A Prince's Love

Alena raised her hands as the servants put on their bridal clothes. Green clothes embroidered with gold threads on the chest and waist. Her black hair and curls were hidden behind her long veil. The make-up for Alena was so spectacular that Cynthia was amazed. So far, Alena really likes to dress up but if her makeup reaches full color this is the first time she saw it.

All the girls gathered in the central hall. After dressing Alena will be given Henna in her hand. The ceremony of wearing henna is usually held the night before the wedding.

The servants seemed busy making a mixture of henna. A servant seemed to bring nail clippers and Alena was surprised when suddenly the servant asked Alena's finger to cut her nails.

"What do you do? I like long nails. I love nail art.. Nail art is the art of decorating nails using nail polish and various kinds of knick-knacks. I won't let you cut it". Alena was inflamed with chaos.

"My lady, you Should not spend the night with Our Majesty with long nails, This is strictly prohibited. Your nails can hurt Our Majesty". A servant tries to explain to Alena.

"This is very strange. There are rule forbids a woman with long nails from sleeping with her own husband. We're going to do the first night instead of scratching each other... I take care of these nails like taking care of my own child. Now you want to cut it arbitrarily. How dare you are" Alena still fiercely refused.

Suddenly Queen Sabrina was standing behind her with her mother. Queen Sabrina saw Alena grumbling because she didn't want to cut her nails. Queen Sabrina rubbed her forehead, Alena was really naive. She knew absolutely nothing about the first night in the Azura kingdom. She was the queen of this palace and often accompanied the princes' wedding nights. Queen Sabrina clearly knew that princesses' nails when they first slept with their husbands had to be short.

"My dear Alena, you have to cut her nails because they can hurt your husband later."

Alena snorted inwardly. What am I a tiger, So I will injure my own husband?

"My Queen Mother. I will never hurt my husband. Don't you know that I really love Your Highness Nizam"

"Yes, but we will never know what will happen to those nails. Come on, honey, there will be a dance show soon. So everything will be over quickly." Her mother-in-law's voice was sharp.

If there was no biological mother, maybe She had been forced earlier. Finally, Alena relented. Grumbling, She gave up his long, pointed nails. Sadly, the nails that were treated had to end just because she was going to spend the night with her own husband even though Alena did not understand the reason for the details. Only Cynthia became a little tense. She has analyzed why Alena's nails should be cut. Suddenly Cynthia's stomach ached.

Finally, the Henna mix is ​​ready. Her biological mother put a point in the middle of her palm. Then followed by Queen Sabrina. Princes Rheina also put in an outline. Her face was made as soft as possible even though She really wanted to mess up the scratches on Alena's hand. In her mind, Princes Rheina prayed that her henna would fade quickly. There is a belief among them that if the henna color lasts long, the marriage will be even longer. After all the residents of the Harem who were of high status put henna strokes on Alena's hand, the expert continued making henna pictures.

Alena's face is a little tense. She still doesn't accept that her beautiful nails are cut. Now the tip of the nail is instead covered by the henna mixture. Even though the henna image looks very charming and beautiful, she still feels that her hands are not that good anymore.

"Alena .. Don't frown like that," Her mother nudged Alena's arm who was sitting.

"But...Mommy, I'm annoyed. They cut my nails arbitrarily" Alena pouted speaking in Indonesian.

"You can extend it later, don't spoil the atmosphere. I am very happy with Azura's strange wedding ceremony. By the way, your clothes are very beautiful." Alena's mother who just came yesterday looked to admire the clothes that Alena was wearing.

"I have a lot of clothes like this, I'm tired of wearing caftan clothes. I want to wear a tank top with hot pants. I also miss wearing a short skirt. These clothes are too heavy. Her dress was full of gold thread embroidery, although very beautiful but uncomfortable. I even miss the negligee that we usually wear in Indonesia." Alena suddenly confided in her mother.

Her mother glanced at Alena in surprise. "Aren't you happy to be in Azura?"

"I'm happy because of being beside Nizam. But I don't like Azura's strange culture and unfriendly people. They are very serious and cruel." Alena complained, Her face suddenly gloomy. Her mother frowned and became worried about Alena's condition

"What's wrong with you Alena, you don't make me panic" Alena's mother stared sharply.

"There are many customs that I do not understand. Look at me, Mom! Even these beautiful nails have to be cut" Alena's eyes glistened as she showed her nails were cut off. Even to file it fine so that the nails are not sharp at all.

Her mother shook her head. Her daughter is childish. when She will grow up? Just cutting off her nails has the impression that She wants to thwart an event that is already being held on a large scale. Isn't it that tomorrow all heads of state or their representatives will gather, including the president of Indonesia. Who will be responsible if it turns out that the bride is sulking because her nails are cut?

"Alena, Mommy doesn't want to know, control your emotions! you are now living in someone else's country. Going to be the wife of a Crown Prince's prince. So it's best to start to maintain an attitude." Her mother grumbled instead.

Alena looks away, Sucks. Her mother scolded her instead. Suppose She found out that yesterday She was beaten by Queen Sabrina's servant. Surely She immediately pulled home. But then Alena's eyes lit up when she saw the dancers arriving. Her beautiful face brightened again.

Her mother immediately stroked her chest, Alena's mood quickly changed. It was gloomy now, just by looking at the dancer, She immediately returned to being happy. She will really rely on her son-in-law to mature Alena.

"Mommy, Do you know? Tomorrow I will also dance in front of Nizam. I've been practicing for almost ten days. You have to see my dance." Alena jumped up and down from her seat. But then the maid who was beside Alena immediately reminded her to be careful because the henna in his hands is still wet.

Alena immediately fell silent and thanked her for reminding. She certainly didn't want her henna image to fall apart. Then She returned to sit quietly beside her mother watching the graceful dance of the Harem girls

***

Nizam sits surrounded by his brothers. Again he was made a joke.

"We have not even been married yet, our brother, has been married twice, this is extraordinary," said Prince Husen.

"We can't get married before Brother Nizam gets married, Queen Mother Sabrina is really too cruel" Prince Husen whispered.

"I am relieved that this event is finally carried out. I feel that from yesterday there were so many problems. I was dizzy watching Queen Mother Sabrina like a lost camel in the desert. Going around and round in the Harem taking care of Alena's older sister. " Ha.. ha... ha..." General Rashid imagined how a Queen who was firm, tough, and a little cruel had to compensate for her daughter-in-law who was acting silly and careless.

"Yes... In the past, when the wedding with Sister Rheina was not as hectic as now. Everything went well until the celebration of holiness. Now we will see what will happen to tomorrow's celebration." Prince Hamdan wondered what would happen tomorrow.

"To be sure from tomorrow, I will do my duty as a man," Nizam muttered as he waited impatiently for tomorrow.

"So far, have you not done your duty?" Prince Rashid asked curiously. Rumors have been circulating that Prince Nizam has never called anyone into his room. Including Princess Rheina. The last one called was her servant or rather Alena's friend, Chyntia. Even then, it was only for a moment and we can be sure that nothing happened between them.

General Rashid felt a little tense. There is a girl he really likes in Harem Nizam. If Nizam didn't touch it then maybe He still had hope. Moreover, Nizam said that he would disband the Harem once he became King. He really hopes Nizam will do what he says. Although of course, it will be very difficult.

Nizam did not answer General Rashid's question. He didn't want anyone to know that Princess Rheina was still pure. Because if the mother finds out then the history will be finished. The hope is that he can immediately have a child from Alena so that Alena's position becomes strong. And her mother will not be able to get rid of Alena from his side.