Chapter 39

Chapter 19:
Elvyra's POV
I could clearly see how stiff he was when I mentioned his real name. If so, the woman was right when she said that her name was Dwight. My chest tightened and any time I knew I would cry in front of him but I lost interest in that. All I want is to release the pain I"m feeling.
I know I already love him but this is how I will know !?
"H-how did you ...," He trailed off
"It's useless if you know who told me that Luhence! I want to know if you really have a fiance! T-is that true? Ha? Answer me!"
Tears welled up in my eyes as my voice cracked. I also felt some of the looks of the students who passed by, especially me who was well-known at the university but I didn't care. I want to know the truth !!
"L-lady blue ...,"
I burst out, "Don't you dare call me lady blue !! ANSWER MY QUESTION! Luhence! I'm begging you! K-if you love me. Tell me the truth!" I shout
My tears flowed even more and I didn't even bother to wipe them away. He should see how much I hurt because of his lie! He should know that the woman he said he loved is hurting him now!
"I'm sorry lady blue. F-forgive me. Please,"
I close my eyes and cry. That was enough to confirm that what that woman was telling me was true. That the person in front of me now that I trust and love has someone else to marry. I felt him hold my hands but I quickly dismissed his hand.
"W-how did you do this Luhence? Are you planning to make me a fixture !? Ha !?" I shouted at him
Her eyes widened and shook, "N-no lady blue. Of course not! I love you so much and you deserve more ---,"
"I love you yet you lied on me. Is that how you feel about love? Huh? Luhence? You can be wrong and I'm wrong too but somehow, it's good that I found out,"
I wiped the tears from my eyes and stared at him. I know he doesn't have any emotion in me because of the surprise on his face and fear.
"What are you saying my lady? Please. D-dont leave. Damn. I can't afford to lose you,"
I know the words I'm going to say now are just lies and I'm still thinking. My heart was almost torn to pieces but I had to do it. For the good of my heart and her fiancè.
"I don't love you Luhence so leave. Stay away from me and go back to your fiancè. Maybe she's crying now because she told me who you are and what relationship you have. I don't want anyone to hurt me so luhence. Stay away from me "It will be better for him, for you and for me," he said.
I turned around but he grabbed my arm to pull me closer to him, "Stop lying to me Elvy! I knew you felt something because you won't cry if you don't. Don't torture me my lady. I'm begging you. , "
I tried to get out of his grip but it was so tight that it was as if he was afraid of losing me which I knew would happen. I stared into his eyes full of pain, fear and apprehension. It was as if my heart was stabbed to see the tears forming in his eyes. I don't want to lie anymore so I just ordered him to let me go.
"Release me luhence," I commanded authoritatively
He was about to speak when Lily ran towards us and he himself pushed Luhence away.
"The thickness of your face too? I'll still vote for you and then I'll know that you already have a fiancé. All I can say is. You made a very perfect stunt Dwight! Come on Vy!" Ly
He pulled me away from him and then took a taxi even though our house was nearby. I knew we had to go home and avoid him. For the last time. I stared into Luhence's eyes full of begging that I would come back to him but I knew better.
I will not be back again
***
Instead of going down to the house, we went straight to Lily's house. He said that Luhence might follow me there and tease me so I'll be here with them first even if we're just close. I sat on the sofa and there cried again. I haven't told Lily yet because I know she already knows. He must have heard what Luhence and I were talking about but he just didn't come right away. Ganyan kasi sya. He gives the two people a chance to talk and only then does he approach when he knows he needs to intervene.
"Vy ... Home. There's a lot of guys out there. Don't waste a tear like him," Lily
I rubbed my eyes, "Y-yes you're right. There's a lot more out there and I have a lot more to fix especially my life than crying over it,"
"That way! Sometimes I envy you for being too strong, smart and responsible. Seriously? How can you do that Vy?"
I laughed a little, "Maybe because I inherited that from my parents?"
I suddenly thought of Sir. Acanla. I should have talked to the professor earlier if Luke hadn't come. I need to talk to him.
"Speaking of your parents. Aren't they coming?" Ly
I shook my head, "Not yet. I waited for them last Saturday and yesterday but nothing but I have a plan on how to solve my true identity," I said seriously.
He frowned, "How?" Lily
I didn"t answer and looked straight ahead. Tomorrow morning I will find out where Sir lives. Acanla and he will be asked if he knows anything about the identity of the missing princess.
***
The next day I hurried to my own house and took a shower and ate. In the kitchen while I was cooking I found out where Sir lived. Acanla and when I got her exact address I quickly ate and left. I just left a text message to Lily that I'm not at home and I have someone to take care of so she shouldn't go there when Tita Liana leaves again.
As for Luhence. He hasn't felt it since yesterday. I felt sad but I dismissed that and focused all my attention on the professor and about my personality. When I arrived I hurriedly rang the doorbell. A shocked face appeared on me.
"I have something to ask you so I went here Sir," I said seriously
Suddenly his face became serious and he let me inside. I sat on a sofa and he was in front of me.
"What do you need Ms. Ashton?"
"T-about .... Do you know where the princess is? Is she still alive? ---," I stopped talking as she laughed
"Why are you asking me these questions Ms. Ashton. She's obviously alive,"
I frowned, "W-how did you say that?"
"Because she's talking in front of me now,"
It was as if my blood had dried up because of what he said. I quickly shook my head and pretended to be shocked by what he said.
"A-what did you say Sir. H-I'm not the princess," I refused
He leaned over and stared at me intently, "My grandfather worked inside the palace when your grandfather King Fernand Magnus III was still king so I know that I know that the last name Ashton is the last name of the dear king !!! I'm not like others who will be amazed just because of the idea that you are poor so it is impossible for you to be a princess !! Only the royals had those electric blue eyes and you have that Princess Samara Venice because you are the lost princess of Ihmapuleya! "
I know I shouldn't be surprised by what I'm hearing now but why does my world seem to be shocked by what I find out now? True! I am the princess but I do not accept! Why me? I am not worthy!
I got up from my seat and was about to come out when he blocked my way. I took a deep breath and his eyes widened as he knelt in front of me.
"Our majesty! Don't abandon us! Many lives are lost dear princess !! The kingdom is falling and by the time that happens! More lives will be lost!"
"S-Sir ...,"
"Princess Samara Venice. You're our only hope. We need you!"

Chapter 20
Elvyra's POV
I turned around and wiped my hands on my face as I turned to her again. In this case. I don't seem to know what to do anymore. It's like I'm at the dead-end but it's not like that.
"I will help you enter the palace, Your Majesty. It will not be difficult for you to enter, especially since you have the blue eyes of the fallen king," he said.
My chest clenched at what he had said. It was as if I was fainting sitting on the sofa again.
"I can't believe ... my parents are gone. I-I haven't even seen or met them," I crouched.
I felt tears forming in my eyes so I looked up and forced myself to calm down.
"I-if I'm the heir .... I'm sure a lot of people want to kill me before I can even enter the palace so we have to be careful. There's definitely a reason why they didn't come back mama," I said seriously
"Mom? Who are they?"
The tone of his speech seemed new to me. Respect for me was obvious in his voice but I didn't pay attention to that. I arranged a seat.
"They were my parents when I was a child," I replied
"They must be related inside the palace, Your Majesty. What are you going to do now?"
"We have nothing else to do but wait for them to return Mama. I know there's a reason why they haven't come home yet and I'm sure it's about my safety. Or maybe someone can find where I am so I need to be more careful," I said seriously, "he said.
"Then. I'll take you ---,"
"Don't worry Sir. It's too dangerous. I don't want you to be harmed and I know no one knows me from the outside but you. I hope you carefully hide it from others for your safety,"
"I can handle myself dear princess. Think of yourself because when you are gone. We will surely be gone too. In your hands depends the resurrection of Ihmapuleya since the death of the king,"
After a few more conversations I said goodbye and left. I took a taxi to my house when I got there I quickly got out of the taxi after paying. I was right in front of the door when I dropped my key. I'll just take it when I hear a gunshot. I jumped up and looked at our wall which was pierced by the gunshot. My eyes widened.
"W-what .....,"
I was stunned when suddenly a gunshot rang out again. I bent down and leaned against the door. I was like that for a few seconds as I slowly lifted my face. I covered my mouth when I saw a man lying in front of me and bathed in his own blood. He was still holding the gun while lying on the cement. Out of fear I remained sitting there.
"Oh my god! V-Vy !! Are you okay? Oh my .... W-what's going on?"
Lily quickly helped me and pulled me away from our house and then to the man lying there. When we reached his house not far away. There came the palace soldier or as we are now called soldiers.
I sat on the sofa with my face covered. Why does my situation seem to be getting worse? Lily came again and handed me the water I quickly drank.
"God! I heard gunshots in my room and when I peeked. I saw you at the door. It's a good thing you weren't affected by what happened! Oh my god! What's going on in our area!"
He went back to the kitchen to prepare food and left me there thinking.
The man lying down? He must have shot me earlier but he didn't succeed because my key fell out. P-what if not? B-I might be dead. But the question is ... who shot him?
I froze at the thought of Lily calling me from the kitchen. Before I went in there. I first peeked out the window and saw that the man was no longer there but the blood was still spread and then the soldier.
"What's that?" I asked Lily to come inside
She was looking out the window. Just the look on his face must have seen something interesting. I approached him to see what he was looking at. I frowned when I saw what it was.
"You called me just to see the general?"
"This was once in a lifetime opportunity Vy! Did you know that you only see General once in the amount of work he does! Oh my! They're true! He's really handsome!" Lily
I just shook my head as I sat down, "Lily .... You already have a child you're fantasizing about,"
He sat in front of me with a frown, "I know. General's wife is very lucky. She's definitely a good race,"
I laughed while eating, "Why? You're beautiful Ly ah? Your child will definitely be handsome and beautiful,"
That's right. She has long butter blonde hair that ends in her waist, green eyes, tall and white skin like me. She got her hair from Tita Liana while her eyes from her father got it.
"I'm really thankful you didn't get hurt Vy! Just kidding! That person was just shot in front of you!" He said while eating
I stopped eating when the scene earlier where I almost had been shot in the head suddenly entered me if my house key hadn't fallen to the floor. I wondered if I would tell Lily the truth now that I had confirmed that I was the princess. I sighed so he looked at me.
"What's the matter Vy?"
I looked at him seriously. It"s only right that I tell him the truth because I"m always with him. Because of the threat I get now. He must be there, especially since he is close to me.
Why does my life suddenly mess up so fast?
"My life is in danger Ly and you will definitely be affected. Im sorry. I didn't mean to!"
Her lips parted, "A-what are you saying Vy? M-have you done something wrong to ----,"
I cut off the rest of her to say, "I'm the missing princess Ly! I'm the next queen of Ihmapuleya!"
I could see the shock on his face. I expect that's how he will react.
"How did you say so? I mean ... H-I can't believe it! Vy !? You? Princess? Will you be the next queen? In danger? What the hell did you put yourself into!" She exclaimed
Her eyes widened as she looked at me, "Last time I found out but only recently confirmed to Sir. Acanla. Then she knew I was the princess but she was silent. I think. At least she was hesitant but she became firm and he told me without a doubt, I'm the princess. But because I found out that. I'm sure a lot of bad people want to kill me just like before! Y-the man you saw .... He almost killed me if I didn't accidentally escape , "I stated
"W-if ... he shot you. W-who killed him?"
I averted my eyes and then said, "I have no idea who it is but I know he knows me and he's been watching over me for a long time because otherwise ... I might be dead a long time ago,"
"B-maybe he's from inside the palace?" Lily
My forehead furrowed. If she was from inside the palace why hadn't they taken me yet if they knew I was the princess?
"He's not from Ly's palace. I'm sure he's the only one who knows who I am. The king knows nothing," I replied
"Who is he? How many knows who you are Vy?"
I sat down on the sofa and closed my eyes, "Right now, we should think about my safety and yours first. If he wants my safety. We shouldn't focus on him anymore,"
***
Because of the explosion that occurred. We counted a week before we re -entered and until now my parents are still gone. With this happening, I'm not sure if they will really return or not. That they might be afraid of getting hurt so they just walk away. Every time I think of that I can't help but feel fear, anxiety and pain. How can I face this battle alone? If only they had been my companion and always accompanied me.
The fact that Luhence did not show up to me again added to the weight of my will. When I thought he might have done what I told him he would marry Christine. I'm angry with myself even though I know that's the right thing to do. When it comes to love, I don't care if what you're doing is right or wrong but my mindset shouldn't be like that. There are still people who depend on me so the longing I feel for Luhence. I'll put it aside first.
I just hope he's happy even if I can't
My last subject was over and I put my belongings inside the bag. When I came out I saw Sir. Acanla signaled to me. I nodded. Our conversation is secret to everyone because no one should know who I am.
"What are you up to now princess?" He asked
I hugged myself with my arms and let out a deep breath.
"Last week. When I got home. Someone surprised me to kill you. Thank you and I accidentally ran away. I think, besides you, lily and me there are others who know who I am who has no relation inside the palace , "I stated
He frowned, "Your parents? Where are they princess?"
I averted my eyes, "W-I have no idea ...... Let's not talk about them. They have already done their duty to me," I said softly.
He nodded. I was about to speak when we noticed a few students making a fuss from outside. My forehead furrowed. I pulled a woman"s arm from below, where there was communion.
"What's happening?" I will ask
"N-the h-king's soldiers are downstairs. They're ready. They're looking for something. I don't know who,"
I let go of his arm then hurried down because of my haste. Unbeknownst to me, my hair loosened and fell out of nowhere. When I arrived. I stopped immediately when I saw Tita Liana. She wore a medieval gown and tied a royal bun around her hair. Our eyes met causing him to smile.
"T-aunt Liana? What's going on? Why do you have soldiers with you?" I was nervous to question
"I am Lady Liana. Your father's older sister and you are Princess Samara Venice. The crown princess! It's time our majesty. Your throne is waiting for its princess for a very long time,"
Because of the shock I was unable to speak. Is he the brother of my real father? If so, is she my aunt and my cousin Lily? What the .....
"Everyone !! Show your respect to the future Queen of Ihmapuleya!"
Everyone was startled by Tita Liana's authoritative shout. Because of that shout, the soldiers bowed until everyone there bowed in spite of the shock.
Turn it on?
Is this the beginning?
***

Chapter 21
Elvyra's POV
I know not everyone can believe it, especially Lily when she finds out that we are cousins. Who would have thought that best friends, eh cousins? That's why we are so proud of each other.
After the university scene. Tita Liana was strict in watching over me especially when I told her what happened at home. Left and right there are soldiers guarding as well as the vehicle we are using now is said to be bulletproof. Designed specifically for palace officials.
I leaned back in the backseat of the car and closed my eyes tightly. Lily was with me while Tita Liana was in the front car. There are three cars and we are in the middle. To think that I was going to the palace. I couldn"t help but be nervous. How will they react? And can I afford to do my duties as a princess?
I was blindsided when Lily said, "During our time here in Ihmapuleya. I have never seen the palace up close due to the intensity of the security. I can't believe that we will see that and most of all. I'm a real princess too! "he said excitedly
"Hopefully I can be as happy as I am Ly," I whispered
He stopped and looked at me seriously, "I forgot. Your responsibility inside the palace will be different. I'm sorry Vy,"
I shook my head at her, "Why are you apologizing? It's not your fault Ly. I'm just nervous because I might not be able to fulfill my role as a princess and feel sad .... because I didn't even know my parents," I said weakly. answer
I leaned out the window and surveyed the green trees around us. My nervousness intensified because I knew we were close to there.
"We're your family Vy. They're gone. We're here to support you. You need to be strong because the whole Ihmapuleya relies on you now," Ly
When he said that. I feel my responsibility has become more and more a reality.
After a few more minutes. The car stopped in front of a large staircase leading into the enormous palace. My eyes could barely see the end of the palace at its size. My lips parted as everyone in the palace gathered and lined up. They lined the red carpet as he walked into the palace.
"Oh my god !! I'd never imagine this!" Ly whispered
The door opened and Aunt Liana's smiling face opened up to me, "The King is waiting for you my majesty," I took a deep breath before I got out of the car.
Some stared and some widened their eyes when they saw me. There was a look of amazement and hope on their faces. I hesitated to smile at them because I didn"t know how to approach them but they just nodded. I sighed quietly then followed Tita Liana while Lily was by my side. He was always proud of the beautiful and large palace but my attention was inside this building.
The king?
My l-grandfather?
When the big door opened, I was exposed to two large thrones in front of this large room. Or as others call it ballroom. I was in the middle of stopping and staring at two people who were obviously out of time. My tears gradually condensed as I saw the joy in the eyes of the king and queen. When my grandparents.
The elderly woman ran to me crying. Some strands of her hair are white, which I think is similar to Lily's hair when she was young. Her blue eyes were crying like mine. I immediately hugged him and I also cried. This felt like coming home.
"T-thank god! Thank god !! Y-you're alive. My granddaughter is alive !! Fernand !! Our Magnus's daughter was alive! How long have we been looking for you grandson! We thought you were p-dead," he cried.
I rubbed his back, "Don't cry anymore. I'm still alive. Maybe you can do that," I joked.
He laughed a little but there was sadness on his face when he let go of my hug, "You inherit everything about your father, Princess, except your hair but still There is no doubt that you are our grandson!"
I smiled at him then turned to the man who had traces of old age on his face but his good looks remained. Like her, her eyes are also blue but her hair is golden blonde. He hugged me tightly as I leaned my forehead on his chest while silently crying.
"Princess Samara Venice. After a very long time. I finally got to see my granddaughter. You look like a female version of your father," I let go of her hug and stared into her eyes "Welcome home our princess,"
I smiled broadly at him then turned my gaze around to catch my eye my parents stood for a long time.
"M-mama? P-papa !!" I shout
"A-son! Vy!"
He was about to approach me when one of the soldiers stopped him with a sword, "Let Mama go!" I shouted angrily
The soldier was hesitant to follow my orders based on how he looked at my grandfather.
"Let him go,"
The soldier obeyed and left immediately. I hugged Mom tightly while crying. I really miss him. It's been almost a few days since I saw him and Papa. When I let go of mama's hug. I approached Papa and hugged him tightly.
"P-papa !! You said you were coming back?" I said crying
I felt her slightly caress her back, "I'm sorry that's our princess. We've been late," Papa
I cried even more because he called me a princess. It's different when he and mama used to call me. I feel, everything is okay again. She let go of the hug and smiled kindly.
"I've lost sight of you princess but I'm always watching over you," Papa
"I-then. When you weren't around .... You were just close to me?" I will ask
He nodded, "I saved you when you were about to be shot princess,"
My eyes widened when he revealed, "Y-you know how to use a gun papa? Then .... how did I get to you? I wanted to ask you a lot but you don't have it so now that you're in front of me. I want to. I know everything! "
She sighed. He opened his mouth to speak as Grandpa preceded him. The old man's eyes were sharp on Papa.
"He was the former general of Ihmapuleya Princess. He pretended that he died with him when the kingdom was invaded that night without me and your father but the truth is. He ran away from you! You have to pay the consequences of stealing the princess away!" Grandpa's furious cry
Lola and Tita Liana immediately attended to her while Lily clung to me. Obviously, he is also confused by what is happening now.
"Because that's what the queen and king majesty ordered me to do! King Magnus knew his son was alive and ordered me to keep him until the time came for him to sit as queen because he knew it would be dangerous for Princess Samara to live inside the palace.However, the loss of the princess has nothing to do with the death of your son majesty.He loves his queen dearly and accepting this dead is very difficult for him.All done "I am just an order of the late king. That is his will and I have no right to break it," Papa said seriously.
I felt sad for what Dad had said. Then my real father knew that I was alive but he still preferred to die rather than take care of his son. I averted my eyes from them and stabilized myself.
"It's useless for me to keep going back to the dark past of this palace. It's time for another stage. Shouldn't we think more about establishing the security of the palace especially our country than fighting here?" I'm serious
They all looked at me but Tita Liana gave me a wide smile, "The crown princess was right Pàpa. We should plan our next step to defeat our mortal enemies who bomb the place next to princess university. It killed 30 people and I swear, it was too much! We should take action now! " Tita Liana
I smiled at him. Grandpa sighed and his face was serious, "Gather all the officials then,"