Alisha slightly trembled .
"Don't be afraid . I'm here to support you we have precticed enough . Focus on the steps I stressed upon " She nodded gently an took her position . The music was played as everyone watched . Mesmerised . Dumbfounded . They looked elegant and perfectly matched . Once they were done the white hall echoed by the sound of loud applause . They were all stunned . The party was about to end and Alisha didn't have a second to waste as family members Zen's cousins and other guests involved with her . She could see rage and anger jealousy and disapproval in many of the young girls who failed to seduce Zen. They considered themselves more beautiful than her . Alisha had to carefully take every step , before walking talking eating and every other thing since she was being watched . Her every move was judged . Amidst all people who were gathered around Alisha a handsome man approached her . Emerald green eyes and hazel brown hair . Everyone stood back making him way to walk through . Alisha wondered who he was .
"Greeting Your Highness ! It's a pleasure to meet you " The man said . Tall and handsome . He looked a little mature and grown up.
"It's a pleasure meeting you as well. May I know your name ?" Alisha responded .
"Oh where are my manners . I should introduce myself first since this is our first meeting . I'm Alvyn. Alvyn Scheherezaude " Alisha widened her eyes . She couldn't guess who he would be belonging to the Scheherezaude family since she had met everyone .
"Scheherezaude? You mean... "
"I'm Zen's older brother . You look confused ... I assume my brother never spoke of me how tragic !"
"Oh .. Im sorry I didn't knew ."
"There is no need to apologise My lady " Zen who was standing a little away approached the duo .
"Lord brother . Nice to see you "
"Oh Zen ! Congratulations " He hugged him and shaked hands. His grip still tight on Alvyn's hand .
"Thank you Lord brother . To be honest I thought you wouldn't attend my engagement"
"Woah ! So blunt ! Come on I can't miss my little brother's sweet occasion . Besides I have come to stay here for a while . "
"I see. That's good to hear " Zen left his hand .
"Indeed. Well I'll join you both later . See ya !" Alisha still baffled waited for Zen to explain her but he didn't .
"Well ... Who was that person ? He said he was your brother but I can't bring myself to believe "
"He is my older brother . "
"Wait you have an older brother like seriously ? Why didn't you tell me about him then ?"
"Quiet . He is my brother but the family doesn't acknowledge him . He chose to abandon his duties and leave the palace . It's his fault for not getting what he deserves. Still he is a prince that would never change as long as he is in Isla. "
"I see. You both look quite similar except for the hair Ofcourse ."
"We aren't similar !"
"Well ... Yeah You are right you both have striking opposite personalities . I mean he is so warm hearted and sweet . He is polite too " Zen shot a glare which froze Alisha .
"I don't like you praising other men . Remember well Alisha if you ever happen to do what people call infedility I'll kill you that very moment . " Alisha shivered by those words. He looked scary . She couldn't answer back as he strode to the other side . The party was almost over and people began leaving . Some stayed in guest houses . She was tired very very tired. She looked her reflection in the mirror .
"Should I be happy or sad ? I dressed up so much but he never uttered a word as to how I looked. Does he even like me ? Huh... " She sat on the bed pondering over the day's events . Those words echoed in her ears .
"Remember well Alisha if you ever happen to do something what people call infedility I'll kill you that very moment "
"Oh god ! I couldn't say a word back to him . He is so cold and the look in his eyes was horrific . Does he hate Alvyn so much or me talking to Alvyn ? Ah I wonder. He always hides everything about himself to me yet he gets to know every finer details about me . That's so unfair . He was so rude though . What made him say that ? Is Zen actually overprotective or something ? I think I should just get some sleep " She sighed and hid herself inside the thick soft blanket . It was a new beginning .
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