The 12th Wedding - When love is reborn

A clear sky awaits Alisha to wake up . Stretching her arms she looks at the clock beside her it was past  her usual time to wake up . Breathing the fresh air through her balcony she quickly gets dressed up to join Zen for breakfast .

"Good morning Everyone !" Alisha greeted as Zen took his seat . Neil Mihaya and all of the maids stood at one corner to serve breakfast . She was about to sit on her usual place but Zenia dragged the chair and sat instead . Frowning at her she went to the other end where Zen was and sat next to him. Everyone smile at what she did and Zen couldn't supress either . He somehow enjoyed the rivalry Alisha and Zenia portrayed .

"No way I'm gonna lose to the likes of you Zenia ! No matter what you try I'm not gonna let you win over Zen " She murmured . Mihaya and the maids begun to serve . Zen usually spoke less but Zenia would somehow peruse him to initiate a conversation and keep at it .

"I see your hatred for tomatoes still exists Zen !"

"Ah yes you are right about that . I'm not really fond of them neither was I before . "

"That's true . Ah yes I heard Erwin is gonna visit us soon guess I'll stay and meet him as well.  He is coming after such a long time "

"Yeah he is but I don't know when exactly he will be coming since he is famous for unexpected arrivals "

"You are right about that . Haha ... I wonder if his appearance has changed from before.  "

"I wonder . " He says . They both continue talking reminiscing their past as Alisha stuffs her fish fillet with difficulty as she couldn't bear listening to any of their talk . They were totally ignoring her presence and most of all she wasn't even aware if what they were talking . It was bothering her a lot . Zenia did know more about Zen than herself . The royal kingdom had two palaces which weren't separate from each other but the organising of both the palaces were carried  differently . Zen resided in the Palace of His Majesty and the others members of the family resided in the Palace of Wisdom . These two palaces where organised differently although both belonged under Zen .

"I have to meet Uncle . So why don't you accompany me ?"

"You mean now ?"

"Yeah Uncle complains that you don't give him time since you are always busy . I understand your position Zen but you must ease up so come with me "

"I can't Zenia . I have to address the administrative council . I'll join you later "

"No way ! "

" Why are you forcing him ? Didn't you hear what he just said ? Let him do what he wants , always pestering him how very childish "

"Excuse me . I'm going to be the future queen and once that happens I'll make you eat your words "

"Zen ! How can you remain silent after all this ? Don't you understand ? This woman is no match for you ! She can never meet our standards have you turned blind or something why are you avoiding something that's obvious and ..."

"Enough Zenia ! I'll take you to father . Please stop your quarrel it's a disrespect to me ." Zen stood up and walked up to Zenia . " You can come with us too Alisha "

"No she can't . I have something to talk private. I'm gonna question this relationship . "

"What ?" Zen frowned and Alisha sighed . She took up as well .

"Zen I'm sorry . I'm getting late for my classes so I won't intrude  your privacy . Come on Neil " She glances at Neil as he walks with her .

"Zen ! What in the world is going on here ? Now she addresses you by your name ? How's that even possible ? "

"Calm down Zenia She has my permission ."

"Permission ? Since when have you turned this way Zen ? Didn't you used to say that I was the only one who could call your name of all the ladies in our family ? Then why her ?"

" Zenia that was all in the past and when we were kids . That was something we played as children why on Earth have you taken it so seriously? "

"That's it . We are going to talk with the elders . They will give me justice !" She grabbed his hand and rushes towards the palace of Wisdom. 

"This is His Majesty Zen and Princess Zenia of Abhara . May we enter Uncle ?" She said standing outside the open door of the main hall .Rajhi , Zen's father and some close relatives were having tea together  .

"Ah Zenia dear ! What brings you here I thought you had planned for something today "

" Yes Uncle . I did plan to visit the orphanage Zen started but your son is so busy that he refuses to spare time for me. "

"Oh is that so .. Zen can take care of things if you are busy . Zenia has come to see us after such a long time . Don't make her sad.  "

"The orphanage is still under construction Right Elder brother ?" Rajhi interrupts

"Yes that's right . " He nodded  .

"Father I don't think that's the matter all together . Once I'm done with work I spare time just for her which I  don't even give Alisha . "

"Alisha Alisha Alisha !! Damn her !" Zenia shouts gritting her teeth .

"Zenia what's wrong ? Is there a problem with Alisha ?"

"Ha ... How can there not be a problem when she is the major problem herself Uncle Rajhi ?" Zen's eyebrows knit together in confusion . Everyone seem to he surprised and baffled by her behaviour .

" I don't understand what's going on.  Zenia dear explain yourself ." Zen's father rests his hand on her shoulder and she raises her head meeting him in his eyes .

"Did you forget Uncle ? Didn't you want Zen to marry me ? Then why bring her here ? She may have given you a new life but how can I accept her to be his wife . Isn't it cruel ? Don't you think you betrayed me uncle ?"

"Zenia ! I understand there were talks about you being suited to each other and well your marriage as well but I never promised such a thing . Me or Zen's mother had no objection to this matter but ultimately the decision lies in Zen's hand who is the future of this kingdom and I'm too old to interfere in his life . I think it's his personal choice to choose a bride for himself. He isn't naive but intelligent and smart so I had no reason to doubt his decision . "

Zenia moves his hand from her shoulder forcefully .