. Though you are a princess you never treat me like a slave for once. I cherish the recollections of your lifetime, sis, may your soul rest in peace." Molly said and also drop her flower

PRINCESS EMMA: R I P to the most amazing godmother ever. I love and respect me because of your gold heart. You never give up on me, even when I always put you in deep trouble. I miss you, Mum. "Princess Emma said before dropping the flower she was holding.

Princess Helena: I am sorry for being so mean to you when you are still alive. I knew I did not deserve your forgiveness, but I am sorry. I did not know what got into me back then, and I am ashamed of myself now. I am deeply sorry for hurting you. "Princess Helena said and drop the flower she was holding.

Mistress Ella: My behaviour was bad and cruel from the first day I set my eyes on you. I have learned the hard way from the mistake and I suffer for it a lot. I sincerely apologize for my wrongdoing and I feel guilty for joining hands with the Queen's mother Ally and Queen Army back then. Rest in peace, Queen Hina.

Hina: My twenty years memorial my lovely godmother, I wish I could see your beautiful smile for real. I love you godmother Hina. Rest in peace.

Alex: By the way, my wife and my best friend talked about you, I knew how amazing you are. I miss the way you make me laugh in the short period I spend with you Queen Hina, may your soul rest in peace.

Prince Grayson: I did not really know much about you, mother. People say if a child did not meet a story, that child must meet the history, and the history is the father of the story. Thanks for being the best queen, wife friend and mother. I LOVE YOU. "Prince Grayson said sniffing, before sitting on the floor and crying his eyes out.

Martin was finally able to stop Prince Grayson's tears, and immediately after dropping the flower on Queen Hina's gravesite together.

Queen Army appear with flowers immediately after everyone left. She was so ashamed of herself and she could not come along with them. Though she always comes here every year and asked for forgiveness from Queen Hina's grave secretly. She hates herself for agreeing to follow the queen's mother to the royal magnificent back then.

Queen Army: I am sorry Queen Hina, I am deeply sorry for my bad deed, everyone hates me now even your son. "She cried and drop the flower before leaving the graveyard.

THE END