The Hidden Glistening

Chapter 25: Memories Of Better Days

The Coronation was a beautiful thing...

The pink summer blossoms slowly falling amongst the warm air. The arch around me was a gorgeous reminder of my place. The whole kingdom stood around the palace watching from the stone balanced street as the king gently placed the Tiara amongst my blonde hair. My fake smile covered up the inward tears.

I studied the surroundings, the stunning green grass, bees grazing the trees flowers that harnessed the tumbling Petals.
I watched them studiously, them gracefully swarming each flower, happily dissolving each flower of its pollen.

For the first time in forever I smiled knowing at least lady nature was kind to her creatures around these disputed parts. I waved with a half hearted gesture at the presents below, their scowls and tears spoke all I needed to know. Little did they know I was in the same boat, living amongst their waves.

Outside the palace, I was princess. Inwardly, inside castle walls, I was..his prisoner.